UThukela District Municipality

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UTHUKELA DISTRICT COUNCIL, YET AGAIN APPROVED THE INCENTIVE TO ACCOMMODATE CUSTOMERS STILL HUGELY INDEBTED
UTHUKELA DISTRICT COUNCIL, YET AGAIN APPROVED THE INCENTIVE TO ACCOMMODATE CUSTOMERS STILL HUGELY INDEBTED
No customer shall benefit more than once since the introduction of this incentive drive (it started on 01.01.2019 till 30.06.2019) Extended the incentive further till 31.12.2019 The Council approved the incentive to start immediately for
24 Mar 2020 General News
RELENTLESS INFRASTRUCTURE VANDALISM CRIPPLES SERVICE DELIVERY
RELENTLESS INFRASTRUCTURE VANDALISM CRIPPLES SERVICE DELIVERY
For the past three months the uThukela District Municipality has had several sewer pump stations being damaged and vandalised in Steadville, Ladysmith and Colenso areas. All the stations have been stripped off electrical cables for copper, cabling and motors. In Steadville, brand new pump station is still under refurbishment by Watersol after electrical cables were cut and removed. Currently the sewer pump station is not pumping at all.
23 Mar 2020 General News
UTHUKELA DISTRICT DEVISES MEASURES TO CONTAIN COVID-19
UTHUKELA DISTRICT DEVISES MEASURES TO CONTAIN COVID-19
In light of the outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Uthukela District Municipality is now implementing control and mitigation measures to prevent the occurrence and the spread of the virus in the district. The plan focuses on the control measures that will empower the staff of the municipality and the community at large with appropriate knowledge and skills that will assist them to protect themselves and also prevent the spread of the COVID-19.
20 Mar 2020 General News
REFURBISHMENT OF THE OLIPHANTSKOP LEADS TO PARTIAL SHUTDOWN
REFURBISHMENT OF THE OLIPHANTSKOP LEADS TO PARTIAL SHUTDOWN
The Oliphantskop Dam is currently undergoing refurbishment which will lead to shutdown of the sand filters. The plant itself is operational but not at full capacity. As a result, the refurbishment of the existing infrastructure will have an effect on the supply of water to the communities of Waaihoek, Mabhekazi, Ekuvukeni, Uitvaal, portion of KwaHlathi and Ezihlabathini.
20 Mar 2020 General News
UTHUKELA DISTRICT CHARTS ITS WAY THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING
UTHUKELA DISTRICT CHARTS ITS WAY THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING
Since the dawn of democracy, our country has achieved far-reaching political, economic and social changes, and shown an increasing commitment to sustainable development. With all these factors in mind, uThukela District Municipality organised a Strategic Planning session over a two-day period from 05 to 06 March in Champaign Sports Resort under Okhahlamba municipality. The key success criterion to this strategic re-positioning was an organisational form that will enable UThukela District to deliver on its strategy and mandate.
07 Mar 2020 General News
2019 KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCIAL INDIGENOUS GAMES
2019 KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCIAL INDIGENOUS GAMES
Our province of KwaZulu-Natal has been the national Indigenous Games champions for 8 years in a row.
14 Aug 2019 General News
UTHUKELA DISTRICT ON THE ROADSHOWS WITH DRAFT IDP AND BUDGET
UTHUKELA DISTRICT ON THE ROADSHOWS WITH DRAFT IDP AND BUDGET
UThukela District Municipality reached out to the communities on the Draft IDP Budget 2019/20 through public engagement conducted today. Two roadshows were held at ward 28 KwaShuzi and ward 25 Ntokozweni Community Hall in Colenso under Alfred Duma Local Municipality on Wednesday. The district municipality invited all the members of the public and Traditional Leaders to take part to the draft IDP and Budget process for the 2019/20.
17 Apr 2019 General News
UTHUKELA DISTRICT ON ROADSHOWS WITH DRAFT IDP AND BUDGET
UTHUKELA DISTRICT ON ROADSHOWS WITH DRAFT IDP AND BUDGET
The UThukela District Municipality Deputy Mayor Cllr NW Sibiya accompanied by Okhahlamba Local Municipality Cllr Vilakazi and Cllr Mfuphi and District officials on Tuesday delivered the Draft IDP & Budget Presentation 2019/20 to the first round of IDP to stakeholders in Bergville Sports Complex. This engagement was amongst the many initiatives made by government since the democratic dispensation.
17 Apr 2019 General News
UTHUKELA DISTRICT APPOINTS CONTRACTORS TO DO WORK IN EKUVUKENI
UTHUKELA DISTRICT APPOINTS CONTRACTORS TO DO WORK IN EKUVUKENI
Following the community protest that is currently taking place in Ekuvukeni with regards to service delivery and subsequent stakeholders meeting to mitigate the situation, uThukela District Municipality has appointed three service providers to undertake construction works in the area. This was announced during the stakeholders meeting that was held in the Alfred Duma satellite offices on Tuesday.
16 Apr 2019 General News
THUMA MINA CAMPAIGNS SEEK TO ADDRESS SERVICE DELIVERY CHALLENGES
THUMA MINA CAMPAIGNS SEEK TO ADDRESS SERVICE DELIVERY CHALLENGES
The Thuma Mina campaign took off and headed to KwaVala, Phasiwe and Wembezi areas under Inkosi Langalibalele municipality on Wednesday March 20 to address service delivery challenges. The Speaker Cllr PG Strydom led the team comprising the Ward Cllr Mgaga and officials who went to KwaVala to tackle specifically the issues of water and sanitation.
22 Mar 2019 General News
DROUGHT CONTINUES WITH ITS GRIP ACROSS THE DISTRICT
DROUGHT CONTINUES WITH ITS GRIP ACROSS THE DISTRICT
The drought situation around uThukela District Municipality is not getting any better as yet. The hot, dry and windy weather conditions have negatively impacted on a terrible drought situation faced by the district. With no rainfall in sight, the situation has prompted the municipality to intensify its water restrictions to manage water supply as we now do not have enough in our reservoirs.
18 Jan 2019 General News
NEW SPEAKER AT UTHUKELA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
NEW SPEAKER AT UTHUKELA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Newly sworn in as the Speaker of uThukela District Municipality Cllr Phindile G Strydom holds one of the most important positions. Former Speaker Cllr DCP Mazibuko resigned about a month and cut ties as being politically involved as a leader. However, she stressed her loyalty to the ANC and emphasised the fact that her role would be more behind the scenes.
08 Oct 2018 General News
WATER INTERRUPTIONS AS INFRASTRUCTURE IS VANDALISED
WATER INTERRUPTIONS AS INFRASTRUCTURE IS VANDALISED
Cable theft and vandalism of water infrastructure on production boreholes in Peacetown (ward 15) and Watersmeet (ward16 and 18) resulted in a major interruptions on water distributions/ supply in most areas within the Driefontein Block. Upon routine inspections in Driefontein Block in the early hours of Saturday morning, it was discovered that the newly refurbished water pump and electric components and pumps have once again been vandalised and burnt. As a result the areas such as Peacetown and Watersmeet were severely affected.
08 Oct 2018 General News
UTHUKELA DELIVERS ON ITS PROMISE FOR BETTER SERVICES
UTHUKELA DELIVERS ON ITS PROMISE FOR BETTER SERVICES
UThukela District Municipality Mayor Cllr AS Mazibuko accompanied by EXCO Member and Chairperson for the Water & Technical Services portfolio committee Cllr MV Khumalo, Chief Whip Cllr S Dlungwane and Okhahlamba Local Municipality Cllr SR Mlambo introduced the sanitation project to the community of Sandlwana on Wednesday last week.
01 Jun 2018 General News
UTHUKELA DISTRICT TAKES 2018/19 DRAFT BUDGET TO THE PEOPLE
UTHUKELA DISTRICT TAKES 2018/19 DRAFT BUDGET TO THE PEOPLE
UThukela District Municipality under the leadership of the Mayor Cllr AS Mazibuko reached out to the communities on the Draft IDP Budget 2018/19 through a series of public meetings that commenced from the 10th to the 13th of April 2018 across all three local municipalities. Two roadshows were conducted in each municipality per day respectively.
17 Apr 2018 General News
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