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Amathole District Municipality (ADM), in collaboration with Amatola Water Board and Ngqushwa Local Municipality, held a productive engagement with Bell Village residents in Ward 5, Hamburg, as part of the post-Integrated Development Plan (IDP) roadshow. The session focused on addressing critical service delivery challenges, particularly water shortages in the area.
Ngqushwa Local Municipality Mayor, Councillor Sanga Maneli, opened the meeting by highlighting key issues impacting service delivery particularly infrastructure capacity and illegal water connections.
“Bell Village relies on a reservoir that serves this ward and surrounding areas. However, illegal connections, growing demand, and insufficient water conservation have strained its capacity,” Maneli explained. He reassured residents that temporary measures, such as water rationing, are in place to ease the burden while long-term solutions are developed.
ADM Municipal Manager, Dr. Bhekisisa Mthembu, provided clarity on the technical challenges “The pipeline connecting Crossroad, Bell, and Bodium was designed for public standpipes. With the rise in illegal household tap connections, the system is overburdened, causing low water pressure and shortages,” Dr. Mthembu noted.
To address these issues, ADM, Amatola Water, and Ngqushwa Local Municipality pledged to implement sustainable solutions, including upgrading the pipeline infrastructure to improve water pressure and ensure equitable distribution across the area

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AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY TO HOST STATE OF THE DISTRICT ADDRESS ON 
6 AUGUST 2025
ADM HEADQUARTERS | WEDNESDAY, 23 JULY 2025


The Amathole District Municipality (ADM) will host its annual State of the District Address on 6 August 2025, the event will see ADM Executive Mayor, Cllr Anele Ntsangani, reflect on the municipality’s progress, challenges and outline turnkey service delivery projects. The address will focus on flagship programmes undertaken by the district, including collaborative interventions with other spheres of government and ADM’s development agency, ASPIRE. 


Cllr Ntsangani will detail project plans and implementation timelines, reinforcing the municipality’s dedication to fulfilling its water and sanitation mandate. This address follows the recent public hearings on the IDP and budget and adoption of the 2025-2026 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) which seeks to address infrastructure backlogs and improve access to basic services for  ADM communities.


EVENT DETAILS:


  • Date: 6 August 2025
    • Time: 11:00 AM
    • Venue: Willowvale Indoor Sports Centre, Mbhashe Local Municipality
    • Live Streaming on www.amathole.gov.za ; Facebook and X (Twitter)

The event is open to community members, stakeholders and the media, who are encouraged to participate in this important platform to contribute to building a stronger, more inclusive ADM.


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AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY AND AMAHLATHI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY HOST TRADITIONAL HEALERS AND PRAISE SINGERS IMBIZO ADM HEADQUARTERS | TUESDAY, 22 JULY 2025

Amathole District Municipality (ADM) and Amahlathi Local Municipality are proud to host a Traditional Healers and Praise Singers Imbizo, a key platform to promote dialogue and collaboration with traditional healers and praise singers in preserving indigenous knowledge and supporting community development.

The event will be led by ADM Executive Mayor, Cllr. Anele Ntsangani, and Amahlathi Local Municipality Mayor, Cllr. Nomakosazana Nongqayi on Friday, 25 July 2025, at the Mzwandile Fanti Recreation Hall in Stutterheim at 10:00 AM. This initiative responds to the Eastern Cape Premier’s call to enhance the recognition and support of traditional healers and praise singers within governance and sectoral development programs.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

  • Phase A: 08:30 AM – Infrastructure Oversight Walkabout A site visit to sanitation plants to review ongoing infrastructure projects aimed at improving service delivery.
  • Phase B: 10:00 AM – Formal Imbizo Engagement A community dialogue at Mzwandile Fanti Recreation Hall.

This Imbizo highlights the municipalities’ commitment to building inclusive, culturally rooted programs that recognize traditional healers and praise singers as key stakeholders.

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