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Executive Council Media Statement 29

Embhuleni District HospitalRef: https://www.mpg.gov.za/media/executive-council-media-statement-29

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Collected on 12 July 2026

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What this means

This document is an Executive Council (EXCO) media statement from the Office of the Premier of Mpumalanga Province, dated 4 July 2026. It reports that Premier Mandla Ndlovu convened an EXCO meeting and that EXCO resolved to address several socio-economic and governance issues, including teenage pregnancy, crime prevention/GBVF brigades, road safety enforcement via AARTO, water delivery improvements, contractor development programme improvements, and relocation of residents for mining activities. The statement also notes EXCO approved a delegation of five to attend the 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 26–31 July 2026.

Facts

Places

Mpumalanga, City of Mbombela Local Municipality

Reference

https://www.mpg.gov.za/media/executive-council-media-statement-29

Key Takeaways

  • Office of the Premier (Mpumalanga) EXCO media statement dated 4 July 2026
  • EXCO meeting convened by Premier Mandla Ndlovu on Wednesday
  • Teenage pregnancy: 15.2% of mothers under 20; 63,200 estimated deliveries in 2025/2026 with 10,363 (16%) aged 10–19
  • Teenage pregnancy interventions approved: adolescent sexual & reproductive health programmes, cross-sector governance/MOUs, integrated dashboard, mandatory Form 22 reporting
  • Crime wardens conversion: 657 crime prevention wardens trained; 657 to traffic wardens and 554 to GBVF brigades; training for GBVF brigades to complete end of July
  • AARTO: implementation effective beginning of July 2026; 32-day payment period with 50% discount; 15 demerit points leads to 3-month licence suspension; licence cancelled after three infringements
  • Water Indaba: EXCO approved recommendations including increased investment/financial viability, technical capacity, anti-corruption/criminality measures, ring-fencing water revenue, 10% minimum O&M budget, MOUs with engineering institutions/retired engineers, use of technology
  • Sakh’ abakhi Emerging Contractor Development Programme evaluation: EXCO approved findings and improvement plan (mentors, ring-fencing projects, enlist contractors via SAWIC and NHBRC)
  • Relocation plan approved: Naledi and Lesedi residents to Rondebosch (Steve Tshwete Local Municipality) in phases; Seriti Mine to provide transport and build two schools
  • International AIDS Conference: EXCO approved trip for five-member delegation led by MEC for Health Sasekani Manzini; 26–31 July 2026 in Rio de Janeiro
  • Premier Mandla Ndlovu
  • Executive Council (EXCO)
  • Office of the Premier (Mpumalanga Province)
  • MEC for Health Ms Sasekani Manzini
  • Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison (DCSSL)
  • Department of Health
  • Department of Education
  • Department of Social Development
  • Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (PWR&T)
  • Mpumalanga Traffic Training College
  • Seriti Mine
  • Steve Tshwete Local Municipality
  • eMalahleni Local Municipality
  • Thaba Chweu Local Municipality
  • City of Mbombela Local Municipality
  • Ehlanzeni District
  • Gert Sibande District
  • Nkangala District
  • South African Women In Construction (SAWIC)
  • National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC)

Dates

Closing Date

4 July 2026