This notice is published in terms of Section 21A of the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, read in conjunction with Section 129(3) of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 56 of 2003. Emalahleni Local Municipality hereby invites members of the public, communities, Government Institutions, private sector and civil society organisations to take note of the Oversight Report: 2018/19 which was considered in the Council Sitting held on 26 March 2020.This report is accesable on the municipal website at www.emalahleni.gov.za .

Mr. H.S.MAYISELA
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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The municipality has received a letter dated 30 March 2020 from the Department of Water and Sanitation about an unavoidable maintenance and repair of a pipe leak at the Jericho water pump station.
The planned outage is for twenty four hours from 01 April 2020 at 07:00am to 02 April 2020 at 07:00am.

According to DWS this repair work could not be postponed to a later date due to the fact that is has been postponed too many times already hence the need to finalize the work.
As a contingent arrangement the municipality will ensure adequate available water in the reservoirs, engage nearby mining companies for water collection should it be required by
tankers and additional tankers will be sourced into the affected areas . Further that the operational hours at the GaNala water treatment works will be extended to make make available surplus water.

The municipality is concerned about this possible water supply interruption at the peak of COVID-19 but as indicated by the Department (DWS) that it is unavoidable.
We therefore urge communities to use water sparingly and all water outlets(taps) should be closed during the said period.

Issued by Emalahleni Local Municipality Communications Unit

This notice serves to inform the community of Emalahleni Local Municipality that a Disaster Management Committee has been established to deal with all issues regarding COVID-19 in line with the Government Gazette No. 313 issued on the15 March 2020 as per the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002.

1. The Committee has issued a number of notices in line with new regulations developed to prevent unintended spread of the virus.
2. The municipality would like to plead with the community to cooperate in this time as it works on managing the spread of the virus.
3. The community must note that the Municipality will not send anyone to conduct any investigations or assessments that will require the community to make any payments regarding COVID-19.
4. The community must note that the Municipality is fully operational and all services shall be rendered.

For any enquiries, kindly contact Mr L Mofokeng on 013 690 6222/333/444 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Emalahleni Local Municipality Facebook page (@emalahleniLocalMunicipality)

ISSUED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

This notice serves to inform Business Owners within Emalahleni Local Municipality of the declaration made by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 15 March 2020.

Government Gazette No. 313 issued on the15 March 2020 as per the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002; declares the country in a State of Disaster as a result of the spread of the COVID-19.

This notice requires that all premises where there is foot traffic are maintained in line with the requirements of the National Department of Health.

1. Business Owners are required to adhere to all notices issued by Emalahleni Local Municipality and any other legislations passed since the announcement of the declaration by the State President.
2. Business Owners must be vigilant of any scams related to COVID-19.
3. As per Regulation signed by the Minister of Trade and Industry on19 March 2020, all Business Owners are not allowed to hike prices for a list of goods by more than the increases in the costs to produce these products, and to hike their profit margins on these products to above average mark-ups during the three months. Section 7 of this Regulation stipulate fines for anyone found to be contravening the provisions of this Regulation.

For any enquiries, kindly contact Mr L Mofokeng on 013 690 6222/333/444 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Emalahleni Local Municipality Facebook page (@emalahleniLocalMunicipality)

ISSUED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

This notice serves to share information regarding the use of dust masks/surgical masks was released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and National Department of Health

We would like to encourage continuous cleaning of hands using soap and water as per notice.

If your job requirement does not need a dust mask and you do not have any symptoms related to the virus, a dust mask/surgical mask shall not be provided by Council as it is not a necessity to prevent contamination from the virus as per advice from WHO and National Department of Health.

This notice supersedes any provisions granted prior to the date of this notice.

For any enquiries, kindly contact Mr M Sithole on 0780423127 and on email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

ISSUED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE