In terms of Section 60(1)(a) of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act No.117 of 1998), which provides that:
“The executive mayor appoints a mayoral committee from among the councillors to assist the
executive mayor,”
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Councillor Amanda “Mancane” Mthimkhulu as the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Corporate Services, with immediate effect.
This appointment forms part of a broader review and realignment of the Mayoral Committee to improve institutional performance, accountability, and overall stability particularly in the areas of governance, human resources, and administrative efficiency.
Councillor Mthimkhulu brings with her a sound understanding of municipal operations and a commitment to community development. Her dedication to public service makes her well suited for this critical role.
As MMC for Corporate Services, she will assume political oversight of strategic functions including Human Resources, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Labour Relations, Records Management, and the broader institutional support environment of the municipality.
This appointment reflects our continued commitment to building a responsive, professional, and people-centered administration. It also signals our resolve to ensure that the internal systems of the municipality are well capacitated to support our constitutional mandate and developmental priorities.
I express my full confidence in Councillor Mthimkhulu’s ability to perform her duties with integrity, discipline, and purpose. She takes on this role at a crucial time when the alignment between institutional performance and service delivery is more important than ever. Her leadership will be instrumental in driving the reforms required to strengthen corporate governance and ensure that our internal functions fully enable effective service delivery.
I congratulate Councillor Amanda “Mancane” Mthimkhulu on her appointment and call upon councillors, municipal officials, and all stakeholders to offer their full support as she undertakes this important responsibility in service of the people of Lekwa.
Cllr. M.S Mngemezulu
Executive Mayor
Lekwa Local Municipality