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The Local Government Communicators' Forum meeting, hosted by uMgungundlovu District Municipality at UMEDA Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg, continued progressively. Ms. Ndala Mngadi and Mr. Senzo Mzila gracefully co - chaired the meeting. Ms. Mngadi emphasized that the forum includes communication heads from government structures at the national, provincial, and local levels. She explained that this long-standing forum convenes quarterly to facilitate knowledge-sharing and best practices among communicators from various government spheres. Notable departments in attendance at the meeting included KZN COGTA, KZN GCIS, KZN Salga, OTP KZN, uMngeni-uThukela Water, and the local municipalities under uMgungundlovu District Municipality (Richmond LM, Umshwathi LM, Mpofana LM, Msunduzi LM). Local government communicators from the KwaZulu-Natal Province and media entities such as The Witness and Igagasi fm were also present. In his welcome address to the communicators in uMgungundlovu District, Mayor Cllr Mzi Zuma acknowledged the pivotal role of government communicators and stressed the importance of understanding government institutions comprehensively. Mayor Zuma praised the LGCF meeting for adhering to constitutional principles of cooperative governance and highlighting the interconnectedness of the three government spheres. He encouraged the future hosting of the forum in uMgungundlovu District, mentioning the availability of sufficient accommodation facilities for attendees traveling from distant locations.

Izolo, UMayor womkhandlu wesifunda saseMgungundlovu, uKhansela Mzi Zuma, wedlulise amagama okuxwayisa abantu ngokubaluleka kokuthi baqaphele kakhulu ukuthi ukudla abakuthengayo bakudle noma kudliwe izingane, ukudla okufanelekile, okungakadlulelwa isikhathi futhi okulondolozwe ngendlela efanele emashalofini. Waphinde wagcizelela ukuthi ukudla okulahliwe ngenxa yokuthi akusalungile, bangalokothi basondele kukona bakusebenzise ngoba kunobungozi nobuthi obungalimaza izimpilo zabo. UNxamalala ukhiphe lesixwayiso ngenkathi ehambele indawo ephakela abantu basendaweni kaWard 1 eRichmond ebizwa nge ”Good Samaritan”, lapho ebehambise khona izindodla zokudla ezizobalekelela emsebenzini wabo wokuphakela umphakathi.

Zingu 21 kuLwezi 2024,uMkhandlu wesiFunda uMgungundlovu uqhube umshikashika wokulwisana nesihlava sezitolo ezincane (spaza shops) esisematheni muva nje, lapho ukugula, ikakhulukazi kwezingane kudlangile, emva kokuthi zidle ukudla ezikuthenge kulezitolo, kangangokuthi kunezingane ezishonile ngenxa yokudla ukudla osekuphelelwe isikhathi sokuthi kudliwe. Lomkhuba uvamise ikakhulu ezitolo lapho kudayisa khona abokufika kuleli. Lokhu sekubangele nokuthi uMongameli wezwe uCyril Ramaphosa enze inkulumo eyibhekise esizweni ngaloludaba, lapho ebeke khona imiqathango ekumele ilandelwe omasipala kanye nezinhlaka ezithintekayo. Namhlanje, ithimba ebeliholwa uMayor womasipala wesifunda uMgungundlovu uKhansela Mzi Zuma, okubalwa kulo uMayor womkhandlu wasekhaya eRichmond uKhansela Ngcongo, usekela Mayor u Khansela Mbanjwa, usihlalo wekomidi laka Community Services ukhansela Sphe Zungu, amakhansela omkhandlu, amaphoyisa, Home Affairs, Immigration Department, Umyango waka Environmental Health wase Mgungundlovu kanye nama officials, ase Richmond noMgungundlovu, bagaleleke eRichmond behambela lezitolo, kwancane indawo. uMayor Zuma ekhuluma nabahlali emtholampilo wakulendaeo, kanjalo nasesikhungweni sokuphekela umphakathi isobho, uthe, "size lapha, ukuzonixwayisa ngobungozi obukhulu enibhekene nabo, esenibazi ngendaba yokuthenga ukudla okunobungozi obudayiswa ezitolo, ikakhulukazi zalaba bokufika. Izinto esizibhekayo la, okokuqala ukuthi banawo yini amaphepha okuthi babe la ezweni, okwesibili, banayo yini invume yokudayisa,okwesithathu, ngabe badayisa ukudla okulungile yini, okungakaphelelwa isikhathi, bese sibheka nenhlanzeko jikelele ukuthi ngabe abalali yini ezitolo nalapho begcina khona ukudla, ngabe kuhlanzekile yini" kuchaza uMayor. Kulomkhankaso, kutholakale ukudla osekuphelelwe isikhathi, kwathathwa ukuthi kuyolahlwa, kwatholakala futhi kwaboshwa abahlanu abangenayo imvume yokuba lapha, kwaphinde kwavalwa izitolo ezinhlanu ebezingahlangabezani nemiqathango noma ababengenawo amaphepha emvume yokusebenza. Lomkhankaso uyaqhubeka, kusisonke isifunda.

The uMgungundlovu Local House strategic planning meeting, which spanned two days, concluded in a fantastic manner at Alpine Heath Resort. Mayor Cllr Mzi Zuma presided over the event where Traditional Leadership was honored with awards in various categories for their dedicated efforts in their respective areas of oversight. Nxamalala expressed his confidence in the decisions and plans made during the meeting, highlighting the resolution to integrate the implementation of traditional structures' programs with municipal structures according to the District Development Model. The Mayor emphasized that the government values the outcomes of the uMgungundlovu Local House strategic planning, recognizing the importance of the issues discussed for municipalities and government as a whole.

On the 19th of November 2024, Mayor Cllr Mzi Zuma of uMgungundlovu District Municipality attended the start of the uMgungundlovu District Local House Strategic Planning at Alphine Heath Resort. Traditional leaders from the district and COGTA representatives were also present. Key figures at the event included Nkosi P Majozi, Chairperson of the Local House of Traditional and Khoisan, officials from various Traditional Counsels in the district, Kisa Dlamini and Mrs P.N Mtshali from COGTA, representatives from local municipalities under the District Municipality, and individuals from Vodacom. The main purpose of the meeting was to set regulations for the Local House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders, delineate committee responsibilities, and explore ways for the Local House to collaborate effectively with COGTA, the District Municipality, and local municipalities. The session also featured the presentation of the uMgungundlovu District Municipality cemetery master plan and updates from local municipalities in the district. Discussions primarily centered on improving efficiency and meeting the House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders' overarching goals. Mayor Mzi Zuma stressed the significance of government and traditional structures partnering together. He encouraged traditional leaders to speak up about their communities' needs and pledged the government's backing for their vision. Msunduzi Municipality - City of Choice Richmond Municipality KZN Mkhambathini Municipality

Mhlaka 3 kuLwezi 2024 kwabe kuwusuku lwesibili lwemidlalo ye District Mayoral Games eyaqala ngayizolo zingu 2 kuLwezi ku2024 ebibanjelwe ngaphansi koMasipala i-Richmond. uKhansela Mzi Zuma uhole ithimba lozakwabo iMeya ezihola imikhandlu yasekhaya engaphansi koMkhandlu wesiFunda uMgungundlovu, ukuzobungaza impumelelo yentsha ekade iqhudelene kulemidlalo yeDistrict Mayoral Games eyenzelwe ukuhlunga nokuqoka iqembu elizomela uMgungundlovu District emidlalweni ye KZN SALGA 2024 ezoba ngoZibandlela kwelikabhanana eThekwini. Umqeqeshi ohlonishiwe wahlomula ngendondo kulemdlalo yeDistrict Mayoral Games 2024 uNtombifuthi Khumalo , uye waqeqesha iqembu lesikole elaphuma Phambili e-Afrika yonkana, uzwakalise amazwi agcwele umunyu nenjabulo esho ukuthi kuyamthokozisa ukuhlonishwa ekhaya ngegalelo lakhe akufani nokuhlonishwa kwamanye amazwe. Ubonge uMeya wesiFunda uNxamalala ngendondo walandisa ukuthi uMgungundlovu iwona vho usehloniphe umsebenzi wakhe lapha eMzansi Kanye nakulesisifundazwe. UNxamalala wetuse isasasa kubantu bonke abebethamele lemidlalo wabe esehalalisela bonke abahlomule ngezindebe nangezindondo kanye nabadlalile esho ukuthi noma ngabe abaphumelelanga ukuthi nje badlalile kusho lukhulu futhi bangabanqobi. UNxamalala uqhube inkulumo yakhe ebonga kozakwabo imeya ekade zethamele lomcimbi okubalwa kuzo uMeya Khansela Mzi Thebolla wase Msunduzi, uMeya Khansela M Zondi waseMshwathi, uKhansela N Ntombela waseMkhambathini kanye noKhansela M Ngcongo waseRichmond ababambe iqhaza ekwesekeni lemidlalo ezingeni lamawadi kanye nasezingeni loMasipala kuze kufike ezingeni lesifunda wabe esebadlonipha ngezindondo. Lolusuku luphethe ngemibhiyozo nenhlokomo enkulu kwabahlomulile kanye nabalandeli. kuthathwe izithombe nobuholi kanye neqembu eliyomela uMkhandlu wesiFunda uMgungundlovu emidlalweni ye KZN SALGA kowezi2024. Nansi imiphumela yemidlalo ngokwahlukana kwayo: Ibhola lombhoxo (Rugby) labesifazane No.2 Mpendle LM No.1 Msunduzi LM Ibhola lombhoxo (Rugby) labesilisa No. 3 Richmond LM No. 2 Mngeni LM No. 1 Msunduzi LM Imidlalo yomudabu (Indigenous Games) No. 3 Richmond LM No. 2 Impendle LM No. 1 Mshwathi LM Ibhola lomnqakiswano (Netball) labesilisa No. 3 Mshwathi LM No. 2 Richmond LM No. 1 Mkhambathini LM Ibhola lomnqakiswano (Netball) labesifazane No. 3 Mkhambathini LM No. 2 Mshwathi LM No. 1 Msunduzi LM Ibhola likanobhutshuzwayo (Football) labesifazane No. 2 Mngeni LM No. 1 Msunduzi LM Ibhola likanobhutshuzwayo (Football) labesilisa No. 2 Mngeni LM No. 1 Mkhambathini LM Umqeqeshi ovelele Ntombifuthi Khumalo Halala kubadlali bonke

The second day of the 30 Years of Democracy celebration is underway, following the commencement on the 3rd of November in the uMgungundlovu District Municipality. Government dignitaries, including Hon. Morolong from the Government Communication and Information Systems, Mayor Cllr Mzi Zuma of uMgungundlovu District Municipality, Deputy Mayor Cllr S. A. Dlamini of uMgungundlovu District Municipality who excellently directed both programmes at the Pietermaritzburg Old Prison and at the Train Station , Mayor Cllr Mzi Thebolla of Msunduzi LM, Deputy Mayor Cllr M. Mkhize of Msunduzi, Speaker Cllr Majola of Msunduzi LM, Mayor Cllr Chris Papas of uMngeni LM, and Speaker Cllr Holems of uMngeni, have collaborated with GCIS, MTN (which will also celebrate its 30th year on November 7, 2024), TheWitness, and USAASA to ensure the success of this significant celebration of 30 years of democracy.

On the 5th of November 2024 was a packed day of festivities celebrating 30 years of democracy in uMgungundlovu District Municipality. District Mayor Cllr Mzi Zuma welcomed Deputy Minister in the Presidency from Government Communication and Information System, Hon. Marolong, as well as MEC of Education Mr. S Hlomuka, Msunduzi LM Mayor Cllr Mzi Thebolla, Msunduzi LM Deputy Mayor Cllr, and Msunduzi Speaker Cllr Majola. During the event, Mayor Cllr Mzi Zuma extended a warm welcome to everyone at the Open Gate Special School, where a user-friendly computer lab for disabled learners was officially unveiled. In his address, Cllr Mzi Zuma expressed his contentment with the strides made in ensuring quality education for all over the 30 years of democracy. He touched on the challenges of the pre-1994 era, under the discriminatory Bantu Education Act, and emphasized the importance of recognizing the country's progress post-democracy, including improved education outcomes like higher pass rates and reduced school drop-out rates. Nxamalala stressed the significance of parental involvement in their children's education, highlighting that responsibility extends beyond the government and teachers to parents supporting their children with schoolwork at home. As part of efforts to showcase digital migration, a visit was made to six households to showcase the benefits of the BDM Monitoring of Awareness, Installation, and Registration Programme. This program assists households with incomes of R3500 or less who cannot afford DSTV, ensuring they have access to clear TV reception. Community radio stations, including Al Ansaar FM and uMgungundlovu FM ( community radio stations ) were also visited to provide support and encouragement for effective communication of information to their communities, ensuring accurate and reliable information is disseminated.

Sports have always been regarded as a means of unifying all South Africans. We first saw how unifying sports can be in 1995 with the Rugby World Cup in South Africa, when Madiba walked out on the field in the Number 6 jersey of the Springbok Captain, François Pienaar. The same happened when when Bafana bafana won the Africa Cup of Nations under Coach Clive Barker in1996. Nelson Mandela famously said, "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does". Sport is about opportunity. An opportunity to express yourself creatively in the field of play, an opportunity to socialize and improve on social skills through meeting and playing with other young people, and it teaches discipline, which everyone needs to achieve goals in life. What is even more interesting is that sport creates career opportunities. We all know somebody somewhere, who is making a very successful living through sport, not only by playing, as there are various opportunities in sport including administration, coaching, medical, commentary etc., We aim to create a culture where sport becomes a catalyst for personal growth, community development, and lifelong connections. We congratulate all the young people from all the participating municipalities under uMgungundlovu District Municipality for being part of this year's uMgungundlovu District Municipality Mayoral Games. Just by being participants, you have already won. Enjoy the games.

Kamuva nje, ezweni jikelele, sekubikwe izigameko ezishaqisayo lapho izingane zesikole ikakhulukazi, zivele zigule zize ziphuthunyiswe ezibhedlela, kanti kokunye kube ukuthi ziyahamba emhlabeni. Uma kwenziwa uphenyo , kutholakale ukuthi zidle ukudla okungalungile ngenxa yokuthi sekudlule isikhathi sokuthi kungadliwa ngakho akuphephile, noma ngezinye nje izizathu. Lenkinga ihlasele kwisifunda sase Mgungundlovu kumasipala wase Richmond ngeSonto eledlule. UMayor wesifunda uKhansela Mzi Zuma kanye noMayor wase Khaya e Richmond bagaleleke ezitolo, ikakhulukazi zabokufika okuvamise ukuthi kutholakale ukuthi yibo abadayisa ukudla okungasile. Le operation ihambele ePhatheni, edolobheni neSy’athuthuka ka Ward 2, nakwezinye izindawo. Kutholakale abadayisi abangenawo amaphepha aqondile okuba seMzansi nokuthi basebenze. Ababanjiwe: 5x Malawian Males 3x Malawian females 2x Lesotho Males 1x Ethiopian Male 1x Bandladesh male uboshwele ukuqasha abokuhamba abaseMzansi ngokungekho emthetweni.