uMfolozi Municipality Honourable Mayor, Councillor Xolani Bhengu, accompanied by Speaker Councillor Mkhangezeni Mthiyane and fellow councillors, on 9 September 2026, presented integrated development plans to the Mthethwa Traditional Council in Dondotha.
The meeting brought together King Mthethwa, traditional leaders, members of the Traditional Council, municipal managers and staff, led by the Director of Technical Services, Dr Manqoba Soni. Discussions focused on development plans for the wards falling under the Mthethwa traditional authority.
The King encouraged greater cooperation, particularly between councillors and traditional leaders. He emphasised that the responsibility of councillors and the municipality is to deliver development to communities, stressing that collaboration is essential to ensuring that this is achieved effectively.
Mayor Bhengu briefed the Traditional Council on the progress made since the current leadership took office. He explained that although the municipality is approaching elections, development programmes will not come to a standstill and will continue.
Mayor Bhengu also presented the development programmes planned for the current financial year, highlighting that work to improve communities remains ongoing.
He echoed King Mthethwa’s call for councillors and traditional leaders to work together in addressing the needs and priorities of the community.
Members of the Traditional Council were given an opportunity to ask questions, make recommendations and provide updates on development projects that are still behind schedule. Traditional leaders also raised concerns about roads that become difficult or impassable during periods of heavy rain.