Wishing the class of 2017 the best of luck!
I the Executive Mayor of Mkhondo Local Municipality, Cllr Vusi Motha wishes the Matric Class of 2017 the best of luck in their final exams. We have reached that time of the year where all the hard work will be rewarded. It is time to reap all the seeds that you plough from the beginning of the year.
Mkhondo Local Municipality fully supports you, we have seen your dedication, while you were studying very hard and attending extra classes. I hope all the hard work pays off. My hope for you is to see you conquering your dreams and becoming better people, your family background does not define your success. I therefore urge parents and the community at large to fully support our matriculants through this challenging journey.
“Education is not only a ladder of opportunity, but it is also an investment in our future”-Ed Markey
Proposal for funding of SMME's and Co-Operatives Support
Proposal applications are awaited from emerging enterprises and co-operatives for financial support that is provided by the Municipality to promote enterprise-based local economic development for the 2017/2018 financial year.
All enquiries shall be directed to Local Economic Development Office: Ms. W Mahlangu or Mr S Mbuli on 087 630 0180 during working hours (8:00am - 16:15pm).
Bursary Opportunity 2017
The Municipality is inviting students within the Mkhondo Local Municipality to apply for bursaries to be awarded for the 2018 academic year in the following fields of study:
- ENGINEERING (CIVIL ,ELECTRICAL& CHEMICAL)
- FORESTRY
- TOWN & REGIONAL PLANNING
- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- FINANCE
Enquiries should be directed to: Ms. Bongiwe Thwala, Tel: (087 6300 180)
Applications must reach the above mentioned office on or before Monday 16 October 2017 @16H00.
Mkhondo Local Municipality Celebrates Heritage Month Through Ingoma
Mkhondo Local Municipality Celebrates Heritage Month Through Ingoma
September sees South Africans celebrating and honoring heritage month by showcasing their cultural diversities.
On the 25 of September 2016 Mkhondo Local Municipality hosted an Ingoma event at the Sulpherspring Show grounds, where 27 groups were invited to compete against each other as a way of celebrating and displaying the beauty of our culture through ukugida. The community of Sulpherspring and surrounding areas came out in numbers to witness this thrilling occasion, where the participating groups wore cultural attires and performed enthusiastically as the crowd roared with excitement for their favorite groups. As the competition draw to an end the MMC, Honorable Cllr. Thembi Khumalo, and Honorable Cllr. Thokozani Manana from Ward 9 thanked the community for their support and involvement during the course of the event. The top five winners were announced at the end of the show where together they took home a some of R30, 000 in cash. Indeed the event was nothing short of extraordinary.
