12 DAYS LEFT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS!

In preparation for the 2026 Local Government Elections, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) convened the Matatiele Party Liaison Committee (PLC) Meeting at the Maggie Tsiu-Resha Building, Council Chambers. Chairing the meeting, Municipal Manager Adv. F.M. Lepheana, in his capacity as the Municipal Electoral Officer (MEO), reaffirmed the Municipality’s support...

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COUNCIL APPOINTS ACTING CHIEF WHIP TO ENSURE CONTINUITY IN COUNCIL LEADERSHIP

Matatiele Local Municipality has appointed Cllr. Mathakane Mokhele as Acting Chief Whip following the passing of the late Chief Whip, Cllr. Nomonde Nkukhu. The appointment was confirmed during a Special Council Meeting convened to deliberate on matters requiring Council’s attention, reaffirming the importance of institutional continuity and effective political coordination in...

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Informal Traders to Benefit from Skills Development Training Programme

Informal Traders to Benefit from Skills Development Training Programme Approximately 100 informal traders and micro-enterprise owners in Matatiele are set to benefit from a two-day training programme aimed at strengthening their knowledge, skills and capacity to grow their businesses. The initiative was introduced by Alfred Nzo Development Agency (ANDA) Executive Manager, Ms....

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CLLR NOMONDE ABIGAIL NKUKHU MEMORIAL SERVICE

The Nkukhu family has joined Matatiele Local Municipality employees, management and leadership in honouring and remembering the life and legacy of the late Cllr Nomonde Abigail Nkukhu, Chief Whip of Council, during an emotional memorial service at the Fresh Produce Market. The memorial service serves as an opportunity to celebrate her...

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MATATIELE DISABILITY FORUM ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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,...

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BLOCK-BY-BLOCK CAMPAING TO KEEP MATATIELE CLEAN

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...

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MATATIELE IGR FORUM SITS TO EXPEDITE SERVICE DELIVERY AND FIND JOINT SOLUTIONS

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...

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Trading Permits Bring Formal Recognition to Local Hawkers

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...

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