Senqu Local Municipality

02/09/2026

Yellow (L2) ‼️ ⚡️
Damaging Winds: 03/09/2026 (06:H00) - 03/09/2026 (18:59).
Damaging winds resulting in localised damage to settlements and disruption to roads is expected over the Senqu LM.

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

📢📢📢KNOW THE STATUS OF YOUR CLAIM

The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights invites all land claimants and beneficiaries to visit our mobile office and enquire about the status of their land claims.
Through the "Know the Status of Your Claim" campaign, we are bringing restitution services closer to communities across the Eastern Cape to provide claim updates and assist in expediting the finalisation of outstanding claims.

01/09/2026

📢📢📢The commission of restitution of Land right to activate “Know the status of your claim”community engagements in Joe Gqabi District Municipality.

31/08/2026

28/08/2026

💡 Did you know? You can now buy electricity at the following shops!

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28/08/2026

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT SESSION & AWARDS | STERKSPRUIT



Senqu Municipality, together with DEDEAT, GCIS and SEDFA hosted a Women Empowerment Session and Awards at Bhunga Hall, Sterkspruit. The key government entities, including the Small Enterprise Development Finance Agency (SEDFA), Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA), Department of Agriculture, Department of Social Development, and Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture were part of this event. These stakeholders shared valuable information with business owners on available support programmes, business development opportunities and the knowledge and requirements needed when applying for funding.
The session sought to empower women in business, recognize their contribution to the local economy, and encourage the growth of women-owned enterprises.



The awards recognized outstanding businesses across different categories, with Gold, Silver and Bronze awards presented to:



🥇 Gold: Ingelosi Yethu, Onitha Farming, Deenuture, Chicaleta and Mvelase.

🥈 Silver: Umzamo, Wendy’s Chillies, Sibazisile Trading, Gaba Cygoshe and Lumka Mbovane Ltd.

🥉 Bronze: Siyazingisa, Kganya Enterprise, Mhlawuli Farming, Mommy & Sons and HBN Trading Enterprise.



In the Best Woman MSME of the Year category, Deenuture received Gold, Onitha Farming Silver and Gaba Cygoshe (Pty) Bronze.



Congratulations to all the women and businesses recognised for their hard work, resilience and contribution towards local economic developme

27/08/2026

📢📢📢📢📢📢MSME Development Funding Application closing date extended to 10th September 2026.

Kindly email complete applications to [email protected]

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26/08/2026

🎙️ *My Story unCENSORED*

Got close and personal with *Councillor Velile Stokwe,* the current *Mayor of Senqu Local Municipality.*

From his childhood and personal journey to the battles behind the mayoral office — this is the story you may have never heard before.

📅 Sunday, 6 September 2026
⏰ 19:00 (SA-time)
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26/08/2026

📢📢Call for nominations!

Do you know an entrepreneur who is building a thriving business driving innovation & creating impact in the Eastern Cape?
Nominate them for a chance to be recognised amongst the best in the province!