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WWW.PONDOLANDTIMES.CO.ZA FRIDAY 30 APRIL—FRIDAY 07 MAY
WINNIE MADIKIZELA- MANDELA MAYOR CONDEMNS CRIMINAL ACTS BY COMMUNITIES
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By: Quan Dambuza
SMME Info Sharing Session : READ ON PAGE 2
In this month’s issue:
Hundreds of angry Mbizana residence came in numbers during a court appearance of 3 suspects for a murder of ANC CLLR Mduduzi Madikizela. Full story on page 3
ANC WANTS ROAD TO BE NAMED AFTER BIZANA BORN STRUGGLE STERLWAT AS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DRAWS CLOSE. By Mawande Genu group of ANC members lead by Deputy-Secretary General Jesse Duarte took to the streets in a campaign to have William Nicol Drive renamed after Bizana born struggle icon, Winnie Madikizela Mandela as reported by News24 in their website on 26 April. Nicol was a Dutch Reformed minister, member of the National Party and the Broederbond, an Afrikaner nationalist group that existed during apartheid. He was also the co-author of the Regverdige Rasse-Aparthied (Just Racial Aparthied). The official ANC Twitter account tweeted a picture which was captioned “@MYANC DSG Comrade Jessie Duarte , leads the mobilization of communities in Gauteng in of changing the name of William Nicol Drive to Winnie Madikizela Mandela and the launch of an online petition for the name change.” Followed by a the hashtag #WinnieMadikizelaMandelaDr supporting the party’s campaign for the name change. participation process launched soon after.
In September the City of Johannesburg announced the proposed name change with a public participation City process launched soon after. The DA opposed the name change with a public petition it sent out to community member soon after the announcement. Mayoral spokesperson Mlindandlela Ndamase said the public participation process would run until 27 April 2021. The opposition party stated that the proposed name would cause a “duplication of names”, citing that four schools, a taxi rank a street within the jurisdiction of Johannesburg had already been named Madikizela Mandela the site reported. The DA also continued to highlight the fact that the proposed name change will come with costs that neither the government nor the business sector could afford.
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Tender scandal gets mayor sacked by Mbizana Local Municipality
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Bizana Youth Radio to host a music competition for local artists
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From Miss Bizana first princess to Miss Durban finalist
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N2 WILD COAST ROAD SMME INFORMATION SHARING SESSION ment, Hon. Z. Capa, Executive Mayors from O.R Tambo and Alfred Nzo District Municipalities, Municipal managers from the local municipalities, Local business people as well as business financiers. At the top of the agenda is the implementation of the TransThis session is aimed at highlight- formation Agenda by ing opportunities for businesses and SANRAL which seeks to communities which will be afforded prioritize the accommodation of Small Businesses as well as by the N2 Project. In attendance is the Deputy Minis- Black owned businesses. ter for Small Business DevelopThe South African National Roads Agency is currently hosting an information sharing session at St. Elizabeth Resource Centre, Lusikisiki with local SMMEs from Ingquza Hill, Port St. John's and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality.
SMME Information Sharing Session
The Practical Implications and Effects of: The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120/1998
RE-ADVERT No.
PROJECT NAME
BID NUMBER
COMPULSORY
Closing Date
THE MSINGA CASE STUDY
BRIEFING
1.
Customer Care Satisfactory Survey
WMM LM 00072 CSS
N/A
20 May 2021
Tenders are hereby invited from suitable service providers for the above mentioned projects for Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality. Tender Documents can be downloaded on e-tender portal website. (www.etenders.gov.za). MANDATORY DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL LEAD TO THE TENDER BEING REGARDED AS NON RESPONSIVE. A valid tax pin printout as provided by SARS, Proof of registration with central supplier database (CSD). Copy of company Registration/Founding Statement/CIPC Document. Certified B-BBEE certificate or a consolidated BBBEE in the case of a joint venture (non-elimination item). Signed JV Agreement for Joint venture where applicable. Prices quoted must be firm and must be inclusive of VAT for vat vendors. Certified ID Copies of Managing Directors/ Owners. No couriered, faxed, incomplete and late tenders will be accepted. No bidders will be considered if not registered on the Central Supplier database (CSD). Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality reserves the right not to appoint and value for money will be the key determinant. Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipal supply chain management policy will apply. All MBD forms that are in the document must be completed in full. Bidders must submit the tender document provided by the municipality (original document) A signed certificate by the bidder and proof certifying that the bidder has no undisputed commitments for municipal services towards any municipality or other provider in respect of which payment is overdue more than 30 days. All the certified copies of documents must not be more than 03 months old. Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept the whole or part of the bid. Evaluation Criteria: Pre-qualification criterion 60 points-Bidders should score 39 out of 60 to proceed to second stage. Published Date: 30 April 2021 Closing date: All Tenders must be emailed to tenders.scm@mbizana.gov.za by not later than 12h00 (as per the date specified above) at which time they will be opened. All tenders must be clearly marked “Name of the project and Reference number indicated above”. Enquiries: Technical enquiries are addressed to the Manager: Operations & Maintenance: Mr. S. Songca, Cell: 082 370 8144, Email:songcas@mbizana.gov.za and SCM enquiries to Supply Chain Manager, Mr. Z Khala @ 079 886 0942 Email: khalaz@mbizana.gov.za ________________________________ Mr. L. Mahlaka Municipal Manager
Despite the fact that on our previous discussion, there are laws which serve to protect women's property rights, Beninger and Williams claim that men are not only una-ble to consider legislation that favours women, but that a lack of understanding about such legislation often hinders the performativity of such papers (Mamashela M and Xaba T, The Practical Implications and Effects of: The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120/1998, Re-search Report No.59, 2003). As a result, "Living" cus-tomary law prevails in the absence of understanding of certain laws or a violation of existing gender relations, a condition that the Msinga Case Study confirms;
Msinga is a poorly underdeveloped rural area in Kwa-Zulu Natal where most of its residents, due to poor infra-structure and inadequate service delivery, suffer many ordeals, including having little or no access to water, unemployment, poor education system and very low levels of economic development. Msinga is a rural area where most of its people live in thatched mud houses and live according to the tribal rules of the region, in fact about 69% of the land in Msinga belongs to the Tribal Authority, the remaining 31% is owned by commercial farmers. The Land Laws of Msinga Project was a three year intervention study project in the Mchunu and Mthembu tribal areas that took place between 2009 and 2011. The project was in response to the planned introduction of the Communal Land Rights Act, and it aimed to gain a better understanding of existing land tenure behaviors in order to assess how the Act's implementation could affect living conditions. Interviews, insights and group conversations were included in the project, which culminated in a wealth of knowledge about normative values and decide how land is allocated. This thesis resulted in the publication of yaseMsinga. The Living Rule of Land in Msinga, KZN (June 2011). Msinga as a case study, continues to provide a convincing explanation not only of patriarchal society organisation, but of how such organization is complex and di-verse, and that any land-orientated policies should under-stand local experiences and moral principles before adoption, despite the fact that data collection ended in 2009. While not a main aim of the project, its key findings were gender-centred on family organizations, polygamy, marriages and patrilineal ownership, all which relate to customary practices. In the next issue we will be discussing Customary Mar-riages in Msinga A WEEKLY COLUMN BY:
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Story continues from page 1 Thursday, 29 April 2021, Her Worship, the Mayor Cllr TD Mafumbatha has strongly condemned the torching of ward 06 Councillor, Lucky Mbuzi’s home. This incident is said to have happened in the late hours of Wednesday, 28 April 2021 by individuals who are still unknown. On the 28th of April our reporter was also at the scene outside Bizana Magistrate Court where local residence were fuming, eager to see the suspects but police could not allow unwanted scenes from the angry crowd. One placard wrote “No bail, my brother was number six on the list”, it is alleged that one of the suspects had a list of people to eliminate. This has caused divisions between locals, the ANC and it’s leaders as some are still in shock and disbelief of possibilities of one of their own to have said to be involved in such an act of crime. This incident has come at the time when ward councillors only have 4 months to vacate office and Mbizana locals suspect the murder to be politically connected to the upcoming local government elections. One councillor who does not want her name mentioned to protect her identity said this has put the ANC into an unwanted position but has congratulated the police for acting swiftly. “how many of us were to follow.? - she asked. “No matter what the situation is, no one has a right to participate in acts of crime in our area because torching someone’s house is a serious criminal case. We are aware that community members are angry at what has allegedly happened, but we urge everyone to calm down and let the police do their work,” said Her Worship, the mayor Cllr TD Mafumbatha said on a press release issued on 29th April morning by Winnie Madikizela-mandela Local Municipality.
BID NOTICE
BID NOTICE Bids are hereby invited from suitable qualified and experienced service providers for the following services: CONTRACT NO.
DESCRIPTION
CLOSING DATE
IHLM/100/2020-21/ADMIN
Hiring of two (02) VIP Toilets in Lusikisiki Offices for 03 Months
14 May 2021 at 12h00 Flagstaff Municipal Offices
Evaluation criteria: Functionality: 80/20 Price=80 points B-BBEE=20 points Submit an original or certified copy of B-BBEE certificate to claim preferential points. Enquiries: Technical enquiries shall be addressed to Admin and Corporate Services 039 253 1096/ knyamela@ihlm.gov.za, Supply Chain Management at 039 252 0131 ext 229. sntanjana@ihlm.gov.za Tender validity period: 90 (ninety) days after tender closing date REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE: Potential bidders are urged to submit the The Ingquza Hill Local is under no obligation to following attachments when submitting their accept any proposal/tender and reserves the right proposals, failure to do so will lead to dis- to accept the whole or any part of the proqualification. posal/tender. No proposal/tenders will be considered from persons in the service of the state, the bidder or any of its directors/shareholders is not • CSD Proof of registration • Signed MBD 1-9 attached on the listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt tender Document Activities Act of 2004 as a person prohibited from doing business with the public sector; the bidder OBTAINING OF TENDER DOCUMENTS: has not: abused the Employer’s Supply Chain Management System; or failed to perform on any Please Email: previous contract and has been given a written notice to this effect.. Bidders must note that upon sntanjana@ihlm.gov.za/ award, bidders will be required to submit rates clearance certificate from their respective municipdlomo@ihlm.gov.za palities. Bidders who reside within the Municipal jurisdiction will be verified with IHLM Revenue TENDER SUBMISSION AND OPENING Tenders/Proposals must be submitted by section. The Ingquza Hill Local Municipality’s hand at 135 Main Street, Flagstaff, 4810 supply chain policy will apply in all tender stages. (Procurement Section) by 12:00 local time NB. No faxed, couriered, emailed tenders will be on 14 May 2021 accepted. Tenders should be sealed, endorsed on the The municipality reserves the right to extend the envelope with: tender period by notice in the press and on the IHLM/100/2020-21/ADMIN municipality’s official website www.ihlm.gov.za
Bids are hereby invited from suitable qualified and experienced service providers for the following services: CONTRACT NO.
DESCRIPTION
CLOSING DATE
IHLM/104/2020-21/ROADS
Provision of Pest Control and Hygiene Fumigation for Lusikisiki Municipal Offices
14 May 2021 at 12h00 Flagstaff Municipal Offices
Evaluation criteria: 80/20 Price=80 points B-BBEE=20 points Submit an original or certified copy of B-BBEE certificate to claim preferential points. Enquiries: Technical enquiries shall be addressed to Admin and Corporate Services 039 253 1096/ knyamela@ihlm.gov.za, Supply Chain Management at 039 252 0131 ext 229. zmatolo@ihlm.gov.za Tender validity period: 90 (ninety) days after tender closing date REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Potential bidders are urged to submit the following attachments when submitting their proposals, failure to do so will lead to disqualification. • • •
CSD Proof of registration Signed MBD 1-9 attached on the tender Document Certificate in Hygiene Fumigation and Pest Control
OBTAINING OF TENDER DOCUMENTS: Please Email:
sntanjana@ihlm.gov.za/ pdlomo@ihlm.gov.za TENDER SUBMISSION AND OPENING Tenders/Proposals must be submitted by hand at 135 Main Street, Flagstaff, 4810 (Procurement Section) by 12:00 local time on 14 May 2021 Tenders should be sealed, endorsed on the envelope with:
CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE: The Ingquza Hill Local is under no obligation to accept any proposal/tender and reserves the right to accept the whole or any part of the proposal/tender. No proposal/tenders will be considered from persons in the service of the state, the bidder or any of its directors/shareholders is not listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act of 2004 as a person prohibited from doing business with the public sector; the bidder has not: abused the Employer’s Supply Chain Management System; or failed to perform on any previous contract and has been given a written notice to this effect.. Bidders must note that upon award, bidders will be required to submit rates clearance certificate from their respective municipalities. Bidders who reside within the Municipal jurisdiction will be verified with IHLM Revenue section. The Ingquza Hill Local Municipality’s supply chain policy will apply in all tender stages. NB. No faxed, couriered, emailed tenders will be accepted. The municipality reserves the right to extend the tender period by notice in the press and on the municipality’s official website www.ihlm.gov.za
IHLM/104/2020-21/ROADS M. Ndwandwe Acting Municipal Manager
M. Ndwandwe Acting Municipal Manager
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EXTERNAL ADVERT Applicants are hereby invited from suitable qualified individuals to fill the vacant position indicated below:POST
: FINANCE INTERNS X 2
DEPARTMENT
: BUDGET & TREASURY OFFICE
CONTRACT
: 2 YEAR FIXED CONTRACT
REMUNERATION
: R 100 000.00 PER ANNUM
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REQUIREMENTS
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National Senior Certificate or Grade 12;
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Belong to a previously disadvantaged group or background;
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Must be between the ages of 21 and 35;
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Possess a three (3) year Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma with majors in Accounting or
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Finance, Internal Auditing or Risk Management and Economics;
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Must be computer literate with the knowledge of MS Office Software Package (MS Word, Excel and
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PowerPoint);
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Ability to speak at least two languages spoken within the Council’s area of jurisdiction and
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Preference will be given to those applicants coming from the Mbizana area of jurisdiction.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
RE- ADVERT
Tenders are hereby invited from suitable service providers for the above mentioned projects for Winnie
No.
PROJECT NAME
BID NUMBER
1.
Maintenance of Bulk Metering and
WMM LM 0091 MBM&C
N/A
20 May 2021
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Replacement of LV & MV Lines
WMM LM 00059 LV&MV L
N/A
21 May 2021
BRIEFING
Closing Date
Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality. Tender Documents can be downloaded on e-tender portal website. (www.etenders.gov.za). MANDATORY DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL LEAD TO THE TENDER BEING REGARDED AS NON RESPONSIVE. A valid tax pin printout as provided by SARS, Proof of registration with central supplier database (CSD). Copy of company Registration/Founding Statement/CIPC Document. Certified B-BBEE certificate or a consolidated B-BBEE in the case of a joint venture (non-elimination item). Signed JV Agreement for Joint venture where applicable. Prices quoted must be firm and must be inclusive of VAT for vat vendors. Certified ID Copies of Managing Directors/ Owners. No couriered, faxed, incomplete and late tenders will be accepted. No bidders will be considered if not registered on the Central Supplier database (CSD). Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality reserves the right not to appoint and value for money will be the key determinant. Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipal supply chain management policy will apply. All MBD forms that are in the document must be completed in full. Bidders must submit the tender document provided by the municipality (original document) A signed certificate by the bidder and proof certifying that the bidder has no undisputed commitments for municipal services towards any municipality or other provider in respect of which payment is overdue more than 30 days. All the certified copies of documents must not be more than 03 months old. Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept the whole or part of the bid. Evaluation Criteria: Pre-qualification criterion 100 points-Bidders should score 60 out of 100 to proceed to second stage. Published Date: 30 April 2021 Closing date: All Tenders must be emailed to tenders.scm@mbizana.gov.za by not later than 12h00 (as per the date specified above) at which time they will be opened. All tenders must be clearly marked “Name of the project and Reference number indicated above”.
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Work for the Municipality as part of the learning process;
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Be available for and participate in all learning and work experience required by the internship;
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Comply with the workplace policies and procedures of Municipality;
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Complete any daily logs or any written assessment tools supplied by the Municipality to record relevant workplace experience;
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Attend all study periods and theoretical learning sessions with the education and training provider and undertake all learning conscientiously and
Municipal Manager
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Complete and maintain a professional portfolio of evidence in accordance with the Guidelines.
A covering letter clearly stating the position you are applying for, a comprehensive CV with traceable references, certified copies of certificates, ID and driver’s licence must be submitted as part of an applicant’s application. All correspondences should be addressed to: The Senior Manager: Corporate Services, Mbizana Local Municipality, P.O. Box 12, Bizana, 4800 or be submitted to the HR Offices during office hours or emailed to: hr@mbizana.gov.za. For more information please contact: Ms. N. Mshweshwe on 039-251 0230 during office hours. Closing date: 20 May 2021 @ 12pm.
COMPULSORY
Enquiries: Technical enquiries are addressed to the Senior Manager: Engineering Services: Mr. L. Gwala, Cell: 066 043 8195, Email:gwalal@mbizana.gov.za and SCM enquiries to Supply Chain Manager, Mr. Z Khala @ 079 886 0942 Email: khalaz@mbizana.gov.za
Mr. L. Mahlaka
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CANVASSING OF COUNCILLORS AND OR OFFICIALS WILL DISQUALIFY YOUR APPLICATION; THE MUNICIPALITY RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO FILL THESE POSTS. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date should know that their applications have been unsuccessful. ____________________ Mr. L. Mahlaka Municipal Manager
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