Public Notices

As we approach the Easter holidays, a time for reconnecting with loved ones and attending church services, I want to remind everyone traveling to exercise caution and follow the rules of the road. Unfortunately, a recent tragic incident on the R68 road near Black Store (Ophepheni) resulted in the loss of three lives from the Mthembu family, with two others injured. Our district sends condolences to the family during this difficult time. We urge all road users to be vigilant and take regular breaks when traveling long distances. Please prioritize your safety and the safety of others. Please note that the Municipal offices will close at 11 am on Thursday, the 17th of April 2025, except for essential service departments. To our employees, we encourage you to rest and recharge during this period, returning refreshed and ready to work hard. Wishing you a safe and joyous Easter Weekend, for emergencies please contact our offices. • 060 570 6193 (cellphone and WhatsApp) • 0860 103 651 (landline)

Notice for the Harry Gwala District Municipality Draft DDM One Plan Review (2025). Enquiries regarding this notice may be directed for: The office of the Municipal Manager, for the attention of: Mr Zweli Mtolo, on tel. (039) 834 8700 or e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

There is a potential water supply interruptions at Ixopo and surrounding area due to the abstraction pipe blockage. The maintenance is on site attending the problem. More resources were engaged to work on this problem.Anticipated restoration time is 48 hours. Water tanks will be dispatched to supply water in affected areas.Apologies for the inconvenience

Water interruption in Creighton due to pipe burst. The repairs are ongoing, we apologize for the inconvenience. Normal water supply is expected to resume.

Notification Of Water Interruptions

It has come to our attention that there is malicious/hoax email which is circulating. The email seems to be coming from an official from the Harry Gwala District Municipality; the email speaks of “court summons and pending SARS cases that need to be attended to”. Please refrain from opening the email. Furthermore, you are strongly advised to permanently delete the email from both your inbox and deleted items folder. ISSUED BY HARRY GWALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY COMMUNICATIONS UNIT. 039 834-8700.

The Harry Gwala District Municipality would like to advise about an early closure of our offices on the 28th of March to the 2nd of April 2024.

MInister Senzo Mchunu will visit the Harry Gwala Disctrict in KZN to handover the raising of Kemsdale Dan wall to the contractor.

Title: National Water Month 2024

Date: 08 March 2024

Time: 11:30

Venue: Bhongweni Youth Centre, Kokstad

9th Edition on 31st March, 2024.

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This alert is intended for properties along the below mentioned areas only: • Creighton Town and surroundings • Creighton Madondo Cottages Harry Gwala District Municipality as a Water Services Authority (WSA) is responsible for monitoring and reporting the water and wastewater quality that is being supplied to the communities. Umgeni-Uthukela Water is an accredited water testing laboratory contracted by the HGDM to assist with monitoring water and wastewater quality by analysing water samples against South African National Standards (SANS 241) and General Authorisation Limits. HGDM also has a team of samplers responsible for taking samples from identified sample sites and submits them to Umgeni Water for compliance analysis. Harry Gwala District Municipality: Water Services takes pride in providing safe drinking water and maintaining good water quality at all times. The sampling is done as per the Sampling Monitoring Program which is risk based. However a slight water quality problem has been discovered and HGDM: Water Services has since rectified this incident. As a precautionary measure, it is advisable that drinking water is boiled for the next 48 hours. This is to ensure that human health is not affected in any manner. Water quality is monitored on a regular basis and the Municipality would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. This boil alert is only for the next 48 hours until the microbiological water quality results are available. The municipality will again inform the community whether to continue to operate under the Boil Water Alert or to cease boiling water for consumption. If you are under a boil-water notice/ alert: 1) Do not drink tap water. 2) Do not use ice made from recent tap water. 3) Do not use tap water to make drinks, juices, baby formulas or soft drinks. 4) Cook with tap water ONLY if food is boiled for at least one minute. 5) Wash dishes, fruits and vegetables in boiled water or water that has been disinfected with bleach. 6) Using your home dishwasher is not recommended. 7) Brush your teeth with boiled or bottled water. 8) Wash your hands and bathe as usual. Bathing is safe as long as no water is swallowed or enters an open wound. 9) Wash laundry as usual. Laundry washed in hot or cold water is safe. 10) Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute to kill most bacteria. If you cannot boil your water 1) Mix one teaspoon of unscented, ordinary household chlorine bleach to 20 litres of water. 2) Mix the solution thoroughly, cover and allow to stand for at least 2 hours before use. For further enquiries kindly contact Harry Gwala District Municipality’s Call Center on: Telephone: 086 010 3651 Whatsapp: 060 570 6193