siphelele Nketo

THE handover of a contractor to build a community hall in the rural village of Mhlotsheni in Ward 11 under the Umzimvubu Local Municipality has renewed hope for better services in the community.

On June 30, the Umzimvubu Local Municipality officially introduced the contractor set to be implemented during the new financial year.

According to the municipality, the project forms part of a broader programme to enhance community infrastructure across Umzimvubu.

The municipality announced that six community halls will be constructed during the 2026/27 financial year to provide residents with accessible spaces for community meetings, social gatherings, youth development programmes, cultural activities and other community engagements.

Municipal Councillor Ntombizandile Garane said these early project implementation activities reflected the municipality’s readiness to commence service delivery projects from the very beginning of the new financial year.

“As the Umzimvubu Local Municipality we remain committed to investing in infrastructure that promotes social cohesion, improves service delivery, and responds to the needs of local communities,” she said, while locals said that the project will bring dignity to the community.