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About King Sabata Dalindyebo

Province
Eastern Cape
Type
Local municipality
Population
450 287
Address
Munitata Building, Cnr Sutherland & York Road, Mthatha
Website
www.ksd.org.za
King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality

KSD Municipality Unveils Four Renamed Streets in Mthatha as Part of Transformation Programme

King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Municipality continues to advance its Local Geographical Name Change Programme, aimed at promoting transformation, honouring individuals who have contributed to the country’s history, and preserving the legacy of those who paved the way for future generations. The second phase of the programme focused on the renaming of four streets in Mthatha, […]

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KSD MUNICIPALITY BRINGS GOVERNMENT SERVICES CLOSER TO MANDLANENI COMMUNITY, WARD 19

King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Municipality, led by the Speaker of Council, Cllr Nomamfengu Siyo-Sokulu, conducted a Community Outreach Programme at Mandlaneni Village in Ward 19 on Thursday, 15 October 2026, aimed at bringing government services closer to residents and addressing community needs. The outreach programme brought together various government departments and institutions, including the South […]

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KSD PUBLIC SAFETY HONOURS OFFICIALS AT MEDAL PARADE

KSD Municipality’s Public Safety Department held a Medal Parade on Friday, 9 October 2026 at Jerald Raymond Hawkes Stadium (Mthatha Stadium) to recognise and honour Public Safety officers for their dedication, commitment and active participation in parades during official municipal events. Parading plays an important role in promoting discipline, unity, professionalism and pride among officers. […]

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KSD Municipality Commends Joint Efforts in Recovery of Suspected Stolen Copper Cables Worth R40,000

The King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality commends the joint efforts of KSD Law Enforcement, OR Tambo District Information Collectors and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), which resulted in the recovery of suspected stolen copper cables valued at approximately R40,000. On Saturday, 10 October 2026, at approximately 11:00, the joint team acted on a tip-off […]

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KSDM Appeal Authority Receives SPLUMA & PAJA Training

KSD Appeal Authority, comprising the Mayoral Committee, had received a capacity-building training on the legislative and procedural framework governing municipal appeals. The training session, held at Council Chamber (Mthatha Town Hall) on Wednesday 7 October 2026, facilitated by officials from South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) […]

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KSD Municipality and Department of Agriculture Assist Local Farmers with Production Inputs

King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, visited the Orange Groove Irrigation Scheme in Ward 01 on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, to strengthen support for local agricultural development and boost food production. During the visit, farmers at the irrigation scheme received vegetable production inputs aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity, promoting […]

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KSD MUNICIPALITY HOSTS SUCCESSFUL GOLF DAY DURING TOURISM MONTH

KSD Municipality successfully hosted a Golf Day on 25 September 2026 as part of the Municipality’s Tourism Month programme, bringing together prominent figures, golfers, business stakeholders and partners in a spirit of collaboration, networking and tourism promotion. The event was further strengthened by the participation of the Executive Mayor of KSD Municipality, who joined fellow […]

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KSD Municipality and TREDA Discuss Partnership to Boost Local Economic Development

KSD Executive Mayor Councillor Mkhanyiseli Dudumayo has met TREDA Chief Executive Officer Ms Tengile at KSD Municipality offices in Mqanduli on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 with a clear purpose of establishing partnership with KSD Municipality. BENEFITS: The partnership between KSD Municipality and Township and Rural Economic Development Agency (TREDA) will be critical important in economic […]

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KSD Municipality Conducts Ward-to-Ward IDP, Budget and PMS Community Consultations

King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Municipality conducted a Ward-to-Ward Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Budget and Performance Management System (PMS) Community Consultation Programme across all 37 wards from 14 to 28 September 2026. The two-week consultation programme was aimed at engaging communities on their development needs and priorities as the Municipality begins the process of developing its […]

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KSD Mayor Welcomes Ministerial Engagement on Outstanding Land Claims

The Executive Mayor of King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, Cllr Mkhanyiseli Dudumayo, welcomed and supported the Ministerial Stakeholder Engagement on the Status of Land Claims held on 7 September 2026 at the Matyengqina Traditional Council within KSD Municipality. The engagement brought together Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso, MEC B. Nkontsiwe, Chief Whip Cllr B. Mlanjeni, Chief Zwelile Mandela,Chief […]

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KSD Law Enforcement Arrests Suspect, Seizes Suspected Stolen Copper

The King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality Law Enforcement Unit conducted an operation at Matebese Phase, which is situated within the Northcrest area, at House No. 40, following information regarding suspected stolen cooper wires. During this operation conducted on Friday 4 September 2026, Law-Enforcement officers apprehended a foreign national from Uganda and seized a bakkie suspected to […]

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Tourism Podcast to Showcase KSD’s Tourism Potential

King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, through its Tourism Department, was on Friday, 4 September 2026 shooting a tourism podcast in Coffee Bay, highlighting the area’s natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and growing tourism potential. The initiative forms part of the Municipality’s efforts to promote local tourism, support tourism businesses and create economic opportunities for local communities. […]

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KSD Organisational Structure Reviewed to Meet Service Delivery Priorities

On Thursday, 3 September 2026, King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality convened an Organisational Structure Review Workshop at Nkululekweni Council Chambers, aimed at strengthening the Municipality’s capacity to effectively respond to community needs and service-delivery priorities. In his welcoming remarks, Executive Mayor Cllr. M.S. Dudumayo emphasised that the review should go beyond compliance and focus on building […]

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KSDM MARKS ACCESS DISABILITY MONTH THROUGH WHEELCHAIR DISTRIBUTION

The King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality (KSDM) marked Access Disability Month in Hlabatshane, Ward 26, by handing over on Wednesday, 02 September 2026, a wheelchair to a resident living with a disability. The initiative aims to promote inclusion, dignity, mobility, independence and equal access for people with disabilities. Disability Rights Awareness Month is observed nationally […]

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KSD Hands Over Grass Cutting Equipment to Support Community Initiatives

KSD Municipality Acting Executive Mayor, MMC Nyengane, together with MMC Gwadiso and Cllr Mhlaba, handed over a range of ward-based equipment to Ward 27 as part of the Municipality’s ongoing efforts to strengthen service delivery and support community development. The handing over was held on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. The equipment, including a grass-cutting machine, […]

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KSD Consults Stakeholders on Proposed Policies and By-Laws

The King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Municipality, through the Office of the Speaker organised a Stakeholders Consultation Meeting to engage stakeholders on proposed policies and by-laws relating to Community Services and Technical Services. The meeting held on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at Council Chambers, Mthatha Town Hall, brought together representatives from various sectors, including KSD Hawkers, […]

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KSD Equips and Registers Independent Waiste Reclaimers

On Tuesday, 1 September 2026, Community Services Department of King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality in partnership with the South African Waste Pickers Association (SAWPA), conducted a workshop and registration programme for independent waste reclaimers at Jerald Raymond Hawkes Stadium. The programme aimed to formally engage and register independent waste reclaimers, strengthen communication and collaboration and […]

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KSD Hands Over 17 Temporary Structures to Flood-Affected Families in Ward 10

King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality today handed over 17 completed temporary structures to 17 beneficiaries from Ward 10. The 17 completed structures form part of 37 temporary structures allocated to families in Ward 10 who were affected by the devastating floods of 10 June 2025. This intervention forms part of the Municipality’s ongoing efforts, together with […]

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Funding Readiness Workshop Equips KSD Entrepreneurs for Growth

Kamva Capital, working together with King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) and Absa Bank, is conducting a 3-day Funding Readiness Workshop aimed at strengthening local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and supporting their access to funding opportunities. The workshop focused on equipping entrepreneurs with practical knowledge on financial preparedness, […]

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Strengthening Service Delivery Through IDP, Budget and PMS Forum

On the 17TH of August 2026, King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality held an IDP, Budget and PMS Representative Forum Meeting at Jerald Raymond Hawkes Stadium, bringing together key stakeholders to strengthen integrated planning and improve service delivery. In his welcoming address, the Executive Mayor, Cllr M.S. Dudumayo emphasised the need to use the remaining months of […]

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Government Supports Ex-Mineworkers Through Ithubalethu Screening Programme

The screening of former mineworkers has been successfully conducted in King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality. The screening is part of the Ithubalethu Project, a government intervention aimed at assisting former mineworkers in the Eastern Cape to access unpaid benefits, compensation and related support. The programme was conducted in both Mthatha on 12 and 16 August and […]

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KSD Mayor Supports Initiatives Advancing Women’s Social and Economic Development

King Sabata Dalindyebo Executive Mayor Cllr Mkhanyiseli Dudumayo attended a Women's Conference at Circus Triangle on 7 August 2026, hosted by the Allude Foundation and banking sector partners. The conference focused on empowering women through financial inclusion, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods. The municipality welcomes partnerships that advance women's social and economic development.

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Government Strengthens Community Access Through Service on Wheels Programme in Mpheko

Members of Parliament, Ms Stella Ndabeni and Ms Thokozile Sokhanyile, had on Wednesday, 6 August 2026, visited the Mpheko Traditional Authority under Chief No-Italy, accompanied by the Executive Mayor of King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, Cllr Mkhanyiseli Dudumayo, the Honourable Speaker, Cllr Nomamfengu Siyo-Sokulu and representatives from various government departments. The visit formed part of the […]

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Mayoral Imbizo conducted in Ward 33 brings services closer to the community

The Executive Mayor of King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, Cllr M Dudumayo, successfully convened a Mayoral Imbizo in Ward 33, reaffirming the Municipality’s commitment to responsive governance, public participation and improved service delivery. The Imbizo, held on Friday 31 July 2026, brought together members of the Mayoral Committee, Councillors, Traditional Leaders, KSD Municipality senior management and […]

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KSD HOSTS CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WORKSHOP

King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality hosted a two-day Climate Change Response Strategy Implementation Plan workshop on 15-16 July 2026 at the Council Chambers. The event, organised by the Community Services Department in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, brought together stakeholders to develop a coordinated plan for addressing climate-related risks. The municipality remains committed to integrating climate resilience into planning, policy development and service delivery.

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GOVERNMENT ENGAGES BUSINESSES ON RED TAPE REDUCTION AND EASES BUSINESS DOING

King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality reports on GOVERNMENT ENGAGES BUSINESSES ON RED TAPE REDUCTION AND EASES BUSINESS DOING from King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality. The Department of Small Business Development convened a Red Tape Reduction and Ease of Doing Business Engagement in the King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the local business environment and support enterprise development. The engagement brought together rep... Residents can find more information on the municipality's website or in the attached documents.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT INTRODUCES ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS FOR KSD COMMUNITIES

The Eastern Cape Department of Transport has introduced road maintenance and disaster recovery infrastructure projects valued at close to R29 million across various wards of King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality. The projects, expected to be implemented over four months, will create more than 30 temporary jobs and include re-gravelling, pipe installation and wet blading.

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KSD Municipality Engages Petitioners on Community Concerns Through Petition Management Session

King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality convened a Petition Management Session on 29 June 2026 with community representatives from March & March, Phakama EC and ISANCO. Concerns raised included undocumented foreign nationals, by-law enforcement, illegal structures and public safety. A Task Team led by the Office of the Executive Mayor will coordinate responses from municipal departments and law enforcement agencies.

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