Contesting political parties and independent candidates in Matatiele have signed the Code of Conduct ahead of the Local Government Elections, following a Political Liaison Committee (PLC) meeting held at the Maggie Tsiu-Resha Building. Chaired by District Manager Mr Arnold Mbaligontsi, the session focused on PLC administration, the presentation and signing of...
Law Enforcement Teams from Alfred Nzo District Municipality and Matatiele Local Municipality, together with the South African Police Service (SAPS), conducted operations in the streets of the town to ensure that street traders are operating legally and complying with the relevant municipal by-laws and regulations. These operations form part of the...
Matatiele Local Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), hosted an information and support workshop aimed at assisting informal traders and micro-enterprises within Matatiele. The workshop was held at the Council Chambers, Maggie Tsiu-Resha Building, with local traders and entrepreneurs attending the session. In his welcoming remarks,...
Matatiele Local Municipality today and Disability Forum Elective Meeting at the Maggie Resha Conference Room 1&2. The purpose of the meeting was to elect a new executive structure for the Disability Forum, following the expiry of the previous structure elected on 09 September 2022, which served for three years. The new structure,...
Matatiele Local Municipality, in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA), embarked on the Alfred Nzo Discovery Week, an initiative aimed at promoting tourism awareness and encouraging young people to explore and showcase tourism opportunities within their communities. The programme targeted Grade 11 learners from four schools, namely...
From the early morning assembly where teams were dispatched to their respective sites, to a full day of dedicated service delivery across Block A, the Block-by-Block Programme continues to gain momentum. Throughout the day, municipal teams have been visible on the ground, attending to various service areas cutting grass, cleaning open...
The Matatiele Local Municipality Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Forum is currently underway at the municipal Conference Rooms 1 & 2, bringing together government departments, public entities and relevant private-sector stakeholders. The forum serves as a service delivery coordination and problem-solving platform, aimed at expediting service delivery by identifying challenges affecting communities and...
Matatiele Local Municipality has taken another step towards supporting informal traders and strengthening local economic development, with more than 200 hawkers receiving trading permits earlier today. The handover was met with jubilation from beneficiaries, who welcomed the recognition and support provided by the Municipality. Zenzele Mncwabe from Ward 20 expressed his appreciation...
