The two-day councillor training workshop of the uMfolozi Municipality, led by the Honourable Mayor Councillor Xolani Bhengu, focusing on municipal policies and regulations, was a success. It began on Thursday, 07 August 2025, and concluded today, Friday, 08 August 2025.
The workshop was attended by Inkosi Mthiyane from eMambuka, Mayor Bhengu, Deputy Mayor Councillor Timothy Biyela, Speaker Councillor Mkhangezeni Mthiyane, honourable councillors of the council, the Municipal Manager Mr. Fred Mazibuko, senior managers, various departmental managers, and staff members who delivered presentations.
On the first day, the focus was mainly on policies relating to the Human Resources Department, while on the second day, attention was on policies concerning finances — their usage, management, and collection from those liable to pay for services. Councillors were given the opportunity to ask questions for clarity on the policies and to make suggestions for consideration during future reviews.
In closing the workshop, Mayor Bhengu expressed that since yesterday he had been saddened by incidents of women being killed in Ward 08, which have painted a negative image of uMfolozi. He conveyed his gratitude to the honorable councillors for attending the workshop and for the suggestions they made, which showed that they had been attentive during the discussions.