Water problems in Nemato
Municipal Spokesperson, Cecil Mbolekwa, issued the following notice to residents, sent from Sipho Babama.
Non- Availability of water at Nemato Township
"I would like to inform...
When bulls take a stroll to the Marina
Cattle wandering along our roads is a regular occurrence in Ndlambe and, on Sunday, a small herd of bulls was seen at the Royal...
‘No’ to tavern at old clinic
Bathurst residents object to proposed use of municipal building
A controversial application to lease a portion of the Bathurst Commonage to a private business to...
Problems at the Bathurst dump
The Bathurst dump is an area of concern for local residents who say that the lack of signage plus the state of the road...
Problems at the Bathurst dump
The attached video gives a very brief explanation as to what the Bathurst Dump looks like.
However, the dump actually extends from the intersection of...
Ndlambe vehicle licensing department closed until further notice
Ndlambe Municipality sent this notice today:
Please note: due to unforeseen circumstances, the Motor Vehicle Licensing Section is closed until further notice.
We apologise for any...
Water rationing begins in Makana
The severity of the ongoing drought conditions mean that the dam levels on the western side of Makana – Settlers, Jameson, Milner and Howiesons...
Sewage spill in Wharf Street
Residents reported that raw sewage was spilling from the pump station in Wharf Street again on Monday August 26.
We asked the municipality what was...
Municipality answers questions regarding Bathurst Commonage sand mine proposal
Following up on our front-page story in this week's Talk of the Town regarding the Bathurst Commonage, the municipality replied to our questions but...
Ward 3 & Ward 4 – Water supply Notice
Notice from Municipal spokesman, Cecil Mbolekwa
Maintenance is scheduled for Tuesday August 6 at the main supply pipeline in Kenton-on-Sea. The maintenance is planned to...
Water interruption
Ndlambe municipal notice:
Notice is hereby given that Ndlambe Municipality will be doing a scheduled shutdown of the Sarel Hayward Dam supply system. The shutdown...
Mayor’s acceptance speech
On Monday Khululwa Ncamiso was elected mayor of Ndlambe Municipality at the council chambers.
Due to disruption following her election, when EFF councillor, Xolisa Runeli,...
New mayor for Ndlambe
On Monday morning Khululwa Ncamiso was voted in as mayor of Ndlambe at a special meeting of the council and following former mayor Phindile...
Ndlambe finances in a good state, says Schenk
Last week’s open executive committee meeting was a hurried affair where councillor Ray Schenk stood in for the mayor who was finishing his round...
Makana mayor says necessary steps have been taken to ensure no...
This coming weekend Makana Municipality will be hosting The National Arts Festival, and mayor Mzukisi Mpahlwa has assured residents and visitors of the municipality’s...
Help from Canada
BigM intends to assist Ndlambe deal with climate change
Ndlambe Municipality has enthusiastically welcomed Canadian support to tackle green issues like waste management and climate change.
BigM...
Sighting of male baboon in Port Alfred
the office of the director: community/protection services for Ndlambe Municipality issued the following media release:
The public may be aware that there has, during the...
Council notes: Solar geyser rollout for Ndlambe
In a national solar geyser rollout programme, Ndlambe will benefit by being given 4,000 geysers for installation in indigent households.
Ndlambe Municipality had to prepare...
Big debt write-off
Ndlambe Council mulls proposal to erase R17m
Ndlambe Municipality has presented a draft to council to write off nearly R17-million in irrecoverable debt owed by...
Ndlambe mayor’s bragging rights
Ndlambe mayor Phindile Faxi apologised for being late to last week’s council meeting, but was happy to report he had “bragging rights” over housing.
“Housing...
Ndlambe’s landfill sites get a makeover
Ndlambe’s solid waste disposal problems could become a thing of the past if council gives the go-ahead to an expert in the field.
Marius Els,...
Water supply interruptions for Wards 3 and 4
From municipal manager Rolly Dumezweni:
There is maintenance scheduled for the 6th of June 2019 at the Main Reservoirs in Kenton-on-Sea and the Reticulation Network...
Toposcope opening unites the community
Ndlambe Mayor Phindile Faxi, was a guest of honour at the official opening ceremony of the Toposcope in Bathurst on Saturday and said the...
Makana apologises to Gift of the Givers and is looking into...
Following the fallout of a public spat between the Gift of the Givers (GoG), Makana Municipality and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)...
Provincial government says its intervention in Makana is still on track
A stakeholder engagement meeting convened by the Eastern Cape government on the water intervention in Makana Local Municipality has agreed that a consolidated report...
Notice: Water supply interruption for 24 hours
Notice is hereby given that Ndlambe Municipality will be doing a scheduled shutdown of the Sarel Hayward Dam supply system. This shutdown forms part...
Latest: Sand mine proposal withdrawn
‘Don’t mine sand here’ say local residents
An unsolicited proposal to mine sand from an environmentally sensitive area near the Port Alfred balancing dam was...
Business forum highlights water situation
Water has been an issue in Ndlambe for a long time, and independent water consultant for the municipality, Justin Wilmot, explained the problems associated...
Makana dams reach critical levels
WATER RATIONING WILL COMMENCE
Makana Municipality has warned that dam levels in Makhanda West (Grahamstown) are at a critical level, despite recent rain.
The municipality said...
