AbaQulusi Local Municipality

30/05/2026

*ISAZISO SOMPHAKATHI WASE-CORONATION, NKONGOLWANE AND CLIFFIDALE:*

Umphakathi uyaziswa ngokuphazamiseka kokuphakelwa kwamanzi ngendlela eyejwayelekile, ngenxa yomonakalo nokulungiswa kwepump eCoronation Water Treatment. Ngakhoke, ithimba lethu elisebenza ngamanzi limatasa nokulungisa nokuzothi uma seliqedile bese liqala nokugcwalisa amanzi kwiSigcinamanzi nokuyothi uma sesigcwele bese ukuphakelwa kwamanzi ngendlela eyejwayelekile.

Siyaxolisa ngokuphazamiseka okudalekile. Izimoto eziletha amanzi emphakathini sezihleliwe ngononina ukusabalalisa amanzi emphakathini. Umphakathi sizowazisa futhi uma sekulungisekile.

Siyabonga Kakhulu ngokuqonda lesisimo esibhekene naso, kanye nokusibekezelela ithimba lethu lisalungisa isimo ukuze sibuyele kwesejwayelekile.

Siyathobeka,

UMasipala waBaQulusi

28/05/2026

UMeya uMkhwanazi uhlanganise amehlo nomndeni oshelwe umuzi wangqongqa eBhekuzulu;

UMeya woMkhandlu AbaQulusi uSifiso Mkhwanazi uzifikele mathupha emndenini wakwaKhanyile owehlelwe wumshophi wokushelwa umuzi kanye nakho konke obekuphakathi. UMkhwanazi ubehambisana neKhansela leWadi uNtokozo Sibiya kanye neKhansela leWadi eluwumakhelwane uSandile “Dasi” Mthembu.

UMeya uzwelane nomndeni, waxhumana noMnyango wezokuThuthukiswa komPhakathi (DSD) kanye nezinye izinhlaka ezibalulekile kuloludaba ezifana no-Operation Sakuma Sakhe (OSS) ukuze bezokwazi ukulekelela ngokwenzela umndeni izitifiketi zabantwana kanye namapasi njengoba kungaphumanga lutho kulomlilo.

UMeya uphinde wazibophezela ukuthengela abantwana bakulomuzi abafundayo umfaniswano wesikole ukuze bengaphazamiseki esikoleni ngenxa yalesisehlo.

Akagcinanga lapho ke uMkhwanazi, kepha ufike ephathele lomndeni ukudla (food parcel) wakhuthaza nomphakathi ukuba ulule isandla futhi ukhombise ubuntu kanye nokuzwelana nomndeni wakwaKhanyile kulesisikhathi esinzima.

UMeya uphethe ngokuthi, usazohlangana nezinhlaka ezifanele ukuqinisekisa ukuthi umuzi wakwaKhanyile uyavuswa kabusha.

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

ELECTRICITY INTERRUPTION DUE TO CONDUCTOR THEFT

Dear Residents of Vryheid,

Please be advised that an incident of vandalism has occurred in the Bree Street, High Street and President Street areas, where Copper Conductors were stolen, resulting in an electricity supply interruption affecting parts of the town.

Municipal technicians are currently on site attending to the matter. The estimated time for restoration of electricity supply is 16h00 today, subject to the extent of the damage and repair progress.

Residents are strongly urged to treat all electrical connections, appliances, and installations as live during the outage, as power may be restored without prior notice.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience, cooperation, and understanding while repair work is underway.

27/05/2026

Water supply off today, 12:00 to 16:00, due to immediate repairs.

22/05/2026

ELECTRICITY INTERRUPTION DUE TO CONDUCTOR THEFT

Dear Residents of Vryheid Town,

Please be informed that an incident of conductor theft occurred in Small Street, between High Street and Landdrost Street. As a result of this criminal act, electricity supply in the affected areas has been interrupted.

Our technical team is attending to the matter and working towards restoring power as quickly and safely as possible. At this stage, the estimated turnaround time for restoration has not yet been confirmed.

Residents are strongly advised to treat all electrical connections and installations as live during the outage.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding during this time.

21/05/2026

The Vryheid Community Police Forum and Youth Desk Crime Prevention, in partnership with the South African Police Service and AbaQulusi Local Municipality, successfully hosted inter-school games which include Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School, KwaBhanya Secondary School, Filidi Secondary School, and Mpofini Secondary School.

The event aimed to unite learners and promote positive relationships among schools, while addressing challenges affecting young people such as gangsterism, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, and gender-based violence.

Hon. Mayor Sifiso Mkhwanazi, Chairperson of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster, encouraged learners to continue showing unity, respect and love towards one another, reminding them that there is no place for animosity because they are all one community. The motivational speaker, Triple S Mhlungu, also inspired learners with valuable lessons about the stages of life and the importance of being disciplined and obedient young people.

The day was filled with excitement, sportsmanship, and positivity. Congratulations to Mpofini Secondary School for winning the Soccer Cup and KwaBhanya Secondary School for taking home the Netball Cup. In the spirit of inclusivity and encouragement, His Worship the Mayor ensured that all participating teams received new sports kits and medals.

21/05/2026

Electricity Interruption Due to Conductor Theft

Dear Residents of Vryheid,

Please be advised that an incident of copper conductor theft occurred on West Street, opposite the Vryheid High School hostel. As a result, the electricity supply in the affected area has been interrupted.

Due to planned maintenance at the Bhekuzulu Substation, repair work related to the theft on West Street will resume only after 11:00 a.m. today.

Residents are advised to treat all electrical connections as live during the outage period.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding while the matter is being resolved.

20/05/2026

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE NOTICE;

Dear Residents of Vryheid and Bhekuzulu,

Please be informed that the Bhekuzulu Substation will be switched-off on an emergency basis on Thursday, 21 May 2026 (tomorrow), to allow for urgent maintenance work.

The Municipality has received reports from both the contractor and electricians regarding the unusual noise within the substation. As a precautionary measure, inspections and maintenance will be conducted on the breakers, oil, and busbars to prevent any potential damage or explosion at the substation.

In addition, phase rotation corrections will be carried out for Transnet following reports of machinery operating in reverse.

Maintenance Details:
* Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
* Time: 08:00 – 16:00

Areas Affected:
* The entire Bhekuzulu area
* Rural East Line
* Businesses along South Street towards Jaco’s
* Areas surrounding the Total Garage

Residents are advised to treat all electrical connections as live during the outage period.

We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience, cooperation, and understanding.

Thank you ,

Issued by : AbaQulusi Municipality Communications

20/05/2026

*Day 2 of 2 | Career Expo 2026;*

19/05/26 Yesterday marked the final day of the Zululand Department of Education Career Expo at Cecil Emmett Hall, which began yesterday. The event brought together DUT, MUT, TVET Colleges, and various stakeholders to empower and guide learners within the AbaQulusi Local Municipality on their future career opportunities.

The Mayor of AbaQulusi Local Municipality, Sifiso Mkhwanazi, inspired attendees with words of encouragement and motivation regarding education and career development.

The mayor also thanked the various stakeholders for their contributions to the youth's future. Addressing the gathering of hundreds of learners, Mkhwanazi emphasized the importance of education. He further reminded the learners that they are future leaders, urging them to choose their career paths wisely by following their hearts rather than just following their friends.