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Ingquza Hill Massacre Commemoration

The blood spilled at Ingquza Hill on 6 June 1960 was not shed in vain. It was a courageous stand for justice, dignity, and the right of people to have their voices heard. This annual commemoration serves as a reminder of the heroes of Pondoland who rose against oppression and paid the ultimate sacrifice in […]

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Strengthening Oversight. Delivering for Communities.

Behind every reliable water supply, every maintained road, every completed infrastructure project, and every community service is one essential requirement: good governance. Today, the O.R. Tambo District Municipality hosted the Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury-led Division of Revenue Act (DORA) Workshop, facilitated by MEC Mlungisi Mvoko. The workshop brought together political and administrative leadership to strengthen […]

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World Bee Day Celebration

Today, the Mpumakoloni Bee Association, in partnership with the O.R. Tambo District Municipality, its local municipalities, and relevant sector departments, celebrated World Bee Day under the theme: “Bee Together for People and the Planet – A Partnership that Sustains Us All.” The key objective of the World Bee Day celebration was to educate, engage, and […]

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E-Waste Recycling Pilot Project Launch and Imbizo

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, led by Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts, hosted the E-Waste Recycling Pilot Project Launch and Imbizo at Ngangelizwe Rotary Stadium, Ward 3 in Mthatha under the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality. In her welcoming remarks, O.R. Tambo District Municipality Speaker Cllr Nonkoliso Ngqongwa highlighted the importance of protecting […]

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As the current leadership term draws toward its conclusion, the Executive Mayor recently convened Executive Management for a reflective and forward-looking engagement on the future identity of the Municipality. At the centre of the discussion was a defining reality: the institution can no longer operate like an ordinary municipality while carrying the immense responsibility of […]

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Ordinary Council Meeting

Today, the O.R. Tambo District Municipality convened its ordinary Council Meeting at the Council Chambers in Southernwood, led by the Speaker of Council, Cllr Nonkoliso Ngqongwa.   During the meeting, the Council considered a range of statutory, governance, oversight, and accountability matters, including: – Standing Committee Reports – Portfolio Committee Reports – O.R. Tambo District […]

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Mqanduli Community Protest

Cogta Eastern Cape MEC Zolile Williams is today (17 April 2026) attending an urgent meeting in Umtata to resolve the pressing problem of water service delivery protests in Mqanduli. The communities in Mqanduli are up in arms and are demanding water and seamless sanitation services. There is a serious water interruption in New Rest, Maqomeni […]

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IDP & Budget Roadshows Summary

After successfully concluding the IDP and Budget Roadshows across the O.R. Tambo District, Executive Mayor Cllr Mesuli Ngqondwana shared a detailed summary of the process live on local radio stations, unpacking key issues raised by communities and outlining critical service delivery priorities moving forward.  

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