In a significant step toward enhancing service delivery, the Okhahlamba Local Municipality officially unveiled a new fleet of vehicles and machinery today. This strategic investment is aimed at improving operational efficiency across key municipal departments.

The newly acquired fleet consists of three tipper trucks, three TLBs, a drop-side truck, an aerial platform truck, a motor grader, a roller, two 4×4 bakkies, and two sedans. Additionally, the municipality is expecting the delivery of a 14-seater Toyota Quantum and a 6,000-litre water tanker later this month to further strengthen its service capacity.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, His Worship, Mayor V.R. Mlotshwa highlighted that the acquisition follows a comprehensive assessment last year, which identified the urgent need to upgrade and replace the aging fleet previously decommissioned and auctioned.

The Mayor emphasised that the new fleet must be used responsibly, cautioning that any misuse of municipal assets will not be tolerated and will be met with strict consequence management measures.

Mayor Mlotshwa was joined by members of the Municipal Council and the management committee during the unveiling, underscoring the leadership’s united commitment to improving the lives of Okhahlamba residents through responsive and efficient service delivery.

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.

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.

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.

Site visit at uMhlathuze, Ward 12 where construction of a steel bridge will commence soon.

Site visit at Potshini, Ward 12 where construction of a steel bridge will commence soon.

Site visit at Maswazini, Mhloshana, Ward 05 where construction of a steel bridge will commence soon.