Press Release
UGU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WELCOMES NEW MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Ugu District Municipality council has appointed Dr Elliot Michael Sibusiso Ntombela to steer its administrative arm, effective from 01 October 2022, bringing the lengthy and intensive process of finding a suitably qualified and assertive candidate to an end.Dr Ntombela, who is no stranger to the municipality and its operations, he joins the municipality on a…
Read MoreDevastating effects of power blackouts on water
The extent of devastation caused by the constant Eskom power blackouts during the past week has resulted in major water supply disruptions across the district as most of water treatment works are highly reliant on Eskom power supply to operate effectively.Following the implementation of stage 3 load shedding yesterday, the municipality has earnestly resumed with…
Read MorePR COUNCILLOR SWORN IN
NEW PR COUNCILLOR SWORN INToday’s Ugu District Municipality council sitting swore in a new PR councillor. Councillor Nomvelo Ndadane (23) from Kwa-Mbotho area in Umuziwabantu joins the municipality as a Proportional Representative (PR) councillor, replacing former Cllr Bhekinkosi Majola.Cllr Ndadane swore under oath to serve with diligence the communities of Ugu. She vowed to carry…
Read MoreMEASURES ARE IN PLACE TO DEAL WITH WATER SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS IN THE DISTRICT
Following the recent interventions by the National Minister of Water and Sanitation Mr Senzo Mchunu together with the KZN Premier Mr Sihle Zikalala, stringent measures were put in place to address the existing water supply disruptions in the district.These measures are tailored to provide short and long term relief to the affected areas across the…
Read MoreUGU extends amnesty period for six months
Homeowners and customers have been granted an extension for a period of 06 months to settle their debt. The extension was approved at a recent council sitting following numerous requests from customers for an extension. Council resolved to offer all customersa ‘once off’ amnesty on debt that is over 120 days from today, April 01…
Read MorePower blackouts becoming a threat to constant water supply
Power producer Eskom has today announced the implementation of stage 6 loadshedding which will continue to cripple an already fragile water generation regime of our major water works stations in the district.Our water systems are highly reliant on Eskom power supply to function effectively, and the recent blackouts have increased a risk of constant water…
Read MoreMunicipal council approves budget for the new financial year
The sitting of municipal council meeting held today; 26 May 2022 has approved the final draft budget which has gone through a series of public consultations during the month of April 2022.And the approval of this budget for the upcoming financial year beginning on the 1stof July 2022 signals a high level of commitment by…
Read MoreMunicipality urges community members to stop illegal connections
The Ugu District Municipality would like to warn residents and businesses against illegal connections and vandalism of essential water infrastructure.Illegal water connections and vandalism on water infrastructure have cost the municipality millions in lost revenue for the past few years and continues to be an ongoing challenge to the municipality.The deliberate damage to our infrastructure…
Read MorePipelined projects to provide much needed relief
While our municipality is tasked with developing and maintaining infrastructure to ensure that water services are delivered, amongst other services. Our municipality continues to face serious backlog in the infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation necessary for providing potable water and sanitation services, as a result of severe financial and capacity constraints.Arguable, challenges in delivering services may…
Read MoreThere’s a new sheriff in town- Ugu appoints new CFO
With the recent appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer at Ugu, Kushi Audan (39), it’s safe to say, ‘not all is doom and gloom’ in local government, as he is set to provide strategic leadership in the budget and treasury office.Kushi, a Chartered Accountant, was appointed as CFO effective from March 01, 2022 following…
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