Learn how the mayor of KwaDukuza mayor is improving relations with key stakeholders for inclusive growth



KwaDukuza mayor Muzi Ngidi is receiving a refreshed mandate across all categories of staff, rank and file within the municipality for inclusive growth and efficiency in delivering services.

This is part of his 100 Days in office campaign which kick-started a day after his election as mayor - where he has committed to recalibrate relations with key municipal structures, including the municipal management, labor unions and workers. He is also using this opportunity to outline his vision for the future together with other office bearers under the theme, "100 Days in Office, United, doing more!"

In his back-to-back engagements, Ngidi has been re-emphasising unity as a major touchpoint for the long term success of the municipality.

“We have been given a responsibility to unite council including other strategic role-players. We need to steer this ship back to the seas. We need each other, we know the task at hand - which is to change the lives of the people and to ensure that basic services are delivered to the people. So I plead with you."

In the upcoming weeks, Ngidi will also be meeting with external stakeholders including ratepayers, municipal employees, traditional leaders, faith based organisations, the business community, vulnerable groups, the media and other strategic players within the service delivery value chain.

On Thursday, Ngidi met with the municipal management to present his vision and on this cordial engagement, he heard key challenges and successes of all line and support departments. He lobbied for the acceleration of services to communities by strengthening municipal governance and promoting sound financial management.

Issued by the Office of the mayor of KwaDukuza Municipality

Enquiries: Sphelelo Ngobese | 073 784 7822 | sphelelon@kwadukuza.gov.za 


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

KwaDukuza Mayor welcomes R350 million set for the expansion of Hesto Harnesses plant in Shakaskraal

Image
KwaDukuza Mayor Siduduzo Gumede welcomes the R350 million commitment set for the expansion of manufacturing capacity and warehousing by Shreeprop in Shakaskraal of which Hesto Harnesses is a key tenant.   "We welcome the overwhelming confidence that the private sector continues to place in the local economy and this is evidenced by the investment of an additional R350 million towards the expansion of industrial capacity located in the Woodmead Industrial Park in Shakaskraal", he said.   A total of R620 million has already been contributed to the local economy through the property ownership of Shree Property Holdings. The Woodmead plant is a key manufacturing facility for Hesto Harnesses, currently employing over 800 residents from the local community.   An additional investment has been committed towards the construction of six new industrial and logistical facilities in the industrial park over the next twelve months. This was announced today, 05 May 2026,...
Read more

Media statement: KwaDukuza Mayor outlines implementation of Section 106 report following labour court challenges

Image
In line with a resolution of the KwaDukuza Municipal Council, KwaDukuza Mayor Siduduzo Gumede wishes to inform members of the public on the latest developments emanating from the findings and recommendations of a forensic investigation that was conducted in terms of Section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, which relates to court proceedings instituted by the Municipal Manager, the Executive Director for Corporate Services, and the Executive Director for Civil Engineering who were placed on precautionary suspension by the municipal council on 13 February 2026. "Following the completion of the forensic investigation initiated by the KZN MEC for Corporate Governance and Traditional Affairs, report was brought before the Municipal Council in-committee. The report details a number of findings concerning governance, administrative and financial management practices within the Municipality. These findings included weaknesses in certain internal control systems, procure...
Read more

KwaDukuza Mayor discusses investments and cooperation in bilateral with Gledhow Sugar Company

Image
As KwaDukuza Mayor Siduduzo Gumede is engaging with investors and big business in a bid to strengthen corporation and to build stronger partnerships as part of his Mayoral Investor After-Care Initiative under his Turnaround  Service Delivery  Improvement Plan. His first engagement was convened at the Gledhow Sugar Company where he has opened a dialogue on matters of mutual interests, with a particular focus on economic development of the local municipality and its people. The mayor is using this opportunity to establish an ongoing conversation with the sugar mill company that has received an injection close to R1.8-billion under a new investor, Chatthe Group. This was announced as the mill was re-opened last week, following a successful business rescue process that was initiated in 2023. The intervention has saved jobs in the hundreds. Mayor Gumede addressed the management of the mill that has been in operation in KwaDukuza for over 100 years. “We welcome the expansion of the ...
Read more