Mayor delivers State of the Municipal Address
The event also saw a large line-up of performers entertaining the crowd
Mayor Vincent Madlala delivered the State of the Municipal Address in Matiwane (Ward 23) on Saturday.
The event took place at the Matiwane sports grounds amid a crowd of thousands of people from all over Ladysmith.
In his speech, Mayor Madlala outlined the municipality’s budget, as well as all the intended projects for the year 2014/2015. He also told of the way in which the municipality is expected to spend the budget when it comes to service delivery.
Emnambithi/Ladysmith Municipal Manager Mr MP Khathide also spoke at the event and gave an overview of what the municipality is planning on doing during the 2014/2015 financial year.
Inkosi Shabalala of Matiwane presented the mayor with a gift in the form of a sheep to show appreciation for hosting the event and bringing together the community of Ladysmith in Matiwane.
The event also saw a large line-up of performers entertaining the crowd.
The performers included Linda Sibiya, Tizozo, Abanqobi and comedian Siyabonga Mpungose.
The State of the Municipal Address is an annual event that follows the State of the Nation and State of the Province Address.
