KwaDukuza mayor welcomes proposed upgrades to municipal council chambers for growth enhancement



KwaDukuza mayor welcomes proposed upgrades to municipal council chambers for enhancement of growth

 

07 October 2025

 

In a significant step to enhance the meet the needs of the exponential growth of the municipality, the council of KwaDukuza has committed an amount of R12 million towards expanding the capacity of the municipal council chambers from 60 physical seats to a total of 100.

 

This is a strategic move aimed at accommodating a larger audience, catalysing councils confidence in the decision making process and to ensure seamless administrative activity.

 

The current council chambers does not have the capacity to convene ordinary seatings due to demarcation reforms and the growth of proportional representation of parties over the years. Within the current Term of Office, the council is composed of 59 party representatives which is a significant growth from 57 compared to the previous Term of Office. As an alternative, all council sittings are convened at the KwaDukuza Town Hall as part of addressing this shortfall.

 

The proposed improvements will include demolitions to the existing internal walls and existing ablution facilities.

 

Reacting to the proposal at a groundbreaking ceremony at the municipal council chambers yesterday, 06 October 2025, KwaDukuza mayor Siduduzo Gumede said the upgrades are much needed as they reflect the councils long-term vision as a fast growing municipality that is geared towards progress.

 

“We appreciate the progress and we hope that the work will be done as planned. Ours is to play oversight to ensure that the project is completed on time. Accordingly, the municipality deserves this moment due to its imminent growth potential and progress in fulfilling its vision”, said Gumede.

 

The upgrades will include structural expansion, installation of new roof trusses with roof tiles, lighting system, access control gates, communication and information technology systems, data cabling, air conditioning, rainwater harvesting systems, fitted fixed timber furniture and movable chairs.

 

The municipality appointed Rod’s Construction as the main contractor and UrbanRu (Pty) Ltd who will foresee the implementation of the project billed for completion in seven months.

 

Ends

 

Enquiries: Sphe Ngobese | Manager: Intergovernmental Relations & Protocol | 073 784 7822 | sphelelon@kwadukuza.gov.za

 

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