It is also a time of year when most people take a well deserved break to spend more time with their loved ones.

I want to thank  the council and administration of Joe Gqabi District Municipality  for their hard work during the first 6 months of our financial year.  The challenges to serve our people are ever increasing and circumstances are not always favourable. We are still experiencing very dry conditions is some of our municipalities and the stable provision of water remains a challenge.

Some of our staff members cannot be with their families this Christmas because of their responsibilities towards serving the people, and I salute them for their dedication to service excellence.

To the communities of Joe Gqabi District I wish you all a very merry Christmas.  I want  to express my gratitude towards all  for your support and understanding during difficult situations .

 

Christmas is sadly also a season of increased deaths on the roads as  impatience  leads to speeding and consumption of alcohol leads to reckless driving.  Please refrain from drunk driving and speeding and obey the rules as they are there to protect you.

Looking back at 2019,  South Africa has had wonderful achievements.  We are truly a nation of excellence.  Our Springbok Rugby team was victorious in bringing back the world cup to South Africa, the  humble Ndlovu choir from Limpopo had the world standing on its feet in admiration during their performance  at   America’s got Talent show and which South African will ever forget the crowning of our Ms South Africa Zozibini Tunzi from Tsolo in the Eastern Cape Province as Miss Universe on the 8th of December 2019 ?  Her character and beauty is a true  reflection of an African.

Let us make 2020 a year of even more excellence!  Enjoy this holiday season.

I thank you

Z.I. DUMZELA
EXECUTIVE MAYOR