Municipal Demarcation Board – Municipal Demarcation Board

BOARD MEMBER, MS N BALISO ADDRESSING THE NTABANKULU COMMUNITY IN EASTERN CAPE

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Chairperson Mr Thabo Manyoni with Deputy Chairperson Ms Mbali Myeni addressing the Media

LATEST NEWS

- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DURING LOCKDOWN
  May 13, 2020The MDB remains fully committed to citizen engagement, hence it is doing everything in its power to ensure that members of the public continue to have a say on how their wards should be configured. After a thorough analysis and consideration of the overall impact of the lockdown on the overall ward delimitation programme, a revised programme was developed with new timeframes as indicated below: The submission date for written submissions has been extended from 15 May 2020 to 31 May 2020 for Batch 1 municipalities as listed in Annexure A of Circular 4/2020. Members of the public and all stakeholders who have not yet submitted their submissions have until then to submit their submissions on how their wards should be configured. In June 2020, the MDB will consider all submissions (Batch 1) and determine wards for publication in provincial Gazettes. All wards will be published in provincial Gazettes in July 2020. Anyone aggrieved by the wards as published will be allowed 14 days to submit written objections. In August 2020, the MDB will consider all objections received (Batch1) determine and publish final wards in provincial Gazettes. Final wards for Batch1 will be handed over to the IEC by September 2020. With regards to municipalities where the public meetings were suspended (Batch 2) as listed in Annexure B of circular 4/2020, the period for making written submissions will be extended to 31 July 2020. In August 2020, the MDB will consider all written submissions (Batch 2) and determine wards for publication in provincial Gazettes. All wards will be published in provincial Gazettes in September 2020. Anyone aggrieved by the wards as published will be allowed 14 days to submit written objections. In October 2020, the MDB will consider all objections received (Batch 2) determine and publish final wards in provincial Gazettes. Final wards for Batch 2 will be handed over to the IEC by November 2020. Ward delimitation and public consultation information e.g. draft maps and submission forms has been distributed to all municipalities and are also available on the MDB website www.demarcation.org.za or on request by calling the MDB at 012 342 2481 for assistance on any query related to ward delimitation. These measures are taken to deepen democracy and to ensure adequate participation of community members in the process. The MDB is aware that conditions on the ground are fluid and are changing all the time due to the uncertainty brought about by the country’s efforts to fight against the spread of the Corona Virus. In this regard, the MDB will provide the necessary updates in line with regulations imposed during the lockdown period. The MDB appeals to communities to stay home, wash their hands, practice physical distancing and wear a mask when in public spaces.... Read more...
- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DURING THE LOCKDOWN PERIOD
  April 30, 2020We commend the Government for their relentless efforts to mitigate against potentially devastating effects of Covid-19. We are proud for the leadership who understand and care for the well-being and health of all South African citizens during this difficult time. Since the lockdown will be gradually lifted, we appeal to everyone to adhere to the regulations in place to flatten the curve. It is therefore the responsibility of each and every one of us to stay at home, stay safe and pull together to fight the pandemic. Undoubtedly the advent of the novel covid-19 has instigated an unprecedented socio-economic downturn which will completely impact the way business is conducted and profoundly on how people engage with each other, professionally and personally. It is business unusual, the way we interact with our stakeholders will change immensely. Whilst we are exploring other means to ensure that stakeholders are able to access information, we encourage all stakeholders to utilise online platforms such as the MDB website and social media platforms to access information. According Circular 3 of 2020 issued just before the commencement of the lockdown, the date for submission of written submissions for ward delimitation is extended to 15 May 2020 until further notice. As the President has alluded, we must not give up now, we must stay strong, stay home and stay safe. #StayHomeSaveLives... Read more...

LATEST NEWS

- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DURING LOCKDOWN
  May 13, 2020The MDB remains fully committed to citizen engagement, hence it is doing everything in its power to ensure that members of the public continue to have a say on how their wards should be configured. After a thorough analysis and consideration of the overall impact of the lockdown on the overall ward delimitation programme, a revised programme was developed with new timeframes as indicated below: The submission date for written submissions has been extended from 15 May 2020 to 31 May 2020 for Batch 1 municipalities as listed in Annexure A of Circular 4/2020. Members of the public and all stakeholders who have not yet submitted their submissions have until then to submit their submissions on how their wards should be configured. In June 2020, the MDB will consider all submissions (Batch 1) and determine wards for publication in provincial Gazettes. All wards will be published in provincial Gazettes in July 2020. Anyone aggrieved by the wards as published will be allowed 14 days to submit written objections. In August 2020, the MDB will consider all objections received (Batch1) determine and publish final wards in provincial Gazettes. Final wards for Batch1 will be handed over to the IEC by September 2020. With regards to municipalities where the public meetings were suspended (Batch 2) as listed in Annexure B of circular 4/2020, the period for making written submissions will be extended to 31 July 2020. In August 2020, the MDB will consider all written submissions (Batch 2) and determine wards for publication in provincial Gazettes. All wards will be published in provincial Gazettes in September 2020. Anyone aggrieved by the wards as published will be allowed 14 days to submit written objections. In October 2020, the MDB will consider all objections received (Batch 2) determine and publish final wards in provincial Gazettes. Final wards for Batch 2 will be handed over to the IEC by November 2020. Ward delimitation and public consultation information e.g. draft maps and submission forms has been distributed to all municipalities and are also available on the MDB website www.demarcation.org.za or on request by calling the MDB at 012 342 2481 for assistance on any query related to ward delimitation. These measures are taken to deepen democracy and to ensure adequate participation of community members in the process. The MDB is aware that conditions on the ground are fluid and are changing all the time due to the uncertainty brought about by the country’s efforts to fight against the spread of the Corona Virus. In this regard, the MDB will provide the necessary updates in line with regulations imposed during the lockdown period. The MDB appeals to communities to stay home, wash their hands, practice physical distancing and wear a mask when in public spaces.... Read more...
- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DURING THE LOCKDOWN PERIOD
  April 30, 2020We commend the Government for their relentless efforts to mitigate against potentially devastating effects of Covid-19. We are proud for the leadership who understand and care for the well-being and health of all South African citizens during this difficult time. Since the lockdown will be gradually lifted, we appeal to everyone to adhere to the regulations in place to flatten the curve. It is therefore the responsibility of each and every one of us to stay at home, stay safe and pull together to fight the pandemic. Undoubtedly the advent of the novel covid-19 has instigated an unprecedented socio-economic downturn which will completely impact the way business is conducted and profoundly on how people engage with each other, professionally and personally. It is business unusual, the way we interact with our stakeholders will change immensely. Whilst we are exploring other means to ensure that stakeholders are able to access information, we encourage all stakeholders to utilise online platforms such as the MDB website and social media platforms to access information. According Circular 3 of 2020 issued just before the commencement of the lockdown, the date for submission of written submissions for ward delimitation is extended to 15 May 2020 until further notice. As the President has alluded, we must not give up now, we must stay strong, stay home and stay safe. #StayHomeSaveLives... Read more...

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the public consultation meeting scheduled to take place on Monday, 10 February at Edumbe Local Municipality (KZN) has been postponed and will now be held on Thursday, 26 March 2020. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Access to Information Manual

Circular 1-2019 Notice for Re-Determination of Municipal Boundaries

Circular 2_2019_Ward Delimitation 2019-2020

VISION OF THE MDB

“Spatially transformed, just and sustainable communities. ”

MISSION OF THE MDB

To create spatial conditions for sustainable development and transformation of local communities through municipal and ward boundary demarcation; provide advisory services, and serve as a knowledge hub for stakeholders to promote socio-economic development, democratic participation, equality and access to services.

VALUES OF THE MDB

Impartiality | Transparency | Excellence | Inclusivity | Integrity