King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality is rolling out a massive electrification programme in its various wards. These are ongoing efforts in addressing electrification backlog particularly in Mqanduli area.
Approximately one thousand two hundred and thirty (1230) households will be electrified with a tune of R29 million.
About four contractors are dispersed around nineteen (19) villages to undertake this mammoth task. These villages include Gxididi, Phelandaba, Mandlovini, Xhwili, Kwanxele, Matyeni, Lower Manyisana, Jali, Qadini, Thungwana, Mahlungulu and Link area.
The programme has created much needed job opportunities as a minimum of 60 local people will be employed.
“This is in line with government commitment of ensuring that every community have got access to electricity in order to improve their lives.” Cited the Executive Mayor, Cllr Nyaniso Nelani.
The project commenced in July 2021 and is set to be completed by February 2022.
