The King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality successfully hosted the Roads and Electricity Forum as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness, enhance intergovernmental collaboration, and improve service delivery within the municipality. The forum brought together key stakeholders and relevant departments to engage on critical matters affecting road infrastructure, electricity supply, disaster response mechanisms, and […]

The Speaker of the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality, Cllr. N. Siyo-Sokutu, led a Traditional Leaders Consultation held at Mthatha Stadium aimed at strengthening cooperation between Traditional Leaders and the Municipality to improve governance, enhance service delivery and build resilient communities. The consultation provided a platform for constructive engagement on key issues affecting local communities.

The KSD Spaza Shops Support Programme continues to play a vital role in empowering local entrepreneurs by providing much-needed financial assistance to small retail businesses. Through this initiative, each qualifying spaza shop receives start-up support valued at R200,000. During the 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 financial years, a total of 24 beneficiaries from various wards across the

Public Hearing on Local Geographical Name Change Applications has been conducted at Mthatha Town Hall on Thursday 23 April 2026, bringing together community members, stakeholders, and families of individuals proposed for commemoration. The proposed street name changes are as follows: York Road → Dr Laura Mpahlwa Street Owen Street → Lizo Ndzobole Street Sprigg Street

The King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality (KSD), in partnership with Chippa Holdings Pty Ltd, has officially launched a major development programme aimed at transforming Mthatha into a more structured and economically active regional hub. This initiative focuses on improving the local economy, upgrading infrastructure, and enhancing service delivery for residents. It forms part of broader

The Premier of the Eastern Cape, Oscar Mabuyane visited the King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality to directly engage with residents and listen to their concerns. During the visit, community members raised key service delivery challenges including access to water, the condition of roads. The Premier acknowledged these pressing issues and reaffirmed government’s commitment to addressing them.

The King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality has officially commenced its public consultation process on the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and draft budget for the upcoming 2026-2027 financial year, calling on residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to actively participate in shaping local development priorities. The consultation process, which forms a critical part of participatory governance, provides an

The Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Ndabeni through King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality handed over business-based equipment in Mqanduli. A total number of 60 beneficiaries benefited from the Informal and Micro Enterprise Development Program (IMEDP Program). This program provides 100% grants for tools and equipment for informal traders. Its purpose is to improve the

KSDM Public Safety and Traffic Management Department officials were deployed on this Good Friday, the start of the easter weekend and ensuring that the precinct is safe and peaceful for all our visitors, road users and citizens of the precinct.  Various operations were carried out by municipal police involving roadblocks, public transport operations and patrols

On Wednesday, 25 March, the Executive Mayor of King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, Cllr. G. N. Nelani attended the Mayfair Estate sod-turning ceremony hosted by Billion Group CEO, Dr. Sisa Ngebulana in Mthatha. The ceremony also graced by AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, officially marked the commencement of construction, signalling a major step forward in the development