Africa: Walter Sisulu Local Municipality Mayor, Cllr. Vania Davids has received a courtesy visit from Mohokare Local Municipality Mayor, Cllr. Zingisa Mgawuli in Maletswai today.
The visit by Her Worship Cllr. Mgawuli was aimed at establishing bilateral relations between the two neighbouring municipalities whose residents share many cultural, social and economic ties.
In her welcoming remarks, Mayor Davids said the two municipalities are only separated by the Orange River, and their residents share a lot of activities in various aspects.
Mohokare Local Municipal falls under Xhariep District Municipality and has three towns which are Zastron, Smithfield and Rouxville.
“We share economic activities with Walter Sisulu Local Municipality as many of our Rauxville residents shop here in Maletswai, and our small towns are on the N6, which can be our great economic corridor to benefit our respective residents if we work together,” said Mayor Mgawuli.
Mayor Mgawuli outlined best practices of Walter Sisulu Local Municipality in administrative systems, service delivery and many others they hope would assist them as they strive better serve Mohokare Local Municipality residents.
Cllr. Davids indicated that the timing of the visit was perfect as the Walter Sisulu Local Municipality is in the process of finding its feet from major amalgamation challenges and hopes that the relations would also help the municipality in many other areas and challenges.
The two mayors agreed on the follow-up formal and structured engagements on administrative and related areas of collaboration.
