VDM's Official Website-2009

General Manager: Community Services
Alex Nemakonde
Handing over of fire trucks to Community Services

The determining factor in disaster management is the ability to plan and have foresight. Even the peaceful Vhembe is no exception; Vhembe District Municipality will strive to take all steps to ensure that we are properly prepared for disasters at all times and to react fast when disaster strikes, in order to minimize the damage that may be caused.

The General Manager Community Services Mr. Alex Nemakonde, Chief Fire Officer Mr. Tshimangadzo Mphigalale and Heads of Fire Stations with a handful of Vhembe staff members gathered to receive two fire trucks.
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TRACKING DOWN SERVICE DELIVERY: SANITATION

Vhembe District Municipality as the WSA has the responsibility of providing the sanitation services to the communities.Sanitation refers to the principles and practices relating to the collection, removal or disposal of human excreta, household waste and refuse as they impact upon people and the environment. In this study sanitation refers to the pit toilets with vent pipes and a fly screen or the toilets which are easier to clean which must be provided to the poor people at the rural areas where water is scarce (DWAF, 2001: 19).

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ACHIVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHT 2008/09 FINANCIAL YEAR
  • Approval of budget
  • Our expenditure improved by 9% compared      to the previous year
  • We managed to advertise 66 bids
  • All section 57 Managers signed their      performance agreements
  • Reviewed our Vision and Mission
  • Appointment of an audit committee
  • Establishment of the internal audit and risk      management sections
  • Production of the most credible IDP in the      Province
  • Devolution of water services and environmental health services to the Municipality

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    Charity Begins at Home!
    The pursuit of further education and training is important as it exposes employees to new developments in their professional careers, help them grow and perform their work better. Vhembe has undertaken the responsibility of encouraging education by offering a Bursary to its employees and local students.

    >>Click here to download VDM Employee Bursary Policy and Application Form
    VISIT The land of legends: The Zoutpansberg Mountain Range

    The Zoutpansberg is South Africa's northern-most mountain range. Its name was taken from the salt pans that lie at its base near the western end. The salt pans have provided communities with salt from pre-historic times to the present. The mountains stretch from east to west for about 130km and the range varies from 18-32km. The peaks of the range reach more than 1500m above sea level, with Hangklip at 2550 and Lejuma at 1753 above sea level. The rainfall on the mountain can be up to 2000mm a year in certain places and therefore supports a wide range of crops and cultivated lands.

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    MUNICIPALITY PROFILE

    VISION

    The legendary cultural hub in the Southern hemisphere and a catalyst for agro and tourism development.

    MISSION

    To be an accountable and community driven municipality, in addressing poverty and unemployment through sustainable socio-economic development and service delivery.