“Many talented athletes don’t have the financial means to buy proper running shoes or afford transport to races and accommodation.” A 38-year-old teacher from Ntabankulu is making strides in long-distance running while calling on local businesses to support rural athletes who lack resources but possess immense talent. Zoe Mbiko, affectionately known as “our Gerta Steyn,”…
For more information about the business expo, exhibition bookings, please contact us at 082 507 0502/ intsikayethu.news@gmail. We look forward to working with you! As part of our commitment to community involvement, we are excited to announce the upcoming business expo in Ntabankulu, aimed at promoting local businesses and entrepreneurship. The expo is part of our…
“We urge all qualifying customers to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity.” The Alfred Nzo District Municipality has announced the launch of a comprehensive Debt Relief Scheme aimed at helping residents and businesses regain control of their municipal accounts. According to a statement issued by the ANDM Communications Unit, the initiative is designed to alleviate…
Notyesi is a liar when he says witnesses were not there. “He’s a liar.” The Democratic Alliance in Matatiele is questioning the credibility of Mvuzo Ntyesi, the lawyer representing former mayor Of Matatiele Local Municipality Sonwabile Mngenela in allegations of fraud and corruption brought by the Democratic Alliance Chief Whip Wonga Potwana. According to the…
In a meeting held on 12 September 2025 between African National Congress (ANC) officials and the ANC Caucus of Alfred Nzo District Municipality, the ANC instructed its caucus to “affirm the order of the Bargaining Council in the Council meeting and desist from appealing the outcomes.” This decision pertains to the reinstatement of Zamile Sikhundla…
“The king’s voice will help to pave the way for a safer, healthier future for all children, especially young girls, in our province,” said the DA The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the progressive stance that has been adopted by His Majesty AmaZulu King Misizulu kaZwelithini against the practice of turning young girls into child brides. …
“There is no accountability at all, even if there is evidence of corruption happening within the municipality. There’s nothing happening.” The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has expressed disappointment with the Greater Kokstad Municipality, following a failed meeting that was promised by the Mayor Lwanda Madikizela. The meeting aimed to discuss key issues, including corruption allegations…
The Democratic Alliance in Alfred Nzo has expressed outrage over alleged interference by the African National Congress regional leadership in the employment processes at Umzimvubu Local Municipality. According to DA Chief Whip Wonga Potwana, this interference undermines the integrity of Municipal Manager Thobela Nota and disregards merit-based hiring principles. The DA claims the ANC regional…
“The reinstatement doesn’t necessarily mean Sikhundla is back on full-term as the council still has processes and reporting requirements regarding the matter,” Zamile Sikhundla, the former Municipal Manager of Alfred Nzo District Municipality, has been reinstated to his position. This decision follows a ruling by the South African Local Government Bargaining Council that ruled in…
Born and raised in Enkantolo under the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality, Athayanda Mdanyana and Zikhona Bhantshi have taken the initiative to start their own farming business. They own a 6.2-hectare farm that is fully fenced, where they cultivate a variety of vegetables, including spinach, cabbage, sugar beans, and butternut. After completing farm management courses, Athayanda…
