Its all systems go for the official handover of vehicles to Traditional Councils in Mpumalanga. Premier Mandla Ndlovu together with Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) MEC, Mr Speed Mashilo will officially handover the 34 bakkies to the Traditional Councils at an occasion held in the City of Mbombela today.
This programme is aimed at providing support and necessary tools of trade to enable them to effectively and optimally discharge their statutory responsibilities in community development. Senior Traditional Leaders perform important functions in their respective communities, including attending government engagements, presiding over traditional council activities, participating in cultural ceremonies, facilitating community consultations and supporting rural development initiatives.
Apart from promoting social cohesion, they serve as a vital link between rural citïzens and municipal or government bodies, often assisting in service delivery, local planning, and disaster response
