On Friday, 16 August, municipal workers were on the side of the N2 Ermelo road, collecting garbage that was left strewn there by inconsiderate litterbugs. At the end of the Project: Clean up session, they had collected plenty of bags full of rubbish, to dispose of in the correct way....
Municipal workers have been busy during the last week with the repairing of roads and dilapidated stormwater drains. Whilst these repairs are definitely a step in the right direction, we can’t help but wonder why they would be instructed to start with new projects when they have left their previous...
On Thursday, 1 August, long queues formed outside local banks and businesses as workers came to collect their compensation for last month’s labour whilst others were queuing to receive their government grants. Grants from the government play a big role in the lives of many South Africans and without...
Dumping your garbage on the side of the road means that you have no respect for yourself, the environment, your fellow Mkhondo residents or for your children, who have to grow up in an unhygienic and dirty neighbourhood. Would you be happy if you took your family for an outing...
A burst water pipe in Anema Street left residents in some areas of Mkhondo without water for a second time in one week. Residents reported the burst pipes early Thursday morning, 25 July, after they noticed water running down the street. Municipal workers quickly arrived on the scene to investigate. They...
On Wednesday, 12 June, the Local Municipality successfully launched its Junior Council. The Junior Council launch function was attended by learners from all circuits of the Mkhondo area, Councillors of Mkhondo Municipality, Mkhondo Addiction Rehabilitation Centre and the Department of Social Development. The reason behind choosing a Junior Council was...
During last week, some much needed safety improvements were made to the traffic circle on the N2 road, next to the Total. These improvements include a street light in the middle of the circle, to improve visibility at night, indicators to show that a person is approaching the traffic circle...
On Monday, 10 June 2019, the Executive Mayor of Mkhondo, Mr Vusi Motha, held a media briefing to put to rest any rumours that he might be leaving his post. This Executive Mayor briefing was also attended by Municipal Manager Maqhawe Kunene Communications Manager Robert Kubheka and various reporters...
On the 1st of June 2019, the South African Municipal Sports and Recreation Association (SAMSRA) games took place at Dr. Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Municipality. These SAMSRA games were aimed at encouraging municipal employees to practice a healthy lifestyle, Six municipalities were part of the event: Dr. Pixley Ka...
Herfsblare is pragtig, maar om van hulle ontslae te raak kan groot frustrasie veroorsaak. Dit word opgemerk dat, in Piet Retief, huiseienaars verkies om hulle blare te brand eerder as om dit te gaan weggooi. Hierdie is veronderstel om jou laaste uitweg te wees aangesien dit gevaarlik en ekologies...
A Piet Retief local has been reporting leaking sewer pipes on the premises of businesses for months now, with no efforts being made by owners or tenants to rectify the situation. Shops that sell food and apartment buildings that house families should not have raw sewage leaking out of...
On Friday, 26 April, the Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni, conducted a sodturning ceremony and community meeting at the Klipwal open field next to the road to Klipwal. The Klipwal function started at 10:00 with the National Anthem and a welcoming speech by Councillor Vusi Motha, the Executive Mayor of...
