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Inspiring Hope – Driving Economic Growth ILEMBE DISTRICT
QUARTER 03 2018/2019
FOREWORD
FROM THE CHAIRPERSON
As we reflect on the past quarter, one of the highlights is the iLembe Stakeholder Dialogue &
Networking session which was held at eBandla Hotel where partnerships and stakeholder
relationships were raised as a key mechanism to unlock large scale, long term, and sustainable
projects. This event was attended by telecommunications minister Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
With a roughly R330 million connectivity broadband This means that we support open public discussions, we
project, Enterprise iLembe plans to unlock the massive are responsive to the development needs of the district,
economic potential of the region. we are conscious about the development impact on the
environment and that our funding and social partners
The broadband project aims to ensure the district is not trust us.
left behind. As Enterprise iLembe, we are working in line
At Enterprise iLembe, we continue to strive to build and
with the government’s SA Connect Strategy, which states
strengthen relationships with all stakeholders, as we
that all citizens must have access to the Internet. Being
believe that together we can build a sustainable
able to connect to Wi-Fi will create major spin-offs in the
economy in our district, ensuring a better life for all our
education and health sectors, for police stations and
people.
farmers, and it will be an economic stimulus for young
people wanting to get involved in this fourth industrial As we approach the general elections scheduled for May
revolution. 2019 let us be reminded of our democratic right to vote
but let us do so in a peaceful and fair manner. The very
In order for this connectivity project to be sustainable, we first democratic elections held on 27 April 1994
need to buy in from all stakeholders to make this highlighted the beginning of a new journey of building a
a long-term success story. South Africa that truly belongs to all who live in it, let us
not waste this opportunity that so many before us fought
As the government, together with the private and hard to achieve! Let me take this opportunity in wishing
business sector we need to work together in taking the all political parties everything of the best in the elections
district of iLembe to the next level of economic growth; as we work towards building a better South Africa for all.
where the ease of doing business will attract LET’S GROW SOUTH AFRICA TOGETHER
New investments, where the regulatory environment
allows for small businesses to thrive and where our
entrepreneurs can succeed. Khanyisani Shandu
CHAIRPERSON
01 ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019
MESSAGE
FROM THE CEO
The third quarter of the 2018/2019 financial year focused on planning and implementation.
The Board Strategy Session was held on 27 February 2019 and focused on LED support
programmes for the region. A key aspect of the session was to ensure alignment of the
agency’s strategic goals with that of national, provincial and regional economic
development goals.
The agency has been making great strides with engaging facilitated opportunities for the youth. The Agency
with various stakeholders and forming key partnerships partnered with Department of Labour to provide training
such as the Connect SA Strategy with Department of interventions and workplace readiness programmes as part
Communications, SAE Foundation in Canada, iLembe of the Labour activation programmes alleviation schemes
Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Labour for the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).
through the UIF Learnership programme.
Another partnership initiative is the Tourism Monitors
Enterprise iLembe hosted a Stakeholder & Dialogue Programme led by The National Department of Tourism
Networking Dinner on 10 January 2019 at eBandla Hotel (NDT) for mentorship and deployment of unemployed
& Conference Centre in Ballito. The event was well attended youth in tourism to various tourism attractions and sites
and was graced by the Honourable Minister within the district.
for Communications, Telecommunications & Postal
Services Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams who focused her The Agency pursued and unlocked economic opportunities
keynote address on the Connect SA Strategy. with the Department of Cooperative Governance and
Futhermore the Agency partnered with Tourism KZN Traditional Affairs on the Biomass Project. This project will
in hosting the 2nd annual KZN Training Academy from convert and add value to any biomass and turn it into useful
14-16 March 2019. This TKZN initiative was an educational products such as charcoal, oil and gas. The implementation
incentive and training for trade and but also promoted of the project will assist in reducing unemployment levels
iLembe District tourism products and economic potential within the district and create opportunities for
of the region. Enterprise iLembe also played a vital role entrepreneurs to grow their business. The third quarter was
in mobilising SMME’s within the informal traders sector to indeed a success and we look forward to this next quarter
attend the Bulk-buying launch at the Districts Industrial Hub as we are confirdent that we will achieve, if not, exceed all
Isithebe hosted by MEC, Mr. Sihle Zikalala and ensured our set target and objectives for this financial year.
maximum attendance from the relevant stakeholders. TOGETHER WE CAN DO MORE.
One of the Agency’s paramount objectives is to inaugurate
capacity building programmes and redress issues of
unemployment, and through partnership the Agency has Nathi Nkomzwayo
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019 02
TOURISM,INVESTMENT & MARKETING
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
CONNECTING ILEMBE
TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES
With a roughly R330 million connectivity broadband project, Enterprise iLembe plans to unlock the massive
economic potential of the region. The importance and long term benefits of this large scale project were
discussed ata recent iLembe Stakeholder Dialogue and Networking Dinner held at Ebandla Hotel, Ballito.
Enterprise iLembe CEO Nathi Nkomzwayo said the aim of the project was to ensure the district was not left
behind. “We are working in line with the government’s SA Connect Strategy which states that all citizens must
have access to the internet. Being able to connect to wifi will create major spin offs in the education and health
sectors, for police stations and farmers. It will be an economic stimulus for young people wanting to get involved
in this fourth industrial revolution,” said Nkomzwayo.
The project masterplan has already been developed and was submitted for funding application to the
Development Bank of South Africa last year. “We must make sure this connectivity project is sustainable
and we need the buy in from all stakeholders to make this is a long term success story.” He said one of the
major points raised by their honorary guests, telecommunications minister Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
was that each municipality must take ownership of connection in their own districts..
03 ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019
TOURISM,INVESTMENT & MARKETING
“The minister highlighted that local municipalities must create their own budgets to get broadband in their areas
instead of waiting for the government to give them funds,” said Nkomzwayo. As an economic development
agency mandated to drive economic development and promote trade and investment, Enterprise iLembe
board chairperson Khanyisani Shandu said this project was one of the ways they hope to live up to the
expectations of the district’s residents “This means that we support open public discussions, we are
responsive to the development needs of the district, we are conscious about the development impact
on the environment and that we are trusted by our funding and social partners,” said Shandu.
He emphasized that they needed to be more aggressive in the promotion of development opportunities and
access to economic support services for local people to allow them to explore and exploit business opportunities
presented by the different sectors. “We as government together with the private and business sector need to work
together in taking the district of iLembe to the next level of economic growth; where the ease of doing business
will attract new investments, where the regulatory environment allows for small businesses to thrive and where
our entrepreneurs can succeed.”
iLembe District mayor Cllr. Sduduzo Gumede said he welcomes the Small Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises
(SMME) support strategies that Enterprise Ilembe was introducing. “These plans will be of great assistance to the
local SMMEs who are in great need of asupport structure and awareness about the available options for them that
would enable growth of their businesses,” said Gumede.
“We also need to ensure that we work together with all stakeholders,
nationally, provincially and locally to ensure alignment and integration
of LED programmes and activities to create an enabling environment
for both new investments and existing businesses to develop and grow.”
Honorable Minister of Communications iLembe Stakeholder Mayor of iLembe District
Telecommunications & Postal Services Dialogue & Networking Dinner Cllr. Sduduzo Gumede
Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019 04
TOURISM,INVESTMENT & MARKETING
TOURISM EXHIBITIONS
BEELD HOLIDAY SHOW
The annual outdoor and adventure show took place from 22 - 24 February 2019 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in
Midrand, Johannesburg. The show attracted well over 30 000 visitors who are planning on travelling. Tourism officers
from Enterprise iLembe and KwaDukuza Municipality attended the exhibition to showcase our North Coast offerings.
The exhibition focused on the domestic consumer market.
ITB BERLIN
ITB Berlin is the world’s largest tourism trade and consumer fair. The companies represented at the fair included hotels,
tourism boards, tour operators, system providers, airlines and car rentals companies from over 180 countries. This annual
trade show took place from 5 – 10 March 2019 at the Messe in Berlin, Germany. Enterprise iLembe participated in
collaboration with Tourism KwaZulu Natal and Durban Tourism under the South African Pavilion and was
represented by the Chairperson of the LED & Investment Sub Committee Prof A Nzama and Manager
Tourism & Investment Promotion Ms Cheryl Peters
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TOURISM,INVESTMENT & MARKETING
SHOWCASING THE
ILEMBE DISTRICT
KWAZULU NATAL TRAVEL ACADEMY
Enterprise iLembe partnered with Tourism KwaZulu Natal in hosting the 2nd Annual KZN Travel Academy from 14 -16
March 2019. This TKZN initiative is an educational incentive and training event for in-house agents from different
Inbound Tour Operators from around South Africa and this year also included agents form SADC countries.
Forty eight travel agents, tour operators and media had the opportunity to experience some of the tourism experiences
within iLembe and the rest of KZN, this included adventure activities at Zimbili Suela in Mandeni, educational tours to the
King Shaka Visitor Centre and Luthuli Museum, Seventeen87 wine tasting at Sugar Rush Park, a traditional braai lunch
at Ten11 in KwaDukuza and traditional Indian cuisine for dinner at Impulse by the Sea in Tinley Manor.
ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019 06
SMME & CO-OPERATIVE SUPPORT
THUMA MINA
PROGRAMME
On the 19th of March 2019, Enterprise iLembe was invited to attend the Ndwedwe Thuma Mina Programme which was
initiated by the Ndwedwe Local Municipality to assist and support three local families that are struggling with basic living
needs. Enterprise iLembe donated cosmetics, vegetables and clothing items to the three families which were identified to
benefit from the programme.
07 ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019
SMME & CO-OPERATIVE SUPPORT
EDTEA BULK
BUYING LAUNCH
On the 26th of March 2019, Enterprise iLembe attended the bulk buying launch
hosted by the department of Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental
Affairs (EDTEA) in Mandeni.
This was an initiative from EDTEA working together with the Office of the Premier, iThala Bank and local municipalities,
and Enterprise iLembe to support local spaza shops, informal traders and street vendors by providing access to
exclusive discounts when the buy goods in bulk.
As a result buying in bulk can lead to great savings for the retailers in our area. Suppliers want to sell as much of a product
as possible to maximise profits through economies of scale – so it is common practice to offer discounts on items bought
in bulk. Enterprise iLembe played a role in mobilising SMME’s within the informal trader’s sector to attend the launch
and ensured maximum attendance from the relevant stakeholders.
ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019 08
PROFILING AGRIVISION
AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE
As Enterprise iLembe we are continuing to support, guide and nurture SMME’s and also to work with local communities
in promoting local economic development. The objective is to put SMME’s in the center of the economy and create
a positive impact in the economy of iLembe District through SMME development which we believe will ensure
job creation and poverty elimination. Meet one of our greatest entrepreneurs, an SMME that is supported by Enterprise
iLembe. Nokwanda Mchunu is the Chairperson of Agrivision Agricultural Cooperative which has been entrusted with
tunnels and open land by Siyathokoza Community Trust in KwaHlongwa Area, Maphumulo. Nokwanda has also
established a company called Wee Kaan Billionaires t/a Pink Print Farm Produce that processes meat into
boerewors, mince, sausages, and burger patties.
Nokwanda Mchunu is a 24-year-old female who hails from the beautiful rural landscapes of KwaMaphumulo.
She is an agricultural fanatic who fell in love with the sector from a very tender age and went on to study the sector
at both secondary school and tertiary level. Since graduating with an agricultural Diploma from the Cedara College
of Agriculture; Nokwanda has worked under guidance gaining experience in both animal production and crop production.
In just two (2) years of her practical exposure in the industry Nokwanda saw it fit to pursue her economic growth
and development ambitions by establishing Wee Kaan Billionaires PTY LTD trading as Pink Print farm produce;
making her one of the youngest agricultural entrepreneurs in the Province as well as the country at large.
Wee Kaan Billionaires (PTY) LTD and Agrivision are 100% black female owned entities based within iLembe District.
They are owned and managed by Nokwanda Thandeka Mchunu. Both entities primary business is in the agricultural
sector and its main product brand is called “Pink Print”. The Pink Print brand is used for various animal and crop
production products of the entities.
NATIONAL SCHOOLS NUTRITION PROGRAMME
Enterprise iLembe has supported SDBIP projects with mechanization, butternuts seeds, seedlings for cabbages and
tomatoes. The total budget of R174 352.52 has been sourced to develop infrastructure such as fencing and irrigation in
four projects that supply to NSNP. This will assist in improving the quality and quantity of produce supplied by local
farmers. EI has managed to supply full quantities of butternuts and green beans from local farmers in Quarter 3.
09 ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019ILEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
ILEMBE PROVIDING
NECESSITIES TO SCHOOLS
ILembe District Municipality led by His Worship the Mayor
Councillor Siduduzo Gumede kicked off its Back to School
campaign by visiting three primary schools in the Maphumulo
Local Municipality on Tuesday, 19 February. The objectives of the
campaign are to promote the culture of learning, create an enabling
environment for learners to focus on their education and to provide
necessities to pupils from destitute families. The schools were
identified through Operation Sukuma Sakhe which is an engine
of service delivery in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Over 60
learners not only got groceries but their full uniform as well
including shoes, socks, jersey, tie and a bag.
The schools visited were Mpungeni, Mpumilwane, and Hlimbithwa primary schools. The iLembe back to school programme went to other
Local Municipalities as follows:KwaDukuza Local Municipality on 26 February 2019; Khuthalani Primary School, Bongimfundo Primary
School, Tshelabantu Primary School. Ndwedwe Local Municipality on 1 March 2019; Bhidakhona High School, Sotobe High School,
and Sifisosethu High School. Mandeni Local Municipality on 5 March 2019; Tshana High School, Sikhuthele High School,
Mthengeni High School.
ANTI-CORRUPTION CAMPAIGN
ILembe District Municipality held an Anti-Corruption campaign
with officials and councillors on Thursday, 28 February at the
KwaDukuza Town Hall to improve awareness and understanding
on the effects of corruption in the economy of the country.
Before the main event, councillors led by His Worship the Mayor
of iLembe District Municipality Cllr Siduduzo Gumede and officials
led by the Municipal Manager Geoffrey Kumalo walked from
Shoprite to the hall along King Shaka Street handing out
anti-corruption flyers and engaging shop owners, town
dwellers and consumers.
Presentations were from the Office of the Premier (OTP), South African Local Government Association (SALGA) as well as the Commercial
Crime Squad Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority. OTP Anti-Fraud and Corruption Deputy Manager Bongani Khuzwayo spoke on the
role of OTP in addressing fraud and corruption in provincial and local government focusing on the province’s I Do Right campaign.
The campaign has three facets and one of those is to assure service providers that they may do business with the government
without having to bribe an official.
ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019 10COUNCIL WORKSHOPPED
ON EXPANDED PUBLIC
WORKS PROGRAMME
The Kwa Zulu-Natal Department of Public Works held an
Expanded Public Works Programme workshop for all councillors
in the iLembe District Family on Municipalities on Wednesday, 20
February to address the misconception and misunderstanding
around the programme. EPWP is a government initiative aimed
at poverty alleviation by providing income relief through the short
term to medium term work opportunities to the poor and
unemployed focusing on skills development for women,
youth, people with disabilities and adult men. The workshop
was held at the KwaDukuza Town Hall and was attended
by officials and councillors from the District Municipality
and its four local municipalities including mayors, deputy
mayors, speakers, whips, municipal managers.
ILEMBE OFFICIALS WELCOME
CORPORATE CULTURE LAUNCH
iLembe District Municipality launched a Corporate Culture
and Prayer with its councillors and officials on 7 March 2019
with the objective to improve work ethics and prayer following
consistent deaths that occur at this Municipality. The iLembe
District Municipality saw the need of the event with the intention
to inspire and boost the morale in order to deal with a form of
emotional and psychological trauma due to this unfortunate
situation that is currently facing the municipality, and
improvement of work ethic, dedication and commitment.
The reason for this corporate culture is to instill Batho Pele
principles among municipal officials and councillors.
CONTACT DETAILS: ILEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, TELEPHONE: 032 437 9585, WEBSITE: WWW.ILEMBE.GOV.ZA
11 ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019KWADUKUZA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
CONVERTED AWARDS TO EMERGENCY
AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
On the 5th of March 2018, KwaDukuza Mayor Ricardo Mthembu conferred several awards of excellence to service men and women who
confronted danger on their daily lives effort to protect communities above and beyond the call of duty . These are prestigious accolades awarded
to recognize law enforcement and emergency agencies, which have distinguished themselves through various acts of service to the community.
These servicemen and women work under extreme conditions to protect the lives of local people against lawbreakers, road carnages and
disasters. They were recognized today for raising the bar in fulfilling the council’s promises to the people.
GROUND BREAKING PROJECT FIGHT AGAINST THE ABUSE OF WOMEN
AND CHILDREN TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT
FOR THE PEOPLE OF ETETE KWADUKUZA HUMAN RIGHTS DAY CELEBRATIONS
Owing to promises he made to the people of Etete in 2016, KwaDukuza Mayor Dr. Ricardo Mthembu addressed the community of
KwaDukuza Mayor Ricardo Mthembu officially unlocked Ntshawini and surrounding areas on Thursday, 21 March 2019 together with
the 2.5km x 5m blacktop access road to the community of the MEC for Corporate Governance and Traditional Affairs, Ms. Nomusa Dube
Etete on 20 March 2018. This will be constructed at an Ncube, MPL at the occasion of Human Rights Day celebration. The event
astounding value of R 6.8 million. This project will create formed part of efforts to address the scourge of crime and the abuse of
more jobs, growth and development for the local people women and children within the District. The MEC together with various
and significantly contribute to the economy. stakeholders announced significant steps that will be taken to address the
abuse of the most vulnerable within the district.
ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019 12KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY COMMEMORATES WORLD
WETLANDS DAY AT RENOWNED SAPPI BIRD HIDE
On the 19th of February 2019, the KwaDukuza Municipality’s Environment Management and Climate Change Office hosted a
successful commemoration World Wetlands Day (WWD) at renowned the SAPPI Bird Hide wetland site in Gledhow, KwaDukuza.
The commemoration event attracted Geography and Life Sciences students and teachers of Stanger Manor Secondary, Stanger ML
Sultan, Stanger Secondary School, Inkosi Albert Secondary School and Itshelenkosi Secondary School who were all eager to learn
about the importance of wetlands as well as their contribution. Presiding over this important session was Ms. Mbali Goge, the KZN
Coordinator for the Working for Wetlands Programme at the Department of Environmental Affiars. The special day marked the date
of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
Each year since 1997, the Ramsar Secretariat provides materials to help raise public awareness about the importance and value
of wetlands, however, going forward KDM that will do that task.
CONTACT DETAILS: KWADUKUZA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, TELEPHONE: 032 437 5000, WEBSITE: WWW.KWADUKUZA.GOV.ZA
13 ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019MANDENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
MANDENI HOSTS A SUCCESSFUL
SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES LAUNCH
Mandeni Local Municipality under the leadership of His Worship
the Mayor, Cllr. S.B Zulu hosted the Department of Forestry and
Fisheries (DAFF) led by Minister, Senzeni Zokwana for the launch
of Small-Scale fisheries in KwaZulu-Natal at KwaMazitapele
Sportsfield on 19 March 2019. A total of 2184 KZN fishers have
been declared as small-scale fishers in terms of the Marine
Living Resources Act, this initiative is a direct response to all the
challenges these fishers face on a daily basis. The highlight of the
day saw registered co-operatives with over 2000 members from
communities located in greater KZN area allocated 15-year fishing
rights.
Speaking at this event, Zulu lauded this initiative and urged all the role players particularly DAFF to continue supporting small-scale fishers
with necessary tools and skills to uplift themselves and their communities. “Previously the ocean was reserved for certain people,
however, our government has changed things around and now it is accessible to everyone especially those living closer to it.
This is a great initiative, we urge all role players in this industry to ensure that people are equipped with all the necessary tools and skills to
uplift themselves. This is the beginning of even bigger things, we are urging the department to continue issuing these permits so that more
and more people will benefit from this initiative” Mandeni Local Municipality Deputy Mayor, Phindile Sishi, Council Speaker, Makhosazane
Zungu and Municipal Manager, Mr. Sizwe Khuzwayo were also part of this great event.
BULK-BUYING PROJECT
Mandeni Local Municipality hosted the launch of the
groundbreaking bulk-buying program at Sibusisiwe Hall on 26
March 2019; this is an initiative of the Department of Economic
Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs led by MEC
Sihle Zikalala. This program is aimed at uplifting local shop
owners from in and around iLembe District Municipality,
providing them with the stock at low prices.
Well over 2500 people attended the launch and host of local shop
owners have registered and will benefit from the bulk-buying
program. The fully-fledged warehouse, which will be used to
stock goods, was also opened at Isithebe Industrial Area on
the same day.
CONTACT DETAILS: MANDENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, TELEPHONE: 032 456 8200, WEBSITE: WWW.MANDENI.GOV.ZA
ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019 14NDWEDWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
MEC’S RECOGNISE NDWEDWE
It all began when Minister of Energy Mr Jeff Hadebe chose Ndwedwe as his targeted area to dispense social relief in the
form of over 200 pairs of school shoes and other school necessities. So followed Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Siyabonga Cwele who
descended to officiate in the opening of brand new Home Affairs office with high-tech systems, which will ease the long queues and
untangle the backlog in Identity documents and other certification like birth, death certificate and passports. This centre, stationed in ward
15, will specialise in issuing smartcard IDs. The MECs have also not been lying low as they have flooded Ndwedwe in the few week, bringing
with them infrastructure and poverty alleviation programs. MEC for EDTEA Mr. Sihle Zikalala caused huge excitement when he personally
announced that the Bhamshela development in ward 6 was to be expanded with a petrol station to top things off, he again returned with
school shoes. MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation has just a week ago opened a modular library as one of her library infrastructure
rollout campaign. The library is situated in Dalibho area, ward 2 and is fully equipped.
NDWEDWE MUNICIPALITY TAKES HUMAN RIGHTS DAY CELEBRATIONS
Ndwedwe Local Municipality took the Human Rights Day celebration to farmworkers in ward 3. The event was held at Mthombisa sportsfield
where ward 1, 3 and ward 8 participated. Key speakers were briefed to educate and sensitize farmworker about their human rights as they
work under difficult conditions and extreme abuse. Ndwedwe MayorCllr Nkosinathi Chili, Council Speaker Cllr Khonza Ngidi and other
councillors were there in full force. There were also key speaker in the relevant fields like Sbonelo Mkhize from Department of Labour,
Mzwandile Ndlovu from National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) plus social worker Nonto Maphumulo. The day started in jubilant mode
but later on there were moments of grinding of teeth and tears when some of the workers were given a chance to tell their leaders about
the hardships they face every day in their line of duty in farms like Bhawani (Bar One) Farm, KwaJeke or KwaMakati, KwaMvuma and Folisi
(Falls Farm). The farm dwellers were also assisted with clarity on the amended laws and regulations including the National Minimum Wage
Bill and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
15 ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019LIBRARY OPENING
Even the rural communities deserve state-of-the-art and
fully-equipped libraries to nourish their knowledge and widen
their horizon. These were the words of gratitude uttered by
Ndwedwe Mayor, Cllr Nkosinathi Chili on the day a modular
library was opened in a ward at Dalibho area, near Bhamshela,
Ozwathini. The Mayor said the library was even more important
because it did not only serve the people of Ndwedwe but also
people from Mshwathi Local Municipality were visiting the
library in search of information and knowledge. MEC for Arts,
Culture, Sport and Recreation Bongi Sithole-Moloi said she was
rolling out library infrastructure all over the province because it
had always been her department’s wish to empower strictly rural
communities.
She said the difference between a modular library and a normal one was only in the structure in that a modular library has a temporary
structure which lasts for only two decades and starts showing sign of dilapidation. Present at the event was a leader of Mlamula Traditional
Authority iNkosi Muziwenhlanhla Mduduzi Ngcobo, District Mayor Cllr Sduduzo Gumede and Ndwedwe councilors.
A SERIES OF THUMA-MINA
ACTIVITIES
The Thuma-Mina campaign took an intensive peak in the month
of March when Mayor NV Chili tightened the bolts and took the
activities to not one, but three sites in one week only. First, it was
a visit to a Sithole elderly woman’s home in Ward 12 Ezihlabathini
area. In the scorching sun, the Mayor and his team of councilors
sweat it out while assembling a wendyhouse, washing sleeping
blankets and cleaning the gogo’s house. By noon, the Thuma-Mina
team had moved on to a hospice in ward 13 under Cllr Nkosi
where a massive cleanup took place.
The Mayor later on handed over fruits and sweets to the frail and sickly persons at the hospice and the did a small talk about the important
over special voting. As if that work was not enough for one week, the team moved on to Chibini area in Ward 4 to dispense social relief to a
disabled gogo who found herself being left with three underage grandchildren to raise all on her own. Accompanied by Enterprise Ilembe
and councilors, the day was closed off by a visit to the gogo’s neighbourhood to greet and announce the Mayor’s presence in the area and
to listen to their anxieties, challenges and hear their hopes out.
CONTACT DETAILS: NDWEDWE MUNICIPALITY, TELEPHONE: 032 532 1089 WEBSITE: WWW.NDWEDWE.GOV.ZA
ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019 16MAPHUMULO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
MAPHUMULO ANNUAL
RETREAT MEETING
Maphumulo Local Municipality held its Annual Retreat Meeting on
28 - 29 January 2019 at Zinkwazi. The meeting aimed to review
the organizations vision, mission, short and long term objectives
and strategic direction. The objectives of the strategy and
planning session were to provide a broad reflection of the
municipality’s conceptualization of the back to basics initiative as
an integral instrument of a developmental local government and
to appraise the Department of Cooperative Governance and
Traditional Affairs (COGTA) on the organizational performance of
Maphumulo Municipality in discharging its local governance
mandate.
KwaDukuza Mayor Ricardo Mthembu today, 05 March 2018,
The meeting further highlighted strategic and prudent areas of required support conferred several
to enhance awards of excellence
the organizational to service
performance menofand
record the
women
Municipality; and finally to allow a platform of engagement to implore collective who confront
understanding danger onintheir
and approach daily lives inand
implementing, efforts to
accounting on the back to basics initiative, in order to strengthen social contractprotect communities
between aboveand
the Municipality andits
beyond the call of duty.
local community as well as
other role players. These are prestigious accolades awarded to recognize law
THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS WERE DISCUSSED enforcement and emergency
EXTENSIVELY agencies, which have distinguished
IN THE SESSION:
themselves through various acts of service to the community.
• Back to basic • Community services • Economic development and planning • Infrastructure and Technical services
• Town Development • Draft AG Action plan • Mid-term Financial report and itsThese servicemen
implication for theand womenBudget
mid-term work under extreme conditions
adjustment
• Draft report from IDP to protect the lives of local people against lawbreakers, road
The discussions resulted in the formulation of a report that will be adopted by carnages
the counciland
anddisasters.
drive theThey were recognized
Municipality’s strategictoday
plan for raising
the bar in fulfilling the council’s promises to the people.
EKHOHLWA COMMUNITY RECEIVES NEW CRÈCHE
It was a happy and joyfull moment to the community of eKhohlwa area in ward 2 when Maphumulo Local Municipality Mayor Zibuyisile Khuzwayo-Dlamini in
partnership with Divine Life Society officially handed over the newly built Hlanganani Early Childhood Development Centre on Wednesday, 6 March 2019. Mayor
Khuzwayo-Dlamini acknowledged Divine Life Society for their contribution and commitment in ensuring that the lives of children in the deep rural areas of
Maphumulo are well cared for and receive all the support they need to prepare them for the future. Mayor Zibuyisile Khuzwayo-Dlamini handed over Hlanganani
Early Childhood Development Centre alongside Maphumulo Municipality Councillors, Municipal officials and Divine Life Society. Maphumulo Local Municipality
commits to early childhood and youth development.
ITHEMBA Q3 2018/2019 17HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION NOMBOKOJWANA ELECTRIFICATION
AND AWARENESS DAY INTRODUCED
The Mayor, Cllr Zibuyisile Khuzwayo-Dlamini invited all media to attend the Electrification was one of the first priorities on the Maphumulo Integrated
Human Rights Education and Awareness Day program on Wednesday, 20 Development Plan since the council came into office. On 22 January 2019,
March 2019, under the theme; “The Year of Indigenous Languages: Maphumulo Local Municipality Speaker, Cllr Simphiwe Shange alongside
Promoting and Deepening a Human Rights Culture”. As the country councillors and municipal officials introduced Nombokojwane Electrification
commemorates Human Rights Month, which requires the public and project at Masiwela, Ward 6. This project will cover 100 units from
private institution to partake in programs complementing the historical Masiwela to kwaNombokojwane. The project is expected to run for a
occurrence regarding this month. Maphumulo is situated in isolated rural duration of 3 months and will bring job opportunities in the area. Speaker
areas where there is lack of understanding of human rights, hence Simphiwe Shange urged the community to take full responsibility for the
Maphumulo Local Municipality together with other stakeholders and service delivery so that they can have electricity connected in due time.
government department will be commemorating Human Rights Day Maphumulo Local Municipality committed to community development.
by calling all disabled people and senior citizens, to raise human rights
awareness through dialogue and public engagement. Mayor Zibuyisile
Khuzwayo-Dlamini embarked on a short outreach program where she
visited two families in ward 9 and ward 10 to handover wheelchairs to
beneficiaries who were identified, as part of the #ThumaMina campaign.
MAYORS DRESS A CHILD TO
SCHOOL CAMPAIGN
Maphumulo Local Municipality Mayor Zibuyisile Khuzwayo-Dlamini alongside
Deputy Mayor Zama Ncalane, Speaker Simphiwe Shange and councillors
embarked on a Dress a Child to School campaign on Tuesday, 19 February
2019. The Mayor visited Mazisintuli Primary School and Sayizi-Ntuli Primary
School in Ward 9 to handover school uniforms to the less fortunate learners.
Maphumulo Municipality continues to invest in Education and expand the
Dress a child to school programmes to schools in deep rural areas of
Maphumulo. The Mayor will continue with the campaign as she will visit 8
more schools in different wards around the Maphumulo Local area.
NEW HIGHER LEARNING
INSTITUTION FOR MAPHUMULO
Maphumulo Local Municipality led by Mayor Zibuyisile Khuzwayo-Dlamini
launched a new Umfolozi TVET College Maphumulo campus on 8
February 2019 at Maphumulo Town Hall. Maphumulo Local Municipality
in partnership with Umfolozi TVET College launched Maphumulo's first
Institution of higher learning and training which will be based at Sakhuxolo
Skills Centre buildings on 8 February 2019. The college has opened up
many doors for the youth of Maphumulo to significantly improve their
lifestyle through career development, training, and learning various skills.
Mayor Zibuyisile Khuzwayo-Dlamini acknowledged the initiative taken by Maphumulo Municipality management and Umfolozi TVET to open
such an institution of higher learning in Maphumulo. Maphumulo is situated in the rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal and this makes it difficult for
our young people to easily access learning in higher institutions. Maphumulo performed very well in the matric class of 2018 and previous
years, but students have had challenges in furthering their studies due to financial implications and lack of higher learning institutions in our
area. 120 young people have gained entry into this new Institution and already have benefited from NSFAS student assistance. These young
people will form part of the two courses that are offered by the college, being Public Management and Business Management.
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