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New homes for Mhlontlo families Fifty-six vulnerable families in the Kumkani Mhlontlo Local Municipality will spend Christmas 2026 in newly built homes after Human Settlements MEC Siphokazi Lusithi handed them over as part of the Mhlontlo Destitute 210 project. The initiative provides for the construction of 210 houses for households living in mud and other unsafe structures across all 26 wards of the municipality. Pictured, Andisiwe Nqweniso receives the key to her newly-built home from Lusithi. Read the full story on page 3. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Hawks seize ﬁrearms in Mthatha police murder probe THE Mthatha Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI), in collaboration with the Mthatha National Intervention Unit (NIU) and other specialised policing units, has made a breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of two police officials at Ziphunzana on 18 September 2026. The deceased, Warrant Officer Thando Magoxo (51) from the Mthatha National Intervention Unit and Constable Ntlahla Tyhali (30) from Mthatha Public Order Policing, were killed while responding to a call for assistance after armed suspects attacked a spaza shop and demanded money from the operator. Both their service pistols were stolen during the attack. Hawks spokesperson, Warrant Officer Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana, said the joint operation was conducted in the early hours of 22 September, following information that a local taxi owner was allegedly in possession of unlicensed firearms suspected to have been used in the crimes. “Acting on the information received, police secured a search warrant, which was subsequently executed at approximately 03:00 at Ezinkumbini location, Empindweni Administrative Area in Libode. Upon arrival, police members identified themselves and requested access to the premises. The main door was opened by the male owner, 45, who requested permission for his wife to exit the residence. The request was granted, and she subsequently left the premises,” said Mhlakuvana. He added that police members then proceeded with the search. During the search, the owner asked to use the bathroom and went to his bedroom. Mhlakuvana said that while inside the bathroom, he allegedly discharged a firearm through a glass door in the direction of the

police members. “The police members responded to the immediate threat, resulting in the owner sustaining fatal gunshot wounds. He was declared deceased at the scene. No police official was injured during the incident. A 9mm pistol was recovered from the deceased. Preliminary firearm-status verification indicated that the firearm had previously been reported stolen in Cape Town. It was found with a magazine containing live rounds of ammunition,” said Mhlakuvana. He said during the continuation of the operation, four adult males were found inside a rondavel on the premises. Three were found in possession of 9mm pistols and produced firearm licences when requested to do so. According to Mhlakuvana, during preliminary interviews, the men informed police that they had allegedly been employed by the deceased. The operation was subsequently expanded to include the inspection of firearms stored in facilities on the premises. “The occupants cooperated with the search and produced several keys. A strongroom was subsequently accessed with the assistance of a locksmith. Among the items recovered were: four AKMS Norinco rifles, two Citadel shotguns, two 9mm Girsan pistols, five 9mm Taurus pistols, 240 rifle rounds, 224 9mm rounds, 14 9mm magazines, six shotgun magazines, eight rifle magazines, 190 additional 9mm rounds, 81 AKMS rounds, 93 shotgun shells, eight firearm permits,” said Mhlakuvana. He confirmed that firearms associated with the security company were seized for further investigation. At this stage, these firearms have not been linked to any offence. The investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated as and when appropriate.

Mayoral candidate pledges 24-hour clinics BABALWA NDLANYA THE Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF’s) mayoral candidate for the King Sabatha Dalindyebo (KSD) Local Municipality, Ncedo Kolanisi, said the party would open 24-hour clinics in all wards and villages if elected, because sickness comes at any time. He said this was part of the EFF manifesto launched recently at the Rotary Stadium in Mthatha. Kolanisi said the manifesto addressed issues facing Mthatha residents, including fraud, corruption, maladministration and relief for indigent people with regard to rates and electricity. “It stated that every woman must have access to [free] sanitary towels, and to strengthen law enforcement. Basically, what was said in our manifesto is what we are going to change. The first order of business is the so-called job audit, to ensure that we have the right people in the right place doing the right thing in the municipality,” said Kolanisi. He said the party also planned to introduce a bursary for young people who are residents of the municipality, so that every learner can have access to education. Kolanisi confirmed that they had visited hardware stores in Mtha-

tha after receiving complaints about how employees were being treated. “These employees are paid in cash and their wages are less than they are supposed to be getting as per the Labour Act. For instance, the highest-paid employee at the first one we visited gets R2,800 per month; the minimum wage is supposed to be R3,500. It shows that they are not paid overtime and they are not supplied with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). They use their own money in order to obtain it. They do not have lunch breaks; they eat while busy doing their job. What is worse is that even the person operating the hoist is not qualified to operate it,” said Kolanisi. He said there was no valid compliance certificate at the stores they visited. “Even the one they are giving us, when we are scanning it, it does not show up anything, which means it has been forged. They have to be compliant in a short space of time. We want them to ensure that their employees have contracts,” said Kolanisi. He said the party had also launched an app called EFF King Sabatha Dalindyebo, Thetha Mhlali, a digital service delivery platform for residents to report issues and receive quick attention.

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KUMKANI MHLONTLO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY:

Six officials suspended over R2.8 million fraud scheme

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SIX Kumkani Mhlontlo Local Municipality officials were suspended following their arrest on 22 September in connection with an alleged fraud and money-laundering scheme involving more than R2.8 million. They appeared briefly before the Qumbu Magistrate’s Court facing charges of fraud and money laundering, and were released on a R15,000 bail each. The matter was postponed to 9 November for disclosure of the docket at Mthatha Specialised Commercial Court. The accused are Municipal Manager Lungile Ndabeni (52), Integrated Development Plan (IDP) Coordinator Thandokazi Njobe (40), Administration Clerk Sanelisiwe Gcule (31), Assistant Manager for Payroll Mkhululi Nkonzombini (48), Payroll Officer Bongezwa Hlosi (41) and Secretary Nothembi Gegula (40). Hawks spokesperson, Warrant Officer Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana, said the arrests were carried out by the Mthatha Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) team during a coordinated opera-

tion in Mthatha, Qumbu, Cofimvaba and Tsolo. “According to reports, the investigation centres on alleged financial misconduct and the manipulation of municipal administrative and payroll processes between 2022 and 2025. They allegedly acted together in creating fictitious junior positions within the Municipality,” said Mhlakuvana. He added that payments were then reportedly processed through the municipal payroll system and transferred into various bank accounts. The Mthatha Hawks launched an investigation that confirmed the allegations, the creation of fictitious positions and the processing of fraudulent payroll payments. “The transactions allegedly resulted in an unlawful financial benefit to individuals connected to the scheme, with the cumulative prejudice to the Municipality exceeding R2.8 million. Further investigation led to the securing of warrants of arrest. The arrests were executed at various locations in Mthatha, Qumbu, Cofimvaba and Tsolo,” said Mhlakuvana.

Hawks Provincial Head, Major-General Mboiki Obed Ngwenya, commended the investigation team, saying the investigation was conducted without fear, favour or prejudice. Kumkani Mhlontlo Local Municipality spokesperson, Mamela Mangcotywa, confirmed that all the accused have been suspended by the municipality. She said the municipality notes the arrests and will continue to cooperate fully with the relevant law-enforcement authorities and provide any assistance or information required within the applicable legal framework. “At this stage, the Municipality will limit its comments to verified information and will not comment on matters relating to the charges, evidence or identities of persons arrested, where such information has not been officially confirmed or where disclosure may prejudice ongoing legal proceedings. Enquiries relating to the criminal investigation should be directed to the relevant law-enforcement authority. “The Municipality further wishes to clarify that the criminal investigation

by law-enforcement authorities and any internal municipal processes are separate matters. Where applicable, internal administrative, disciplinary or consequence-management processes will be dealt with independently and in accordance with relevant legislation, municipal policies and procedures,” said Mangcotywa. She added that the municipality remains committed to protecting public resources, upholding good governance, promoting accountability and cooperating with all lawful processes aimed at ensuring that municipal affairs are conducted responsibly and in accordance with the law. “We respect the principle of due process and emphasise that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Any person arrested remains presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court. As the matter remains subject to ongoing legal processes, the Municipality will provide further information through its official communication channels when such information is verified and when disclosure is legally permissible,” said Mangcotywa.

56 Mhlontlo families move into new homes before Christmas ZOLILE MENZELWA A TOTAL of 56 vulnerable families in the Kumkani Mhlontlo Local Municipality will spend Christmas 2026 in newly built homes after Human Settlements MEC Siphokazi Lusithi handed them over as part of the Mhlontlo Destitute 210 project. The handover is part of the department’s intervention to provide beneficiaries with safer, more secure and dignified homes. The families benefited from the Mhlontlo Destitute 210, a Human Settlements project providing for the construction of 210 houses for households living in mud and other unsafe structures across all 26 wards of the municipality. Lusithi said that the Eastern Cape government had invested a total of R65 million in the project. “Today’s handover is about restoring dignity and giving vulnerable families the opportunity to live in safe and decent homes. This handover is worth celebrating because it was handed over to and implemented by local Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs). “The material that has been bought has been primarily sourced within the local municipality, reinforcing our commitment that every investment that the government makes into the space must go towards development of local SMMEs, towards creating work opportunities and towards creating black industrialists in that local municipality,” said Lusithi.

The project also contributed to local economic development through the participation of SMMEs in the construction programme. “A total of eight SMMEs were appointed to participate in the implementation of the project, creating opportunities for local businesses to contribute to the delivery of government’s human settlements programmes,” Lusithi said. One of the lives changed by the project is that of Andisiwe Nqweniso (43). Nqweniso, an unemployed mother of three, passed her matric in 2003 and moved between odd jobs, leaving her unable to properly invest in her children's education. She, her husband and their children had been living in a two-room mud structure that had deteriorated significantly and was identified as being in poor condition. “We are very grateful for this house. Living in the mud structure was difficult, especially knowing that our children were growing up in those conditions. This new home gives us hope and a place where our family can live safely and with dignity. We appreciate the department for changing our lives,” said Nqweniso. “We don’t work, and we are dependent on the government’s child support grant for the three children. Of that money I have to pay for school transport at a cost of R750. “The rest of the money goes to household responsibilities. I would love to get a job so that I can invest in the education

of my children and make sure they study beyond the matric that I have,” she explained. The completion and handover of the first 56 houses marks significant progress towards the overall target of 260 houses in the municipality. This is not an isolated project, as the

department previously handed over 130 housing units to vulnerable families in the Port St Johns Local Municipality at a cost of R23 million. The units formed part of Phase One of Project 350, which aimed at building 350 housing units in the Port St Johns municipal area.

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BID ADVERTISEMENT BID NO: MBH/P&D/0007/2025-26 (RE-ADVERT) & MBH/P&D/0006/2026-27 Mbhashe Local Municipality hereby invites service providers to bid for the PANEL FOR LAND SURVEYORS FOR A PERIOD OF (03) THREE YEARS AND SURVEYING OF PROPERTIES AT DUTYWA, WILLOWVALE AND ELLIOTDALE.

BID RE-ADVERTISEMENT BID NO: MBH/CORP/0020/2025-26 (RE-ADVERT) Mbhashe Local Municipality hereby invites service providers to bid for the PROVISION OF EMPLOYEES’ AND COUNCILLOR’S WELLNESS SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS FOR MBHASHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY IN DUTYWA, WILLOWVALE AND ELIIOTDALE. Project Name

Bid Number

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PROVISION OF EMPLOYEES' AND COUNCILLOR'S WELLNESS SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS FOR MBHASHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY IN DUTYWA, WILLOWVALE AND ELIIOTDALE.

MBH/CORP/ 0020/202526 (READVERT)

02 November 2026 not later than 11h00 All completed bids must be in a sealed envelope marked “Bid Name, Bid No, Bidder's Name At 454 Streatﬁeld Road in Dutywa During 07h30 to

Enquiries Technical related Queries: Ms N. Turwana 082 564 8908 SCM related Queries: Ms. A Mbebe 072 399 8951 During 08:00 to 16h30 from Monday to Friday

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Availability of tender documents 01 October 2026 at Mbhashe Local Municipality Budget and Treasury Cashiers' ofﬁces, 454 Streatﬁeld Road, Dutywa upon payment of a non-refundable deposit of R466.65 per document. EFT will be accepted, When paying through EFT please use the name of the company as a reference. The municipality will only be selling the hardcopy documents the electronic documents will be obtainable on the website www.mbhashemun.gov.za at no charge. ACCOUNT TYPE: PUBLIC SECTOR CHEQUE ACCOUNT, ACCOUNT NUMBER:62231175953 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BRANCH CODE: 211121

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PANEL FOR LAND SURVEYORS FOR A PERIOD OF (03) THREE YEARS.

MBH/P&D/0007/2 025-26 (READVERT)

02 November 2026 not later than 11h00

Technical related Queries:

01 October 2026 at Mbhashe Local Municipality Budget and Treasury Cashiers' ofﬁces, 454 Streatﬁeld Road, Dutywa upon payment of a nonrefundable deposit of R466.65 per document. EFT will be accepted, When paying through EFT please use the name of the company as a reference. The municipality will only be selling the hardcopy documents the electronic documents will be obtainable on the website www.mbhashemun.gov.za at no charge. ACCOUNT TYPE: PUBLIC SECTOR CHEQUE ACCOUNT, ACCOUNT NUMBER:62231175953 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BRANCH CODE: 211121

All completed bids must be in a sealed envelope marked “Bid Name, Bid No, Bidder's Name At 454 Streatﬁeld Road in Dutywa During 07h30 to 16h30

Mr B. Ningiza 063 689 0670 SCM related Queries: Ms. A Mbebe 072 399 8951 During 08:00 to 16h30 from Monday to Friday

+BRANCH NAME: DUTYWA SWIFT CODE: FIRNZAJJH

+BRANCH NAME: DUTYWA SWIFT CODE: FIRNZAJJH SURVEYING OF PROPERTIES AT DUTYWA, WILLOWVALE AND ELLIOTDALE.

THE ADVERT IS ISSUED IN COMPLIANCE PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATION 2022 (PPR) Stage 1: Assessment of Administrative Compliance • Only bidders who are responsive in terms of administrative compliance will be evaluated further to stage 2. Stage 2: This stage will focus on evaluation of specification and bidders ability to execute the projects: • Bidder must respond in accordance with all the minimum requirements and conditions of the tender as detailed in the terms of reference, failure to comply will result in disqualification. Stage 3: Evaluation will be done based on the 80/20 preferential point system. • Where 80 points will be allocated for price and 20 for specific goals. Bidders must submit the required documentation to claim preference plan. • The 80/20 preferential system will be applied, where points 80 points will be allocated for price and 20 for specific goals.

MBH/P&D/0006/2 026-27

SPECIFIC GOALS The speciﬁc goals allocated points in terms of this tender

Number of points allocated (80/20 system) (To be completed by the tenderer)

Required documentation or proof to claim the points.

Procurement under the 80/20 preference points system where the enterprise head ofﬁce or primary place of business is located: Points for enterprises within Mbashe municipal area Points for enterprises withinAmathole District region Points for enterprises within the Eastern Cape Province

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ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

Business owned by 100% black person. Business owned by more than 50% black person

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Business owned by equal or less than 50% black person. Bidder will be entitled to claims in one of the above.

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Business owned by 100% black women. Business owned by more than 50% black person

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Business owned by equal or less than 50% black women. Bidder will be entitled to claims in one of the above.

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Business owned by more than 50% youth

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ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

Business owned by more than 50% disabled person

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Medical report / Certiﬁcate

SMME's

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Sworn Affidavit issued by the Commissioner of Oath or a certificate from the Verification Agency as means of verification

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All completed bids must be in a sealed envelope marked “Bid Name, Bid No, Bidder's Name At 454 Streatﬁeld Road in Dutywa During 07h30 to 16h30

THE ADVERT IS ISSUED IN COMPLIANCE PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATION 2022 (PPR) Stage 1: Assessment of Administrative Compliance • Only bidders who are responsive in terms of administrative compliance will be evaluated further to stage 2. Stage 2: This stage will focus on evaluation of specification and bidders ability to execute the projects: • Bidder must respond in accordance with all the minimum requirements and conditions of the tender as detailed in the terms of reference, failure to comply will result in disqualification. Stage 3: Evaluation will be done based on the 80/20 preferential point system. • Where 80 points will be allocated for price and 20 for specific goals. Bidders must submit the required documentation to claim preference plan. • The 80/20 preferential system will be applied, where points 80 points will be allocated for price and 20 for specific goals. SPECIFIC GOALS

ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

BIDDERS SHALL TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF THE TENDER: • •

16 October 2026 not later than 11h00

The Validity period of Bids is 90 days from the closing date. Bidders to submit a Tax Compliance status document with Pin issued by South African Revenue Services (SARS) or CSD number to verify tax status. Failure to complete, date and sign MBD 4, MBD 8, and MBD 9 will render the bidder non-responsive. Failure of directors / trustees / shareholders / members to declare companies involved in under MBD 4, Item 2.11 , will result in disqualification. Electronic tender documents will also be available on the municipal website www.mbhashemun.gov.za Bidders must be registered on CSD if the bidder is not registered the bid will be deemed non-responsive. Failure to submit JV agreements (where applicable) or ConsortiumAgreements will lead to a disqualification. Latest billing clearance certificate OR statement of municipal account not older than three months OR a lease agreement of the bidding company must be attached., Cllrs letter will not serve as a billing clearance certificate. Please note for any address provided as the preferred on CSD and CK there must be a lease agreement or billing rates clearance which will serve as a proof that the company does not owe rates for the addresses provided in the CSD and CK. Bidders are advised to ensure that they align the addresses on CSD and CK to the lease agreement and billing clearance attached. All certified documents must not be older than Six (06) months. Late, telegraphic, facsimile, emailed, electronic copy, incomplete or unsigned bids will not be considered. Non-disclosure by the service providers who are in the service of state and service providers listed on tender defaulters will lead to disqualification. Completed Bids and supporting documentation, placed in a sealed envelope clearly written on the outside of the envelope with bid details of project must be dropped in the marked tender bid box placed at the reception of the Mbhashe Local Municipality offices at 454 Streatfield Road in Dutywa During 07h30 to 16h30 from Monday to Friday, no later than Monday,02 November 2026 before 11H00 am on the date as mentioned above.All the received bids will be opened in Public at the same time and date. Mbhashe Local Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right not to accept the whole or any part of the bid. The municipality will not be liable for any misplaced or late tender document delivered by Courier Company. Bidders will be evaluated in accordance with the Municipality’s Supply Chain Management Policy and in terms of Preferential Procurement Policy FrameworkAct new regulations of 2022 and will be based on 80/20 points system.

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The speciﬁc goals allocated points in terms of this tender

Number of points allocated (80/20 system) (To be completed by the tenderer)

Required documentation or proof to claim the points.

Procurement under the 80/20 preference points system where the enterprise head ofﬁce or primary place of business is located: Points for enterprises within Mbashe municipal area Points for enterprises withinAmathole District region Points for enterprises within the Eastern Cape Province

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ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

Business owned by 100% black person. Business owned by more than 50% black person Business owned by equal or less than 50% black person. Bidder will be entitled to claims in one of the above.

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Business owned by 100% black women. Business owned by more than 50% black person Business owned by equal or less than 50% black women. Bidder will be entitled to claims in one of the above.

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Business owned by more than 50% youth

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ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

Business owned by more than 50% disabled person

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Medical report / Certiﬁcate

SMME's

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Sworn Affidavit issued by the Commissioner of Oath or a certificate from the Verification Agency as means of verification

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ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

1 ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

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BIDDERS SHALL TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF THE TENDER: • • • • • • • •

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The Validity period of Bids is 90 days from the closing date. Bidders to submit a Tax Compliance status document with Pin issued by South African Revenue Services (SARS) or CSD number to verify tax status. Failure to complete, date and sign MBD 4, MBD 8, and MBD 9 will render the bidder non-responsive. Failure of directors / trustees / shareholders / members to declare companies involved in under MBD 4, Item 2.11 , will result in disqualification . Electronic tender documents will also be available on the municipal website www.mbhashemun.gov.za Bidders must be registered on CSD if the bidder is not registered the bid will be deemed non-responsive. Failure to submit JV agreements (where applicable) or ConsortiumAgreements will lead to a disqualification. Latest billing clearance certificate OR statement of municipal account not older than three months OR a lease agreement of the bidding company must be attached., Cllrs letter will not serve as a billing clearance certificate. Please note for any address provided as the preferred on CSD and CK there must be a lease agreement or billing rates clearance which will serve as a proof that the company does not owe rates for the addresses provided in the CSD and CK. Bidders are advised to ensure that they align the addresses on CSD and CK to the lease agreement and billing clearance attached. All certified documents must not be older than Six (06) months. Late, telegraphic, facsimile, emailed, electronic copy, incomplete or unsigned bids will not be considered. Non-disclosure by the service providers who are in the service of state and service providers listed on tender defaulters will lead to disqualification. Completed Bids and supporting documentation, placed in a sealed envelope clearly written on the outside of the envelope with bid details of project must be dropped in the marked tender bid box placed at the reception of the Mbhashe Local Municipality offices at 454 Streatfield Road in Dutywa During 07h30 to 16h30 from Monday to Friday, no later than Monday,02 November 2026 ( for PANEL FOR LAND SURVEYORS FOR A PERIOD OF (03) THREE YEARS) and Friday,16 October 2026(for SURVEYING OF PROPERTIES AT DUTYWA, WILLOWVALE AND ELLIOTDALE.) before 11H00 am on the date as mentioned above. All the received bids will be opened in Public at the same time and date. Mbhashe Local Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right not to accept the whole or any part of the bid. The municipality will not be liable for any misplaced or late tender document delivered by Courier Company. Bidders will be evaluated in accordance with the Municipality’s Supply Chain Management Policy and in terms of Preferential Procurement Policy FrameworkAct new regulations of 2022 and will be based on 80/20 points system.

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……………………………… M. NAKO MUNICIPAL MANAGER MBHASHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 454 Streatﬁeld Road, P.O Box 25, Dutywa, South Africa, 5000

……………………………… M. NAKO MUNICIPAL MANAGER MBHASHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 454 Streatﬁeld Road, P.O Box 25, Dutywa, South Africa, 5000 MMMLLL-TE011026

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BID NO: MBH/INFRA/0005/2026-27

BID NO: MBH/COM/0004/2026-27

Mbhashe Local Municipality hereby invites service providers to bid for the PROPOSAL FOR SECURITY SERVICES CONTRACT TO SECURE CONSTRUCTION PLANT WORKING IN VARIOUS WARDS OF MBHASHE MUNICIPAL AREA (XHORA, DUTYWA AND GATYANA) FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS.

Mbhashe Local Municipality hereby invites service providers to bid for the APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SMART CITY SOLUTION SURVEILLANCE, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND POLICING FOR MBHASHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY FOR 36 MONTHS.

Project Name

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Closing Date

Enquiries

Availability of tender documents

Project Name

Bid Number

Closing Date

Enquiries

Availability of tender documents

PROPOSAL FOR SECURITY SERVICES CONTRACT TO SECURE CONSTRUCTION PLANT WORKING IN VARIOUS WARDS OF MBHASHE MUNICIPAL AREA (XHORA, DUTYWA AND GATYANA) FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS.

MBH/INFRA/ 0005/202627

02 November 2026 not later than 11h00

Technical related Queries: Mr T. Masangwana 082 564 9340 SCM related Queries: Ms. A Mbebe 072 399 8951

01 October 2026 at Mbhashe Local Municipality Budget and Treasury Cashiers' ofﬁces, 454 Streatﬁeld Road, Dutywa upon payment of a non-refundable deposit of R466.65 per document. EFT will be accepted, When paying through EFT please use the name of the company as a reference. The municipality will only be selling the hardcopy documents the electronic documents will be obtainable on the website www.mbhashemun.gov.za at no charge.

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SMART CITY SOLUTION SURVEILLANCE, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND POLICING FOR MBHASHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY FOR 36 MONTHS.

MBH/COM/0 004/2026-27

02 November 2026 not later than 11h00

Technical related Queries: Ms L. Mbelane 063 689 7398 SCM related Queries: Ms. A Mbebe 072 399 8951 During 08:00 to 16h30 from Monday to Friday

01 October 2026 at Mbhashe Local Municipality Budget and Treasury Cashiers' ofﬁces, 454 Streatﬁeld Road, Dutywa upon payment of a non-refundable deposit of R466.65 per document. EFT will be accepted, When paying through EFT please use the name of the company as a reference. The municipality will only be selling the hardcopy documents the electronic documents will be obtainable on the website www.mbhashemun.gov.za at no charge

All completed bids must be in a sealed envelope marked “Bid Name, Bid No, Bidder's Name At 454 Streatﬁeld Road in Dutywa During 07h30 to

During 08:00 to 16h30 from Monday to Friday

ACCOUNT TYPE: PUBLIC SECTOR CHEQUE ACCOUNT, ACCOUNT NUMBER:62231175953 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BRANCH CODE: 211121

All completed bids must be in a sealed envelope marked “Bid Name, Bid No, Bidder's Name At 454 Streatﬁeld Road in Dutywa During 07h30 to

ACCOUNT TYPE: PUBLIC SECTOR CHEQUE ACCOUNT, ACCOUNT NUMBER:62231175953 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BRANCH CODE: 211121 +BRANCH NAME: DUTYWA SWIFT CODE: FIRNZAJJH

+BRANCH NAME: DUTYWA SWIFT CODE: FIRNZAJJH

THE ADVERT IS ISSUED IN COMPLIANCE PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATION 2022 (PPR) Stage 1: Assessment of Administrative Compliance • Only bidders who are responsive in terms of administrative compliance will be evaluated further to stage 2. Stage 2: This stage will focus on evaluation of specification and bidders ability to execute the projects: • Bidder must respond in accordance with all the minimum requirements and conditions of the tender as detailed in the terms of reference, failure to comply will result in disqualification. Stage 3: Evaluation will be done based on the 80/20 preferential point system. • Where 80 points will be allocated for price and 20 for specific goals. Bidders must submit the required documentation to claim preference plan. • The 80/20 preferential system will be applied, where points 80 points will be allocated for price and 20 for specific goals. SPECIFIC GOALS The specific goals allocated points in terms of this tender

Number of points allocated (80/20 system)

Procurement under the 80/20 preference points system where the enterprise head ofﬁce or primary place of business is located: Points for enterprises within Mbashe municipal area Points for enterprises withinAmathole District region Points for enterprises within the Eastern Cape Province

4

Business owned by 100% black person.

4

Required documentation or proof to claim the points.

2

ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

1

2

ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

Business owned by equal or less than 50% black person. Bidder will be entitled to claims in one of the above.

SPECIFIC GOALS The speciﬁc goals allocated points in terms of this tender

(To be completed by the tenderer)

Business owned by more than 50% black person

THE ADVERT IS ISSUED IN COMPLIANCE PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATION 2022 (PPR) Stage 1: Assessment of Administrative Compliance • Only bidders who are responsive in terms of administrative compliance will be evaluated further to stage 2. Stage 2: This stage will focus on evaluation of specification and bidders ability to execute the projects: • Bidder must respond in accordance with all the minimum requirements and conditions of the tender as detailed in the terms of reference, failure to comply will result in disqualification. Stage 3: Evaluation will be done based on the 80/20 preferential point system. • Where 80 points will be allocated for price and 20 for specific goals. Bidders must submit the required documentation to claim preference plan. • The 80/20 preferential system will be applied, where points 80 points will be allocated for price and 20 for specific goals.

Business owned by 100% black women.

4

Business owned by more than 50% black person

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ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

Business owned by equal or less than 50% black women.

Required documentation or proof to claim the points.

(To be completed by the tenderer) Procurement under the 80/20 preference points system where the enterprise head oﬃce or primary place of business is located: Points for enterprises within Mbashe municipal area Points for enterprises within Amathole District region Points for enterprises within the Eastern Cape Province

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Business owned by 100% black person. Business owned by more than 50% black person

4

Business owned by equal or less than 50% black person. Bidder will be entitled to claims in one of the above.

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Number of points allocated (80/20 system)

Business owned by 100% black women. Business owned by more than 50% black person

ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

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ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

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ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

Business owned by equal or less than 50% black women. Bidder will be entitled to claims in one of the above.

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ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

Business owned by more than 50% youth

2

ID copy of directors / owner and CSD report

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Medical report / Certiﬁcate

Business owned by more than 50% disabled person

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Medical report / Certiﬁcate

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Sworn Affidavit issued by the Commissioner of Oath or a certificate from the Verification Agency as means of verification

SMME's

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Sworn Affidavit issued by the Commissioner of Oath or a certificate from the Verification Agency as means of verification

Bidder will be entitled to claims in one of the above.

1

Business owned by more than 50% youth

2

Business owned by more than 50% disabled person SMME's

BIDDERS SHALL TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF THE TENDER:

• The Validity period of Bids is 90 days from the closing date. • Bidders to submit a Tax Compliance status document with Pin issued by South African Revenue Services (SARS) or CSD number to verify tax status. • Failure to complete, date and sign MBD 4, MBD 8, and MBD 9 will render the bidder non-responsive. • Failure of directors / trustees / shareholders / members to declare companies involved in under MBD 4, Item 2.11 , will result in disqualification. • Electronic tender documents will also be available on the municipal website www.mbhashemun.gov.za • Bidders must be registered on CSD if the bidder is not registered the bid will be deemed non-responsive. • Failure to submit JV agreements (where applicable) or ConsortiumAgreements will lead to a disqualification. • Latest billing clearance certificate OR statement of municipal account not older than three months OR a lease agreement of the bidding company must be attached., Cllrs letter will not serve as a billing clearance certificate. Please note for any address provided as the preferred on CSD and CK there must be a lease agreement or billing rates clearance which will serve as a proof that the company does not owe rates for the addresses provided in the CSD and CK. Bidders are advised to ensure that they align the addresses on CSD and CK to the lease agreement and billing clearance attached. • All certified documents must not be older than Six (06) months. • Late, telegraphic, facsimile, emailed, electronic copy, incomplete or unsigned bids will not be considered. • Non-disclosure by the service providers who are in the service of state and service providers listed on tender defaulters will lead to disqualification. • Completed Bids and supporting documentation, placed in a sealed envelope clearly written on the outside of the envelope with bid details of project must be dropped in the marked tender bid box placed at the reception of the Mbhashe Local Municipality offices at 454 Streatfield Road in Dutywa During 07h30 to 16h30 from Monday to Friday, no later than Monday,02 November 2026 before 11H00 am on the date as mentioned above.All the received bids will be opened in Public at the same time and date. • Mbhashe Local Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right not to accept the whole or any part of the bid. • The municipality will not be liable for any misplaced or late tender document delivered by Courier Company. • Bidders will be evaluated in accordance with the Municipality’s Supply Chain Management Policy and in terms of Preferential Procurement Policy FrameworkAct new regulations of 2022 and will be based on 80/20 points system. Issued by

……………………………… M. NAKO MUNICIPAL MANAGER MBHASHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 454 Streatﬁeld Road, P.O Box 25, Dutywa, South Africa, 5000

……………………………… M. NAKO MUNICIPAL MANAGER MBHASHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 454 Streatﬁeld Road, P.O Box 25, Dutywa, South Africa, 5000 MMMLLL-TE011026

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NEWS

1 October 2026

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Youth tournament returns to Mqanduli this weekend

ANELE RAZIYA NETBALL and soccer teams are expected to enter in large numbers for the second edition of the Qula Kwedini Youth Initiatives soccer and netball tournament in Mqanduli near Mthatha this weekend. Teams from Mqanduli and surrounding areas are invited to participate at the Mqanduli sports ground and Madwaleni JSS on 3 and 4 October. The event organiser, Lelo Mtwesi, said the tournament aimed to develop sport in the area and keep young people away from wrongdoing. “We host the event annually to encourage youth to be more committed to sport and stay

away from crime and substance abuse,” said Mtwesi. Teams can enter by paying a R700 joining fee per soccer team, or R250 per netball club. Mtwesi said they expected more than 16 soccer teams and eight netball clubs to participate. Prizes are on offer for the best-performing teams in both codes. In soccer, the winners receive R8,000, a trophy and gold medals, and the runners-up receive R3,000 and silver medals. In netball, the winners receive R1,500, a trophy and gold medals, and the runners-up receive R500 and silver medals. All teams are encouraged to arrive at the venues as early as possible to avoid delays. For more information, teams can contact Mtwesi on 060 552 6441.

1 October 2026

Mthatha activist cycles 950 km from Soweto to promote land cultivation HOSEYA JUBASE AN Mthatha-born activist has cycled 950 km from Soweto to Mthatha to raise awareness of working the land. Phiwe Thuthani, originally from Phantsikwentaba in Mpeko, completed the journey from 12 to 21 September 2026. “I cycled 950 kilometres from Soweto to Mthatha, carrying a message I believe in deeply — Makulinywe (Work the Land),” said Thuthani. Thuthani, director of Sonity Community Welfare, said he had undertaken the nine-day journey to encourage communities to view land as a real solution to hunger. “Too often we look past what’s right beneath our feet. I wanted to remind people that soil, when worked, can feed families and rebuild communities,” he said. He has also used social media to promote agriculture as a practical tool against food insecurity, not a relic of the past. He is now bringing the campaign home with a Community Fun Run on 3 October 2026, from 08:00 to 17:00 in Mpeko. The 16 km route starts at KuGontyo Bus Stop, and the entry fee is R50 per participant.

Phiwe Thuthani aims to encourage communities to view land as a solution to hunger. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Thuthani has called on local businesses, organisations and community members to support the event through sponsorship, refreshments, prizes, logistical assistance or by participating. For more information about this project, contact 073 503 4824.

ABC Motsepe League opens with mixed results ANELE RAZIYA FEWER than eight teams started their Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League campaigns with victories, while others drew or lost in the opening round over the weekend. Only three teams in the Inland Stream collected maximum points: Sinenkani FC, who beat Matta Milan 3-0 at home; Komani United

FC, who defeated Amaxesibe FC 2-1 away; and FC Ravens, who beat United FC 3-1 at home. University of Fort Hare FC drew 2-2 with Bizana Pondo City FC at home on Saturday. In the Coastal Stream, Gq Cavaliers FC started on a high note when they demolished FC Buffalo City Relatives 6-1 at home; Amavarara FC beat Seven Stars FC 3-0 away; Prides FC registered a 2-0 victory at home against Camde-

boo Football Academy Development; Gqeberha United FC thrashed Makana Rhini United FC 5-1 away, and Old Grey suffered a 2-0 defeat at home against Sundays River Valley Academy. This Saturday, Coastal Stream fixtures continue with Camdeboo Football Academy Development hosting Makana Rhini United FC, Gqeberha United FC visiting Amavarara FC, Sundays River Valley Academy hosting Prides

FC, Seven Stars FC visiting FC Buffalo City Relatives, and Old Grey travelling to Gq Cavaliers FC. In the Inland Stream on Saturday, Bizana Pondo City FC will host Spear of the Nation FC; University of Fort Hare FC will travel to Komani United FC; Matta Milan will face Mthatha Bucks FC; United FC will host Sinenkani FC, and FC Ravens will host Amaxesibe FC.

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