Public Notices

It has come to our attention that there is malicious/hoax email which is circulating. The email seems to be coming from an official from the Harry Gwala District Municipality; the email speaks of “court summons and pending SARS cases that need to be attended to”. Please refrain from opening the email. Furthermore, you are strongly advised to permanently delete the email from both your inbox and deleted items folder. ISSUED BY HARRY GWALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY COMMUNICATIONS UNIT. 039 834-8700.

The Harry Gwala District Municipality would like to advise about an early closure of our offices on the 28th of March to the 2nd of April 2024.

MInister Senzo Mchunu will visit the Harry Gwala Disctrict in KZN to handover the raising of Kemsdale Dan wall to the contractor.

Title: National Water Month 2024

Date: 08 March 2024

Time: 11:30

Venue: Bhongweni Youth Centre, Kokstad

9th Edition on 31st March, 2024.

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This alert is intended for properties along the below mentioned areas only: • Creighton Town and surroundings • Creighton Madondo Cottages Harry Gwala District Municipality as a Water Services Authority (WSA) is responsible for monitoring and reporting the water and wastewater quality that is being supplied to the communities. Umgeni-Uthukela Water is an accredited water testing laboratory contracted by the HGDM to assist with monitoring water and wastewater quality by analysing water samples against South African National Standards (SANS 241) and General Authorisation Limits. HGDM also has a team of samplers responsible for taking samples from identified sample sites and submits them to Umgeni Water for compliance analysis. Harry Gwala District Municipality: Water Services takes pride in providing safe drinking water and maintaining good water quality at all times. The sampling is done as per the Sampling Monitoring Program which is risk based. However a slight water quality problem has been discovered and HGDM: Water Services has since rectified this incident. As a precautionary measure, it is advisable that drinking water is boiled for the next 48 hours. This is to ensure that human health is not affected in any manner. Water quality is monitored on a regular basis and the Municipality would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. This boil alert is only for the next 48 hours until the microbiological water quality results are available. The municipality will again inform the community whether to continue to operate under the Boil Water Alert or to cease boiling water for consumption. If you are under a boil-water notice/ alert: 1) Do not drink tap water. 2) Do not use ice made from recent tap water. 3) Do not use tap water to make drinks, juices, baby formulas or soft drinks. 4) Cook with tap water ONLY if food is boiled for at least one minute. 5) Wash dishes, fruits and vegetables in boiled water or water that has been disinfected with bleach. 6) Using your home dishwasher is not recommended. 7) Brush your teeth with boiled or bottled water. 8) Wash your hands and bathe as usual. Bathing is safe as long as no water is swallowed or enters an open wound. 9) Wash laundry as usual. Laundry washed in hot or cold water is safe. 10) Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute to kill most bacteria. If you cannot boil your water 1) Mix one teaspoon of unscented, ordinary household chlorine bleach to 20 litres of water. 2) Mix the solution thoroughly, cover and allow to stand for at least 2 hours before use. For further enquiries kindly contact Harry Gwala District Municipality’s Call Center on: Telephone: 086 010 3651 Whatsapp: 060 570 6193

Residents of UMzimkulu town and Clydesdale, are hereby notified that we are experiencing water shortages, there is an ongoing investigation regarding the matter. Our team is on site to rectify the problem. We will update the community with the developments. Water tanks have been dispatched to affected areas. Apologies for the inconvenience caused. The Harry Gwala Water Services May be contacted.

Beware! Harry Gwala District Municipality's jobs are not for sale, therefore do not pay for any jobs!

I, Mr Gamakulu Ma-Art Sineke, the Municipal Manager of Harry Gwala District Municipality, hereby give notice in terms of Section 19(a) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000), that all Council meetings of Harry Gwala District Municipality have been scheduled according to the attached approved schedule for the calendar year 2024. All Council meetings will be held in the Harry Gwala District Municipality’s Council Chamber at 10h00 unless otherwise communicated. Enquiries should be directed to: Mrs. T.T. Thiyane-Magaqa, at Harry Gwala District Municipality by using the following telephone numbers: (039) 834 8700/8705 during office hours.

The Harry Gwala District Municipality would like to publicly refute the unfounded wild allegations regarding threats involving the R36 million sewer project.Recent media reports regarding the project suggest that some community members were complaining and promising to block the project due to some challenges.Recent media reports regarding the project suggest that some community members were complaining and promising to block the project due to some challenges.The District has had many engagements with the community and none of those issues mentioned in the news media reports were found to be challenging. What we can report on is that some of the safety concerns, and damage to property where fences were removed are being resolved. Imvusa Trading which is contracted by the Municipality to provide the services is working together with the community in the area. The allegations that the contractor is chopping down trees, digging up people's fences and not repairing them and not cordoning off deep holes are not true. From what the Municipality has gathered, there are internal squabbles not related to this project, now some few people are trying to use the project to fight their own petty squabbles. The contractor is aware of the reinstatement that must be done. The contractor has outsourced this to a local sub-contractor who was appointed last week and has since commenced with the work. There was a Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting last week Monday and these issues that were misrepresented in the media were never raised during the recent PSC meeting. At a Progress Meeting held this past Thursday, 24 August 2023, the only issue raised by the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) was that some households requested new fence poles during reinstatement. The contractor is attending to this.

The Harry Gwala District Municipality approved Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy and related By-Laws require that the municipality develops and maintains an indigent register aimed at ensuring that qualifying indigent households have access to free basic water services in line with the Government's Free Basic Water Service Policy.The following applicants may be considered as an indigent if they meet the following requirements: 1. The applicant must be a resident within Harry Gwala District Municipality. 2. The applicant must be eighteen (18) years old of age and above except in the case of child headed households. 3. The total household joint gross income of all occupants or dependents in a single household must be less than two (2) state pension grant income. 4. The applicant must be the owner or tenant who receives municipal services and is registered as an account holder on the Harry Gwala District Municipal financial system. 5. The applicant must provide documentary proof of income, not older than one month, such as UIF card, SASSA slip, bank statement, letter from employer and affidavit. 6. Child headed households are regarded as indigent. 7. Forms can be obtained from Harry Gwala DM offices at Kokstad, Ixopo and Umzimkulu and registration can be made at the same offices. 8. Please attach certified copies of ID, Proof of Income, and details of occupants of the household.

Notice is hereby given that, in terms of Section 53(1)(c)(ii) of the Municipal Finance Management Act, (No. 56 of 2003), that the Mayor of Harry Gwala District Municipality has approved and endorsed the 2022/2023 Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP)/Organizational Scorecard. In line with the legislation, the SDBIP has been approved by the Mayor within 28 days after the approval of the 2022/2023 Annual Budget that was tabled at a Council Meeting held on 27 May 2022.Subsequently, in line with Regulation 11 of the local Government: Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations 2001, the Key Performance Indicators and targets of the Harry Gwala District Municipality as well as the Harry Gwala Development Agency were reviewed. The Municipality hereby publicize the 2022/2023 Key Performance Indicators and Targets in line with Section 44 of the Municipal Systems Act, (No. 32 of 2000).Subsequently, in line with Regulation 11 of the local Government: Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations 2001, the Key Performance Indicators and targets of the Harry Gwala District Municipality as well as the Harry Gwala Development Agency were reviewed. The Municipality hereby publicize the 2022/2023 Key Performance Indicators and Targets in line with Section 44 of the Municipal Systems Act, (No. 32 of 2000).Section 54A and 56 Managers' Performance Agreements have also been prepared in line with Section 57(2)(a) of the Municipal Systems Act, (No. 32 of 2000) and Regulation 4(4)(a) of the Municipal Performance Regulations for Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to the Municipal Manager, which states that they must sign their Performance Agreements within one month after the beginning of the financial year.These documents are available on the municipal website (www.harrygwaladm.gov.za)Enquiries regarding this notice may be directed to: The Office of the Municipal Manager, for the attention of the Senior Manager: IDP/PMS: Mr. Z Mtolo, on tel: (039) 834 8700.

Please be advised that advertised jobs and tenders are not for sale!Selling of jobs and tenders constitutes a dismissable offence.Should anyone promise you a job or tender in return for money or ask for money to be deposited into an account in exchange for promised jobs of tenders through internal connections, please report all fraudulent incidents to the Risk Management Unit on 039 834 5502 for attention of Miss Zama Lugongolo, Senior Manager: Risk Management or the National Anti- Corruption hotline on 0800 701 701.

This year National Women's Day and Women's Month will be celebrated under the theme: "Women's Socio-Economic Rights and Empowerment: Building Back Better for Women's Improved Resilience."On behalf of the Harry Gwala District Municipality, I wish to pay homage to all women for their contribution to the liberation of South Africa.On behalf of the Harry Gwala District Municipality, I wish to pay homage to all women for their contribution to the liberation of South Africa.To you all, allow me to wish you a Happy Women's Month!

The community of Creighton in Harry Gwala District is in shock after the news of a double murder of two grade 12 pupils from Ginyane High School. Minenhle Buthelezi and Amanda Zulu who are both 18 years were staying in a rented house in order to be closer to school and it is alleged that the suspect killed both girls using an axe. The 20-year old male suspect is in police custody and is expected to appear at DonnyBrook Court on Thursday the 11th of August 2022.The Women's Commission in Harry Gwala Municipality condemns such brutality especially during Women's Month and calls for the law enforcement to play their role. The Harry Gwala District Municipality conveys their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.The Women's Commission in Harry Gwala Municipality condemns such brutality especially during Women's Month and calls for the law enforcement to play their role. The Harry Gwala District Municipality conveys their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.Noluthando Mathu the Chief Whip of Harry Gwala District and Women's Commissioner has called for unity amongst women during this time of tragedy. "There seems to be a trend of women being killed in the hands of men, we just have finished the men's month and had programs addressed to men to take care and protect female counterparts. Now when we begin the women's month with the killing of young girls who are the future of this country. It shows how oppressed women are in this society. I call on all civil society groups and women to come out in their numbers to support the bereaved families when the suspect appears in court on Thursday."The municipality will make sure that the family gets assistance from social services department to deal with the trauma and other assistance during this difficult time.