Mayor Vikizitha Mlotshwa Scoops Another Prestigious Award For Okhahlamba Local Municipality
His Worship The Mayor, Cllr VR Mlotshwa on behalf of Okhahlamba Local Municipality, under the DDM Catalyst Category, claimed the 1st prize of the Clean Audit Titans Award worth R100 000 cash price, surpassing 257 municipalities in South Africa to be ranked #1 for its consistent clean financial audit performance – the second within his Mayoral tenure. Such an achievement signifies that under his capable and astute leadership, Okhahlamba’s financial statements and records are accurate, transparent, and in adherence to established regulations and standards.
Ukhahlamba Luyizwi Labantu.
Mayoral Imbizo in Newstand
Today the Okhahlamba Local Municipality held its third Imbizo in Newstand, a traditional South African gathering designed to promote community engagement and knowledge sharing. This event brought together residents from various wards, offering them the opportunity to engage directly with key government departments and agencies.
The primary goal of the forum was to enhance communication between citizens and essential public services. The participating organisations included:
1. Department of Home Affairs
2. Department of Social Development
3. South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
4. Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)
This initiative aimed to improve access to critical services and information, helping to create a more connected, informed, and empowered community within the Okhahlamba municipality.
Contractor Handover: R83 Million Set Aside For Road P394 Rehabilitation
MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma has announced that R83 million from R465 million has been set aside for emerging contractors in deep rural areas of Okhahlamba Local Municipality.
This forms part of the rehabilitation of Main Road P394, which covers a stretch of approximately 24 km.
Communities from KwaVimbukhalo, Mhlwazini and Magangagozi celebrated when Duma announced job creation and the improvement of their road.
Duma outlined the following breakdown of emerging local companies to benefit:
●Owned by Women – R24,9 million
●Owned by Youth – R29 million
●Owned by people with disability – R4,1 million
●Owned by Military Veterans – R8,3 million
●Owned by others – R16,6 million
The Department of Human Settlements has also invested R61 million towards the construction of houses.
Engagement With Farm Dwellers
His Worship the Mayor, together with his deputy, the speaker and the municipal manager engaging with the farm dwellers in Winterton, accompanied by the Dept of Land Reform and Rural Development.
Mayoral Imbizo in Emmaus
The Okhahlamba Local Municipality recently hosted its second imbizo, a traditional South African gathering focused on knowledge sharing and community engagement. Held in Emmaus, this event brought together over 300 residents from various wards, facilitating direct interaction with key government departments and agencies.
The forum’s primary objective was to bridge the gap between citizens and essential public services. Participating organisations included:
1. Department of Home Affairs
2. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
3. Department of Social Development
4. South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
5. South African Police Services (SAPS)
6. Various municipal departments
This initiative aimed to improve access to vital services and information, fostering a more connected and informed community within the Okhahlamba municipality.
Mayoral Imbizo – Ukhahlamba Luyizwi Labantu
An imbizo, a gathering to share knowledge, hosted by Okhahlamba Local Municipality was coordinated with the sole purpose of connecting more than 300 community members, from 5 different wards, with the relevant government departments and agencies that offer the crucial services they need.
The present departments were: Dept of Home Affairs, Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development, Dept of Social Development, Dept Labour & Employment, South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), Dept of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), South African Police Services (SAPS), Health Systems Trust (HST) and different units of the municipality.
Tabhane Secondary School – Build-Up To Mayoral Imbizo
This morning His Worship the Mayor visited Tabhane Secondary School to address students about the upcoming Mayoral Imbizo and the services which will be rendered thereof by several government agencies, including Dept of Home Affairs, SASSA, Dept of Social Development, Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Health, municipal LED and Youth Offices, Moses Kotane etc.
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