UThukela District Municipality

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PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETINGS TO DO NEEDS ANALYSIS
PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETINGS TO DO NEEDS ANALYSIS
UThukela District Municipality has embarked on the IDP 2018/19 public consultation meetings that were held over a five-day period from the 12th to the 16th of February 2018 in Alfred Duma, Inkosi Langalibalele and Okhahlamba local municipalities. The purpose of these consultations was to do community needs analysis so that by the time the municipality prepares the budget it will then factor in all those needs identified by the communities for the five year term of Council.
UTHUKELA INTRODUCES A CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL BULK WATER PIPES
UTHUKELA INTRODUCES A CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL BULK WATER PIPES
The UThukela District Municipality EXCO Member and Chairperson for the Water & Technical Services Portfolio committee Cllr MV Khumalo accompanied by uThukela District Chief Whip Cllr S Dlungwane and Inkosi Langalibalele councillors introduced the contractors to install bulk water pipes in Ward 3 areas of Amangwe and Bhekuzulu outside Estcourt. This was done in order to complete the work of the initial contractor whose services were terminated by uThukela due to its poor workmanship.
UTHUKELA DISTRICT AWARDS LEARNERS WITH BURSARIES
UTHUKELA DISTRICT AWARDS LEARNERS WITH BURSARIES
UThukela District Municipality has once again contributed towards assisting learners from previously disadvantaged backgrounds to claim their right to education through the municipalityÔÇÖs annual Bursary Programme. A total number of 51 new applicants and 24 returning learners from across the district were awarded bursaries to the tune of R 1 million during the event held at UThukela District Boardroom on Wednesday.
PEOPLE ENCOURAGED TO SPEND MONEY WISELY
PEOPLE ENCOURAGED TO SPEND MONEY WISELY
No matter how little or how much money a person has, spending it wisely is a good idea as it enables one to get the most bang for their buck. These were the words uttered by the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), Hon Sihle Zikalala, during the ÔÇ£Spend WiselyÔÇØ campaign held at Depot Sports Ground in Uitval. The purpose of the event was to encourage people to apply their mind when buying merchandises.
UTHUKELA DISTRICT PRAYS FOR MATRICULANTS TO DO WELL
UTHUKELA DISTRICT PRAYS FOR MATRICULANTS TO DO WELL
UThukela District Municipality in partnership with the Department of Education organised a mass matric examination prayer that was held at the Indoor Sports Centre on Wednesday. The prayer was aimed at bringing matriculants closer to God as examination time is just around the corner. Schools from all three local municipalities were bussed in to attend this important sermon.
UTHUKELA HANDS OVER BICYCLES TO RURAL SCHOOLS
UTHUKELA HANDS OVER BICYCLES TO RURAL SCHOOLS
UThukela District Mayor Cllr AS Mazibuko accompanied by EXCO Member Cllr MV Khumalo in conjunction with Mayibuye Construction, on Monday, visited Emangweni area to handover 100 bicycles to two rural schools, Mandlakhe High and Emlilweni Primary. This initiative was done as MayibuyeÔÇÖs Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme aiming to uplift the community it conduct business with through the request by the Mayor.
UTHUKELA HANDS OVER CONTRACTORS TO INSTALL WATER PIPES
UTHUKELA HANDS OVER CONTRACTORS TO INSTALL WATER PIPES
The UThukela District Municipality Mayor Cllr AS Mazibuko and EXCO Member Cllr MV Khumalo accompanied by Inkosi Langalibalele Municipality Mayor Cllr Jabu Mbhele and councillors introduced the contractors to install water pipes in KwaDlamini, KwaNdaba, Bhekuzulu and Phangweni areas outside Estcourt. This was done in an attempt to tackle water scarcity in these areas which has been going on for quite some time.
UTHUKELA SCOOPS ANOTHER EXCELLENCE AWARD
UTHUKELA SCOOPS ANOTHER EXCELLENCE AWARD
uThukela District Municipality has once again scooped another prestigious award for the Best Public Service Innovation/Creativity of the Year for developing an Interactive Tourism Website in the KZN PremierÔÇÖs Service Excellence Awards. The municipality was awarded Bronze Award during the ceremony that was held on Thursday, July 20, at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convection Centre in Durban. The Honourable Premier, Mr W Mchunu, Honourable MECs, Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Speakers, Municipal Managers, Heads of Departments and Officials in the public services around the province attended the event.
UTHUKELA HANDS OVER TO WATER CONTRACTORS IN WEENEN
UTHUKELA HANDS OVER TO WATER CONTRACTORS IN WEENEN
UThukela District Municipality Mayor Cllr AS Mazibuko accompanied by ward Councillors, Cllr BS Dladla of kwaMthaniya ward 21and Cllr SA Mvelase of ward 22 in Nhlawe on Friday, March 24 introduced the contractor to install water pipe at the abovementioned areas outside Weenen under Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality.