FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATTENTION: ALL EDITORS / REPORTERS MEDIA STATEMENT 2 SEPTEMBER 2025 – TUESDAY__ TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN HOUSEHOLDS TO BE ELECTRIFIED IN TWO WARDS OF UMZIMVUBU The Umzimvubu Local Municipality continues to provide access to energy through the Integrated National Electrification Programme (INEP) working with the Department of Minerals Resources and Energy and...

Umzimvubu Local Municipality is implementing its Free Basic Services programme for the 2025/2026 financial year, aimed at uplifting about 2 933 less privileged households across the Municipality, this initiative forms part of the Municipality’s unwavering commitment to social equity and is guided by the principles outlined in the Municipal Indigent Support Policy. Through this programme,...

In a continued effort to improve the socio-economic status within the Umzimvubu Local Municipality and to ensure that the ULM motto that of “Uphuhliso Kumntu Wonke” is realised, the Municipality has in the previous financial year (2024 / 2025) invested close to R7 million for the ploughing of yellow maize in all the 28 wards...

In a continued effort to be recognised as a model rural municipality with a vibrant economy and world class service delivery capabilities, the Umzimvubu Local Municipality has in the previous financial year (2024 / 2025) invested close to R1 million for the installation of thirty (30) streetlights, through the Infrastructure Development Department. During the State...

In a continued effort to curb crime and encourage an active participatory citizen through sport, Umzimvubu Local Municipality will be hosting its Annual Mayoral Cup Tournament on Monday 30 June 2025 at Badibanise Stadium in KwaBhaca. More than 100 young stars will participate in this year’s highly anticipated event. The 2025 Mayoral Cup Games with...

The Umzimvubu Local Municipality would like to confirm that no major damage to households that has been reported as a result of the recent bad weather conditions that are currently being experienced across the Eastern Cape province. The inconvenience that we can report about is that many parts of the Umzimvubu jurisdiction were without electricity,...