Govan Mbeki Municipality News

Earlier this week The Bulletin reported on the resignation of the Govan Mbeki Municipality’s Executive Mayor, Thandi Ngxonono after she was implicated in the Section 106 (the Systems Act 32 of 2000) that was released by COGTA. Today, The Bulletin received word that the municipality was placed under administration and...

A very dreadful incident took place in one of eMbalenhle’s electricity substations this afternoon. The Govan Mbeki Municipality (GMM) employee was shocked at the substation and was taken to hospital for a full check-up. For several weeks there has been scheduled power cuts in eMbalenhle resulting in households losing valuable...

In an open letter released on social media today, DA activist, Terry-Lee Kleynhans has called out the Executive Mayor of Govan Mbeki Municipality, Thandi Ngxonono. The Bulletin spoke to Terry-Lee about the letter to find out what the motivation behind the letter was. “The motivation behind the letter was when I...

This article was written by our eMbalenhle correspondent: Sandile Mkhwanazi Unrest threatens as dissatisfied eMbalenhle community members are now fed up with the ridiculous power cuts happening during the Lockdown. Different stakeholders from the eMbalenhle community have started to speak up on all social media saying that they are now tired...

Curro Secunda is focusing on e-learning and assisting our learners to make the most of the lockdown period and keep up to date with their schoolwork. Through the schools e-learning initiative, teachers are able to teach their classes and keep up to date with the Curro curriculum. “Even though it is...

Today marks the three-week mark of the lockdown. Another two weeks to go! A few rules have been amended for the second phase of the nationwide lockdown, announced co-operative governance and traditional affairs minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Alcohol and cigarettes are still banned and the rule of no alcohol is allowed to be transported has...

The following is a press release from the Marketing and Communications Section of GMM. The Govan Mbeki Municipality is hereby informing all residents that the pay point offices will be open with effect from Thursday, 16 April 2020. The GMM pay point offices will be open from Mondays to Fridays from...

The following is a press release from the SAPS. The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma has applauded police for their swift response in arresting a 30-year-old man who stabbed and killed a 27-year-old woman earlier on Tuesday, 14 April, at Buyisonto...

This press release was written by Solly Malatsi MP - DA National Spokesperson. The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Executive has resolved to make a financial contribution of R1.5 million to the Solidarity Fund to assist small businesses in distress as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. The financial contribution is drawn from the salaries of DA...

With the lockdown extended by another 2 weeks, parents and teachers alike are concerned about the education of the children. Even though the children can access curriculum work through different platforms, there are still those who do not have the means to do so. Most of these platforms would require the use of...