Ngqushwa Municipality

02/10/2026

Ngqushwa Local Municipality Ward Councillors, Ward Committees and Community Development Workers Reflect on Five-Year Term

02 October 2026 | Ngqushwa Local Municipality Council Chamber

Ngqushwa Local Municipality Ward Councillors held a final Ward Committee engagement with all Ward Committee members and Community Development Workers (CDWs) on Friday, 02 October 2026, at the Municipal Council Chamber.

The meeting provided an opportunity for these internal stakeholders to reflect on the Municipality’s five-year term of office, including the successes achieved, challenges encountered and experiences gained while serving the communities of Ngqushwa.

The engagement further provided an opportunity to identify lessons learned and recommendations that can be carried forward to the incoming leadership. Participants highlighted areas where improvements are needed to strengthen service delivery, community participation, communication, accountability and cooperation between the Municipality and communities.

As the Municipality looks towards the next chapter, the reflections and recommendations from the engagement will serve as a valuable foundation for continued improvement, responsive service delivery and effective local governance.

30/09/2026

Newsletter.

29/09/2026

NGQUSHWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY LEADS BUILD-UP CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION.

Ngqushwa Local Municipality, in collaboration with Amathole District Municipality Fire and Rescue Services, the Department of Home Affairs, Eastern Cape Department of Health, Department of Agriculture, Traditional Leaders, SAPS, IEC and other stakeholders, conducted a build-up awareness campaign ahead of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 15 October 2026.

The campaign aims to educate communities on disaster preparedness, fire prevention, water conservation, safe human settlements and the importance of reporting disasters early.

Residents are encouraged to report disasters through their Ward Councillors and Ward Committees as soon as incidents occur, allowing the municipality to assess the situation and coordinate assistance with relevant departments.

The campaign also highlighted the importance of proper spatial planning, including consideration of access roads and wetlands when planning housing developments.

Fire and Rescue Services continues to conduct awareness programmes in schools and communities, while the Department of Agriculture assists farmers with preparedness for drought, water conservation and agricultural emergencies.

The Department of Health also provided information on food poisoning, the importance of HIV testing and measures to prevent foodborne illnesses. Communities were encouraged to practise good hygiene, handle and store food safely and seek medical attention when food poisoning is suspected.

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) used the campaign to educate community members about special votes and the requirements and process for applying for a special vote.

SAPS further encourages communities to report criminal activities, including cable theft and hijacking, which can threaten public safety and essential services.

Ngqushwa Local Municipality calls on all residents to take responsibility for disaster preparedness and work together with government to build safer and more resilient communities.

28/09/2026

📢 NOTICE TO ALL NGQUSHWA SMMEs

All Ngqushwa SMMEs are invited to submit tenders to Onza Construction for opportunities related to the Gcinisa Housing Project.

Interested SMMEs are encouraged to obtain the tender information and submit their bids in accordance with the requirements and closing date provided by Onza Construction.

23/09/2026

KEISKAMMA TRUST HOSTS COMMUNITY DIALOGUE TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH, SAFETY AND ACCESS TO SERVICES.

The Keiskamma Trust, in partnership with Amathole District Municipality, Ngqushwa Local Municipality and key stakeholders, hosted a Community Dialogue at Peddie Extension Community Hall Ward 8.

The dialogue brought together community members, key populations and various stakeholders to create a safe and inclusive platform for open and practical discussions on access to services, dignity, safety and essential community support.

The programme focused on a range of important community health and social issues, including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV prevention, voluntary HIV testing and linkage to healthcare services, psychosocial support, gender-based violence, human rights, justice and referral services.

Participants in this session also took part in mixed-table discussions and presentations, providing an opportunity to identify challenges experienced within communities, explore practical solutions and strengthen commitments among stakeholders.

The dialogue highlighted the importance of bringing together different voices and sectors to promote safer communities, improve access to essential services and strengthen partnerships.

Through continued collaboration between communities, government departments, healthcare providers, the initiative seeks to contribute towards healthier, safer and more empowered communities across Ngqushwa.

Sikhula Simanyene.

23/09/2026

UMASIPALA WASENGQUSHWA UQHUBE IINKQUBO YOKULUNGISELELA ISIZINI YOLWALUKO LWEHLOBO KULO NYAKA UMIYO

Namhlanje, iOfisi kaSomlomo weBhunga, ekhokelwa nguCeba Daniswa Ncanywa, ngokubambisana neSebe lezeMpilo, ibambe indibano yokwazisa nokulungiselela uluntu ngesizini yolwaluko lwehlobo ka-2026.

Le ndibano ibizinyaswe ngabo bonke abachaphazelekayo, kuquka iinkosi, iingcibi, amakhankatha, abazali kunye namakhwenkwe aza kungena esuthwini ngeli xesha leeholide zehlobo.

Abathathi-nxaxheba baziswe ngemigaqo neenkqubo eziza kulandelwa ngexesha lesizini yolwaluko ka-2026, ingakumbi malunga nolawulo, impilo nokhuseleko kwiinkqubo zolwaluko. Injongo ephambili yale nkqubo kukomeleza intsebenziswano phakathi kwabo bonke abachaphazelekayo ukuze kuqinisekiswe impilo, ukhuseleko, amalungelo kunye nentlalo-ntle yamakhwenkwe aza kungena esuthwini.

Kule ndibano kugxininiswe ukuba, ukuqala kwale sizini, iinkqubo zolwaluko ziza kujongwa zize zilawulwe ngentsebenziswano nenkosi. Umntwana okanye umfana oza kungena esuthwini kuya kufuneka afumane uxwebhu olufunekayo kwiKomkhulu leSizwe okanye kuCeba ngaphambi kokuba aye esuthwini.

Iingcibi namakhankatha zikhunjuzwe ngokubaluleka kokuthobela iinkqubo nemigaqo ebekiweyo, kwakunye nokusebenzisana neeNkosi, iSebe lezeMpilo, iSebe lezeNtlalontle, abazali kunye namanye amaqela achaphazelekayo.

Abazali abajongene nemingeni yezemali nabo babongozwa ukuba baqhagamshelane neSebe lezeNtlalontle ukuze bafumane ulwazi malunga neenkonzo nenkxaso ekhoyo kwiintsapho ezifanelekileyo.



Le ndibano ibijolise ekuqinisekiseni ukuba bonke abachaphazelekayo bayayiqonda indima noxanduva lwabo, kwaye basebenzisane ekukhuseleni ubomi, impilo, ukhuseleko kunye nentlalo-ntle yamakhwenkwe ngexesha lesizini yolwaluko ka-2026.ISebe lezempilo belikhona lihlola abantwana abazakuya esuthwini.

Mabaye Bephila Babuye Bephila.

22/09/2026

22/09/2026

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