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THEMBISILE HANI
Local Municipality
NEWSLETTER

Third Quar ter Edition - Januar y to March 2026

Thembisile Hani charts a bold course for the

FINAL LAP OF ITS FIVE-YEAR TERM

improvements in the lives of the residents of In response, the adjustment budget will prioritise
Thembisile Hani. the construction of stormwater channels to
protect infrastructure and minimise future
Deepening community engagement
A key highlight of the address was the expan- damage.
sion of the Letsema Service Delivery Campaign, The municipality will also accelerate the refur-
a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening bishment and completion of incomplete road
interaction between the municipality and its projects, commonly referred to as “Bermuda
citizens. roads” through clearly defined and trackable
interventions.
The programme will now be implemented
monthly, supported by increased participation Priority infrastructure projects include the
from electronic and print media. completion of the Phola to Sheldon road,
reconstruction of the Buhlebesizwe bus route,
To further enhance grassroots engagement,
sectional meetings will be held across voting and the electrification of Sun City C and D.
districts, ensuring that community voices directly Strengthening financial governance and
inform service delivery. accountability
Cllr. Dikgale emphasised the importance of
Cllr Lesetja Digale Dedicated preparation teams will also be sound financial management in achieving service
EXECUTIVE MAYOR established to build momentum ahead of delivery objectives. To this end, the municipality
large-scale Letsema activities, reinforcing a will align itself with the Auditor-General’s
t the 2026 Strategic Lekgotla, the participatory approach to governance. cultural shift programme, aimed at improving
AExecutive Mayor of Thembisile Hani Water security takes centre stage accountability and audit outcomes.
Local Municipality, Councillor Lesetja Dikgale, Recognising water provision as a national
delivered a focused and forward-looking priority, Cllr. Dikgale announced that water A key intervention is the establishment of an
keynote address outlining the municipality’s security has been elevated as the first pillar of Audit Action Plan Committee, chaired by the
roadmap for the final lap of its five-year term. the municipality’s five-pillar programme of Executive Mayor, which will meet bi-monthly to

His address underscored a renewed commitment action. This comes in response to ongoing monitor progress.
to service delivery, institutional excellence, and challenges in ensuring reliable and sustainable Additionally, structured weekly and monthly
sustainable development, anchored in a clear water supply. activity plans will be implemented to improve
vision to leave a lasting imprint on the munici- To address this, the municipality will implement operational efficiency.
pality’s economic, social, and governance major bulk water projects, including the Loskop The municipality aims to produce credible
landscape. Dam, Rand Water, and Magalies Water financial reports including Section 71 and 72
A vision rooted in impact and excellence initiatives. These projects are expected to reports and Annual Financial Statements without
Cllr. Dikgale reaffirmed that the municipality’s significantly improve water availability and the need for major corrections, thereby
overarching goal is to position Thembisile Hani long-term security. reinforcing transparency and accountability.
as a model of high-impact socio-economic In parallel, efforts will be intensified to enhance To further strengthen the finance department, a
development. the integrity of the water system, reduce losses, Deputy Chief Financial Officer position has been
Central to this ambition is the strengthening of and ensure consistency in the current water- introduced to enhance capacity and ensure
governance systems that promote accountability, sharing programme. financial sustainability.
enforce strong internal controls, and cultivate a Responding to climate challenges through Advancing spatial development and long-
culture of excellence across all departments. infrastructure development term planning
As the administration enters its final phase, the The Executive Mayor acknowledged the severe Looking ahead to the municipality’s Vision 2050,
emphasis is firmly on consolidating progress, impact of climate change-induced heavy rains, the Executive Mayor stressed the need for
accelerating implementation, and ensuring that which have disrupted the municipality’s road improved spatial development planning.
the gains made translate into meaningful maintenance programme. continued on next page
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