MEDIA RELEAE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADM
AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY GEARS UP FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
ADM HEADQUARTERS, WEDNESDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2025

In five days’ time, Amathole District Municipality (ADM) will hold a two-day Institutional Strategic Planning Session (ISPS) following successful technical strategy planning and Bosberaad sessions. This session marks a critical moment as the ADM looks to chart a clear path forward, building on lessons learned and ensuring sustainable growth and service delivery in line with the National Development Plan.
Despite challenges, including six consecutive years of audit disclaimers, Amathole District has made significant strides towards a better financial standing, with the latest audit resulting in a qualified opinion. To this end, ADM remains committed to improving its audit outcomes and implementing robust systems to achieve a clean audit in the near future.
The session will also emphasize an inclusive approach, as it will be livestreamed to allow both internal and external stakeholders to participate, ensuring transparency and fostering greater accountability. This initiative promotes an open and transparent government that values public engagement in its decision- making process.
In addition to improving service delivery, the strategic plan will incorporate vital improvements in governance, ensuring that effective financial management and transparency drive the future of the Municipality. Amathole District is committed to implementing strategies that will foster a better, more sustainable future for all its communities.

For media enquiries contact:

Sisa Msiwa on 079 889 4921 | 071 215 8257(WhatsApp)| Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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FOR IMMEDIATE ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ADM WELCOMES NDHS APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL UNITS FOR RECENT DISASTER VICTIMS

ADM HEADQUARTERS, THURSDAY, 06 FEBRUARY 2025

Following severe weather conditions that left numerous households homeless between December 2024 and January 2025, the Amathole District Municipality (ADM), jointly with the National Department of Human Settlements (NDHS), have completed the verification of the district’s disaster report.
To support the construction of Temporary Residential Units (TRUs) in the affected municipalities, ADM will host NDHS for their official introduction of appointed service providers.
According to NDHS, a total of 217 TRUs will be built in Mbhashe Local Municipality, while eight (8) units will be constructed in Amahlathi Local Municipality. Additional contractors for other impacted areas within the district will be announced once NDHS completes its internal processes.
The introduction of the appointed will take place as follows:

Date : Friday, 07 February 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue : Amathole District Disaster Management Centre, Whelan , East London
Media representatives are invited to cover this important briefing, where further details on the implementation plans and expected timelines for the TRU constructions will be provided.

For media enquiries contact: Sisa Msiwa on 079 889 4921 | 071 215 8257 (WhatsApp) | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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