LEPELLE-NKUMPI MUNICIPALITY STRENGTHENS TIES WITH ZEBEDIELA NDEBELE TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY

The Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality Political Management Team (PMT), led by the Mayor Dr Meriam Molala, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Zebediela Ndebele Traditional Authority in Moletlane Village.

The visit sought to strengthen collaboration between the municipality and traditional leadership in advancing service delivery and rural development within the Zebediela area.

Discussions focused on strengthening relations, promoting local economic opportunities in agriculture and tourism, enhancing social cohesion, improving service delivery, and addressing the conduct of Ward Councillors and Ward Committee members within the Zebediela Cluster.

Mayor Molala highlighted the importance of working closely with traditional leaders to accelerate development and strengthen community engagement.

The Zebediela Ndebele Traditional Council welcomed the initiative, with both parties agreeing to maintain continuous engagements to improve consultation on municipal development plans and budget allocations.

"Motho ke motho ka batho"