JOE GQABI District Municipality

JOE GQABI District Municipality The Joe Gqabi District Municipality is a Category C municipality located within the Eastern Cape.

It borders the Free State Province and country of Lesotho to the North. The Municipality covers the area of Walter Sisulu ,Senqu, and Elundini Municipalities

The Joe Gqabi District Municipality (JGDM) Community Services Directorate, in partnership with the Department of Forestr...
23/06/2026

The Joe Gqabi District Municipality (JGDM) Community Services Directorate, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), today continued with Day 2 of the three-day Climate Change Response Measures Workshop in Ekhephini.

The day’s programme focused on collaborative planning, with participants divided into groups to identify key priority actions and response measures for various sectors affected by climate change. These included Human Settlements, Disaster Management, Transport, Tourism, Biodiversity and Environment, as well as Agriculture and Forestry.

The group discussions enabled participants to assess climate-related challenges within each sector and propose practical interventions that will contribute to the development of the Joe Gqabi District Municipality’s Climate Change Response Plan.

The workshop concludes tomorrow with the consolidation of the proposed priority actions into a coordinated framework aimed at strengthening the district’s resilience to climate change.

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING | PUBLIC INVITATIONThe Speaker of Council, Cllr Mfundo Bongela, invites members of the public, ...
23/06/2026

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING | PUBLIC INVITATION

The Speaker of Council, Cllr Mfundo Bongela, invites members of the public, the media, and all interested stakeholders to attend the Joe Gqabi District Municipality’s Ordinary Council Meeting.

📅 Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026
🕚 Time: 11h00
📍 Venue: Council Chambers, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Ekhephini

Council meetings play a vital role in strengthening transparency, accountability, and public participation in local government.

Residents are encouraged to attend and observe the proceedings as Council deliberates on matters affecting service delivery and development across the district.

Today, the Joe Gqabi District Municipality’s Mainstreaming office hosted an HIV/Aids, Sexually Transmitted Infections (S...
23/06/2026

Today, the Joe Gqabi District Municipality’s Mainstreaming office hosted an HIV/Aids, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Tuberculosis (TB) Awareness campaign for municipal staff based at the Walter Sisulu offices in Burgersdorp Town Hall.

This ongoing campaign aims to educate employees about HIV/Aids, STIs and TB, promote healthy living and strengthen support for those affected in the workplace.

Officials from the Eureka clinic engaged workers in discussions about the latest HIV/Aids trends, the differences between fever and flu, TB and its various treatment options.

Interactive discussions covered the “1.1 Million Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Gap and End TB Campaign” and HIV prevention methods like Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), and the U=U message.

The session reaffirmed the municipality’s commitment to employee wellness and fostering a healthy workplace.

NOTICE OF WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION IN NQANQARHU23 June 2026Nqanqarhu residents, businesses, and stakeholders are hereby...
23/06/2026

NOTICE OF WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION IN NQANQARHU

23 June 2026

Nqanqarhu residents, businesses, and stakeholders are hereby informed of an emergency water supply interruption affecting areas supplied by the Wade Avenue Reservoir.

The interruption is due to exceptionally high water demand, which has resulted in critically low water levels in the reservoir. Despite refilling the reservoir, water levels remain low.

The following areas will be affected:

- Hospital
- Sessnock Street
- Hill Street
- Wade Avenue
- Thompson Street
- Arberck Street
- Arum Street
- Schmidt Street
- Town

Water supply is anticipated to be restored by 17:00 today, 23 June 2026, subject to the reservoir recovering to adequate levels.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding while efforts are underway to restore normal water supply.

The Joe Gqabi District Municipality (JGDM) Community Services Directorate, in partnership with the Department of Forestr...
22/06/2026

The Joe Gqabi District Municipality (JGDM) Community Services Directorate, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), today commenced a three-day workshop aimed at developing Climate Change Response Measures for the district.

The workshop is being held from 22 to 24 June 2026 in Ekhephini and has brought together stakeholders from JGDM Disaster Management, Municipal Health Services, Fire and Rescue units, as well as representatives from the Department of Justice, Department of Agriculture, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), and Senqu Local Municipality.

The first day’s programme focused on presentations that provided participants with a better understanding of the local impacts of climate change and explored the development of climate objectives and key elements of a climate response vision for the Joe Gqabi District.

The three-day engagement seeks to strengthen collaboration among government departments and key stakeholders while laying the foundation for practical and coordinated climate change response measures that will enhance the district’s resilience to climate-related challenges.

Over the next two days, further discussions are expected to contribute towards the development of a comprehensive climate change response framework for the Joe Gqabi District Municipality.

*Currently Underway*The Joe Gqabi District Municipality’s Municipal Health Services (MHS) Unit is currently undergoing a...
22/06/2026

*Currently Underway*

The Joe Gqabi District Municipality’s Municipal Health Services (MHS) Unit is currently undergoing a National Audit Assessment on compliance with the National Environmental Health Norms and Standards at the municipal headquarters in Ekhephini.

The assessment is being conducted by national and provincial representatives from the Department of Health, together with officials from the Joe Gqabi District Municipality’s Municipal Health Services Unit.

The audit is focused on compliance with the National Health Act, which legislates the scope of practice for Municipal Health Services, as well as adherence to the National Environmental Health Norms and Standards.

The audit seeks to evaluate the performance of the Municipal Health Services section and ensure that the municipality continues to meet the required legislative and regulatory standards in protecting the health and well-being of communities.

The assessment also provides an opportunity to identify strengths, promote continuous improvement, and reinforce the municipality’s commitment to delivering quality environmental health services.

🗳️ *Young people of Joe Gqabi, your future is in your hands!*This weekend, 20–21 June 2026, is your opportunity to make ...
21/06/2026

🗳️ *Young people of Joe Gqabi, your future is in your hands!*

This weekend, 20–21 June 2026, is your opportunity to make your voice count by registering to vote for the upcoming Local Government Elections.

As the leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and professionals of tomorrow, young people have a critical role to play in shaping the future of our communities. The decisions made today will impact employment opportunities, service delivery, economic growth and the quality of life for generations to come.

Don’t sit on the sidelines while others decide your future. Get up. Show up. Register to vote.

📅 *Registration Weekend: 20–21 June 2026*
⏰ *Time: 08:00 – 17:00*
📍 *Find your voting station: maps.elections.org.za/vsfinder*

Your vote is your voice. Your voice is your power.

🗳️🇿🇦

*NOTICE OF WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – NQANQARHU*20 June 2026The Joe Gqabi District Municipality wishes to inform reside...
20/06/2026

*NOTICE OF WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – NQANQARHU*

20 June 2026

The Joe Gqabi District Municipality wishes to inform residents of Nqanqarhu (Maclear) that the water levels at both the Aucamp Reservoir and Wade Avenue Reservoir have not fully recovered following the recent incident affecting the water supply system.

The temporary relief pump currently in operation is delivering a lower volume of water than the normal filter-feeding pump. As a result, reservoir levels remain critically low.

To allow the reservoirs sufficient time to recover and maintain water availability across the system, water supply will be temporarily interrupted and will only be available during the following times each day until the filter-feeding pump is reinstated:

05:00 – 10:00
17:00 – 22:00

Affected Areas:

📍 Town (CBD)
📍 Hospital
📍 T.V. Park
📍 Peter Mokaba
📍 New Rest
📍 Part of Sonwabile
📍 Clearview
📍 Estishini
📍 Mission
📍 Old Location

Residents are urged to use water sparingly and only for essential purposes during this period.

Every effort is being made to restore normal water supply as soon as possible.

The municipality sincerely apologises for the inconvenience caused and appreciates the community's patience and cooperation

🗳️ *REGISTER. SHOW UP. VOTE.* 🇿🇦Your vote is your voice in shaping the future of your community. The upcoming 2026 Local...
20/06/2026

🗳️ *REGISTER. SHOW UP. VOTE.* 🇿🇦

Your vote is your voice in shaping the future of your community. The upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections present an opportunity for every eligible resident of Joe Gqabi District to have a say in the development and service delivery priorities of our municipalities.

📅 *Voter Registration Weekend*
🗓️ *20–21 June 2026*
⏰ *08:00 – 17:00*

Visit your nearest voting station and make sure you are registered to vote. If you are already registered, take a moment to verify your registration details.

🔎 Find your voting station: maps.elections.org.za/vsfinder

Together, let’s strengthen democracy and build a better Joe Gqabi for all.

🇿🇦🗳️

*Smart ID Card Applications & Collections*Need to apply for or collect your Smart ID Card? The Department of Home Affair...
19/06/2026

*Smart ID Card Applications & Collections*

Need to apply for or collect your Smart ID Card? The Department of Home Affairs will be opening selected offices nationwide this weekend to assist citizens.

🗓️ *Saturday, 20 June 2026*
🗓️ *Sunday, 21 June 2026*
⏰ *08:00 – 17:00*

Residents who have received notifications that their Smart ID Cards are ready for collection are encouraged to take advantage of these extended operating hours and visit their nearest Home Affairs office.

Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your Smart ID and avoid the weekday rush.

Address

Cnr Cole And Graham Streets Barkly East
Barkly East
9786

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27459793000

Website

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