Raymond Mhlaba Municipality, led by Mayor Nomhle Sango, has unveiled a new fleet of 26 vehicles aimed at strengthening the municipality’s operational capacity and improving service delivery across its communities. The investment will equip municipal teams with the necessary resources to respond more efficiently to residents’ service delivery needs.

The new fleet will be deployed across critical municipal services, including electricity, waste management, roads and stormwater, and Traffic Services. The acquisition follows a Council Resolution and forms part of the municipality’s ongoing efforts to improve its responsiveness and capacity to deliver essential services.

The fleet comprises two tipper cage trucks, one 10-tube tipper truck, one waste compactor truck, two skip bin trucks, one 4-ton drop side truck, two sedan vehicles for Traffic Services, six double-cab bakkies, seven single-cab bakkies and two aerial platform trucks.

Speaking during the unveiling, Mayor Sango expressed appreciation to Municipal Management for implementing the Council Resolution, emphasizing the importance of providing municipal employees with the appropriate tools to perform their duties effectively. “We are delighted that the fleet will support the basic services our communities rely on daily, including electricity, waste management, roads and stormwater. Giving our teams the right resources will help us respond quickly and effectively when residents need assistance,” said Mayor Sango.

The vehicles allocated to Traffic Services will further strengthen the capacity of municipal traffic officials to carry out their duties and support road safety within the municipality. Mayor Sango also stressed the importance of using the vehicles responsibly and ensuring that they are properly maintained so that they remain operational and continue to benefit communities for years to come. “This investment is about giving our employees the tools they need to serve residents well. As Council, we remain committed to supporting practical initiatives that help the Municipality deliver quality services to our communities,” she said.

The unveiling of the new fleet demonstrates Raymond Mhlaba Municipality’s continued commitment to strengthening its operational capacity and ensuring that municipal employees are adequately equipped to deliver essential services to communities efficiently and effectively