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Alfred Nzo Municipality Invests R4.8 Million in Bursaries for Future Professionals

Twenty-one students have received support since 2022, with graduates already contributing to local development and service delivery

Quan Dambuza

June 22, 2026

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The Alfred Nzo District Municipality has invested R4.8 million in higher education bursaries since 2022, helping 21 students pursue qualifications in scarce skills fields needed to support development and service delivery. What happened The municipality’s investment is already producing results, with former bursary beneficiary Phathisiwe Mlungiseleli now working as a Spatial Planning and Development Officer…

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