Public Notices

I, Mr Gamakulu Ma-Art Sineke, the Municipal Manager of Harry Gwala District Municipality, hereby give notice in terms of Section 19(a) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000), that the Open Council Meeting of Harry Gwala District Municipality for the calendar year, will be held on the 30th May 2023 at 10H00. The meeting will be held at the Youth Centre, Bhongweni, Kokstad.Enquiries should be directed to: Mrs T.T. Thiyane-Magaqa, at Harry Gwala District Municipality by using the following telephone numbers: (039) 834 8700/8706 during office hours.

by His Worship the Mayor of the Harry Gwala District Municipality, Cllr ZD NxumaloThe 27 of April 2023 marks exactly 29 years since the birth of our beloved country as the date is the anniversary of the first democratic elections held in South Africa. This day is important for all of us to observe as it is the day for us to commemorate and honour our heroes and heroines who fought for the liberation of our country which heralded many firsts for the majority of the people of this country. These included, but are not limited to, equality in many fronts, such as equality before the law, opportunities, and representation.The 27 of April 2023 marks exactly 29 years since the birth of our beloved country as the date is the anniversary of the first democratic elections held in South Africa. This day is important for all of us to observe as it is the day for us to commemorate and honour our heroes and heroines who fought for the liberation of our country which heralded many firsts for the majority of the people of this country. These included, but are not limited to, equality in many fronts, such as equality before the law, opportunities, and representation.As we reflect on the journey our country has traversed since 27 April 1994, I cannot but fully agree with the painful conclusion that our minds, bodies and souls still replicate the traumas and scars which remind us constantly that our liberation came at huge price and indeed for the tens of thousands of our heroes and heroines who were jailed, tortured and killed, the freedom we enjoy today is a testament to this.On April 27, 1995, during the first anniversary of the democratic elections, our former President, Nelson Mandela said: "as dawn ushered in this day, few of us could suppress the welling of emotion as we were reminded of the terrible past from which we come as a nation; the great possibilities that we now have... The birth of our South African nation has, like any other, passed through a long and often painful process... The national day also honours the masses of South Africans who resisted and suffered under apartheid, and faced death, injury and repression from the security forces. Many others battled forced removals, discrimination, and other injustices..."With the celebrations of the 29-year anniversary milestone, our citizens should reflect on the gains made and opportunities created while examining the insurmountable possibilities that exist in wait for our nation.Happy Freedom Day to ALL.

The month of June in 2022, marks 46 years since the 1976 student uprising. In this important month in the calendar of South Africa the country reflects on the massacre of school children during the Soweto Uprising of 16 June 1976. Each year, June 16 is recognised as one of the important days which had an immense impact on the liberation of South Africa, especially in relation to the youth.Each year, June 16 is recognised as one of the important days which had an immense impact on the liberation of South Africa, especially in relation to the youth.The theme for this year’s Youth Month is “Promoting sustainable livelihoods and resilience of young people for a better tomorrow”.Indeed our young people are our future and as such their participation in the shaping of a better South Africa is vital.