MEDIA INVITE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMATHOLE DISTRICT TO HOST WORLD AIDS DAY IN MNQUMA LM ADM HEADQUARTERS:

WEDNESDAY, 06 NOVEMBER 2024

 “Together, we can build a brighter, more equitable future for all” These words echo Amathole District Municipality’s commitment to construct a future where health and human rights coexist harmoniously, particularly in the context of the HIV response. Through the District AIDS Council [DAC], ADM jointly with Mnquma LM, Department of Health and other key stakeholders, will be hosting a series of build-up events leading to the commemoration of the District World AIDS Day on 22 November 2024. Themed “Equal Rights, Equal Care”, focus will be on actively reducing all forms of HIV-related stigma and discrimination which are significant barriers to equality for marginalized communities.

The DAC will also prioritise and address gender-based violence, which is one of the most serious human rights violations. Further engagements with affected and infected groups ranging from adolescents, young people, women from diverse backgrounds, gay men, transgender individuals, sex workers, and people on medication will be key in creating impactful solutions.

These important discussions will take place as follows:

• Event: Amathole District World AIDS Day Commemoration
• Date: 22 November 2024
• Venue: Cuba Municipal Hall, Mnquma Local Municipality
• Time: 11h00

BUILD-UP ACTIVITIES

 07/11/2024 – Social Behaviour Change Capacity Building for Young Women & Men’s Dialogue at Butterworth Christian Centre

DOOR TO DOOR CAMPAIGN  [Calling people back to care] ·

• 18/11/2024 Ngqamakhwe areas
• 19/11/2024 Centane areas
• 20/11/2024 Butterworth areas

MAIN EVENT :  22/11/2024 DISTRICT WORLD AIDS DAY : CUBA COMMUNITY HALL, 09H00.

Members of the media are invited and encouraged to cover the event. For media queries contact ADM acting Spokesperson Sisa, Msiwa on 0798894921 | WhatsApp 0712158257 | Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

NATIONAL TREASURY: MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL RECOVERY SERVICE
NOTICE TO INVITE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT REVIEWED AND AMENDED FINANCIAL RECOVERY PLAN FOR AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED IN TERMS OF SECTION 141(3)(C)(ii) OF THE MFMA.

The Eastern Cape Provincial Executive resolved to intervene in the Amathole District Municipality in accordance with the requirements of section 139(5)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, read with section 143 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003) to respond to a financial crisis and persistent failures in the provision of essential services in the Municipality.

The MEC for Finance has since requested the amendment and review of the existing FRP. The reviewed and amended FRP is envisaged to enhance its effectiveness in addressing the municipality's financial crisis and persistent service delivery failures within its jurisdiction.

This notice, therefore, serves to invite the public, including the local community, in terms of section 141(3)(c)(ii) of the MFMA, to submit written comments in respect of the draft FRP within 14 days from the date of the publication.

Copies of the draft FRP, including the implementation plan, are available at the municipal offices during office hours from 08:00 until 16:00.

The draft reviewed and amended FRP, and the implementation plan is also published on the municipal website: http://www.amathole.gov.za.

Any person or organisation wishing to comment on the draft reviewed and amended FRP is requested to lodge comments in writing within 14 days from the date of publication by–

(a) posting the comments to: Kavitha Ruplal Chief Director: Municipal Financial Recovery Service National Treasury
Private Bag X115, Pretoria, 0001

(b) e-mailing the comments to: Kavitha Ruplal
Head: Municipal Financial Recovery Service National Treasury This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(Mark the subject box clearly as COMMENTS ON DRAFT MANDATORY FINANCIAL RECOVERY PLAN – AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY)

(c) delivering the comments to:
The Municipal Manager’s Office, Amathole District Municipality, 15 Rees Street Quigney, East London, 5201

The following must be indicated by the person or organisation submitting the comment:

• Name;
• Telephone number;
• E-mail address and/or fax number; and
• Postal address.
 

[ ATTACHED ] AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY HOSTS PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT HERITAGE DAY JOINTLY WITH MBHASHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY