“Injected animals must not be slaughtered or consumed for at least three weeks, as failure to observe this period could make people sick.” The Matatiele Local Municipality on Tuesday convened a stakeholder engagement session at the New Council Chambers to address the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the area. The meeting brought…
“Despite a cooked verification report suggesting qualification for BGMs, BBGM disqualifications raise questions; who presided over these BGMs without BECs? Have you seen BTT participating in elective conferences? The disgruntled African National Congress members staged a protest outside OR Tambo ANC offices to hand over a petition of memorandum regarding BGM packages earlier this week, …
Sonyoka refused to be the victim of unemployment; instead she rolled up her sleeves and stumbled upon an unexpected opportunity. Meet the cake whisperer from Umtata, a 37-year-old Busisiwe Sonyoka a baker with a sweet passion that’s taking the town by storm. After discovering her love for baking in a 2023 class, she took the…
“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…
The African National Congress (ANC) in the Alfred Nzo region is gearing up for the 2026 local government elections. Recently, they hosted their first Local Election Team (LET) phase one meeting, where they discussed critical issues and strategies for approaching the upcoming elections and to assess the election structures. The meeting was attended by the…
The official handover of the long-awaited Tebe-Tebe bridge over the Umzimvubu River has triggered a political row, with both the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC) Alfred Nzo Region claiming major roles in the project’s completion. The bridge, delivered under the government’s Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme, was handed over by Minister of…
“Azange ndabeka nyawo lwam eziseleni,” In his words. The Mthatha High Court has officially withdrawn the case against former Matatiele Local Municipality Mayor, Sonwabile Mngenela, due to insufficient evidence. Mngenela was charged with misusing R13,914 in municipal funds for personal use, specifically authorizing accommodation and travel costs for himself, his driver, and an ANC councillor…
“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…
“Apparently, there are rumours of multiple student accommodations, but only one person seems to be benefiting from the tenders.” Students at Esayidi TVET College (Kokstad campus) are facing accusations of attempting to disrupt the ongoing exams at the campus. This development comes after the learners staged a protest last week, taking to the streets and…
Mda will not be contesting the incoming local government elections that are expected to take place in 2026, as they are not in her level. From a young activist to a prominent politician Anele Mda’s journey is a testimony to her dedication and passion for creating change. Mda grew up surrounded by politics, influencing…
