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3rd Quarter 2021

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Contents
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     • Mayor’s Message
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     • Mayor Smangaliso Mgenge Honours Highest Achieving 2020 Matriculants
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     • Mayor Smangaliso Mgenge Honours Highest Achieving 2020 Matriculants - Pictures
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     • Community Development Highlighted at Municipality’s Media Tour
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     • Community Development Highlighted at Municipality’s Media Tour - Pictures
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     • HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign Educates uMfolozi Learners
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     • uMfolozi on a Mission to Providing Clean Communities
Pg   • District Delegations Pays Respects at KwaKhethomthandayo Palace

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     • King Cetshwayo District Launches Multi-Million Rand Water Project at Mhlana Somopho
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     • Municipality Swiftly Responds on Community’s Concerns
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Mayor’s Message
                                       UMfolozi Municipality continues          completion. The R40 million state        As we prepare our country for a
                                       to be committed to the                   of the art Dondotha Multipurpose         vaccine rollout, our communities’
                                       economic upliftment, social and          Stadium in the kwaMthethwa               education against Covid-19 false
                                       infrastructure development of all        community in Ward 9 will                 information is essential for the
                                       the people of uMfolozi.                  accommodate various sport codes          safety of all citizens of South Africa.
                                                                                and host many local, provincial          The vaccine will be rolled out in
                                       The Covid-19 pandemic has                and national sports tournaments.         different phases, and all people
                                       affected all sectors of our society,     The construction of the stadium          who live in our country will have
                                       and the people of uMfolozi               created many job opportunities           the right to get the vaccine should
                                       have not been spared from the            for job seekers in our Municipality.     they wish to protect themselves.
                                       economic onslaught. Through              Three hundred households will
                                       all this, our Municipality has           soon benefit from the R13 million        On behalf of the uMfolozi
                                       been resilient and resourceful           Joe Slovo Electrification Project        Municipality, I would like to
                                       in our vision of promoting an            that will bring lights to the Ward 2     express our deepest condolences
                                       economically sound Municipality          community.                               to the Royal Family and Zulu
                                       with developed infrastructure                                                     Nation on the passing of His
                                       that empowers our residents,             We have recently held a Matric           Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini
                                       protects the environment and             Excellence Awards Ceremony to            kaBhekuzulu. Our Nation is still in
                                       demonstrates good governance in          honour the learners and schools          mourning, but we remember His
Cllr. Smangaliso Mgenge - Mayor
                                       leadership.                              who excelled in the Matric Class of      Majesty’s reign as one filled with
                                                                                2020.  Nelson Mandela once said,         wisdom, courage and love for His
                                       Our Council is nearing the               “The power of education extends          people.
                                       end of its five-year term as our         beyond the development of skills
                                       constituents will be voting for new      we need for economic success.            His Majesty’s was a torchbearer
                                       representatives later this year. I       It can contribute to nation-             whose legacy will be with us for
                                       can assure the people of uMfolozi        building and reconciliation.” As         generations to come.
                                       that this term has been filled with      we continue our fight against the
                                       many developmental milestones            Covid-19 pandemic, our children’s        Bayede! Hlanga Lomhlabathi!
                                       that continue to make all our            education and the support we
                                       residents’ lives better.                 show to our schools is crucial
                                                                                for us to realise a post-Covid-19
                                       One of our most significant              society quickly.
                                       infrastructure projects is nearing its

Municipal Manager’s Message
                                        We have passed the one year             economy that is beneficial for all       will rapidly grow our Municipality.
                                       anniversary of the first positive        within uMfolozi.                         While we are committed to
                                       diagnoses of a Covid-19 patient                                                   developing our Municipality, we
                                       in South Africa. I am filled with        Many times violent protest               also promote the preservation of
                                       a renewed sense of hope of               actions are embarked on due to           the cultures and traditions that
                                       optimism for our Municipality and        vulnerable community members             have been long-established by the
                                       our ability to deliver services to       being taken advantage of by              people of uMfolozi.
                                       the people of uMfolozi while also        individuals who share false
                                       acknowledging the long and hard          information and wish to cause            As we continue to mourn the
                                       road we have had to adapt to as          chaos that only criminally benefits      unexpected passing of His
                                       a municipality.                          them. UMfolozi Municipality is           Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini
                                                                                open to all residents who want to        kaBhekuzulu, we remember His
                                       Although challenging, the                raise their concerns. We have Ward       Majesty as a pillar of strength to
                                       Covid-19 pandemic has                    Councillors, Ward Committee              the Zulu Nation. His Majesty was a
                                       re-energised the need to                 representatives, and an open-            visionary who was a guiding figure
                                       communicate with the                     door policy where residents can          in honouring and preserving
                                       community we serve effectively.          correctly raise their concerns.          our cultures and customs and
                                       The importance of sharing                                                         economically emancipating His
Mr Khulumowakhe Gamede                 accurate information that is             While a large portion of uMfolozi        subjects through agriculture
Municipal Manager                      educational and constantly update        remains rural, we are committed          programmes.
                                       our residents on the Municipality’s      to providing efficient service
                                       day to day operation is crucial to       delivery and development that            His Majesty will remain a guiding
                                       building cohesive relations with         make our residents’ lives better.        light for us and future generations
                                       all of our stakeholders. Good            This administration strives to           to come.
                                       stakeholder relations means a step       meet the challenges of delivering
                                       forward towards us building an           infrastructure and services that         Bayede!

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Mayor Smangaliso Mgenge Honours
Highest Achieving 2020 Matriculants
UMfolozi Municipality held a Matric Excellence Awards Ceremony to                received R 5000.00, Khanyiselisizwe High School, who received R 3000.00
honour the learners and schools who excelled in the Matric Class of 2020.        and Dlemudlemu High School, which received R2000.00.
The Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday the 11th of March 2021 at
the uMfolozi Municipal Offices.                                                  Guest speaker at the awards ceremony was Deputy Minister of Art,
                                                                                 Sport and Culture Ms Nocawe Mafu, who pledged to personally assist
Speaking at the annual awards ceremony, His Worship the Mayor                    the top learner with R10 000.00. “We are coming from a very difficult year,
Cllr Smangaliso Mgenge, congratulated the class of 2020 for their                2020 was a year we were not sure that the learners will write their exams
outstanding achievements despite facing difficulties to the academic             but we are here to celebrate your achievements, take that moment and
year that were brought on by the global Covid-19 Pandemic. His Worship           think of where we come from,” said Deputy Minister Mafu. The Deputy
further urged the learners to continue being responsible and not be              Minister also handed over toiletries to the top 10 learners.
distracted as they start their new journeys.  “You have come out victorious
despite the difficult circumstances brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.         Also in attendance was Deputy Mayor Cllr Smangele Thabethe, school
Today we celebrate you and your achievements, and I urge you all to              principals, circuit managers, teachers, uMfolozi Municipal Manager
continue being responsible and focus on your future,” said His Worship,          Mr Khulumowakhe Gamede and Councillors.
Mayor Mgenge.
                                                                                 Most Improved Schools:
The top 10 learners were awarded laptops, certificates, trophies, and            Ntongande High School:                            Pass 2020 - 72.9%
registration fees for their institution of choice.                                                                                 Pass 2019 - 42.4%
                                                                                                                                   Diff - 30.5%
The Top 3 Learners received the following cash prizes:
• Machava Sthembiso Nandu: R10 000.00                                            Tshelamanzi High School:   Pass 2020 - 75.0%
• Msane Siwakhile Sphelele: R7000.00                                                                                             Pass 2019 - 50.0%
• Mdladla Zamani: R5000.00                                                                                                       Diff - 25.0%

The top 10 schools were awarded trophies and certificates for their              Langalibomvu High School:  Pass 2020 - 82.0%
commitment to encouraging high levels of education within the                                                                     Pass 2019 - 58.1%
municipality.  The top 3 schools included Welabasha High School who                                                               Diff - 24.3%

Top 10 Learners
 POSITION            NAME OF SCHOOL                                     SURNAME                                                   NAME
 1.                  Emkhayideni Technical High                         Machava                                                   Nandu Sthembiso
 2.                  Ekupheleni Secondary School                        Msane                                                     Siwakhile Siphelele
 3.                  Hluma Secondary School                             Mdladla                                                   Zamani
 4.                  Ekupheleni S                                       Ndabandaba                                                Sandile
 5.                  Welabasha H                                        Sibiya                                                    Bongeka Andiswa
 6.                  Mfaniso S                                          Dube                                                      Portia
 7.                  Ekupheleni S                                       Mussa                                                     Ahmed Hamza
 8.                  Khanyiselisizwe H                                  Mnguni                                                    Simamiso
 9.                  Ekupheleni S                                       Myeni                                                     Andile Ziningi
 10.                 Welabasha H                                        Khumalo                                                   Minenhle

Top 10 Schools
 POSITION            NAME OF SCHOOL                                                              PERCENTAGE
 1.                  Welabasha High School                                                       96.6%
 2.                  Khanyiselisizwe High School                                                 94%
 3.                  Dlemudlemu High School                                                      92.4%
 4.                  Mpephose Secondary                                                          88%
 5.                  Ezigqizweni High School                                                     86%
 6.                  Ekupheleni High School                                                      84.4%
 7.                  Isiphephelo High School                                                     84.3%
 8.                  Langalibomvu High School                                                    82.5%
 9.                  Mundi Secondary School                                                      81.8%
 10.                 Mkhonto High School                                                         79.9%

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His Worship the Mayor Cllr Smangaliso Mgenge, Deputy Minister of Art, Sport          His Worship the Mayor Cllr Smangaliso Mgenge during his address at the Matric
and Culture Ms Nocawe Mafu, Deputy Mayor Cllr Smangele Thabethe, Municipal           Excellence Awards Ceremony held to honour the learners and schools who excelled
Manager Mr Khulumowakhe Gamede with Municipal Officials and the learners who         in the Matric Class of 2020.
were the top ten highest achievers for the matric class of 2020 in uMfolozi.

Deputy Minister of Art, Sport and Culture Ms Nocawe Mafu awarding learners           Top learner Machava Sthembiso Nandu receiving his cheque for being the highest
and schools at the uMfolozi 2020 Matric Excellence Awards.                           matric achiever in uMfolozi.

                                     Awards that were awarded to the learners and schools who achieved high results in uMfolozi.

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Community Development Highlighted
at Municipality’s Media Tour
The uMfolozi Municipality is committed to community development, and                Engineering is the construction company that will be installing the
this was highlighted during the Municipality’s annual media tour held on            R13 million electricity project to the Ward 2 community.
Tuesday, 8 December 2020.
                                                                                    Mayor Mgenge stated that 300 households will benefit from this
In line with Chapter 4 of the Municipality Systems Act, the Municipality            electrification project “It is important for us as a Municipality that the
must create conditions for communities to partake in its affairs. The               people of Joe Slovo have electricity in their homes. Children should
media tour serves as part of a broad framework of the Municipality’s                be able to do their school work with the lights on, and I advised the
communication programme to inform the community on service delivery,                constructor that all homes must be able to turn the lights on before the
community upliftment and infrastructure programmes currently being                  end of the first school term in 2021,” said the Mayor.
undertaken.
                                                                                    His Worship further added that the Joe Slovo community would also be
                                                                                    safer by introducing street lights.
The proceedings started with a media briefing in the morning where
His Worship, the Mayor Cllr Smangaliso Mgenge detailed the day’s                    Mr Thabani Khuzwayo, a member of the Joe Slovo community, said he
proceedings.                                                                        was happy that they will be electricity in the area. “As a community, we
                                                                                    are happy to have electricity installed, especially for night time in the area,
The first leg of the media tour started in Ward 2 at the Joe Slovo Township         which we hope will also reduce the number of robberies,”
to introduce Thokomela Engineering to the community. Thokomela                      said Mr Khuzwayo.

His Worship, the Mayor Cllr Smangaliso Mgenge,        The contractor was addressing the community             EXCO member Cllr NT Mthiyane.
addressed the community of Joe Slovo Township in      about the project to install electricity in 300
Ward 2 and introduced the contractor responsible      households. On his left is His Worship the Mayor
for installing electricity in the area.               Cllr Smangaliso Mgenge.

The delegation then proceeded            delighted that the construction            codes; this way, all members of the        tournaments for local schools,
to the R40 million Dondotha              of the stadium is going ahead              community will be able to use and          and the province can host sports
Multipurpose Stadium in                  as planned as the people of                enjoy the stadium,” said the Mayor.        tournaments as an alternative to
kwaMthethwa area in Ward 9.              Dondotha are anxiously awaiting                                                       the uMhlathuze Sports Complex.
His Worship, Mayor Mgenge                its completion. The construction           The stadium will have two soccer           The grandstand can also seat up
stated that he is happy that the         of this stadium has created many           practice grounds amongst                   to 1000 spectators,” said
vision they had to build a state         job opportunities. It will not only        others to accommodate different            Mayor Mgenge.
of the art stadium in Dondotha           be a soccer field but will also            sporting codes. “This R40million
is finally being fulfilled. “We are      accommodate various sport                  stadium can host soccer

The media tour delegation, led by his Worship the     The Grandstands that will seat up to 1000 spectators    The ablution facilities at the state of the arts
Mayor Cllr Smangaliso Mgenge, COO Mr Thami Xulu,      at the new Dondotha stadium.                            Dondotha stadium.
Councillors and Senior Management during the
walkabout to showcase the construction of the
state of the art stadium.

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Mayor Mgenge then led Councillors,
                                                                                                                   Senior Managers and the media representatives
                                                                                                                   to Mr Alson Mthethwa’s home at the Nxebeni
                                                                                                                   area in Dondotha, to hand over a wheelchair
                                                                                                                   and groceries. The Municipality had previously
                                                                                                                   handed over a brand new four-room house
                                                                                                                   to Mr Mthethwa.

                                                                                                                   Mr Mthethwa welcomed the Municipality’s
                                                                                                                   assistance and thanked Mayor Mgenge for
                                                                                                                   making it a priority to assist people living with
                                                                                                                   disabilities. “The uMfolozi Municipality has been
                                                                                                                   kind to me and assisted me to be able to live a
                                                                                                                   comfortable life so I can be able to focus on
                                                                                                                   my small business,” said Mr Mthethwa.

                This field will be two soccer pitches at the Dondotha Stadium upon completion.

   His Worship the Mayor Smangaliso Mgenge, Deputy Mayor Cllr Smangele Thabethe, Cllr Bhengu of Ward 4,           The home previously handed over to Mr Alson
       Cllr L Mpanza, Cllr Mthiyane and Chief Operations Officer Mr Thami Xulu handing over groceries and         Mthethwa by the Municipality.
                                  a brand new wheelchair to Mr Alson Mthethwa.

The proceedings then ended at Dondotha Community Hall in Nxebeni. His Worship Cllr Mgenge
handed over hygiene packs and working material to Traditional Healers and cooperatives led by
women and widows.

Handed over where the following resources:
• Hygiene packs were handed over to Traditional Healers from different wards within the Municipality.
• Zakheleni Cooperative in Ward 2: one gas stove, four large pots, dinner plates (box),
  glasses and a table.
• Mbali Yokulunga Cooperative in Ward 9: two-pole tents, gas stove, dinner plates (Box)
  and three large pots.
• Ubisane Multi-Primary Cooperative in Ward 10: one 19kg cylinder, four 60-litre catering pots,                     Members of cooperatives and Traditional Leaders
  four chafing dishes, two rectangular folding tables and one box of dinner plates.                                 waiting to be assisted with working resources from
                                                                                                                    the Municipality.

        Hygiene packs and working materials to assist cooperatives and                Traditional leaders must have the right tools to do their work while
        Traditional Healers.                                                          also following the health protocols to prevent Covid-19 transmissions.
                                                                                      The hygiene packs will assist them in doing their job safely.

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HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign
Educates uMfolozi Learners
An educational HIV and AIDS               Her Worship Deputy Mayor
Awareness campaign was                     Cllr Smangele Thabethe
welcomed by the learners of               welcomed the donation of
Elangeni High School in Ward 13           sanitary towels and hygiene
on Friday 26 March 2020.                  packs by Umuvuzomuhle
                                          Foundation and stationery from
The awareness campaign                    Inhlansiyethemba Community
was held in partnership                   Development Centre. Honourable
with the Department of                    Deputy Mayor thanked the NGO’s
Health, Department of Social              for their speedy response when
Development, Inhlasiyethemba              the municipality requested them
Community Development                     to assist. She further thanked
initiative, Lifeline Zululand             the learners for maintaining
and Siyathuthuka Community                cleanliness of the school and
Development Centre.                       wearing full school uniforms.
                                          “I hope you were all taking notes
The aim of the awareness                  of all the information you have
campaign was to raise awareness           received today, education is very
against the scourge of HIV/AIDS           important so as your health as
amongst young people, promote             young people,” she said.
abstinence as a form of HIV
prevention, and bring significant         The uMfolozi Municipality is
changes in the knowledge and              committed to the development
attitudes that affects the sexual         of the youth and ending all social
behaviour of young people.                ills that hold back the progress of         Deputy Mayor Cllr SR Thabethe, Enlangeni High School Principle Mr P Mkhize
                                          young people in the Municipality.           with Founder of the uMvuzomuhle Foundation Mr Mkhuseli Buthelezi.

Deputy Mayor Cllr SR Thabethe with Mr Mkhuseli Buthelezi handing over                 Acting COO Ms SN Mnqayi during the HIV/AIDS awareness campaign.
sanitary towels to learners at the Elangeni High School.

                         A learner who was a beneficiary of the awareness campaign.

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uMfolozi on a Mission to
Providing Clean Communities
The uMfolozi Municipality embarked on a Clean-up Campaign in                   responsibility to protect the environment. UMfolozi prioritises the
Mzingazi, Daladi Ward 5, on Friday 12 March 2021 under the theme “Keep         provisions of waste collection services to improve the quality of life for the
Our Community Clean”.                                                          entire community.

The programme’s main objective was to minimise illegal dumping,                Deputy Mayor Cllr Smangele Thabethe, together with Exco Member and
restore pride, promote environmental awareness, and eradicate                  Chairperson of Community portfolio Committee Cllr NT Mthiyane, Cllr QD
environmental diseases such as cholera, typhoid which thrive in a dirty        Mkhize from Ward 14, Cllr EBZ Mbhele from Ward 5, Cllr NS Madonsela
environment.                                                                   from Ward 3 and Cllr X Bhengu from Ward 12, visited the illegal dumping
                                                                               site in Ward 3 with an aim to raise awareness to the community and
The Bill of rights states that every person has a right to a clean             advised the community that illegal dumping
environment that is not harmful to health. Therefore, it is everyone’s         is a prosecutable offence.

Deputy Mayor Cllr Smangele Thabethe at the Clean-up Campaign in Mzingazi,      Municipal Officials cleaning an illegal dumping site in Mzingazi.
Daladi Ward 5, aimed to do-away with illegal dumping and keeping the
environment clean.

District Delegations Pays Respects
at KwaKhethomthandayo Palace
The King Cetshwayo District              Thabethe as well as Mayors,
Municipality delegation of               Deputy Mayors, Speakers and
uMfolozi, uMhlathuze, uMhlalazi,         Municipal Managers from all local
uMthonjaneni and Nkandla                 municipalities within the District
Local Municipalities visited the         where part of the visit.
KwaKhethomthandayo Palace
in the wake of the passing of His        Sengathi uBhejane Phuma
Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini         Esiqiwini angaphumula
kaBhekuzulu on Tuesday,                  ngokuthula.
16 March 2021.
                                         Wena weNdlovu, Bayede!
The District Delegation paid its
respects to the Royal Family, Zulu
Nation and all who have been
deeply affected by the passing of        His Worship Cllr Smangaliso Mgenge
His Majesty. A joint presentation        together with Deputy Mayor Smangele
of cattle was handed over to the         Thabethe who were part of the King
                                         Cetshwayo District Municipality
Royal Household.
                                         delegation that visited the
                                         KwaKhethomthandayo Palace to pay
His Worship Cllr Smangaliso              respects to the Royal Household and
Mgenge, Deputy Mayor Smangele            the Zulu Nation.

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UM        F O L O Z I M U N I C I PA L I T Y

                                                       uMfolozi Local Municipality expresses its heartfelt
                                                           condolences to the Royal Family and the
                                                          Zulu Nation on the passing of His Majesty
                                                            King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu.
                                                            SENGATHI UMOYA KABHEJANE PHUMA
                                                           ESIQIWINI UNGAPHUMULA NGOKUTHULA.

King Cetshwayo District Launches
Multi-Million Rand Water Project
at Mhlana Somopho
Led by the King Cetshwayo District Municipality Deputy Mayor,                       give 40% procurement opportunities to local sub-contractors registered
Cllr Bhekani Phungula, a multi-million- rand water project to benefit the           in King Cetshwayo targeted enterprise database.
Mhlana Somopho region in uMfolozi Local Municipality was launched by
the District on Tuesday, 23 February 2021.                                          The project will follow EPWP principles and will include labour-intensive
                                                                                    construction. Local labour will be sourced through an established Project
The sod was turned to mark the start of the R35 million bulk water project,         Steering Committee (PSC). The PSC will be made up of members within
comprising the bulk water pipelines, a water tower and a pump station.              the Mhlana Somopho Phase 3C, where the project will be
The project will benefit the communities of wards 8 and 15, including               supplying water.
Mfolozane, Ehlabosini, Lower uMfolozi, and Nozambula.

Introducing the project to the KwaMthethwa Traditional Council, Deputy
Mayor Phungula said the project’s key milestone is that the contractor will

                     King Cetshwayo District Municipality Deputy Mayor, Cllr Bhekani Phungula, uMfolozi Municipality ward 8 Councillor T Biyela,
                        uMfolozi Municipality ward 15 Councillor B Mkhize, Kind Cetshwayo District Municipality ward 4 Councillor B Manatha.

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Municipality Swiftly Responds
on Community’s Concerns
                                       The uMfolozi Local Municipality,       reference made to the P494 Road      The water shortage was caused
                                       led by his Worship, the Mayor          and kwaMthethwa Access Roads.        by supply challenges in the
                                       Cllr Smangaliso Mgenge, swiftly                                             reticulation system. The King
                                       responded to the concerns of           Resolutions were taken that as       Cetshwayo District supplies
                                       the community after protest            from 23 February 2021, road          the water through the City of
                                       action was embarked on by the          maintenance will continue as         uMhlathuze pipeline infrastructure.
                                       community of kwaMthethwa on            planned. The delay was beyond
                                       Monday, 22 February 2021.              the municipality’s control as it     During the community
                                                                              was a result of damage caused by     engagement, residents who have
                                       The kwaMthethwa community              heavy rainfall experienced in the    been affected by the low-pressure
                                       had barricaded roads with trees        area.                                system and water shortages were
                                       and burning tyres during the                                                assured that water tankers will
                                       protest action. His Worship,           Nzalabantu Water Crisis              be deployed to their areas as the
                                       Mayor Mgenge addressed the             On the same day, the King            District works to enhance the
                                       concerned community and the            Cetshwayo District Deputy Mayor      volume of supply through the
                                       kwaMthethwa Taxi Association           Cllr BL Phungula and Speaker         pipeline.
                                       at Dondotha with the Regional          of Council at the uMfolozi
                                       Department of Transport and            Municipality visited Ward 5 and 16   The uMfolozi Municipality is
                                       the King Cetshwayo District            communities where the Richards       working tirelessly to ensure that
Cllr. Smangaliso Mgenge - Mayor
                                       Municipality Water Services            Bay Minerals Company (RBM)           all basic services are delivered
                                       Department, regarding their            roads were closed due to a protest   timeously and urges all residents
                                       concerns surrounding water             action against water shortage in     of uMfolozi to use the proper
                                       shortage and poor road                 the area.                            channels available to raise their
                                       infrastructure, with particular                                             concerns with the municipality.

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Important Numbers
Fire Department                Aids Toll Free Line            Kwambonambi Saps
060 901 7664                   080 001 2322                   035 580 1222
Emergency Call Centre          Stop Gender Violence           Kwambonambi IEC
086  100 3473 / 082 828 3549   0800 150 150 / 035 789 9111    035 580 1420
Disaster Management            Eskom                          Uthungulu Water
083 637 0643                   086 020 4560                   035 580 1018
Ambulance                      Spca NRB                       uMfolozi Municipality
10177                          035 753 2086                   035 580 1421
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