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Author: Bonga Kubukeli

Artisan Development Programme Launch

CHDM in partnership with, CHDA, BCE Institute, UIf and other key stakeholders will launch Artisan Development Programme in Komani, Thobi-Kula Indoor Sport Centre on 16 July 2026.

This programme is part of broader efforts of the municipality to ensure sustainable local economic development through youth empowerment. The programme also addresses unemployment issues and is part of government vehicles used to realise a much improved number of artisans in 2030.

WaterTuesdays

CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani and EMLM Executive Cllr Madoda Papiyana visited Zulukama Traditional Authorities in Hewu, Ward 22 as part of Water Tuesdays Programme. During this visit the mayors engaged the community on roads, water issues and other challenges such as unemployment.
In the engagement, the following key short term solutions were provided:
* Replacement of old, broken and stolen engines in water schemes within 3 months
* Addition of 25 more leaners to the ongoing Labour Activation Programme through Aggregation (Skills Development Programme)
* Enoch Mgijima LM to enter into an agreement with the Department of Transport to fix strategic roads with speed.
The municipalities are encouraged to continue working closely with tribal authorities for the improvement of services to our communities.

ServingOurCommunitiesBetter

CHDM Technical team in Komani town embarked on sewer cleaning programme to ensure improved sanitation services. This maintenance is important in order to prevent sewage backups, foul odors and protect our sanitation system from further damages.

YouthMonth2026

As part of youth month commemoration, CHDM organized a workshop addressing the human rights challenges facing young people living with disability and LGBTQIA community. Key to this workshop, is the promotion of equal rights and opportunities within and outside of the workplace.

GoodGovernance

Chris Hani District Municipality hosted COGTA’s quarterly Internal Audit and Risk Management Forum at CHDM Council Chambers. This is a rotational session aimed at bringing together stakeholders to focus on critical areas of governance, compliance, and municipal development, including Financial Governance: Addressing procurement, supply chain, and financial risks; Audit Oversight: Discussing MFMA scoping, planning, and independence with the Auditor General South Africa.
All six local municipalities, including CHDM Internal Audit and Risk participated.