MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AMAHLATHI AND MNQUMA LMS IMPACTED BY SUDDEN THUNDERSTORMS
ADM HEADQUARTERS: MONDAY, 04 MARCH 2024
JUST IN:

Sudden thunderstorms have hit two local municipalities under Amathole District's jurisdiction a short moment ago. In Amahlathi LM, Thembeni and Mbaxa Villages in Ward 7 as well as Malindana Village in Ward 12 are reported to have been impacted, whilst in Mnquma LM, only Toleni VIllage has been cited.
A joint Amathole District Disaster Team has been activated to visit the affected areas for damage assessment.
The South African Weather Services has issued a level 2 impact based warning whose impact includes strong winds, hail and lighting which may result in localised damage to property, vehicles, localised flooding and dangerous driving conditions due to strong winds and fallen trees possibly blocking the roads.

Communities are urged to stay indoors where possible and away from metal objects as well as sheltering under trees or tall objects. Motorist are also urged to exercise caution on the roads.

To report all related incidents, communities are urged to call ADM's 24 HR Fire and Emergency Call Centre on 043 831 1275 | WhatApp 078 034 6401

This is a developing story, as such, more areas may be reported as we continue to receive updates.

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Issued by ADM Communications and Customer Care

ADM HEADQUARTERS EAST LONDON – 27 FEBRUARY 2024
Amathole District Municipality's three-day Strategic Planning Session started this afternoon at
Mpekweni, in Ngqushwa LM.

ADM administrative and political leadership is embarking on a dedicated effort in its strategic planning session to proactively engage in plans that will ensure a robust and forward-looking framework to address the evolving needs and priorities of the municipality, in relation to its legislated mandate. Setting the tone for the session Executive Mayor Anele Ntsangani expressed the significance of the three-day planning as a platform to assess the challenges faced by ADM and rise above such to serve its communities. "We must emerge from this engagement with a greater sense of urgency and vigour to deliver high quality services to our people"- he said, adding that "ADM must be geared as a special purpose vehicle for a clean
accountable governance and quality service delivery".

The Municipal Manager, Dr Bhekisisa Mthembu's presentation on the state of the municipality, marked the beginning of a comprehensive planning process ahead. In line with the concept of heavy lifting, the all-inclusive approach aligns with ADM's commitment to transparent governance and collaborative decision-making. All with the aim of aligning the district’s priorities to its community’s needs.
In his welcoming address, ADM Speaker Onke Mgunculu shared the same sentiments urging all towards a positive mind shift. "The program itself is designed in a manner that allows for battle of ideas to flourish. I am therefore convinced that by the end of this Institutional Strategic Planning, we would have covered everything we need to come up with concrete plans. We are not where we were yesterday. Driven by our commitment to forge a better ADM, we will keep marching forward and we will do it together with all of you here today. In that march, let us not lose sight of the ultimate mandate we carry – to improve the lives of our people for the better"- he said.