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From Financial Distress to Stabilisation: O.R. Tambo District Puts Five-Year Record Before The Public

MEDIA STATEMENT   18 SEPTEMBER 2026   FROM FINANCIAL DISTRESS TO STABILISATION: O.R. TAMBO DISTRICT PUTS FIVE-YEAR RECORD BEFORE THE PUBLIC   The O.R. Tambo District Municipality has placed its five-year record of governance, financial recovery and service delivery before the public following the delivery of the 2026 State of the District Address (SODA) by […]

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State of The District Address

Today, O.R. Tambo District Municipality reflected on five years of service, progress, challenges and lessons during the State of the District Address. From the journey we began, to the milestones achieved and the work that continues, the Address provided an opportunity to account to the people of O.R. Tambo and reflect on the impact of […]

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District Mayor’s Forum

The O.R. Tambo District Municipality convened its District Mayors Forum today at the Municipal Council Chambers.   The session focused on strengthening intergovernmental coordination and addressing key issues affecting service delivery across the district. Key areas of focus included: Key issues identified following the IGR Workstream sitting Strengthening coordination between municipalities and government stakeholders Addressing […]

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PHASE ONE OF MTHATHA DAM RAW WATER PUMP STATION COMPLETED

Phase One of the O.R. Tambo District Municipality’s Mthatha Dam Raw Water Pump Station has been completed. The programme was implemented by Bitline SA and GIBB Consultants at a total cost of R49,817,609.56. The project marks an important investment in strengthening water infrastructure and improving the reliability of water supply. It will contribute to improved […]

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TAKING SERVICES CLOSER TO THE PEOPLE

TAKING SERVICES CLOSER TO THE PEOPLE   Today, the O.R. Tambo District Municipality, led by the Chief Whip, Cllr Nomvuzo Mlombile-Cingo, brought government services closer to the people of Mgojweni Komkhulu in Ngqeleni, Ward 32, through a community outreach programme. The programme aims to strengthen communication between public representatives and communities, create a platform for […]

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