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MEC Lusithi Assesses Progress Achieved on Site as DPWI Renovates the Seymour Service Offices

Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and InfrastructureRef: https://www.ecdpw.gov.za/mec-lusithi-assesses-progress-achieved-on-site-as-dpwi-renovates-the-seymour-service-offices/

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Collected on 28 July 2026

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What this means

This is a news/media statement from the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works about an oversight visit by MEC Siphokazi Lusithi to monitor renovations at the Seymour Service Offices. The visit included the Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality Mayor and other officials, who inspected newly renovated sections and received a briefing on renovation scope, progress, completion date, and expected impact on housing social workers. The MEC called for realistic timelines, noting that although 75% of work was reported as achieved, there is still significant work remaining on site.

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https://www.ecdpw.gov.za/mec-lusithi-assesses-progress-achieved-on-site-as-dpwi-renovates-the-seymour-service-offices/

Key Takeaways

  • Post published: July 23, 2026
  • Oversight visit by MEC for Public Works, Infrastructure and Human Settlements: hon Siphokazi Lusithi
  • Project: renovation of an old Department of Social Development facility into Seymour Service Offices
  • Purpose: to house social workers
  • Participants included: Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality Mayor Councillor Nomhle Sango; HOD Phucuka Penxa
  • Action: guided walk-through inspection of newly renovated sections
  • Briefing covered: scope of renovations, project progress, realistic completion date, anticipated impact on service delivery
  • MEC comment: 75% reported achieved but still immense work remaining; set realistic timelines
  • Expected outcome: improved working environment for officials and enhanced service delivery to Seymour and surrounding areas
  • Eastern Cape Department of Public Works
  • MEC Siphokazi Lusithi
  • Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality
  • Councillor Nomhle Sango
  • Phucuka Penxa
  • Department of Social Development
  • Seymour Service Offices
  • Seymour (and surrounding areas)