Ndulinde residents will never forget the Saturday of 22 February 2025. It was a day filled with joy and tears as they celebrated the turning of the sod for the long-awaited water scheme. Community members took turns expressing their gratitude for the water that will finally reach their homes.

During the launch, Mayor Thobani Shandu of Ilembe District Municipality shared his feelings. He said it was humbling and fulfilling to see the community’s appreciation for the project. He also mentioned the decades of neglect and marginalisation that the community had endured due to colonial-apartheid spatial planning patterns. For Ilembe, this day, which falls within Black History Month, was a turning point for the community’s livelihood and well-being.

The water scheme, valued at R27 million, will provide clean drinking water to over 450 households in Mandeni Ward 6. It will also create jobs and opportunities for local businesses.

The launch was attended by the leadership of Mhlongo Traditional Council (Skhonyane TC), councillors from iLembe and Mandeni municipalities, residents from St. Cyprian, Mathunzi and Matshamhlophe.

IPHUMELELE imihlangano yokulalelwa komphakathi ngokoMbiko wonyaka kowezi-2023/2024  eNdwedwe kanye nakwaMaphumulo.

Lemihlangano yombiko wokusebenza kukaMasipala weSifunda iLembe wenziwa ngokulandela umthetho olawula omasipala – gokweSigaba 126 (1) se-Municipal Finance Management Act No 56 of 2003 (MFMA).

Evula umhlangano uMeya waseNdwedwe uKhansela Sam Mfeka kumhlangano owawubanjelwe eNdwedwe, Johnny Makhathini Hall “Sibonga umsebenzi omuhle womkhandlu. Sincoma nentuthuko esiyibona eNdwedwe ngokulethwa kwamanzi nokuthuthwa kwendle. Izolo bekungomunye umhlangano obumayelana nohlelo lwamanzi olulinganiselwa ku R62 million. Umsebenzi muhle futhi uyabonakala,” kusho uMfeka.

Usihlalo womhlangano nongusihlalo wekomidi elibhekele -Municipal Public Account Committee (MPAC), Khansela Jennifer Vallen uchaze ngezigaba losomqulu odlule kuzo kuze ukuthi uyethulwa emphakathini.
“NgokoMthetho Wezinhlelo Zomasipala umbiko wonyaka wathulwa iMeya wavunyelwa umkhandlu wabe usuyakhangiswa ngokushesha ukuze umphakathi uphawule ngawo. Emuva kokuthi umphakathi ubambe elawo iqhaza  amaphuzo omphakathi ayothathwa i-MPAC lapho asetshenziswe uma sekuphothulwa umbiko wokwengamela,” kuchaza uVallen.

Ethula Umbiko Wonyaka, uSodolobha wesiFunda Umasipala iLembe uThobani Shandu uchaze kabanzi ngokuthungethwe kulomsoqulu.

“Ngokuhambisana nomthetho wokuphathwa kwezimali zomasipala (i-MFMA) umbiko wethu wonyaka uhlanganisa izitatimende zezimali zonyaka zikamasipala kanye nezitatimende zezimali zonyaka ezihlanganisiwe, ezathunyelwa kumcwaningimabhuku-jikelele ukuze zihlolwe ngokweSigaba 126 (1) se-MFMA,” kusho uShandu.

Okunye okutholakalayo ilokhu okulandelayo;

  1.   Umbiko wokucwaninga woMcwaningimabhuku Jikelele ngokweSigaba 126 (3) se-MFMA neSigaba 45 (b) se-MSA, ngezitatimende zezimali ezishiwo ngenhla.
  2.   Umbiko Wokusebenza Wonyaka kaMasipala njengoba ulungiselelwe nguMasipala wesiFunda iLembe ngokweSigaba 45(b) soMthetho woHulumeni basekhaya: Izinhlelo zikaMasipala 32 ka-2000 (MSA).
  3.   Ukuhlolwa kwemali ekhokhwayo yentela kamasipala kanye nezinhlawulo zezinsizakalo.
  4.   Ukuhlolwa Kokusebenza kokusebenza kukaMasipala ngokumelene nezinhloso zokusebenza ezilinganisekayo okukhulunywa ngazo eSigabeni 17 (3)(b) se-MFMA ukuze kuqoqwe imali evela kumthombo ngamunye wemali engenayo kanye nevoti ngalinye kwisabelomali esivunyiwe sikamasipala sonyaka wezimali.
  5.   Izincomo zekomidi lokucwaninga ezivela kwikomidi lokucwaninga likamasipala.

Esevala uSodolobha uShandu ukhulume ngezinhlelo zamanzi nokubalwa isigaba sesine sohlelo Umshwathi phecelezi Phase 4C.
“Muva nje siwumkhandlu sithenge izimoto zamanzi ezingama-30 njengoba manje onke ama-ward eNdwedwe, Maphumulo naseMandeni anemoto. Siphinde sandisa isibalo sabasebenzi sashintsha nokungena kwabo njengoba manje besebenza nsukuzonke kunokungena izikhangu,” enaba.

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.