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Tsantsabane Local Municipality football team progressed to last 16.

Tsantsabane Local Municipal vs Msukaligwa local Municipality.

One of the key matters tabled was the replacement of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Proportional Representation (PR) Councillor.

Council was informed that Cllr Dirk Esau had resigned. In line with the Municipal Structures Act and IEC processes, the EFF nominated its next candidate from its PR list.

Mrs Dinkwetse Peggy Louw was subsequently sworn in as the new EFF PR Councillor during the Council sitting.

The meeting continued with other items on the agenda.

1.Council also deliberated on the long-awaited development of the Mall in Tsantsabane.

Council noted the importance of the project for local economic development, job creation, and investment in the town.

After discussions, Council resolved that a dedicated workshop be convened to discuss all issues relating to the development of the Mall.

2. Council has accepted and adopted the Minister of COGTA’s determination on Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Packages payable to the senior managers (Section 54A & 56 Managers) and will now implement it.

It was a moment of relief and gratitude for the community of Skeyfontein this week when the Department of Human Settlements, together with Tsantsabane Local Municipality, handed over building materials to 48 families whose shacks were destroyed by disastrous rain and strong winds during heavy rainfall that was experienced this year.

The handover was led by the Speaker of Council and the Ward 7 Councilor, who joined officials of Tsantsabane Local Municipality and Department of human settlement on the ground to ensure support reached those most affected.

Heavy rains and winds left families in Skeyfontein with destroyed shacks and houses. After a thorough assessment by Tsantsabane Local Municipality and department of human settlement a report was made to quickly respond to the situation.

The Speaker said the municipality understood the pain the families had gone through and reaffirmed Council’s commitment to work with other Government departments to respond quickly in times of disaster.

The Ward 7 Councilor thanked the Department of Human Settlements for acting swiftly and said the materials would help families rebuild with dignity before the next round of bad weather.

Beneficiaries received packs of building materials to help them reconstruct their homes. The 48 families identified for assistance expressed their thanks, saying the support came at a time when they needed it most.

Community members also praised the quick response, calling it a “joyous moment” that showed government and local leadership standing together with the people of Skeyfontein.

For now, the focus is on rebuilding. But for the 48 families who received help, the message was clear: they have not been forgotten.

Posdene is currently having water supply interruptions due to Eskom Power Supply Fault however Eskom Team is on site to resolve the issue.

As a result all Municipal Boreholes are not pumping which also has a direct impact on water supply levels.

We will start pumping immediately when Eskom has restored power supply.

We apologize for the inconvenienc