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About uMshwathi

Province
Kwazulu-Natal
Type
Local municipality
Population
106 388
Address
7 High Street, Main Road, New Hanover
Website
www.umshwathi.gov.za
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uMshwathi Municipality Commemorates Transport Month Through Stakeholder Engagement

uMshwathi Local Municipality today held a successful Transport Month programme at the Wartburg Taxi Rank, bringing together various stakeholders in the transport sector, law enforcement, government departments and community representatives to promote road safety, responsible driving and collaboration in addressing transport-related challenges. The programme was held in recognition of October Transport Month, which provides an…

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uMshwathi Municipality Hosts Successful Matric Prayer for the Class of 2026.

The Mayor of uMshwathi Municipality, Cllr Mandla Zondi, successfully hosted a special prayer service for the Class of 2026 matric learners at Cool Air Hall. The programme brought together government leadership, education stakeholders, organised labour, faith-based organisations, parents’ representatives and matric learners to pray for divine guidance, protection and success as learners prepare for their…

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The leadership of uMshwathi Municipality extends its sincere congratulations to Councillor Nomusa Khanyile on her appointment as the Deputy Mayor of uMshwathi Municipality.

he leadership of uMshwathi Municipality extends its sincere congratulations to Councillor Nomusa Khanyile on her appointment as the Deputy Mayor of uMshwathi Municipality. Councillor Nomusa Khanyile is a long-serving leader within uMshwathi Municipality, deployed by the African National Congress (ANC). Throughout her tenure, she has demonstrated dedication and commitment in fulfilling her leadership responsibilities and…

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uMshwathi Municipality Continues Public Service Week Programme.

Today, 17 September 2026, uMshwathi Local Municipality continued with its Public Service Week programme, bringing essential government services and public education closer to the community. As part of the programme, the uMshwathi Thusong Centre hosted the Department of Health, which provided free health services to members of the public visiting the Centre. The services included…

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UMshwathi Municipality and Government Departments Join Forces to Deliver Services During Public/Thusong Service Week.

As part of the Public/Thusong Service Week, uMshwathi Municipality, in collaboration with various government departments, successfully conducted a public service outreach programme on 15 September 2026, bringing essential services and awareness programmes closer to community members. The day’s activities commenced at the Wartburg Taxi Rank and Spar, where various government departments engaged with members of…

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UMshwathi Municipality hosts a certificate handover ceremony for Monyetla programme graduates.

UMshwathi Municipality held a certificate handover ceremony to formally recognise and celebrate students who successfully completed their training under the Monyetla Programme. The ceremony provided an opportunity to acknowledge the students’ perseverance, dedication and commitment throughout their training, while also celebrating the successful conclusion of a journey that commenced approximately a decade ago. The training…

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UMkhandlu waseMshwathi ngaphansi kobuholi buka Mayor ubaba uMandla Zondi benze umcimbi wokudlulisa izilokotho ezinhle kumaTshitshi aya emkhosini womhlanga.

Lo mcimbi bewubanjelwe endaweni yaka Swayimane ehholo laka ward 8 eNkosini uGcumisa. Phakathi kwezihambeli ebezikhona kube iNkosi uGcumisa noNdlunkulu wakwakhe, Imeya yaseMshwathi ubaba uZondi, ukhansela waka ward 8 uNhlakanipho Gasa ,ubaba uZuma onguMeya woMgungundlovu District Municipality, ilunga lesiShayamthetho KwaZuluNatali umama uBongi Sithole-Moloi , uMunicipal Manager kaMasipala waseMshwathi ubaba uMafezwe Khanyile , oNomehlo kanye nabanye. Bonke…

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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…

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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…

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Women’s Month Commemoration and Road Safety Enforcement in uMshwathi.

Women in law enforcement in uMshwathi Municipality commemorated Women’s Month by demonstrating their commitment and dedication to serving and protecting the community. Cllr Nhlakanipho Gasa, who represented the Mayor of uMshwathi Municipality, paid tribute to the strength and contribution of women across all spheres of society. He acknowledged the significant role women have played throughout…

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uMshwathi Women’s Dialogue Highlights Empowerment and Support for Women.

uMshwathi Local Municipality hosted a Women’s Dialogue Event on 25 August 2026, Cluster 1 in Ward 14, bringing together women, community leaders, government departments and key stakeholders to promote women’s empowerment, awareness and access to support services. Held under the theme “Empowered Women Empower the Nation,” the programme created a platform for women to engage…

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UMshwathi Local Municipality hosted a Disaster Management Forum which is made up of different and relevant stakeholders.

UMshwathi Local Municipality hosted a Disaster Management Forum which is made up of different and relevant stakeholders. However, the meeting had to be differed given the unavailability of many stakeholders but will reconvene after the majority of relevant stakeholders confirm their availability. UMshwathi Local Municipality remains committed in mobilising and coordinating all relevant stakeholders to…

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uMshwathi Mayor Commends Law Enforcement Agencies for Strengthening Road Safety.

The Mayor of uMshwathi Municipality, Cllr Mandla Zondi, has commended law enforcement agencies for their continued efforts to strengthen road safety and protect road users.This follows a roadblock operation conducted to inspect vehicles, including public transport vehicles and scholar transport vehicles. Vehicles were stopped and inspected to ensure that they were roadworthy and that they…

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UMshwathi Library Services Hosts Reading for Meaning Level 2 Competition

Umshwathi Library Services successfully hosted the Reading for Meaning Level 2 Competition for Grade 4 learners. The competition brought together the winners of the Level 1 competition from the following participating schools: Albert Falls Primary School Sinaphi Primary School Davide Mkhize Primary School Dalton Primary School Umtulwa Primary School Cool Air Combined School Vuka Primary…

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uMshwathi Local Municipality successfully hosted a hiking event not just to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day but as part of enhancing local tourism economic and activating the proposed cable car in Applesbostch, oZwathini.

uMshwathi Local Municipality hosted a hiking event on 18 July 2026 to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day and enhance local tourism, as part of efforts to activate a proposed cable car in Applesbostch, oZwathini. The municipality calls on interested parties to partner on future tourism economy initiatives.

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Development is Visible Across uMshwathi Local Municipality – Mayor Mandla Zondi

uMshwathi Local Municipality reports on Development is Visible Across uMshwathi Local Municipality – Mayor Mandla Zondi from uMshwathi Local Municipality. The Executive Mayor of uMshwathi Local Municipality, Cllr Mandla Zondi, has expressed satisfaction with the visible progress being made on infrastructure development projects across the municipality, saying these projects are a clear demonstration of the municipality’s commitment to improving servic... Residents can find more information on the municipality's website or in the attached documents.

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