Port St Johns Local Municipality

04/09/2026

PORT ST JOHNS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (PSJDA), SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY (SEDFA)AND YAKHANI CO-OPERATIVE LTD EMPOWER 23 YOUTH AND WOMEN ENTERPRISES THROUGH COMPLIANCE WORKSHOP

As part of the 2026 Cooperative Resilience & Youth Enterprise Activation Programme, the Port St Johns Development Agency (PSJDA), in partnership with the Small Enterprise Development Finance Agency (SEDFA) and Yakhani Cooperative Ltd, successfully hosted a Business Compliance Workshop.

The workshop brought together 23 participants, including youth and women-owned cooperatives, municipal representatives and institutional partners. Senior officials from both PSJDA and SEDFA provided hands-on guidance to ensure local enterprises gain full clarity on compliance obligations, registration pathways and governance responsibilities.

KEY OUTCOMES:

• All participating enterprises were formally enrolled into the SEDFA registration system, positioning them for ongoing non-financial support, mentorship and governance strengthening.

• Participants were conscientized on the importance of utilization of the Compliance Support Desk housed within PSJDA, which offers technical assistance and continuous mentorship.

• The workshop reinforced compliance must procede accessing any funding opportunities.

• Structured governance training was declared non-negotiable, with all cooperatives required to complete the full 5-day programme.

• Non-functional cooperatives will be redirected to the Village Economy Programme, which provides foundational support and activation better suited to their current stage.

This milestone reaffirms the power of multi-stakeholder collaboration in preparing youth and women cooperatives for sustainable growth. By combining compliance support, governance training and differentiated pathways, Port St Johns is positioning its cooperatives as key drivers of inclusive local economic transformation.

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

UKWAZISWA KOONOKONTRAKA ABAZAKWAKHA IINDLELA ZEGRABILE

UMasipala wasePort St Johns ukhokelwa nguSodolophu uCllr C.S. Mazuza uzakwazisa ngokusemthethweni oonokontraka abaza kwakha iindlela zegrabile kweziWadi zilandelayo:

Umhla: 07 September 2026

Indawo 1: Mangweni (Ward 01) @ 13H00

Indawo 2: Luphoko (Ward 10) @ 13H00

Indawo 3: Dumezweni Wesley Church (Ward 20) @ 13H00

03/09/2026

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03/09/2026

ISAZISO ESIPHUTHUMAYO KUBAHLALI BASE PORT ST JOHNS‼️

UMasipala wase Port St Johns ubongoza abahlali ukuba baphephe ukuqubha kumalwandle jikelele e Port St Johns, ngakumbi kwiindawo apho iintlanzi ezifileyo zikhupheke khona elunxwemeni.

Niyacelwa ukuba ningaqubhi, ningaphathi, ningacholi okanye ningatyi iintlanzi ezifunyenwe zikhuphekile elunxwemeni.

Abazali nabagcini babantwana bayabongozwa ukuba bagcine abantwana kude namalwandle achaphazelekileyo kunye neendawo eziselunxwemeni.

03/09/2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Investigation into Sardine Mortality

​The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, through the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT), is alerting all coastal communities and the public to reports of unusual sardine mortality and strandings along the province's coastline.

​The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), as the national authority responsible for fisheries, is actively investigating the cause and has confirmed the presence of Pilchard Herpesvirus (PHV) in sampled sardines.

​Residents and visitors along the entire Eastern Cape coastline are urged to exercise caution, remain vigilant, and adhere strictly to the following safety guidelines:

• ​Do not collect, handle, or consume any dead or dying sardines found on beaches or at sea.

• ​Do not feed dead or dying sardines to pets or other animals.

• ​Avoid unnecessary handling of stranded or dead fish, as decomposition and potential harmful microorganisms pose serious health risks.

​While the DFFE has confirmed that PHV is not known to infect humans or other animals, it is essential to avoid consuming stranded fish due to health risks from decomposition. DFFE and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) have confirmed that commercially produced canned sardines processed under approved food safety controls remain fully safe for consumption.

​We encourage the public to remain vigilant and report significant fish mortalities or large-scale strandings to relevant local municipal authorities for appropriate assessment and disposal.

NB: Please rely solely on information issued by official authorities and avoid spreading unverified updates.

03/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

SAVE THE DATE | STATE OF THE DISTRICT ADDRESS 2026📆💥💥

A defining moment to reflect on progress, account to our communities and set the direction for the road ahead.

O.R. Tambo District Municipality invites stakeholders and communities to look forward to the 2026 State of the District Address, a platform to tell the story of the District, its achievements, challenges and priorities for the future.

Date: 17 Sept 2026
Time: 10H00
Dress Code: Traditional or Formal Attire

Further details to follow.



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02/09/2026

🏃‍♂️ PORT ST JOHNS RIVER MOUNTAIN RUN IS COMING!🏔️

Are your running shoes ready? 👟

From the mighty Umzimvubu River to the stunning town of PSJ - are YOU ready to conquer it? 💪

📅 Date: 27 September 2026
📍 Venue: Agate Terrace - Port St Johns Sports Ground
⏱️ Time: 05:30 - 10:30

Don't miss the most scenic run in the Eastern Cape! Bring your friends, bring your energy! 🔥💚

PORT ST JOHNS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY PRESENTS: RIVER MOUNTAIN RUN 2026!

Come join us for this exciting half marathon where every step is a step towards a healthier life.

📅 27 September 2026
⏰ 05:30 - 10:30
📍 Starting at Agate Terrace, finishing at PSJ Sport Ground

🏁 Distances: 5KM | 10KM | 21KM

Contact: Mr Somakhephu - 082 979 4466

For online registration kindly use this Link: www.peaktiming.co.za

Save the date, lace up, and let's run PSJ!

02/09/2026

⚠️ ISAZISO NGOPHANDO LOKUFA KWEENTLANZI OLUSAQHUBEKAYO⚠️

UMasipala wase-Port St Johns wazisa abahlali ngengxelo yokufa kweentlanzi ze-sardine elisaqhubeka nokuphandwa liSebe leZehlathi, ezokuLoba kunye nokuSingqongileyo (DFFE).

Uluntu luyabongozwa ukuba lungaqokeleli okanye lungatyi iintlanzi ezifileyo ezifumaneka elunxwemeni okanye elwandle, ngenxa yomngcipheko wokubola.

⚠️ PUBLIC NOTICE | ISAZISO KULUNTU⚠️

PRECAUTIONARY WARNING: SECOND BEACH

Port St John’s Local Municipality wishes to alert all community members in the Second Beach area to AVOID eating, collecting or handling dead fish that has been washed ashore.

The cause is still under investigation and the fish may be contaminated and unsafe for human consumption. Consumption may cause serious health risks.

Parents are urged to warn children not to play with the dead fish.

Our Environmental Health Unit is monitoring the situation.

📞 Enquiries: 060 556 9418

Please share to keep our community safe.