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Chris Hani DM Council Speaker, Cllr Jongumzi Cengani welcomed the MEC for Community Safety, Hon Xolile Nqatha and his delegation to a session that seeks to table a report on the fourth Quarter Crime Statistics for 2024/25 financial year. read more
Repairs are now complete, a new pump was successfully fitted with cleaning of the sump also carried out – the pumpstation is running. read more
The Municipality, in partnership with Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM), relevant government departments and key stakeholders, is currently hosting a World Environment Day programme at Thembeni Primary School under this year’s global theme: “Beat Plastic Pollution.”. read more
#StakeholderEngagement | Chris Hani Development Agency (CHDA) hosted a workshop on Wattle-Biochar Project. The project seeks assist to eradicate wattle in the district and process it. read more
Today CHDM Deputy Executive Mayor, Cllr Noncedo September and Enoch Mgijima LM Councillors engaged with Nomzamo residents in Mlungisi on water interruption issues. read more
MEC Sibulele Ngongo handed over 35 desktop computers including laptops to Chris Hani Districts libraries as part of Provincial Youth Day Celebration in Cacadu. read more
#YouthMonth2025 | CHDM is currently hosting Provincial Youth Month Commemoration in Cacadu, Emalahleni LM under the Theme: “Skills for the Changing World – Empowering Youth for Meaningful Economic Participation”. read more
The atmosphere is vibrant with pride and purpose as Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane arrives at Cacadu Stadium to mark a day devoted to celebrating and empowering the youth. read more
Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) held an engagement session bringing together its engineering officials, the Water Research Commission (WRC), and a technology partner Protégé Technical in the Council Chambers Komani, today. read more
CHDM Acting Executive Mayor, Cllr Sinomtha Lali-Madubedude officiated the handover of AgriTrade and Investment as facilitated by DEDEAT. read more
R58 Barkly pass, there is no hope to open anytime soon as the snow was reportedly falling again at about 11H40 this morning. As issued by Provincial Traffic services. read more
Penhoek Pass along N6 between Komani and James Calata (Jamestown) has cleared. read more
Barkly pass is closed for heavy vehicles , only light vehicles are driving through at the moment. Expected to be completely closed as snow is falling heavily. read more
Our disaster teams report very misty and slippery conditions on Boesmans Pass (Molteno) No snow reports for R58 Barkly Pass which remains open. read more
[In Pictures] As part of Water Tuesday, CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani visited Gqaga Water Treatment Works project to ensure progress in Dr AB Xuma LM. read more
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)‘s Multi-Disciplinary Audit Support Programme is underway at Komani for Chris Hani District Municipality. read more
#WaterTuesday | Water Tuesday engagement is currently underway in Dr AB Xuma LM. The meeting is dealing with short to long term solutions for water & sanitation challenges as well as theft and vandalism of municipal infrastructure. read more
Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, Economic Growth Cluster Portfolio Committee is currently in Chris Hani District Municipality, engaging farmers association representatives, and relevant government and local stakeholders as part of the Public Participation Week (02 – 06 June 2025). read more
The communities of Ward 13 and 19 in Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality, as well as Ward 3 and 7 in Intsika Yethu Municipality are set to benefit from multi-million rand water supply and reticulation projects scheduled to begin soon. read more
Keeping an eye on the developments of this visit. read more
The workshop seeks, amongst others, to empower the political leadership and administration on the 2025 DoRA and enhance their oversight and management capacity. read more
Today, 106 learners from Nobuhle SPS, Nomonde Primary School, and Joe Slovo Senior Secondary School in Molteno, Ward 28 of the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, received school uniforms during a handover event hosted at Joe Slovo S.S.S. read more
CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani is currently leading stakeholder engagement on Ncorha-Qhumanco land claim and irrigation scheme issues. read more
Inxuba Yethemba Municipality and Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality communities are currently engaging on CHDM Draft IDP and Budget for 2026-2026 financial year. read more
Namhanje uluntu lwase Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality nase Sakhisizwe Local Municipality luthabatha inxaxheba kwinqubo yesicwangciso sophuhliso esihlaziyiweyo nohlahlo lwabiwo mali lonyaka mali ka 2025/26 (IDP Review and budget). read more
Today, the Draft IDP and Budget Roadshow is being held in Cacadu, Emalahlenilm.ec, and Cofimvaba, in Intsika Yethu Municipality.. read more
[IN PICTURES] Commemorating the life and legacy of Chris Hani in Sabalele, Cofimvaba. Chris Hani was assassinated in April 1993 under apartheid government. read more
Today CHDM Moral Regeneration Movement held a pre-easter prayer at Nonzwakazi Society MCSA 302, Mlungisi Township-Komani. read more
The Deputy President, Hon Paul Mashatile, DSRAC Minister Gayton McKenzie,The Eastern Cape Premier, Hon Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, Deputy Executive Mayor, Cllr Noncedo September -Caba and the MMC, Cllr Thembisile Bobo have landed in Sabalele Village, Cofimvaba, the birthplace of Chris Thembisile Hani this morning. read more
Over 200 young people from all local municipalities gathered at Thobi Kula Indoor Sport Centre today to witness a Skills Development Programme Launch led by the CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani. read more
The Gift of the Givers once more came through for the victims of heavy rains across the district. This morning, Food Parcels, Sleeping Mats, and Blankets are being delivered to all affected municipalities. read more
SALGA Eastern Cape, today held a workshop for CHDM Council on Rules and Orders of the Council as well as other related policies that advance service delivery. read more
All 28 victims of heavy rains from Ward 1, 15,18,20,21, and 22 of Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality (EMLM) received temporary relief material from the humanitarian organization, Red Cross yesterday. read more
Intsika Yethu LM Contractors Forum and Stakeholders’ Forum are currently given an opportunity to engage with CHDM on service delivery projects and other issues affecting Tsomo area. read more
#WaterTuesdays | CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani is currently leading the engagements on water challenges in Intsika Yethu LM. read more
CHDM and Dr AB Xuma LM in partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) handed over sustainable water connection to the community of ward 6 at Mbekani Primary School. read more
Two day Provincial Public Liaison Officer’s Forum led by the Office of the Premier is underway at Chris Hani District Municipality, Bells Road Offices today and tomorrow. read more
Basic Recycling Workshop was conducted today at Thobi Kula Indoor Sport Centre targeting Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality waste pickers/sorters and collectors. read more
Imvula emandla ebikhatshwa zizivuvungu zomoya izolo nge 25 March, ishiye umonakalo ongathethekiyo kwilali zase Hewu eziquka iNgojini, Dipala, Zweledinga, Muswa , kwa ward 21 and 22 e Enoch Mgijima LM. read more
The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs conducted the second of three public hearings on the #MarriageBill in Komani at the Thobi Kula Indoor Sports Centre. read more
PROJECT HANDOVER | CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani handed over a contractor to the community for completion of Gubenxa and Maxongoshoek Water Supply Scheme in Ward 1, Sakhisizwe LM. read more
Today CHDM and CHDA handed over agricultural inputs to the farmers at Qamata in Intsika Yethu LM and Indwe in Emalahleni LM.. read more
The 7th administration remains committed to turning plans into action, ensuring that every citizen of the Eastern Cape benefits from progress!. read more
CHDM welcomes business support from PUM, a renowned international organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering thriving business ecosystems. read more
CHDM Speaker, Cllr Jongumzi Cengani, MMC Cllr Nosipho Papiyana, Cllr Bongeka Nobuntu and CHDA handed over agricultural inputs to more than 40 beneficiaries in Enoch Mgijima LM and Dr AB Xuma LM. read more
MMC For Finance, Cllr Sinomtha Lali-Madubedube led a delegation to Cala, Sakhisizwe Local Municipality this morning to give an account on an Annual Report for 2023/24 Financial Year to local stakeholders. read more
Thirty small scale farmers from all six local municipalities benefited from the CHDM Poverty Alleviation Programme championed through Integrated Planning and Economic Development (IPED). read more
As part of CHDM Rural Sustainability Village Project, which, amongst others, helps promote environmental management in schools, two schools in the Enoch LM received shrubs, vegetable seedlings and bins, to promote greening in Schools. read more
Day 2 of CHDM Draft Annual Report Roadshows currently held in Enoch Mgijima LM, Emalahleni LM and Inxuba Yethemba LM. read more
Today CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani, MMCs and Municipal Manager visited different water and sanitation projects in Sakhisizwe LM. read more
DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT ROADSHOW CHDM has commenced with its draft annual report stakeholder engagements for 2023/2024. read more
CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani, Chief Whip, Cllr Nobantu Macingwane and MMC Cllr Nosipho Papiyana visited various water sanitation projects in Dr AB Xuma and Intsika Yethu LMs. read more
Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani is live on Engcobo FM 9.96 giving progress updates on water supply projects that under construction at Dr AB Xuma LM.. read more
IDP Representatives Forum is currently underway at CHDM Council Chambers. In attendance – local municipalities, government departments including national departments, Business sector and civil society. read more
Siqalo Youth Programme continues to support youth owned businesses across the Eastern Cape Province. Today, a R1.2 million loading truck was handed over to Nandipha Oliphant of Lupha Enterprises from Emalahlenilm.ec at the Indoor Sport Centre, Komani. read more
CHDM led by Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani held a stakeholder engagement aimed to resolve Ncorha Irrigation Scheme land issues. read more
DAY 2 focuses on strategies to unlock capital by enhancing access to finance from strategic institutions for MSME benefit. read more
#InterTrade [In Pictures] Day Two of the Burundi Diplomatic Visit to Chris Hani District Municipality aimed at exploring business opportunities investment and trade between City of Bujumbura and CHDM. read more
Day 1 of the Micro, Small, Medium and Enterprise (MSME)Funders Seminar is underway at the Council Chambers in Komani today.. read more
#InterTrade | Business and Investment networking session with Burundi Delegation aimed at deepening cooperation, trading opportunities between City of Bujuruma and Chris Hani District Municipality. read more
IN PICTURES | Burundi Diplomatic Visit to the Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) to explore opportunities in investment and trade between City of Bujumbura and CHDM. read more
CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani welcoming the Burundi Ambassador to South Africa, His Excellency, Mr Alexis Bukuru, on a diplomatic visit to the district. read more
Chris Hani DM are the Champions of Women’s Rugby Sevens for the Eastern Cape Annual Steve Tshwete Games. read more
Our rugby girls have earned the spot in the final, they are up for silver or gold. read more
CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani demonstrated his support to the district youth watching the district teams today at Football Warmer Sports Ground. read more
The Steve Tshwete Games known as Eastern Cape Premier Games are underway in Nelson Mandela Bay, Gqebrha.. read more
MMC Cllr Thembile Bobo is leading a session with the Intsika Yethu LM presenting water related solutions to water challenges per ward in the area. read more
CHDM in collaboration with Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality held an Educational and Awareness Campaign in Thornhill. read more
Acting Executive Mayor, Cllr Malibongwe Fatyela addressed the community of Ward 8, Sakhisizwe gathered at AM Zantsi SSS, Manzimahle today on a World Wetlands Day 2025 celebrations. read more
Municipal Public Accounts Committee currently in session at the CHDM Executive Boardroom. read more
CHDM is currently hosting Eastern Cape Group Farmers at Council Chamber in Komani. read more
Phase II of the handover of a multimillion Lubisi Water Treatment Works that will benefit 92 villages in Intsika Yethu, Emalahleni, and Sakhisizwe is underway at Lubisi Community Hall in Cofimvaba. read more
Minister Pemmy Majodina is today in Lubisi village at Intsika Yethu Municipality together with Executive Mayor Cllr Lusanda Sizani to officially hand over the Lubisi Water Treatment Works.. read more
CHDM Mayoral Cup 2025 Winners. read more
MayoralCup2025 | @Thobi Kula Indoor Sport Centre, Komani, six netball and rugby teams from all six local municipalities are competing for the first position to go and represent Chris Hani District Municipality in the Premier Games. read more
Mayoral Cup 2025 | CHDM MMCs, and Mayors from local municipalities with Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani are part of the games at Dumpy Adams Sport Fields in Enoch Mgijima LM. read more
Ongoing meter verification, data cleansing, indigent registration and water disconnections in Cradock, IYM. read more
CHDM briefing with Gift of the Givers on drilling of the boreholes in identified schools in Komani as part of the long term solutions to address water challenges in the area. read more
Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) has made significant breakthrough in addressing municipal infrastructure vandalism following recent arrests in Komani. The arrests are linked to disruptions in water service provision and the vandalism of newly installed water tanks in Ezibeleni. read more
Day 2: Meter verification, Data cleansing, Indigent registration and Water disconnection campaign in Cradock, IYM today. read more
Consultative IDP Roadshows at Inxuba Yethemba LM. read more
CHDM consulted Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality as part of the IDP Review process for 2024/25, today at the New Council Chambers, Engcobo. read more
ISigqeba esijongene no lwaluko kwi ngingqi yase Chris Hani sinikezela ingxelo yolwaluko lwasehlotyeni. Angaphaya kwe 15 000 amakhwenkwe athe asiwa esuthwini kulonyaka siphuma kuwo. read more
CHDM is currently engaging with Gift of the Givers on short term solutions for water supply in Komani. read more
Community engagement with Mlungisi township residents on water supply issues is currently underway at Thobi-Kula Indoor Sport Centre in Komani. read more
Engagement on water supply solutions for Komani is currently underway in CHDM Council Chambers. read more
The water treatment system has stabilized and the pumping is up and running . Water supply has been restored in other areas including Frontier Hospital. read more
KOMANI WATER UPDATE I Chris Hani District Municiaplity has roped in the Gift of the Givers for support as Komani continues to experience water shortage. read more
CHDM Executive Mayor Cllr Lusanda Sizani addressed community members from Mlungisi in Komani today who verbally presented issues relating to water and sanitation provision. read more
XONXA UPDATE: Repair works continue in Xonxa pump station. Transformers are being serviced and testing of voltage is in progress. Further updates will be provided. read more
Engagement on water supply issues for Ward 11,12 & 13 in Komani, Enoch Mgijima LM is in progress at Ashley Wyngaardt Community Hall- Victoria Park. read more
In session | stakeholders engagements on water services in progress in various venues in Komani. The engagements seek to address current water shortages in the area, whilst mapping out interventions that have been put in place. read more
Komani and surrounding areas continue to experience drastic water shortage as Bonkolo dam has declined and is below abstraction point, whilst Water down dam solely supplies Whittlesea / Komani and is inadequate due to demand. read more
Komani ratepayers were engaged by the district on water and sanitation-related issues at the Council Chambers this afternoon.read more
Provincial Safer Festive Season 2024 Lunch is still underway in Komani, Enoch Mgijima LM under Chris Hani District Municipality. read more
CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani handed over Eluhewini Water Scheme to the villages of Nkwenkwa, Qolweni, and KoMkhulu in Ward 5, Dr AB Xuma LM. read more
CHDM and CHDA in a briefing session with the Head of Trade and Investment in Burundi Embassy, Mr Robert Mugalula, preparing for an official state visit of the Ambassador of Burundi to CHDM planned for next month. read more
Community of Ward 32, Bakles Farm in Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality benefited from integrated service delivery day .read more
CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani visited the newly established mechanical and electrical workshop in Komani. read more
IN PICTURES | CHDM led by Executive Mayor has visited KwaMzolo Bulk Water Supply Project in Ncorha, Intsika Yethu LM. read more
PROJECT HANDOVER | The people of KwaMzola, Mathafeni, Luqolweni and Qaqeni, in Ncorha. read more
On the 09 October 2024, Service Delivery Day was held at Karmastone where Chris Hani District Municipality working together with the Department of Health, Home Affairs, SASSA, rendered services to Ward 30 community .read more
CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani, on behalf of the Eastern Cape Premier, alongside the Emalahleni Mayor, Cllr Nontombizanele Koni and her delegation, handed over and switched on the highmast lights at Zingqolweni, Ward 17 and Greyspan, Ward 3 as part of the commemoration of the International Day of Elderly Persons. read more
AM Zantsi from Sakhisizwe Local Municipality, we stand proud! 2024 EC. read more
South African Youth Council in collaboration with Chris Hani District Municipality and Chris Hani Development Agency held an Indaba in Magwala, Intsika Yethu Local Municipality. read more
Penhoek Pass open to traffic , including heavy duty vehicles and closely monitored by traffic authorities .read more
Harsh weather conditions continue as another level 6 warning has been issued by South African Weather Services. read more
Please take note. Bad weather conditions in the area has led to road closures. Motorists stay alert. Stay safe. read more
uMasipala wesithili iChris Hani ebambisene ne Sebe Lezemidlalo, Inkcubeko noBugcisa noMasipala iEnoch Mgijima, kunye neKomkhulu iZulukama basingathe umsitho wokubhiyozela amagugu, amasiko, inkcubeko yethu kwanobugcisa. read more
National Council of Provinces Oversight Visit to Chris Hani District Municipality / Eastern Cape Province .read more
The delegation from National Council of Provinces led by the Deputy Executive Mayor, Cllr Noncedo September – Caba visited the Tsomo Water Treatment Works, in Tsomo, under Intsika Yethu Local Municipality. read more
NCOP delegation engaging Members of the Provincial Legislature, Executive Mayors, Mayors, MMCs, and senior government officials ahead of their oversight visits to identified infrastructure projects in the district today. read more
The Provincial Health Council Representative and the MMC for Health and Community Services, Cllr Malibongwe Fatyela, shared provincial and district reflections with the Department of Health sub-districts across the district. read more
Today CHDM will be handing over waste wheelie bins, seedlings, water tanks, indigenous and fruit trees to the two primary schools .read more
National Arbor Month Commemoration | Led by MMC for Health and Community Services, Cllr Malibongwe Fatyela, National Arbor Month was commemorated at Matshona Primary School, Cofimvaba at Intsika Yethu LM today. read more
MPAC Workshop led by Cogta Eastern Cape was conducted today at the Council Chambers, targeting MPAC Committee Members from all six CHDM local municipalities. read more
Technical DDM Programme is underway at the Council Chambers, Bells Offices, Komani. The session is meant to engage on DDM catalytic projects and assess the functionality of DDM structures as well as the status of the CHDM OnePlan. read more
CHDM technical team is currently fixing a pipe burst that occurred in Sterkstroom next to the railway. Water has been closed for Sterkstroom Town and Masakhe Location for the duration of this work. Further communication will be shared to give an update .read more
COGTA Ministerial Engagement, led by the Hon Deputy Minister, Dr Namane Dickson Masemola, joined by Cogta Eastern Cape, Hon MEC, Mr Zolile Williams and CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani has commenced at Roydon Game Farm, Komani, in the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality. read more
The session afforded CHDM and Local Municipalities’ Executive Mayors and Mayors an opportunity to reflect on the profile and the state of their municipalities in relation to basic service delivery; governance and financial viability; economic development, infrastructure; resource sharing; as per DDM prerequisites. read more
CHDM is currently handing over a contractor for the refurbishment of Elliot Water Treatment Works to improve water supply service in Khowa, Sakhisizwe LM. read more
In session | An Agricultural Investment Forum is underway at the CHDM Council Chambers.read more
EC Provincial SALGA’s Municipal Finance and Fiscal Workshop Working Group is currently in session at Chris Hani District Municipality Council Chambers in Komani. read more
Engagement on Dordrecht Upgrading of Bulk Water Supply Phase 4. read more
Affected farmers are still counting their loss after devastating veld fires that hit different parts of the district. read more
Strong winds contributing to the spread of raging firesl . read more
Chdm fire services, Enoch Mgijima LM, Farmers Fire Protection Associations and Volunteers are battling yet another fire in the Lawrence De Lange game reserve and nearby mountains. read more
District Wide Infrastructure Forum (DWIF) is currently in progress at Cala, Sakhisizwe Local Municipality. read more
All local municipalities in Chris Hani District Municipality are participating in Just Energy Transition (JET) Municipal Conference held from 26-27 August in Midrand-Johannesburg. read more
The community of ward 30, in Tarkastad, Enoch Mgijima LM today participated in service delivery day programme held in Zola Community Hall . read more
CONSULTATIVE ENGAGEMENT | CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani held last engagement with Water Scheme Operators and Community Service Providers (CSPs) about the replacement of those who are over 60 years in Intsika Yethu LM. read more
First of its kind, Molteno Service Delivery Point Office was officially handed over to the community by the MEC for the Department of Social Development and Special Programmes, Hon Bukiwe Fanta. read more
CHDM Fire Fighters and Volunteers in Komani are hard at work. read more
Stay Alert! Watch out for fires near public roads….Stay Safe! . read more