SCHOEMANSDAL- The Executive Mayor of Nkomazi Municipality, Cllr Johan Mavuso, has assured citizens of the municipality that he has a team strong enough to deliver services to every village. Speaking during the relaunch of the Khulangwane branch of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) last Friday, Mavuso said: “I must mention that we are pushing a huge, slow and sometimes stubborn elephant but with the creative minds I work with and the support of all of you, I am confident that we will turn the corner.” He alluded to the purchase of state-of-the-art machinery, which has since received extensive coverage by local media.

Schools, educators and learners have been singled out for a major windfall in the form of Mayoral Funda Awards, which, once incepted, will encourage excellence in the educational domain.

The mayor has conceded to Nkomazi’s decline in stature when he called on all to “join in this concerted campaign to return Nkomazi to its former glory.” He challenged schools to pay for municipal services and charged SADTU to lead the campaign towards realizing that end.

Meanwhile, the elective Branch Biennial Meeting of the Khulangwane branch has shocked many when new members replaced all members of the former executive committee. Notable among the new entrances are David Mnguni (Secretary) and Mbongeni Ngubane (chairperson). Both of them have served in previous tenures and are familiar with the culture of the organization.