- Community Collaboration in Service Delivery: The Matatiele Local Municipality partnered with various government and private organizations to deliver essential services and promote social awareness through a week-long initiative.
- Focus on Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention: Efforts during the week concentrated on raising awareness about drug and substance abuse, especially among youth, with educational campaigns conducted at local schools.
- Educational Engagements at Schools: Learners at Maluti High School and Matatiele Primary School participated in educational sessions aimed at combating drug and substance abuse.
Matatiele Local Municipality, in collaboration with the Dr. Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu Foundation and multiple government and private sector departments, successfully wrapped up a week focused on delivering essential services and raising awareness on critical social issues.
Efforts during the week targeted drug and substance abuse, particularly among young people. Awareness campaigns took place at schools including Maluti High School and Matatiele Primary School, where learners participated in educational sessions. Dr. Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu led stakeholder engagements to strengthen strategies in combating drug and substance abuse within the community.
The week concluded with a large-scale service delivery event at North End Stadium, where residents accessed a variety of essential services provided by participating departments and organisations. The event showcased the benefits of collaboration and demonstrated the municipality’s commitment to inclusive and accessible services.
This initiative reflects a shared dedication to building a Matatiele that supports the health, wellbeing, and empowerment of its residents, taking practical steps toward a stronger, more resilient community.
