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CONTACTOR HANDOVER | CHDM MMC for Infrastructure, Cllr Bongeka Nobuntu handed over a contractor for refurbishment of Tsojana Water Treatment Works in Intsika Yethu LM to improve water supply service in the area. The plant serves a total of 64 villages in 8 wards (1,5,10,13,14,15,16 & 21) and the project will create temporary job opportunities [...]

In session | An Agricultural Investment Forum is underway at the CHDM Council Chambers. Various commodities within the Agricultural sector (Vegetable production, Grain cropping, custom feeding/feed lots, Beef producers and wool growers) ; Mayors from Local Municipalities with CHDM , development agency , Corperative Development Centre and government departments , are in attendance. Welcoming all [...]

EC Provincial SALGA's Municipal Finance and Fiscal Workshop Working Group is currently in session at Chris Hani District Municipality Council Chambers in Komani. This working group provides a platform for lobbying advocacy on local government finance policy issues. It allows member municipalities to assess and engage in municipal financial performance, peer learn from best practices, [...]

CHDM MMC Cllr Bongeka Nobuntu held an engagement on Dordrecth Upgrading of Bulk Water Supply Phase 4, construction of dams, pumpstations and pipelines with community representatives.

CHDM Disaster Management teams are still busy on the ground conducting assesments.

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. Controlling the fire is made difficult by strong winds currently blowing in the area. Smoke has spread in most parts of Komani. We urge motorists to be cautious [...]

#ServingOurCommunitiesBetter District Wide Infrastructure Forum (DWIF) is currently in progress at Cala, Sakhisizwe Local Municipality. The session promotes the District Development Model (DDM) as it provides an opportunity for all sector departments and municipalities to account and report back to district political leadership on progress and commitments made at the start of financial year. DWIF [...]

#ServingOurCommunitiesBetter 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. CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani is leading the delegation of mayors and executive mayors from our district. This conference aimed at tackling energy issues facing our communities. #LeaveNoOneBehind #chdmatwork

Service Delivery Day | The community of ward 30, in Tarkastad, Enoch Mgijima LM today participated in service delivery day programme held in Zola Community Hall. Services brought closer to the community in this programme include health services, agriculture and social grants related issues. #chdmatwork #LeaveNoOneBehind

Reports of a wildfire on the R67 between KwaMaqoma (Fort Beaufort) and Komani (Queestown) at or nearer to the Nico Malan Pass.Fire services and Provincial Traffic have been activated, However visibility is very poor and the road will be temporarily closed until the smoke is cleared up to avoid any motor vehicle accidents.Alternative routes:1. From [...]

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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. The office is set to offer the following: - Older persons services - Disability services - Child Care and Protection Programmes - Victim Empowerment [...]

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. #WaterTuesday #LeaveNoOneBehind

The Office of the UIF Commissioner in the Department of Employment and Labour held a Breakfast Session at @Queens Casino and Hotel this morning. The programme seeks to create awareness about the UIF's compliance procedures. It further allowed stakeholders to directly engage on various issues that caused unnecessary employee conflicts.

Top five finalists: Fifth Place: Matthew Goniwe High School; Mtn Packages; R5000; R200 seedlings; 5 trees worth R1100 Forth Palce: Ekuphumleni High School; R15000; R200 seedlings; 5 trees worth; R1100Mtn packages. Third Place: Step Ahead High; R17 000; Branded T shirt; Mtn packages; 5 trees; Seedlings; Medals Second Place: Rainbow Prep; R25000; 5 trees; 4 [...]

Day 4 of Consultative Engagements | The engagement on Water Scheme Operators and Community Service Providers (CSPs) is in progress at Komani, Enoch Mgijima LM led by Executive Mayor, Cllr Madoda Papiyana. In this meeting, CHDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Lusanda Sizani is engaging with operators about the replacement of those who are above the age [...]

DAY 2: CHRIS HANI REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD COMPETITION 15 high schools are battling it out for five top positions that will be announced later today. The theme for high schools is “Appreciate the purpose and the role of EIA in the decision-making process”. The first prize is a whooping R136 000 prize money with R100 [...]

The top five primary schools that walked away with prizes are as follows: 1st Prize - B.B Mdledle SPS (Sakhisizwe LM) R36 680, Roving trophy, R1 100 worth of trees, 200 Seedlings, 2 Nights at the Mountain Zebra Game Drive, Branded t-shirt and medals. 2nd Prize - Thornvalle PS (Enoch Mgijima LM) R25 000, R1 [...]

Two-day Chris Hani Regional Environmental Awards 2024 have commenced at Whittlesea Multi-purpose Centre with a warm welcome from CHDM MMC, Cllr Thembisile Bobo, where 45 schools (30 primary schools and 15 high schools), are competing to win big prizes. The competition is conducted under the theme: Planet Earth, our source of life, our future. Day [...]