UMshwathi Municipality

04/09/2026

UMasipala waseMshwathi wenza umcimbi wokukhipha izintombi eziya emhlangeni. Lokhu kuyinhloso yokukhombisa uthando nokugqugquzela usiko lokuziphatha kwamantombazane

03/09/2026

uMshwathi Municipality Promotes Healthy Living Through Aerobics

uMshwathi Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, hosted a community aerobics programme over the weekend at Mpolweni Hall in Ward 10.

The programme encouraged community members to prioritise their physical health through regular exercise and an active lifestyle. Residents came together to participate in aerobics, promoting fitness, wellness and healthy living in the community.

The initiative formed part of ongoing efforts by the Municipality and its partners to encourage residents to take an active role in maintaining healthy lifestyles.

uMshwathi Municipality remains committed to promoting a healthy, active and empowered community.

01/09/2026

uMshwathi Uvale Inyanga Yabesifazane Ngezinga Eliphakeme

UMasipala uMshwathi uvale iNyanga Yabesifazane ngenothi eliphezulu, kulandela uchungechunge lwezinhlelo nemisebenzi ebihlose ukuqaphela, ukuhlonipha, ukubungaza kanye nokuthuthukisa abesifazane kuwo wonke uMasipala.

Uhlelo lokugcina lweNyanga Yabesifazane l**e seMambedwini Hall eSwayimane, kuWard 13, lwahlanganisa abesifazane, amalungu omphakathi, oKhansela kanye nabamele iminyango kahulumeni eyahlukene.

Kulolu hlelo bekukhona nabamele uMasipala Wesifunda uMgungundlovu, okubalwa kubo uSomlomo, uKhansela Nonhlanhla Gabela, noSomlomo kaMasipala uMshwathi, uKhansela Sbongile Mbatha-Ntuli kanye neKhansela lendawo yaka Ward 13 uSisi Nomusa Khanyile

Bobabili oSomlomo bethule umyalezo oqinile futhi ohambisana, bekhuthaza abesifazane ukuthi bathathe umthwalo wemfanelo ngezimpilo zabo, bakholelwe emandleni nasemakhonweni abo, futhi bahlale beqinile naphezu kwezinselelo ababhekene nazo.

Bakhumbuze abesifazane ukuthi inqubekelaphambili esiyijabulelayo namuhla yakhiwe yizizukulwane zabesifazane abanesibindi, abasukuma balwa ngokungabibikho kobulungiswa ,ukucwaswa kanye nengcindezelo, balwela inkululeko, amalungelo nokulingana.

OSomlomo baphinde bakhuthaza abesifazane ukuthi bathathe ugqozi kwabesifazane ababengaphambi kwabo futhi baqhubeke nokubamba iqhaza elibonakalayo ekwakheni imindeni eqinile, imiphakathi ephumelelayo kanye nezikhungo ezisebenza kahle.

Abesifazane bakhuthazwe ukuthi balandele amathuba emfundo, ukuthuthukiswa kwamakhono kanye namathuba ezomnotho.

Baphinde bagqugquzelwa ukuthi basekelane, bakhulume ngokusobala ngokumelene nodlame olubhekiswe kwabesifazane nezingane kanye nazo zonke izinhlobo zokuhlukunyezwa, futhi baqinisekise ukuthi amazwi abo ayazwakala ezindaweni lapho kwenziwa khona izinqumo.

Abesifazane baphinde bakhunjuzwa ukuthi ukuhlonyiswa kuqala ngokuzazi, ukuzihlonipha nokubona ukubaluleka kwabo. Bakhuthazwe ukuba babe yizithunywa zenguquko emiphakathini yabo, basekele abanye abesifazane namantombazane asemancane, futhi bakhe amathuba angeke azuzise bona kuphela, kodwa nezizukulwane ezizayo.

Njengoba iNyanga Yabesifazane isisongwa, uMasipala uMshwathi uyakubona futhi uyakuhlonipha ukubaluleka okukhulu kweqhaza elibanjwa ngabesifazane ekuthuthukisweni komphakathi. UMasipala uthi uzoqhubeka nokweseka izinhlelo ezihlose ukuthuthukisa abesifazane, ukuvikela isithunzi sabo, ukuphepha, ukulingana kanye nokubamba iqhaza kwabo emnothweni.

Umyalezo ophume kulolu hlelo ubucacile: abesifazane banamandla, banokuqina futhi banekhono lokuzakhela ikusasa labo, kanye nokubamba iqhaza elibalulekile ekwakheni ikusasa lemindeni yabo, imiphakathi kanye nezwe.

Ukuvalwa kweNyanga Yabesifazane akusho ukuphela komsebenzi wokuhlomisa nokuthuthukisa abesifazane, kodwa kuyisikhumbuzo esisha nesibizela abesifazane ukuthi bame ndawonye, basekelane, baphakamisane futhi baqhubeke nokwephula izithiyo ezibavimbayo ekufezeni amaphupho abo.

28/08/2026

uMshwathi Community Benefits from Successful ICROP Programme at Swayimane

The Minister of Social Development, Ms Dina P**e, hosted a highly successful Integrated Community Registration and Outreach Programme (ICROP) in uMshwathi, held in Swayimane, Ward 13.

The programme was attended by a number of distinguished guests and stakeholders, including KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Social Development, Ms Mbali Shinga; Ms Bongi Sithole-Moloi; uMgungundlovu District Municipality leadership, led by Executive Mayor Cllr Mzi Zuma; uMshwathi Municipality councillors, led by Mayor Cllr Mandla Zondi; Inkosi Ngcumisa; as well as senior officials from various government departments who were present to provide essential services to the community.

Members of the uMshwathi community came out in large numbers to access a wide range of government services brought closer to them through the ICROP programme. The programme also provided residents with an important platform to raise and present pressing challenges affecting their daily lives and livelihoods directly to government representatives.

The successful programme demonstrated the commitment of government and its stakeholders to bringing essential services closer to communities, while strengthening engagement and ensuring that residents’ concerns are heard and addressed.

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28/08/2026

uMshwathi Women’s Dialogue , Day 2 at Mpolweni ,Calls for Empowerment and Stronger Support for Women

uMshwathi Local Municipality hosted a Women’s Event on 26 August 2026, bringing together women, community leaders, government departments and stakeholders to promote empowerment and strengthen support for women in the community.

The programme was directed by Ms D. Mncube and opened with a prayer by Pastor Dludla. Cllr Ngubane delivered the welcoming remarks and outlined the purpose of the day, while Ms Nomusa Chamane introduced the guests and participating stakeholders.

Among the key stakeholders were representatives from uMgungundlovu District Municipality, the Department of Social Development (DSD), the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), and Izwi Labafelokazi. The programme notes identify Gugu Ndlovu from DSD uMgungundlovu, Hlengisiwe Sithole from uMgungundlovu District and Mbali Mntungwa from the IEC among the participating representatives.

The event also featured a motivational session by Ms Saneli Malatji, while Cllr Mbatha-Ntuli, the Madam Speaker, was the guest speaker. Her participation added a leadership perspective to discussions around the role of women in families, communities and broader society.

The programme also included entertainment, games and a dance competition, creating an atmosphere of celebration and interaction.

The dialogue highlighted the importance of collaboration between the municipality, government departments and community organisations in ensuring that women are informed, supported and empowered to participate meaningfully in community development.

The Women’s Event concluded with a vote of thanks, followed by a closing prayer from Pastor Dludla, bringing together a day centred on empowerment, solidarity and community participation.

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

uMshwathi Library Services Hosts Tertiary Institutions for Career Guidance Programme

uMshwathi Library Services has taken an initiative to coordinate a career guidance programme aimed at assisting learners from schools across the uMshwathi Municipality in making informed decisions about their educational and career futures.

As part of the programme, various tertiary institutions were invited to Mpolweni Hall in Ward 10, where they delivered presentations to Grade 9 learners from local schools.

The programme focused on helping learners understand the different study and career opportunities available to them as they prepare to select subjects for Grade 10.

The participating institutions provided valuable information on various fields of study, admission requirements and potential career pathways, enabling learners to make informed choices that align with their interests, abilities and future aspirations.

Ward 10 Councillor, Cllr Hlengiwe Ngubane, welcomed and appreciated the initiative by uMshwathi Municipality, emphasising the importance of exposing learners to career guidance at an early stage.

Cllr Ngubane commended the municipality and participating tertiary institutions for their efforts to prepare learners for their educational futures and encouraged learners to take full advantage of opportunities that can assist them in achieving their academic and career goals.

The programme forms part of uMshwathi Municipality’s commitment to supporting education and empowering young people with information and opportunities that can contribute to their long-term development and success.

27/08/2026

uMshwathi Bridges Officially Opened Following Flood Damage

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Hon. Sboniso Duma, officially opened two bridges in uMshwathi Municipality that were severely affected and damaged by heavy rainfall and flooding.

The two bridges are located in New Hanover and along the road connecting New Hanover and Dalton. Their reopening marks an important milestone in restoring safe and reliable access for residents, farmers, businesses and other road users who were affected by the damage.

Speaking during the official opening, the Mayor of uMshwathi Municipality, Cllr Mandla Zondi, expressed his appreciation to the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government for the work undertaken to restore the bridges and for completing the projects within the specified timeframe.

Mayor Zondi also acknowledged the valuable support provided by the uMshwathi Farmers’ Associations during the disaster and construction period. The farmers played an important role by making portions of their land available for temporary detour routes, allowing communities to continue accessing key areas while construction work was underway.

MEC Duma and Mayor Zondi both expressed their gratitude to the farmers for their cooperation and community-minded contribution during a challenging period.

Councillors of uMshwathi Municipality also welcomed and appreciated the completion of the bridge projects, highlighting their importance in improving connectivity, supporting local economic activity and ensuring safer movement of people and goods within the municipality.

The official opening of the bridges reflects the continued cooperation between the provincial government, uMshwathi Municipality, local farmers and communities in responding to infrastructure challenges and restoring essential services following natural disasters.