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On 31 October 2023, Amathole District Municipality (ADM) held a hybrid council meeting at Mbhashe Local Municipality Chambers to note and approve various institutional reports as tabled by both the Executive Mayor Anele Ntsangani and Council Speaker Onke Mgunculu.
As part of his opening remarks, Speaker Mgunculu welcomed Nkosi Khayalethu Mqalo after swearing him in as a member of council as he replaces Nkosi Xabiso Zulu.
Mgunculu announced the approaching Initiation Season starting on the 3rd of November 2023, sharing that the state of readiness report has been presented to the province by the district during a recent Initiation Summit convened by COGTA MEC.
"We are hopeful and working hard to ensure that just as it was during the winter season, no life will be lost during this period, and this can only be achieved if we work together with our communities" he shared.
However according to Mgunculu the initiation process will be open for those who are not in school, and those who are in school will undergo the practice when they are done with their exams.
Mgunculu expressed that the Municipal Demarcation Board conducted a Demarcation program wherein ADM alongside its Local Municipalities had to defend the district's Wards from being removed under its durisdiction as an act of Municipal boundaries.
"This is an ongoing program as we want to ensure that we fulfill our strategic objectives "-he said.
Council pronounced on the December shutdown period that ADM offices will close from the 18th December 2023 and reopen on the 3rd January 2024. This means the last day of work is the 14th of December since President Ramaphosa declared the 15th as a public holiday in celebration of the Springboks World Cup Victory. However during the shutdown period essential services employees will be on standby to ensure ADM communities are serviced.

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MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DISASTER RESCUE TEAMS ACTIVATED IN SEARCH OF 2 MALES
ADM HEADQUARTERS- TUESDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2023


Amidst assessment by the Amathole District Municipality Disaster Management Team following continued heavy rains which have already resulted in bridges being submerged, homes collapsed, two males have also been reported missing.
According to latest report, two (2) males, estimated to be between ages 19 & 20, from Kantolo Village in Centane drowned on Saturday evening after attempting to cross the overflowing Khobonqaba River. The men were from a neighbouring village going back home. A joint disaster rescue team including the community has been activated in search of the missing males. The SAPS K9 Search and Rescue Divers have also been activated to join the search.
Further updates will be provided as and when information has been received.


PRELIMINARY DAMAGES
The rains further left damages to several homes in Mbhashe area, ward 8 Vutha Location, Ward 19 Ginyintsimbi Village, Ward 28 Mkhathazo, Xhorha Mouth, Mqhele, Mgojweni, Tshezi and Ntlantsana. Roads in Mbhashe, Amahlathi and Ngqushwa Local Municipalities have also been affected.
On road infrastructure, the entry and exit bridge to and from Xhora Town was submerged as well as
the low-level bridge in Mphafeni towards Mditshwa River in Ward 26, which motorist and pedestrians
have been cautioned against its use until safety has been established.
Other Mbhashe affected access roads with negative impact to the day-to-day mobility of communities are in Xhora are in Mndwaka, Mpame, Ntshunqe, Zweleqaba and Xhora Mouth. In Amahlathi, Ward 5 road is also inaccessible, whilst the Hamburg Village in Ngqushwa is still cut off however, engagements are ongoing for a contingency plan on alternative route for temporary use.
Our disaster teams continue to be on high alert for any other related incidents. More incidents may be cited as we continue to receive reports. Communities are urged to remain vigilant on the roads and avoid crossing flooded areas, overflowing rivers, and submerged bridges to save lives.
Communities are urged to report damages to their ward cllrs to expedite ADM disaster response.


All correspondence to be addressed to :


The Municipal Manager
15 Rees Street, Quigney, East London, 5201 | PO Box 320, East London,South Africa, 5200 | Telephone: +27 [0] 43 701 4000 | Facsimile: +27 [0] 43 721 2478
For any enquiries contact ADM Spokesperson Nonceba Madikizela-Vuso on| 083 516 9122 | email:
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