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…
The African National Congress (ANC) in Alfred Nzo Region recently convened a Regional General Council (RGC) meeting, a crucial gathering that brought together party members to discuss key issues and shape the party’s direction. The meeting was an important step in preparing for the National General Council (NGC) and addressing pressing challenges facing the party…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) Provincial Leader and MEC for Finance in the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) in KwaZulu-Natal, Francois Rodgers, recently held a successful engagement with the business and farming community. The meeting aimed to drive solutions for communities and address pressing challenges. The DA’s Provincial Director and a team of staff members, as…
The Alfred Nzo District Municipality together with the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) have officially partnered to roll out a comprehensive Potato Production Skills Development Programme. This ground-breaking initiative aims to equip 500 small-scale farmers across the district with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the competitive agricultural sector. According to…
“We demand that MM Lizo Matiwane must do his duties and not be pressured by the new ANC REC.” The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Matatiele Local Municipality has expressed outrage over the alleged interference by the new African National Congress (ANC) Regional Executive Committee (REC) in the hiring process for the Manager of Public Participation…
The Matatiele Local Municipality council has dismissed a motion aimed at stopping the hiring process for key positions. According to the reports, an AMPAC Chairperson Sussan Mokhesi who is also a newly elected REC member raised a motion that sought to halt the hiring process and investigate several positions, but the motion was ultimately rejected….
“We commit to you, the membership of the ANC and the entire population of Alfred Nzo, that we will strive to unite this region.” The African National Congress (ANC) in the Alfred Nzo region has successfully elected a new Regional Executive Committee (REC) after a disorderly conference that was marked by conflicts and disputes. The…
“The RTT will work together to unite the ANC and drive the party’s agenda forward,” The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has appointed Regional Task Teams (RTTs) in all its regions, including the Harry Gwala region. According to the spokesperson Fanele Sibisi, this decision was made due to the end of the term of…
