Amahlathi Local Municipality recorded two significant community development milestones over the past week, highlighted by the official handover of the Bishop Dr John Bolana Sport Facility and the newly completed Langdraai Community Hall.

The handover of the Bishop Dr John Bolana Sport Facility, led by Eastern Cape MEC for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, MEC Sibulele Ngongo, and Amahlathi Local Municipality Mayor, Nomakosazana Nongqayi, marks a major investment in sports development, youth empowerment and community recreation. Named in honour of the late Bishop Dr John Bolana, the facility boasts a multipurpose centre, indoor auditorium, two netball courts, a rugby field, spectator stands, ablution facilities, change rooms and supporting infrastructure.

The Municipality also handed over the newly completed Langdraai Community Hall to residents, providing a much-needed space for community meetings, social activities, stakeholder engagements and local development initiatives.

 During the handover, Mayor Nongqayi encouraged residents to take ownership of the facility by establishing a management committee to oversee its maintenance and proper use.

These two milestones demonstrate Amahlathi Local Municipality's continued commitment to investing in community infrastructure, expanding access to public facilities and creating opportunities that promote social cohesion, youth development and community participation.

The Municipality calls on residents, sporting organisations and community structures to safeguard these valuable public assets and ensure that they continue to serve present and future generations.