“Despite these assurances, no progress has been made, and the community remains without power months later.” The Democratic Alliance (DA) PR councillor Nozi Mantshongo, together with the African Independent Congress (AIC) councillor, held a bilateral meeting at Ngqumani village, Ward 10 of Umzivubu Local Municipality, following growing frustration among community members over unresolved service delivery…
Esayidi TVET Collage Kokstad campus students are accusing the representative of the Independent Electoral Board (IEB) of failing to follow procedures. The controversy arose after students presented their manifestos for the upcoming SRC election, scheduled for March 13 2025. According to students, IEB rules state that candidates must present their manifestos individually, without mentioning their…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the recent statement by Provincial Treasury clarifying the true extent of the on-going fiscal crisis within the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport (DoT). The statement by KZN Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers, affirms what the DA has consistently maintained: that the department’s financial distress is not the result of a so-called “system…
“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…
The Alfred Nzo District Municipality (ANDM) officially welcomed Cllr. Godfrey Ganya as a member of the District Council following a swearing-in ceremony held on December 15, 2025. Cllr. Ganya, directly elected by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) from Ward 27 in Matatiele, replaces the late Cllr. Mawande Magadla. The ceremony, presided over by Speaker of…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape has set its sights firmly on the 2026 local government elections, pledging to prioritise service delivery, economic growth and safer communities across municipalities. Speaking at the party’s provincial congress in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape Provincial Leader Andrew Whitfield said the upcoming local polls will be the most important…
The Matatiele Local Municipality, in partnership with Alfred Nzo Agricultural Incubator, has launched an agricultural incubator training program aimed at empowering local farmers. According to CEO Randolph Meth, the program received over 700 applications, with 30 candidates selected for the first intake. As per the CEO, the selection criteria prioritized geographical location, focusing on residents…
“We are treated like outsiders in our own town.” Street vendors say. The Local Economic Development unit in partnership with Harry Gwala District Municipality, SAPS and Traffic department conducted inspections with informal traders across Kokstad this week. While Greater Kokstad Municipality says it is working to create “orderly spaces” for informal traders, street vendors in…
According to the statement issued by the DA, the party is proud of the leadership it has deployed to senior positions in the Government of Provincial Unity. The DA has worked tirelessly to fight against corruption, promote accountability, and ensure equal opportunities for all. As per the statement, under the leadership of Finance MEC Francois…
A group of determined farmers behind the Goxe Agri-Tourism Project are working hard to turn land reform into real economic opportunity by producing crops, raising livestock and supplying food to their community. The farm, which spans approximately 640 hectares, was acquired through the government’s land reform programme. According to members of the cooperative, the initiative…
