The 12th of January 2023, was a great day for the people of ward 05 when the honourable mayor, cllr MT Myeza of Inkosi Langalibalele local municipality visited this area located in loskop. 

His special visit purpose was aimed at introducing the contractor who will be carrying out the long awaited electrification project to cover the ENgonyameni area.

The Honourable Mayor In his speech was quoted as saying “this electrification project is part of the municipality action plan to eradicate illegal connection by electrifying all the ward(s) under Inkosi Langalibalele LM. This project is sponsored by the Department of mineral resources and energy (INEP).

This project consists of 175 households connection phase 1 &2 and network upgrade . Phase 1 of this project will take 5 months to be complete and the Kuhle Mcebo engineer (PTY) LTD is the appointed contractor entrusted with this very crucial project . January 2023 has been earmarked as the commencement month for this work.

His worship the Mayor further reiterated that on assuming their duties an the new council after officially sworn into the office of Inkosi Langalibalele local municipality, bringing lights to the lives of people was one of the issues on top of the agenda. This would cover both the electrification of households and businesses, so that local economy can thrive.

Amid the dignitories that accompanied the Mayor included the Municipal councillors, Municipal Manager Mr. S.B Mthembu , Eskom representatives.

And thank the municipality to fulfill our promise of installing electricity to the needy and deserving house. The Contractor Mr.Phumlani Nkabinde from Kuhle Mcebo made a commitment to the community of Ward 05 that the company will be able to create a job opportunities during this project.

The community of Ward 5 welcomed the project and they were in a jovial mood and filled with excitement to receive this project.

Issued by: ILM Communication