Polokwane Municipality honoured with Zk Matthews award
The Polokwane Municipality was bestowed with the prestigious ZK Matthews Award, during the ANC’s 113th Anniversary celebrations in Cape Town. The accolade which recognizes the most deserving ANC-led Local Council and Caucus for the year is the first for the Municipality.
Polokwane Municipality Executive Mayor Makoro John Mpe expressed profound gratitude to all contributors who made this achievement possible. Mpe received the award on behalf of the municipality at Mandela Park stadium in Khayelitsha.
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“This recognition is a testimony to the collective effort of our dedicated workforce, our Councillors, traditional leaders, businesses, residents, and all stakeholders. It is through unity and shared commitment that we have reached this milestone,” said Mpe.

THE ANC HONOURS THE POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY WITH ZK MATTHEWS AWARD
He emphasized that the acknowledgment by the ANC serves as an inspiration for the municipality to redouble its efforts in serving the people of Polokwane with untiring dedication, love and respect.
“The ANC has outlined six priority actions for 2025 and we are pleased to report significant progress, particularly in priority number 2: fixing local government and ensuring water and energy security. While challenges persist, our municipality has implemented several measures to address these issues effectively.
“Among our initiatives are drilling additional boreholes, constructing water treatment plants and combating the escalating issue of cable theft which has disrupted essential services such as traffic lights. Furthermore, we are set to hire additional law enforcement officers to safeguard our critical service infrastructure.”
“For us, the ZK Matthews Award is more than a celebration of past achievements; it is a solemn charge to build a future where every Polokwane resident enjoys equitable and sustainable services. The road ahead is not without obstacles, but with this recognition, the municipality is more determined than ever to rise to the occasion, ensuring that its legacy of excellence endures,” concluded the Executive Mayor.