Department of Local Government

SPEECH BY MEC MAHLANGU AT THE ASGISA GAUTENG AND NATIONAL CONFERENCE - Tue, 31 Jul 2007

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing me this great honour of standing before you today to speak to you about AsgiSA and the role of the Gauteng Local government in this national endeavour.

MEC Mahlangu to address Municipal Finance Summit in Sandton - Tue, 17 Jul 2007

Gauteng Local Government MEC Qedani Dorothy Mahlangu will deliver a keynote address at the Municipal Finance Summit that will chart the way-forward and set clear financial guidelines to ensure that all municipalities in Gauteng receive clean audit reports by 2009.

ADDRESS BY GAUTENG MEC FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, QEDANI MAHLANGU, AT THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF PALFINGER SOUTHERN AFRICA’S NEW PREMISES - Thu, 5 Jul 2007

Thank you for inviting us to the official opening of Palfinger Southern Africa’s new premises. We are indeed delighted to be part of this important event.

Mahlangu welcomes more than 200 new CDWs - Thu, 5 Jul 2007

In its third year running, the Community Development Workers Programme has grown in earnest with more than 200 new cadets graduating this year.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY GAUTENG LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEC QEDANI DOROTHY MAHLANGU AT THE GRADUATION CEREMONY OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKERS - Tue, 3 Jul 2007

Today marks yet another historic moment since government introduced and embraced the concept of Community Development Workers in response to the President’s call. In his State of the Nation Address in 2003, President Thabo Mbeki called for a different kind of civil servant that will serve communities in the areas where they live.

Media Alert - Wed, 27 Jun 2007

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MEC Mahlangu to address the graduation ceremony of Community Development Workers (CDWs) in Midrand.

Communication structures enhanced in Sedibeng - Mon, 25 Jun 2007

“The launch of Sedibeng District Communication Forum will go a long way in improving communication with the various stakeholders and improve service delivery in general.”

Gauteng Disaster Management Centre to open in August - Thu, 21 Jun 2007

R50 million state-of-the-art Gauteng Provincial Disaster Management Centre will open its doors in two month's time in Midrand, according to Local Government MEC Qedani Mahlangu.

BUDGET VOTE SPEECH - Mon, 18 Jun 2007

MEC Mahlangu: Department of Local Government

Presented at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature
On the 18th June 2007

Media Statement - Call on the media to report positive on local government - Mon, 18 Jun 2007

The media has been urged not to focus only on the negative issues emanating from municipalities, but also the positive.

Mahlangu receives a report on the conduct of emergency services who attended to the fire in Kagiso - Tue, 29 May 2007

Gauteng Local Government MEC Qedani Dorothy Mahlangu on Monday expressed her deepest condolences to the bereaved Simelane family in Kagiso, west of Johannesburg after a meeting with the emergency personnel who attended to the fire scene.

Mahlangu unveils Juskei River emergency communication call boxes aimed at reducing disaster incidents - Thu, 24 May 2007

Hundreds of learners in Alexandra, east of Johannesburg came in droves to witness the launch of the Juskei River Emergency Communication Call Boxes (AIM 911) aimed at reducing incidents of disaster and crime in the township.

Mahlangu unveils the MAC-911 Notification System for flooding incidents - Thu, 24 May 2007

Gauteng Local Government MEC Qedani Dorothy Mahlangu on Thursday, 25 May 2007, launched the pilot project of early warning notification system for flooding incidents along Jukskei River in preparation of the rainfall season.

Mahlangu hands over new house keys to 107-year old - Tue, 15 May 2007

Gauteng Local Government MEC Qedani Dorothy Mahlangu will on Wednesday, 16 May 2007, officially hand over house keys to a 107 year-old Liesbet Nkosi of Chief Luthuli Park in Benoni.

Vote 8: Budget Presentation Financial Year 2007/8 - Mon, 14 May 2007

MEDIA STATEMENT - Fri, 11 May 2007

South Africa gears to host a successful 2010 Soccer World Cup.

“Together we can deliver quality services”: says Mahlangu - Thu, 10 May 2007

Local Government MEC Qedani Dorothy Mahlangu told residents in Bophelong to work closely with Ward Councilors, Community Development Workers (CDW’s) and government in general to improve service delivery in their area and to realise the people’s contract to create jobs and fight poverty.

Media Statement - Thu, 22 Mar 2007

South Africa has done considerably well in conserving water, Professor Asit Biswan, an international expert on water management said in Johannesburg on Thursday.

ADDRESSD BY GAUTENG LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEC QEDANI DOROTHY MAHLANGU AT THE SOUTHERN GAUTENG REGIONAL WATER WEEK SUMMIT - Tue, 20 Mar 2007

Commemorating Human Rights and Water Week

Media Briefing by MEC Qedani Mahlangu - Thu, 8 Mar 2007

Our briefing will touch on the issues that we announced last year in the budget speech presented to the Legislature. Key to this briefing is to indicate progress made since then, and reflect on our plans for the new season of work.

Gauteng honour women in local government - Thu, 8 Mar 2007

Gauteng women in local government were honoured for the valuable contribution they continue to make in deepening democracy and improving service delivery.

Mahlangu says municipalities need to be financially sound and responsive - Thu, 8 Mar 2007

Local Government’s strategy to support effective governance at municipalities can only be achieved if municipalities are financially sound and responsive to community needs.

MEC Mahlangu urges municipalities in Gauteng to work together - Thu, 8 Mar 2007

All municipalities in Gauteng have been urged to work together to minimize competition in order to improve co ordination. Addressing the Municipal Integrated Development Plans hearings in Boksburg, MEC Qedani Mahlangu said that integration in the province remained a huge challenge, especially between districts and locals.

Press statement by the MEC Qedani Mahlangu - Wed, 7 Mar 2007

Support to municipalities will continue in an effort to accelerate the local government transformation and service delivery.

Gauteng municipalities pledge to work together for better service delivery - Tue, 6 Mar 2007

Gauteng municipalities have signed a mutual aid agreement to assist each other during disasters.

The Department of Local Governmet uses consultans in highly specialised areas - Tue, 28 Mar 2006

MEC Qedani Dorothy Mahlangu has been in this office for almost two years, and since her tenure she has done sterling work in making sure that local government has a face and that its image is recognized all over.

GAUTENG LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISASTER TEAM ASSESS AREAS AFFECTED BY FLOODS - Fri, 13 Jan 2006

The senior managers of the Gauteng Local Government and the Johannesburg Emergency Services Management (JEM S) on Friday took to the sky to get a birds view of the Johannesburg flood stricken areas.

Municipal performance monitoring report - Mon, 31 Oct 2005

Local government performs critical roles and functions which affect millions of people living in townships, farms, rural villages and inner cities. The provision of basic services such as water, electricity, sanitation, housing and other key social services is a local government responsibility.

DLG Director for Disaster leads SA Team to Pakisatan - Mon, 10 Oct 2005

The Director of Disaster Management in the Gauteng Department of Local Government Colin Deiner will lead of team of 32 South African Search and Rescue Team including medical staff to the earthquake stricken Pakistan.

Research Report - Fri, 1 Jul 2005

“When the democratic government came into power we inherited a system, which had for years served only a fraction of the population of this country.

Suspension of Officials in Emfuleni Local Municipality - Mon, 25 Apr 2005

Gauteng Local Government MEC Qedani Mahlangu has welcomed the further suspension of municipal employees in Emfuleni Local Municipality following an intense investigation.

Briefing on Key Municipal Issues in Gauteng - Thu, 14 Apr 2005

Firstly, let me take this opportunity to welcome members of the media present here today and hope that we will forge a strong relationship in helping building sustainable municipalities and deepening democracy.

Councillor Dismissed for Breaching Code Of Conduct for Councillors - Mon, 28 Mar 2005

Gauteng Local Government MEC Qedani Mahlangu has relieved Councillor Pearse Phetoe of the Randfontein Local Municipality from his duties with effect from March 17, 2005 following an investigation that the councillor had breached the code of conduct for councillors.

MEC disturbed by the number of fatal incidents related to fires in informal settlements - Mon, 6 Dec 2004

MEC for Lo cal Government Qedani Mahlangu regrets the loss of the lives of three young children burned to death in a shack in Soshanguve this weekend.

MEC Mahlangu condemns the recent illegal activities by the Kungwini residents association - Fri, 3 Dec 2004

The MEC for Local Government, MEC Qedani Mahlangu, has noted the recent attacks on Councilors and members of the community in the Kungwini Municipality. The MEC condemns these actions in the strongest possible terms.

R21 million for Merafong City / Carletonville infrastructure development - Wed, 13 Oct 2004

Infrastructure development in the Merafong Municipality will tomorrow receive a major boost when Gauteng MEC for Local Government Ms Qedani Mahlangu presents the mayor with a R21 million Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) cheque.

R12.5 million for Metsweding's infrastructure development - Mon, 13 Sep 2004

Infrastructure development in the Emfuleni Municipality will tomorrow receive a major boost when Gauteng MEC for Local Government Ms Qedani Mahlangu presents the mayor with a R12.5 million Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) cheque.

MEC MAHLANGU CONDEMNS THE STEALING OF ELECTRICITY CABLES IN BOKSBURG CAUSING DEATH OF A WOMAN - Wed, 4 Aug 2004

MEC for Local Government, Qedani Mahlangu is appealing to the communities of Vosloorus, Katlehong and Boksburg to assist in fighting the criminal elements stealing cables supporting electricity pylons in the area. The recent criminal activity which caused the death of a woman and left a boy seriously injured, has become common by the day and does not only affect residential areas but central business districts as well.

MAHLANGU SAYS RECENT SHACK FIRES IN GAUTENG ARE A CONCERN - Tue, 6 Jul 2004

The recent shack fires which have killed a number of people and destroyed homes around Gauteng are a cause for concern, says Local Government MEC Qedani Mahlangu.

MEC MAHLANGU CONDEMNS THE SELLING OF PARRAFIN MIXED WITH PETROL - Tue, 6 Jul 2004

MEC for Local Government Qedani Mahlangu says that the recent shack fires that have killed a number of people and destroyed homes around Gauteng are a cause for concern.

MEC CONDEMNS THE BURNING OF COUNCIL PROPERTY IN DIEPSLOOT - Tue, 6 Jul 2004

MEC for Local Government Dorothy Qedani has learnt with disappointment the recent unruly behavior displayed by some residents of Diepsloot, following the destroying of council property.

MAHLANGU SAYS RECENT SHACK FIRES IN GAUTENG ARE A CONCERN - Tue, 6 Jul 2004

The recent shack fires which have killed a number of people and destroyed homes around Gauteng are a cause for concern, says Local Government MEC Qedani Mahlangu.

Statement by Local Government MEC Qedani Mahlangu - Tue, 8 Jun 2004

Municipalities are already working on innovative ways to address the challenges they face. Specific focus will be given to addressing financial viability, in particular issues such as billing systems, implementation of credit control policies as well as alignment and upgrading of customer relations programmes. A recent example is the success of Johannesburg in raising an R1b unsecured bond in the market.

Fowler respond to power failures in brakpan - Wed, 21 Apr 2004

Steps are already being taken to attend to continual power failures in Brakpan area in the Ekurhuleni Metro Municipality, Gauteng development planning and local government MEC Trevor Fowler said.

Gallo Manot court ruling, a miscarriage of justice - Sat, 28 Feb 2004

This week's court judgment on Gallo Manor property deal was a clear miscarriage of justice. Gallo Manor's portion of property measuring 2, 9290 hectares was sold by the Gauteng Provincial Government at a cost of R320 000,00 instead of a portion of property measuring 8562 m²

GAUTENG'S EKURHULENI METRO MUNICIPALITY PROVES TO BE ONE OF THE BEST IN SERVICE DELIVERY - Sat, 6 Dec 2003

MEC for Development Planning and Local Government Trevor Fowler wishes to congratulate the Ekhuruleni Metro for winning the National Vuna Awards presented by the Minister Sydney Mufamadi last night. Out of 27 Municipalities that have reached the finals, Ekurhuleni was chosen as the second after Buffalo City Local Municipality, which won the first prize.

GAUTENG'S EKURHULENI METRO MUNICIPALITY PROVES TO BE ONE OF THE BEST IN SERVICE DELIVERY - Sat, 6 Dec 2003

MEC for Development Planning and Local Government Trevor Fowler wishes to congratulate the Ekhuruleni Metro for winning the National Vuna Awards presented by the Minister Sydney Mufamadi last night. Out of 27 Municipalities that have reached the finals, Ekurhuleni was chosen as the second after Buffalo City Local Municipality, which won the first prize.

GAUTENG LAND FUND - Sat, 31 Mar 2001

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RELATED MATTERS (TR 18.4 (d))

For the year ended 31 MARCH 2001

Debate on the Premier's Speech Ms Qedani Mahlangu

The war to safeguard and maintain our land started in 1652, when the first colonizers arrived at the Cape. Today is more than 300 years the indigenous people of this country fighting for a birthright, to own land.

PRESS STATEMENT BY MEC QEDANI MAHLANGU

Support to municipalities will continue in an effort to accelerate the local government transformation and service delivery.

Media Briefing by MEC Qedani Mahlangu

Our briefing will touch on the issues that we announced last year in the budget speech presented to the Legislature. Key to this briefing is to indicate progress made since then, and reflect on our plans for the new season of work.