23/10/2026
The Speaker of Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Cllr Nthabeleng Mofokeng, presided over an Ordinary Council Meeting at Bethlehem Town Hall, marking the final Council meeting of the 6th Administration.
In her opening remarks, the Speaker announced special recognition for Cllr Tlaleng Mofokeng and MMC Sophia Jacobs in honour of their 20 years of service in Council. The recognition celebrated their dedication, commitment and longstanding contributions to local government and the communities they serve.
The Speaker also paid tribute to councillors who served during the current term but sadly passed away before its conclusion. She acknowledged their contributions and honoured their service to the Municipality and its communities.
During the motion of sympathy and congratulations, Cllr Mofokeng congratulated the 6th Administration on its collective achievements, highlighting progress made in service delivery. She expressed hope that the incoming Administration would continue to serve with dignity, commitment and integrity while building on the progress achieved and taking the Municipality to greater heights.
She also wished outgoing councillors well in their future endeavours and encouraged those who may return to Council to uphold the standards established during the current term and continue advancing the Municipality’s development agenda. Reflecting on her tenure as Speaker, she expressed pride in the experience and professional growth gained through working alongside her fellow councillors. She further commended the Executive Mayor, Cllr Tseki Tseki, for his leadership and performance during his term of office.
Cllr Joshua Hadebe congratulated the Speaker on her commendable performance, particularly in executing her responsibilities at a young age. He also applauded the Executive Mayor for the road rehabilitation projects undertaken across Dihlabeng and acknowledged the Municipality’s partnership with Make Bethlehem Beautiful.
Furthermore, Cllr Hadebe commended the Executive Mayor and the Municipality for achieving an unqualified audit opinion during his term, following a decade without such an outcome. He also recognised the contributions of senior management in supporting the Municipality’s progress and collective achievements.
Several reports were tabled before Council for consideration, noting and approval. Council members engaged in extensive deliberations on the reports as part of the Municipality’s governance and decision-making processes.
The final Council meeting of the 6th Administration provided an opportunity to reflect on the term’s achievements, honour the contributions of councillors who served the Municipality, and acknowledge the role of municipal leadership and administration in advancing service delivery.
As the Municipality prepares for the incoming Administration, the meeting marked the conclusion of a significant chapter in Dihlabeng’s local government journey, with an emphasis on building on the progress made and sustaining the commitment to improved service delivery for all communities.