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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Lekwa unveils 2025/26 service delivery plans
The Lekwa Local Municipality (LMM) has ushered in the 2025/26 financial year with a renewed focus on improving service delivery across all wards. According to Lubabalo Majenge, the municipality's communications officer, these initiatives fall under the Integrated Development Plan (IDP), a key strategic framework addressing community needs and developmental goals. Majenge said the LMM would undertake capital projects that ensured access to basic services, such as rehabilitating 1km of Hlongwane Drive. Other expected projects this financial year include rehabilitating the Morgenzon landfill, fitting high mast and street lights with LED lights and installing VIP toilets in rural areas. Several projects will carry over into this financial year, including building the Thuthukani Cemetery. 'Constructing the 6km electricity bulk lines from the A substation to Rooikoppen, and a 10MVa switching station at Rooikoppen, will also carre over to this financial year,' stated Majenge. The auditor-general will audit Lekwa's financial and non-financial performance in the previous financial year. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Govan Mbeki Municipality welcomes new CFO
Govan Mbeki Municipality has appointed Vukosi Nkhata as its new CFO, effective July 1. Her appointment follows the resignation of the former CFO, Murufo Moloto, last year. Nkhata joins the municipality from Lekwa Local Municipality, where she served as CFO from April 2024 until June 30. During her tenure, she played a key role in stabilising Lekwa's finance department by implementing systems that promoted effective and efficient financial management. Nkhata brings over 17 years of experience in public finance and administration, having held several senior roles in the local government sector in Mpumalanga. Her career began as an audit clerk at the Auditor-General of South Africa. She later worked as an advisor under the Municipal Finance Improvement Programme (MFIP). ALSO CHECK: Court sentences Jabulani Nkosi to life for murdering pregnant girlfriend Her leadership roles include: deputy CFO of Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality (seven years); senior manager municipal support Gert Sibande District Municipality (six years); CFO of Lekwa Local Municipality; acting CFO of Govan Mbeki Municipality (October 2020 – October 2022), seconded by Gert Sibande District Municipality. Nkhata holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration, and multiple certifications in municipal finance and leadership, including: • Certificate in Municipal Financial Management • Certificate Programme in Management Development for Municipal Finance • GRAP Implementation in the South African Public Sector • IWFSA Executive Leadership Management Programme • Executive Development Programme • She is pursuing a Master of Public Administration, underscoring her continued commitment to public service excellence. ALSO CHECK: Standerton residents speak out about poorly built homes, health and safety hazards and broken promises Govan Mbeki Municipality has extended its best wishes to Nkhata as she takes on this vital role, expressing confidence in her ability to strengthen financial governance and contribute meaningfully to the municipality's service delivery objectives. Lekwa Municipality has expressed deep appreciation for Nkhata's contributions. As a member of the executive management team, she was instrumental in strengthening internal controls, governance, and oversight. Her work contributed to maintaining a qualified audit opinion and laid a foundation for further improvements. In recognition of her service, the Lekwa Council, management and staff extended their sincere gratitude and best wishes to Nkhata. In the interim, Lekwa has appointed Rethabile Masikane, the manager of budget and financial reporting, as acting CFO while the recruitment process for a permanent replacement is underway. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
02-07-2025
- The Citizen
Lekwa Municipality urges united community action on drug abuse
The Lekwa Local Municipality (LLM) commemorated International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a community-focused event at the Sakhile Stadium on June 27. In his opening address, Mayor Sifiso Mngemezulu highlighted the urgent need to move beyond awareness campaigns and implement practical interventions in the fight against substance abuse. 'Drug abuse is not merely a local crisis, but a global epidemic,' said Mngemezulu. According to Lubabalo Majenge, the communications officer for the LLM, the mayor emphasised the importance of targeting interventions at the school level, noting that young learners are among the most vulnerable to drug use and peer pressure. 'Municipalities, government departments and civil society organisations must build stronger bonds to stand against this growing crisis,' Mngemezulu urged. A key part of his address was a call for greater protection of whistleblowers, who he said play a vital role in exposing drug trafficking and related criminal activities. 'Whistleblower protection is a vital component of a comprehensive, community-driven response to substance abuse,' the mayor added. The event also showcased the municipality's ongoing efforts to curb drug abuse. These include: • door-to-door awareness campaigns; • school outreach and educational visits; • parenting workshops; • community-driven incentives; • youth skills development initiatives. Majenge noted that local youth are steered towards education and away from harmful habits through the skills programmes offered by the Gert Sibande TVET College and Sakhile youth centres. The municipality's message was clear: Substance abuse requires a co-ordinated, long-term response, with the involvement of families, teachers, community leaders and law enforcement. ALSO READ: Standerton's Chriszelda needs an urgent operation to remove tumour ALSO READ: Secunda Mall urges residents to collect nearly 200 unclaimed IDs, licenses before August 31 At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
