The iLembe District is ready to host  tourists this festive season. making sure that the Experience is Magical 🌟
This holiday season, iLembe promises an unforgettable getaway filled with sun, culture, and adventure. Whether you’re longing to unwind on our pristine beaches, delve into the rich Zulu heritage, or embark on adrenaline-pumping activities, iLembe has something for everyone.
Explore iconic attractions like the King Shaka Memorial, indulge in world-class hospitality at our luxurious beachfront hotels, and embrace the lively spirit of our vibrant local markets.
Ensuring every visitor’s safety remains our top priority. A comprehensive festive season safety plan is in place, allowing everyone to enjoy their stay with peace of mind.
Join the celebration and discover why iLembe District is the ultimate festive season destination.

His Worship, Mayor Councillor TP Shandu, delivered a warm and inspiring welcome during the launch event, emphasizing the district’s commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for both residents and visitors during the festive season.
Mayor Shandu highlighted the district’s rich tapestry of African culture, natural beauty, and diverse tourism offerings, inviting everyone to explore and celebrate the unique experiences that Ilembe has to offer.
The campaign underscores the importance of safety and collaboration, encouraging communities, businesses, and tourists to work together to ensure an enjoyable and incident-free festive period.
As a region steeped in African heritage and hospitality, Ilembe District stands ready to welcome all who seek to create memorable holiday experiences.

#iLembeFestiveSeason #Tourism #Travel #KwaZuluNatal #ExploreiLembe #KZNHasItAll #ZuluKingdom

Maintaining the same rank as the previous year, iLembe District clinched the 5th position, bagging 26 medals in total. The three-day games were hosted by eThekwini Metro and were contested by a total of 10 municipalities.

With the final tally said, iLembe scooped 6 gold medals for karate, 12 silvers for tennis and chess, and 8 bronze medals for football (females).

The mayor of iLembe District Municipality, Cllr Thobani Shandu was elated with the outcomes, “We’re very excited with the performance of all our teams and surely all athletes enjoyed themselves greatly; also, credit goes to the coaches and team managers. We would also like to appreciate the parents for their cooperation as well as our staff members for all the effort they exerted in these games.”

Mhla zingu 19 November 2024, uMeya woMkhandlu wesiFunda iLembe uKhansela Thobani Shandu kanye nesigungu sakhe bahambela eMacambini eMulti-purpose Centre kuWadi 9 waseMandeni ukuyohlaba isoyi lomsebenzi wamanzi ezohlomulisa imizi elinganiselwe kumakhulu amane (400) ngokuxhunyelwa ompompi emagcekeni.

Lomhlangano wawuhlanganisa nohlelo lweNtuthuko eDidiyelwe (IDP)kanyaka mali ka 2024/2025 kamasipala iLembe kanye noMkhandlu waseMandeni ngokuholwa wuMeya, Khansela Thabani Mdlalose kanye namaKhansela omkhandlu.

Kwabanye ababehambele lomhlangano, iNkosi yeSizwe saseMacambini ihambisana noMkhandlu wayo, wosonkontileka bendawo kanye nezinkumbi zabantu abasuka emawadini amahlanu.

Lomsebenzi wamanzi ohlatshelwe isoyi nguMeya, Khansela Thobani Shandu uzodla izigidi ezingaphezulu kuka R47 million. Kulendeleke ukuthi kufakelwe umphakathi amanzi kuma wadi amabili okuwu wadi 3 kanye no 9 okwamanje, ngokuhamba kwesikhathi kuzogcina kuthola kanye nowadi 6,7 kanye no 8.

Lo msebenzi kulendeleke ukuthi uthathe unyaka ngoba uzoqala ngoba kuwu November 2024 uphele ngo nyaka ozayo November 2025. Lomsebenzi kuzofakwa ipayipi elikhulu bese kufakelwa abantu amanzi emzini yabo. Lephrojekthi kulindeleke ukuthi yakhe amathuba lomsebenzi kubahlali, iphinde ihlomulise nosomabhizinisi abancane bendawo.

Ethula inkulumo, uMeya uShandu ukhumbuze amakhansela ukuthi akhe uhlu lwaleyomizi ezithola ingabaliwe kulabo abahlomulayo ngamanzi kanye nangezindlu zangasese.
UShandu uvale ngokuthi “Njengengxenye yalomshikashika sibhizi sifaka ama-boreholes kumaWadi lapho kushoda khona amanzi; okunye esesikwenzile wukuthenga amaloli athwala amanzi angamashumi amathathu (30), nokuchaza ukuthi iwadi newadi yalapha eMandeni ineloli lamananzi,” kuphetha uShandu.

Today the 14th of November 2024, Mayor Cllr. Thobani Shandu led a powerful intervention prayer against social ills and road carnages in our beloved iLembe District.

Reflecting on John F. Kennedy’s words, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country,” Mayor Shandu called on all of us to unite in prayer and action to combat poverty, unemployment, inequality, substance abuse, Gender-Based Violence, and road safety issues.

Let’s come together, guided by faith and community spirit, to make a positive change. As Hebrews 4:16 reminds us, “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

May God bless our efforts and our district. Together, we can overcome any challenge.

#iLembeDistrict #CommunityPrayer #EndSocialIlls #RoadSafety #FaithInAction #TogetherWeCan

Umlando Kwembulwa Isikhumbuzo-Mfanekiso weLembe eKING SHAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

Kwale kancane lime emini bebade  kwelikaMthaniya namhlanje ngenkathi iSifunda saKwaZulu-Natali sibungaza ukwembulwa kwesikhumbuzo-mfanakiso weSilo saKwaDukuza uSigidi Shaka kaSenzangakhona esikhumulweni sezindiza iKing Shaka International Airport.

Ephefumula kulomcimbi uMeya WeSifunda seLembe uKhansela Thobani Shandu uye wathi, “sibonga uhulumeni wentando yeningi ngokusebenzisana neNdlunkulu kaZulu ekuqinisekiseni ukuthi lomsebenzi wokuhlonipha iLembe uba yimpumelelo”.

Lomcimbi ubuholwa wuMongameli Wezwe uMnuz. Cyril Ramaphosa ehambisana neSilo Samabandla iNdlulamithi, uNdunankulu KaZulu uMnuz. Thulasizwe Buthelezi, uNdunankulu WeSifundazwe uMnuz. Thami Ntuli, neziphathimandla zeminyango kahulumeni nomasipala.

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The mayor of iLembe District Municipality, Cllr. Thobani Shandu accompanied by the Council Speaker (also the SALGA Women’s Commission KZN Provincial Chairperson), Cllr. Dolly Shandu, EXCO Members and Councillors received the first consignment of 11 of the 30 water tankers today that the District Municipality has procured directly in an effort to reduce reliance on contracted services (outsourcing).

The current Council whose tenure began in November 2021, inherited an institution where there was a contract with a private service provider to supply the municipality with a total of 106 vehicles. This included 30 water tankers. In the 2023/2024 financial year, the Council took a decision to insourcing the fleet, where it sought that in two (2) years the entire fleet should be owned by the municipality, as opposed to being leased.

As a start, the municipality procured 65 bakkies from Isuzu which were delivered in December 2023. Today’s addition of 30 water tanks that will all be delivered by the end of October 2024 will bring total of insourced vehicles to 95.

In welcoming the consignment of tankers, Shandu thanked the administration for delivering on the Council decision thereby ensuring that water provision is done responsibly and sustainably “This will save Council funds enormously, the R18 million we had budgeted for the 2024/2025 financial year has been depleted just three (3) months into this financial year, clearly indicated that we could have possibly spent in region R100 million at the end of the financial year.”

“We will still use contract services to plug gaps where there is a dire need, however, it is important to note that the monies that the District Municipality will be saving now that the decision to insource is being implemented will be reinvested into service delivery projects that will ensure water is delivered through yard connections for every household in the iLembe District.” Concluded Shandu.

The thirty (30) 16,000 Water Tankers have been procured at a once-off cost in the region of R95,3 million including VAT.

In preparation for the summer season, iLembe District Disaster Centre and the Provincial Disaster Management Centre conducted a refresher training program for disaster volunteers, made up of selected ward committee members, community development workers and other relevant members of the community.

The program took place at Sibusisiwe Hall and was well attended by internal and external role-players, as well as Councillors. Various presentations shared include filling of damage assessment forms, introduction to disaster management and volunteerism, integrated institutional mechanisms and other disaster management legislative matters.

According to the District Disaster Manager Sifiso Ngubane the role volunteers play is vital because it doesn’t start only when disasters strike, but during ongoing prevention and mitigation programs. “It is also your responsibility to help with identifying and profiling risks in your areas or wards, while analyzing vulnerabilities in the community, championing community awareness and educational campaigns and assisting in developing and reviewing disaster management and contingency plans, as well as providing early warning mechanisms to the community,” said Ngubane.

Provincial Disaster Management Centre representative Bheki Phungula outlined the roles and responsibilities for the three spheres of government in disaster management and fire services as well as the protocol to be followed when disaster occurs, including how to fill the disaster management assessment form. “It is important that we all understand our roles and responsibilities to ensure that relief is coordinated early, and the lives of the people affected is able to go back to some level of normality, as soon as possible,” said Phungula.