The Mayoral Committee has the responsibility of monitoring the management of the municipality’s administration in accordance with the policy directions of the council and also to oversee the provision of services to communities in the municipality in a sustainable manner. The Executive Mayor, Councillor SZ Mjila, assisted by the Mayoral Committee, heads the executive arm of the executive. The Executive Mayor is at the centre of the system of governance, since executive powers are vested in her to manage the day-to-day affairs of the district. This means that she has an overarching strategic and political responsibility.
In June 2009 the Council of Siyanda District Municipality adopted a new vision for the municipality. The previous vision “To be a model economically developed district where there is quality of life for our citizens” has been changed to “Basic Services for all.”
The new vision encompasses in one sentence what Siyanda District Municipality is all about. In this time when citizens are eager for services to be rendered, we say that we make it our business to render services to all citizens of the district.
Our Mission
To enhance economic development for the benefit of the community of the Siyanda district area. We do this by creating and maintaining an effective administration and a safe environment to attract tourists and investors.