Inaugurated mayor Xhakaza steps up

Thembisa – Ekurhuleni has a new mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, who was inaugurated on Thursday, April 11. The African National Congress (ANC)’s new Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni wasted no time, and hit the ground running by attending the IDP public hearing in Thembisa.This session is part of a city-wide initiative to gather public input on the draft IDP for the 2024/25 fiscal year and the accompanying Multi-Year Budget for 2024/25 through 2026/27.

Mayor Xhakaza is wasting no time in engaging with the community to shape the future of Ekurhuleni. During the meeting, Mayor Xhakaza engaged with Thembisa residents, listening attentively to their concerns regarding billing, infrastructure maintenance, and road improvements.

His familiarity with the area, having grown up in Thembisa’s Lebeong Section and attended Inxiweni Primary School, reinforced his dedication to addressing these issues.

“Thembisa holds a special place in my heart,” remarked Mayor Xhakaza.

“I am encouraged by the robust participation today and the community’s eagerness to collaborate with us. Together, we are ushering in a new era of progress for Thembisa.”

In line with his commitment to ongoing community engagement, Mayor Xhakaza announced plans to return to Thembisa for an Imbizo public meeting, following the formation of his Mayoral Committee. This future session will focus on further addressing the community’s needs and developing actionable strategies for improvement.

Izimbizos will be a cornerstone of the newly elected administration’s stakeholder engagement strategy, facilitating direct feedback from residents across all townships and suburbs in the City of Ekurhuleni. These sessions will be integral in ensuring community voices are heard and acted upon throughout our governance.