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ADM TO LAUNCH YOUTH SKILLS PROGRAMME IN MBHASHE 
ADM HEADQUARTERS, WEDNESDAY, 19 MARCH 2025 

The Amathole District Municipality (ADM), in partnership with the National Electronic Media Institute of  South Africa (NEMISA) and the South African Media Development and Diversity Agency (SAMDDRA),  will officially launch the Cell Phone Repairs Training Program on 20 March 2025 in Mbhashe  Local Municipality. This after invitation for applications for the programme had closed on 25 February  2025. 

This initiative aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of young people in the Mbhashe Local Municipality by providing accredited training in cell phone repairs. 

Programme Highlights: 

• Theoretical and practical training sessions
• Final assessments and moderation activities

Expected Impact: 

• Development of skilled and certified individuals to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the mobile computing devices industry
• Creation of sustainable jobs and income
• Positive ripple effects in local communities

Date: 20 March 2025 
Time : 11h00 
Venue : Mbhashe LM Animal Pound 

Join us as we empower the youth and contribute to the economic growth and development of Amathole East region. 

For media enquiries please contact Amathole District Municipality Acting Spokesperson Ms. Sisa 
Msiwa on 079 889 4921 | 071 215 8257 (WhatsApp) | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
NEMISA Spokesperson Ms. Victoria Tau on 081 257 4386 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
Issued by the Amathole District Municipality in partnership with the National Electronic Media 
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AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY RESPONDS TO HEAVY RAINFALL IMPACT ON 13 – 14 MARCH 2025

ADM HEADQUARTERS – TUESDAY, 18 MARCH 2025

Amathole District Municipality (ADM) has conducted a preliminary assessment following the heavy rainfall on 13–14 March 2025, which caused significant damage across multiple local municipalities. The municipality is actively coordinating response efforts to assist affected communities and mitigate further risks.  

Incident Overview  

Severe rainfall led to infrastructure damage, disrupted access routes, and affected several households.

Impact on Communities

- Amahlathi Local Municipality : Multiple households sustained structural damage.  

- Mbhashe Local Municipality : Infrastructure damage included flooding at Shixini Bridge, impacting road access between Aucland, Bhomela, and Fort Malan as well as multiple households.

- Ngqushwa ML – Multiple households

- Mnquma LM – Multiple households sustained structural damages along with road infrastructure

- Great Kei LM- Multiple households

Municipal Response & Support Measures 

- Rapid assessments have been conducted to determine the full extent of damages.  

- The municipality is working on a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Shixini Bridge, a known flood risk area.  

- Further disaster classification and cost estimates are in progress.  

Way Forward

While ADM remains committed to supporting affected residents and ensuring swift intervention, local municipalities are also encouraged to activate their disaster joint operations committees to coordinate local based response and relief measures for the benefit of the communities. Residents are urged to report damages and emergencies to their respective local municipal offices. Further updates will be provided as assessments continue,

For media enquiries contact ADM Acting Spokesperson Sisa Msiwa on Mobile:  079 889 4921 | WhatsApp: 071 215 8257 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.