Written by: Sibonelo Tshonga who is a Local Government Professional and an LED Manager at Alfred Nzo Development Agency with over 8 years’ experience in Municipal governance, economic development and institutional performance management. I believe the Eastern Cape province urgently needs a practical and progressive response to the intertwined crises of unemployment, poverty and underdevelopment….
ANC Alfred Nzo Region is saddened by the untimely passing of Cde Andiswa Mtyingizane. Cde Mtyingizane was the Branch Secretary of the ANC in Harry Gwala branch, Ward 2, Ntabankulu Subregion. Likewise, Cde Mtyingizane was currently deployed by the ANC as a PR Councillor in Ntabankulu Local Municipality where she represented young people outstandingly. She…
“We respect and uphold the constitutional right of all citizens and organizations to engage in peaceful protest and express their concerns,” Umkhonto weSizwe Party in Harry Gwala region is expected to march to the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality (NDZ) to voice out community concerns over service delivery. According to the organiser, the community has…
The election of the current US President, Donald Trump came as a relief to many countries across the globe. He was seen as a better option in comparison to his predecessor, President J. Biden. The main difference was their approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israeli aggression and according to Internation Criminal Court (ICC),…
Today, Alfred Nzo District Municipality, in partnership with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), is hosting a dialogue with entrepreneurs from various parts of the District. The District Entrepreneurial Dialogue is convened as a pre-investment and enterprise development intervention, aimed at strengthening coordination, unlocking support, and building a pipeline of locally grounded businesses. The…
“The aim is to leave no one behind and marshal all our branches towards a decisive ANC victory in Harry Gwala.” The African National Congress (ANC) Harry Gwala Regional Task Team (RTT) says it has resolved long-standing internal divisions within the Greater Kokstad sub-region as part of efforts to strengthen the organisation ahead of the…
The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in KwaZulu-Natal is gearing up for its provincial conference, scheduled to take place on Friday, the 7th, at a yet-to-be-confirmed venue. This conference follows the 2022 gathering, which was marred by disorganization. As the province prepares for this significant event, many are eager to participate and make their…
“Her selection is not merely a political appointment,” EFF says. The Economic Freedom Fighters Matatiele Sub region has officially welcomed Commissar Babalwa Mathulelwa as the party’s candidate for Mayor of Matatiele Local Municipality in the upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections. The announcement was made by EFF President and Commander in chief Julius Malema, and welcomed…
“Their business is pornography called Curro, whereby they use kids to do that,” said Mathulelwa. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) President Julius Malema recently visited Cwecwe parents, who have been seeking justice for their child, following a tragic rape incident of their 7 year old girl in October last year where it is alleged that…
“I did not think that by this time, there would still be people living in such conditions, especially after the issue of Tebetebe,” The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Alfred Nzo has expressed frustration over the deplorable condition of the Ndakeni access road in Ward 6 of the Umzimvubu Local Municipality. The community has been struggling…
