Amahlathi Local Municipality

Amahlathi Local Municipality The Amahlathi Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the Amathole District

12/06/2026

Mamela uNtombozuko Matshamba we Inkanyezi Matshamba Foundation echaza banzi ngentsebenziswano ne nkxaso iInkanyezi Matshamba Foundation ethe yanayo kulomsitho

12/06/2026

Mamela uAfikile Nyangwa wakwi sebe Lezemindlalo Nenkcubeko ethetha banzi ngomsitho wemidlalo ububanjelwe eBhongolethu namhlanje

As part of South Africa's Youth Month celebrations the Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture hosted a "Recr...
12/06/2026

As part of South Africa's Youth Month celebrations the Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture hosted a "Recreation Against Crime" Sport Day in Bhongolethu, bringing together young people and key stakeholders to promote sport as a tool for youth development and crime prevention.

The initiative highlighted the importance of encouraging young girls and boys in rural communities to lead healthy, active lifestyles while staying away from crime, substance abuse, and gender-based violence (GBV).

The event brought together the Community Policing Forum (CPF), the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Department of Social Development, Correctional Services, Kusile Mzantsi Foundation and Inkanyezi Matshamba Foundation. Representatives shared information about their services and encouraged the community to work together in creating a safer environment for young people.

All stakeholders emphasised that participating in sport helps keep young people off the streets, away from crime and focused on positive opportunities. Addressing the gathering, Sergeant Somaca expressed concern over the growing incidents of faction fighting between children from KwaZidenge and Kubusie. "There is a lot of faction fighting happening between KwaZidenge and Kubusie children. We are also here to condemn that because it is categorised as crime. It puts them at risk of harming each other, killing each other and getting jailed at a younger age, said Sergeant Somaca”.

CPF Chairperson Zimasa Nadophi encouraged parents to support their children's participation in sport, especially girls. "We want to encourage parents to allow children to come to the sports fields and girl children to also participate and play netball. We are living in a time where children are engaging in drug use and substance abuse, but during the olden days children used to play outside and fill our sports fields."

The Recreation Against Crime Sport Day demonstrated the value of partnerships between government departments, law enforcement and community organisations in empowering young people. Through sport, education and community engagement the initiative reinforced the message that active lifestyles and positive choices are key to building safer, healthier communities.

Amahlathi Local Municipality Engineering Portfolio head, Councillor Xola Tokwe, successfully led the handover for the ...
12/06/2026

Amahlathi Local Municipality Engineering Portfolio head, Councillor Xola Tokwe, successfully led the handover for the in-house construction of the Keilands internal roads. This significant infrastructure project spanned a duration of nine months, commencing on July 1, and covered a total distance of 5 kilometers.

Throughout the course of the project, we have been committed to enhancing the local infrastructure to improve accessibility and the quality of life for our community members. This development serves 16 direct beneficiaries and is expected to have a substantial positive impact on daily commuting and transportation within the Keilands area.

The completion of this project will mark a milestone in our ongoing efforts to foster sustainable development and improve service delivery within the municipality.

[Invitation] Electricity Awareness Campaign
12/06/2026

[Invitation] Electricity Awareness Campaign

Ukutyhilwa kobutyebi Obufihlakeleyo: Uhambo LwaseGoshen Luvula Amathuba Amatsha Embali NotyeleloUMasipala waseAmathole ...
12/06/2026

Ukutyhilwa kobutyebi Obufihlakeleyo: Uhambo LwaseGoshen Luvula Amathuba Amatsha Embali Notyelelo

UMasipala waseAmathole District Municipality ngokubambisana noMasipala waseAmahlathi Local Municipality bakhokele uhambo olusingise kumhlaba waseGoshen epha eAmahlathi.

Olu hambo belujolise ekuphononongeni iindawo zemvelaphi (heritage sites) ezaziwa ngokuba nembali enkulu nefumileyo, ekwaziyo nokutsala umdla wabatyeleli (tourists) abasuka kwiindawo ngeendawo.

Usuku luqale kamnandi ngotyelelo ukuya kwiindawo ezineemizobo yamandulo esematyeni (Bushmen rock art paintings) ekwihlathi laseGoshen. Le mvelaphi inobutyebi obukhulu idale ingxoxo nengqwalasela enzulu malunga nendlela abantu baseGoshen abangazuza ngayo kuphuhliso lwezoqoqosho (economic growth development).

Ngokuvula nokuququzelela ezemidlalo yokuhamba ngeenyawo ukunyuka iintaba (hiking trails), abahlali basekuhlaleni banganika amathuba emisebenzi emihle, ngakumbi nolutsha olungenamisebenzi.
Kuye kwaphawuleka ke ukuba ezi zindawo zezinye zezakhiwo nemihlaba edinga unonophelo nomganqo omkhulu ukugcina ubuhle bazo.

Inkqubo iqhubele phambili bayokuma kwiindawo zamangcwaba amaphambili amaJamani (German Missionaries graves). Ivelaphi yale ndawo ithe yatyhilwa banzi nguTata uMabhunu, ongumhlali nenzalelwane yaseGoshen.

Uye wachaze ngobuchule nangobunjalo ukuba la maJamani angcwatyelwe apha, yayizizicaka nabakhonzi beCawa yaseGoshen Moravian (Goshen Moravian Church). Uqhubekeke wacacisa ukuba xa umntu omdala okanye umntwana wasweleka, bebesithi bammisele indawo yakhe yokugqibela kulo mhlaba. La mangcwaba abiyelwe odwa ngenxa yokuba nawo ephethe imbali ebhaliweyo nexabisekileyo yalo .

Emva koko, kundwendwelwe icawa yaseGoshen Moravian, apho kuye kwacaciswa banzi ngembali yayo enzulu. Le Cawa yakhiwa ngonyaka we-1850, kwaye ngonyaka we-1950 yayisele igqiba iminyaka elikhulu (100 years) isemile kwaye ikhonza uluntu. Ezi zindlu zonqulo zimi njengemiqondiso ephilayo yenkcubeko .

Oluhambo lumangalisayo liye lofika esiphelweni eholweni laseGoshen, apho iinkokheli nabahlali bahlangane khona.

Abahlali baseGoshen baye baveza imivuyo nemibulelo emikhulu, bevuma ukuba bebengazi ukuba bahleli phezu komhlaba otyebe kangaka ngembali.

Ukwazisa le mbali kube yinto ebaluleke kakhulu ngenxa yokuba abantwana balapha abaninzi bebengayazi le mbali nangona bekhulele kule ndawo.

Olusuku lushiye ithemba elitsha lokuba iGoshen iza kukhula, igcinelwe izizukulwana, kwaye ibe lilitye lesiseko kwiitourist nakwimbali yase Mzantsi Afrika jikelele.

Amahlathi Local Municipality in partnership with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) conducted a visit to the Small...
12/06/2026

Amahlathi Local Municipality in partnership with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) conducted a visit to the Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in Kieskammahoek. This collaborative effort was specifically aimed at assisting local businesses with their outstanding tax returns.

The primary objective during this engagement was to provide support and guidance to ensure compliance with tax obligations, thereby helping to alleviate any administrative burdens faced by these enterprises. By addressing outstanding tax returns, the aim is to create a more stable and conducive environment for business operations and growth.

This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering the development of local businesses and building a foundation for sustainable economic success in Amahlathi. By working closely with SARS we can empower our SMMEs, enabling them to succeed and contribute meaningfully to the local economy.

Introduction of the in-house construction for the Keilands internal roads🚧
11/06/2026

Introduction of the in-house construction for the Keilands internal roads🚧

Local Voices Heard: Amahlathi Local Municipality and Eastern Cape Liquor Board Step in Over Ndakana Tavern ConcernsRes...
11/06/2026

Local Voices Heard: Amahlathi Local Municipality and Eastern Cape Liquor Board Step in Over Ndakana Tavern Concerns

Residents of Stanhope in Amahlathi have united with one voice to raise serious grievances regarding foreign nationals taking over local businesses, specifically taverns. According to the community these businesses are being leased out to foreign nationals by local property owners themselves.

Determined to find a solution the community took their frustrations to Ward Councillor Nqini who took immediate action by reaching out directly to the Eastern Cape Liquor Board to intervene.
That effort bore fruit when officials from Eastern Cape Liquor Board and the Amahlathi Local Municipality visited Ndakana together, answering the community’s call to listen and take action.

During the visit Mr Siseko Ngqola from the Liquor Board cleared up the confusion. He explained plainly that it is against the law for South African citizens to lease out their licensed liquor premises or hand over tavern operations to foreign nationals. He emphasized that liquor licenses are strictly non-transferable in this manner and urged the local municipality to enforce its bylaws to ensure all business operators comply with the law.

Adding to the discussion, Miss Qhawekazi Majobela from the Local Economic Development (LED) department which directly oversees local businesses, she explained exactly how owners can stay compliant, protect their licenses and follow the law properly.Compliance with registration to the Municipality to get business licence/trading permit as per business act 71 of 1991. To check zoning as per Land Use Scheme, application of Certificate of Acceptability (COA) from Amathole District Municipality (ADM)

Cllr Nqini concluded by emphasizing that fixing these deep rooted issues takes teamwork. For things to truly get better, residents and the municipality have to work hand-in-hand. Residents were urged to continue reporting grievances through the correct channels and to ensure strict adherence to municipal bylaws and regulations moving forward.

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Cnr Hill And Maclean Street, South Africa
Stutterheim
4930

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Monday 07:45 - 16:30
Tuesday 07:45 - 16:30
Wednesday 07:45 - 16:30
Thursday 07:45 - 16:30
Friday 07:45 - 16:30

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