Power Interruption: East End (Frikkie van Kraayenberg)

Posted on 29/01/2015 by WebMaster

POWER INTERRUPTION
AREAS TO BE AFFECTED: EAST END (FRIKKIE VAN KRAAYENBERG)

Please note that the electricity supply to your premises will be interrupted from 09h:00 until 16h:00 on date 29/01/2015.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

  1. The power may be restored without warning at any time during the shutdown period, and all Installations must therefore be treated as live and dangerous.
  2. Should your power not be interrupted within one (1) hour of the scheduled starting time, please ignore this notice, as the scheduled maintenance has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. You will receive another notice in due course.

The shutdown is necessary for the construction and/or maintenance upgrades on the network. We apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result of the interruption.

For any enquiries, please contact the following persons:

Mr. N. S. Mkwanazi : Tel (051) 409 2300
Mr M. Gculelo: Tel (051) 409 2298

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CENTLEC Notice: Load Shedding

Posted on 27/01/2015 by WebMaster

ESKOM has declared load shedding Stage 1, group 5 from 12H30 till 14H30.

Affected areas: Bayswater, Dan Pienaar, Heuwersig. Pentagon Park, Part of Westdene, Hilton, Deals Gift and Olive Hill.

For more information, please contact our call centre at (051) 409 2345.

Tseliso Leba
Communications & Marketing
CENTLEC (SOC) Ltd

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CENTLEC Notice: Load Shedding

Posted on 26/01/2015 by WebMaster

Please note that CENTLEC is implementing load shedding Stage 1, Group 4 from 12h00.

Affected areas are as follows: Kwaggafontein, Kellysview, part of Wigehof, Universitas, Hospitaalpark, Universitas RIF.

Tseliso Leba
Communications & Marketing
CENTLEC (SOC) Ltd
Tseliso.Leba@centlec.co.za

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BIDS Opening Registers

Posted on 26/01/2015 by WebMaster

Click here to download the PDF for BID 240: 2014/2015
BID NUMBER: MMM/ BID 240: 2014/2015
BID DESCRIPTION: SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF COMPUTER NETWORK POINTS AROUND MMM FOR A PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2017.
CLOSING DATE: 16 JANUARY 2015
CLOSING TIME: 11H30

Click here to download the PDF for BID 241: 2014/2015
BID NUMBER: MMM/BID 241: 2014/2015
BID DESCRIPTION: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF COMPUTER HARDWARE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR MMM FORA PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2017.
CLOSING DATE: 16 JANUARY 2015
CLOSING TIME: 11H30

Click here to download the PDF for BID 242: 2014/2015
BID NUMBER: MMM/BID 242: 2014/2015
BID DESCRIPTION: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAWNMOWER PARTS AROUND MMM FOR A PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2017.
CLOSING DATE: 16 JANUARY 2015
CLOSING TIME: 11H30

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Posted on 26/01/2015 by WebMaster

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Weekly Quotation Bulletin

Posted on 23/01/2015 by WebMaster

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QUOTATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATE AND TIME
MMM/FQ: 330(AAA) 2014/2015 PROVISION OF TRAINING OF MANAGEMENT STAFF ON HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND LABOUR LEGISLATION Date: 30 January 2015, Time:11:00
MMM/FQ: 333(A) 2014/2015 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 10 BRUSH CUTTERS Date: 30 January 2015, Time:11:00
MMM/FQ: 337(AA) 2014/2015 APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT FOR STATE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Date: 30 January 2015, Time:11:00
MMM/FQ: 339(A) 2014/2015 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PIMA C4 ANALYSER MACHINE. Date: 30 January 2015, Time:11:00

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CENTLEC Notice: Vending Machines off-line

Posted on 23/01/2015 by WebMaster

Kindly note that the CENTLEC vending network will be interrupted between 11h00 and 12h00  today due to a technical upgrade. All the Vending points may be affected. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Tseliso Leba -  Communications & Marketing -  CENTLEC (SOC) Ltd
Tseliso.Leba@centlec.co.za

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List of Available Tenders / BIDS

Posted on 22/01/2015 by WebMaster

Click here to download the PDF for List of available BIDS for 22 January 2015

BID NUMBER DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATE AND TIME
MMM/BID 250: 2014/2015 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR INDEPENDANT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT TO COMPILE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK (EMF) FOR MMM. Date: 06 February 2015, Time: 11:30
MMM/BID 251: 2014/2015 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANTS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY FOR MMM. Date: 06 February 2015, Time: 11:30
MMM/BID 252: 2014/2015 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANTS FOR STATE OF ENVIRONMENT REPORT FOR MMM. Date: 06 February 2015, Time: 11:30
MMM/BID 253: 2014/2015 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MMM. Date: 06 February 2015, Time: 11:30
MMM/BID 246: 2014/2015 NEW SYNTHETIC ATHLETICS TRACK  (PHASE 2) AT THABA-NCHU – ERRATUM Date: 16 February 2015, Time: 11:30

Click here to download the PDF for List of available BIDS for 22 January 2015

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News Update: New school year, new uniform from Deputy Mayor

Posted on 21/01/2015 by WebMaster

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2 Power Interruptions: Dan Pienaar & Bainsvlei (Kimberley and Venter Roads)

Posted on 20/01/2015 by WebMaster

AREAS TO BE AFFECTED: DAN PIENAAR
Please note that the electricity supply to your premises will be interrupted from 09h:00 until 16h:00 on date 20/01/2015.
For any enquiries, please contact the following persons:
Mr. NS Mkwanazi: Tel (051) 409 2300
Mr. M. Gculelo: Tel (051) 409 2298

AREAS TO BE AFFECTED: BAINSVLEI (KIMBERLY & VENTER ROADS)
Please note that the electricity supply to your premises will be interrupted from 09h:00 until 16h:30 on date 21/01/2015.
For any enquiries, please contact the following persons:
Mr. TN Thamaga: Tell (051) 409 2474
Ms. Baitsi: Tell (051) 409 2284

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
1. The power MAY BE restored without warning at any time during the shutdown period, and all Installations must therefore be treated as live and dangerous.
2. Should your power not be interrupted within one (1) hour of the scheduled starting time, please ignore this notice, as the scheduled maintenance has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. You will receive another notice in due course.
The shutdown is necessary for the construction and/or maintenance upgrades on the network. We apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result of the interruption.

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List of Available Tenders / BIDS

Posted on 20/01/2015 by WebMaster

Click here to download the PDF for List of available BIDS for 16 January 2015

BID NUMBER DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATE AND TIME
MMM/BID 244: 2014/2015 INSTALLATION OF NEW FENCE FOR TAALA PRIMARY SCHOOL IN THABA-NCHU  Date: 06 February 2015, Time: 11:30
MMM/BID 245: 2014/2015 ADDITION OF OFFICES ON THE 2ND & 8TH FLOOR AT THE BRAM FISCHER BUILDING Date: 16 February 2015, Time: 11:30
MMM/BID 246: 2014/2015 NEW SYNTHETIC ATHLETICS TRACK  (PHASE 2) AT THABA-NCHU Date: 16 February 2015, Time: 11:30
MMM/BID 247: 2014/2015 UPGRADING OF STREETS AND STORM WATER IN MANGAUNG : REHABILITATION OF BOTSHABELO ROAD –B3  Date: 16 February 2015, Time: 11:30
MMM/BID 248: 2014/2015 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN MMM FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS ENDING 30 JUNE 2017 Date: 17 February 2015, Time: 11:30
MMM/BID 249: 2014/2015 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PHOTOCOPYING PAPER IN ALL COLOURS FOR MMM FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2017 Date: 17 February 2015, Time: 11:30

Click here to download the PDF for List of available BIDS for 16 January 2015

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News Update: 2014 Mayoral Programme in Pictures

Posted on 16/01/2015 by WebMaster

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Power Interruption: Phase Four

Posted on 15/01/2015 by WebMaster

POWER INTERRUPTION
AREAS TO BE AFFECTED: PHASE FOUR

Please note that the electricity supply to your premises will be interrupted from 09h:00   until  16h:30 on 16/01/2015.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

1. The power MAY BE restored without warning at any time during the shutdown period, and all Installations must therefore be treated as live and dangerous.

2. Should your power not be interrupted within one (1) hour of the scheduled starting time, please ignore this notice, as the scheduled maintenance has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. You will receive another notice in due course.

The shutdown is necessary for the construction and/or maintenance upgrades on the network. We apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result of the interruption

For any enquiries, please contact the following persons:

Mr. T N Thamaga: Tel (051) 409 2474
Me Baitsi:Tel (051) 409  2288

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MFMA Mangaung In Year Report December 2014

Posted on 15/01/2015 by WebMaster

Click here to download the PDF for MFMA Mangaung In Year Report for December 2014

MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT ACT (MFMA): MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 (MONTHLY BUDGET STATEMENT)

To comply with section 71 of the MFMA, by providing a monthly statement on the implementation of the budget and financial state of affairs of the municipality to the Executive Mayor, as legislated.

The strategic objective of this report is to ensure good governance, financial viability and optimal institutional transformation with capacity to execute its mandate.
Section 71 of the MFMA requires that:

The accounting officer of a municipality must by no later than 10 working days after the end of each month submit to the mayor of the municipality, and the relevant National and Provincial Treasury, a statement in the prescribed format on the state of the municipality’s budget reflecting certain details for that month and for the financial year up to the end of that month.
For the reporting period ending 31 December 2014, the ten working day reporting limit expires on 15 January 2015.
National Treasury have indicated that they wish to continue to directly monitor municipalities that have a significant impact on the South African economy. For this purpose the required electronic reports were progressively lodged with the National Treasury. Material variances will be briefly referred to in this report.

Click here to download the PDF for MFMA Mangaung In Year Report for December 2014

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Power Interruption: Bainsvlei (Venter & Kimberley)

Posted on 14/01/2015 by WebMaster

POWER INTERRUPTION
AREAS TO BE AFFECTED: BAINSVLEI (VENTER & KIMBERLY)

Please note that the electricity supply to your premises will be interrupted from 09h:00 until  16h:30 on 15/01/2015.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

1. The power MAY BE restored without warning at any time during the shutdown period, and all Installations must therefore be treated as live and dangerous.

2. Should your power not be interrupted within one (1) hour of the scheduled starting time, please ignore this notice, as the scheduled maintenance has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. You will receive another notice in due course.

The shutdown is necessary for the construction and/or maintenance upgrades on the network. We apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result of the interruption

For any enquiries, please contact the following persons:

Mr. T N Thamaga: Tel (051) 409 2474
Me Baitsi:Tel (051) 409  2288

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Weekly Quotation Bulletin

Posted on 09/01/2015 by WebMaster

Click here to download the PDF for Weekly Quotation Bulletin for 9 January 2015

QUOTATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATE AND TIME
MMM/FQ 339: 2014/2015 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PIMA C4 ANALYSER MACHINE. Date: 16 January 2015, Time:11:00
MMM/FQ 340: 2014/2015 REFURBISHMENT OF MOROTO COMMUNITY HALL. Date: 16 January 2015, Time:11:00
MMM/FQ 341: 2014/2015 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF MOTOR BIKES GLOVES AND HELMETS FOR METER READERS. Date: 16 January 2015, Time:11:00
MMM/FQ 342: 2014/2015 OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE SERVICES BY AN APPROVED INSPECTION AUTHORITY I.T.O OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT. Date: 16 January 2015, Time:11:00

Click here to download the PDF for Weekly Quotation Bulletin for 9 January 2015

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Awarded Formal BIDS / Tenders

Posted on 08/01/2015 by WebMaster
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External Vacancy Bulletin (ERRATUM)

Posted on 06/01/2015 by WebMaster

Click here to download the PDF with the changes to be noted in relation to the External Vacancy Bulletin as published on December 18, 2014

Posted in Vacancies

List of Available Tenders / BIDS

Posted on 06/01/2015 by WebMaster

Click here to download the PDF for the UPDATED (ERRATUM) List of available BIDS that was published on 8 December 2014

MMM/BID 240: 2014/2015 SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF COMPUTER NETWORK POINTS AROUND MMM FOR A PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2017 Date: 16 January 2015 Time: 11:30
MMM/BID 241: 2014/2015 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF COMPUTER HARDWARE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR MMM FOR A PERIOD ENDING  30 JUNE 2017 Date: 16 January 2015 Time: 11:30
MMM/BID 242: 2014/2015 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAWNMOWER PARTS AROUND MMM FOR A PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2017 Date: 16 January 2015 Time: 11:30

Click here to download the PDF for the UPDATED (ERRATUM) List of available BIDS that was published on 8 December 2014

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Weekly Quotation Bulletin

Posted on 05/01/2015 by WebMaster

Click here to download the PDF for Weekly Quotation Bulletin 5 January 2015

QUOTATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATE AND TIME
MMM/FQ 330(AA): 2014/2015 PROVISION OF TRAINING OF MANAGEMENT STAFF ON HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND LABOUR LEGISLATION Date: 12 January 2015, Time:11:00am
MMM/FQ 337(A): 2014/2015 APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT FOR STATE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Date: 12 January 2015, Time:11:00am
MMM/FQ 338(A): 2014/2015 EXTENSION OF NEW RECORD ROOM AT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICES Date: 12 January 2015, Time:11:00am

Click here to download the PDF for Weekly Quotation Bulletin 5 January 2015

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BIDS Opening Registers

Posted on 30/12/2014 by WebMaster

Click here to download the PDF for BID 235: 2014/2015
BID NUMBER: MMM/BID 235: 2014/15
BID DESCRIPTION: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS TYPES OF AMMUNITION, PEPPERSPRAY AND FIRE ARM CLEANING EQUIPMENT FOR A PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2017
CLOSING DATE: 22 DECEMBER 2014
CLOSING TIME: 11H30

Click here to download the PDF for BID 234: 2014/2015
BID NUMBER: MMM/ BID 234: 2014/15
BID DESCRIPTION: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LIBRARY MATERIAL.
CLOSING DATE: 12 DECEMBER 2014
CLOSING TIME: 11H30

Click here to download the PDF for BID 233: 2014/2015
BID NUMBER: MMM/BID 233: 2014/15
BID DESCRIPTION: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PLANTS MATERIAL FOR MMM FOR A PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2017
CLOSING DATE: 22 DECEMBER 2014
CLOSING TIME: 11H30

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BIDS Opening Registers

Posted on 19/12/2014 by WebMaster

Click here to download the PDF for BID 107 (AA): 2014/2015
BID NUMBER: MMM/BID 107(AA): 2014/15
BID DESCRIPTION: PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT-DOOR TO DOOR REFUSE REMOVAL AND TRANSPOTATION TO LANDFILL SITES (THABA NCHU) ENDING 30 JUNE 2016.
CLOSING DATE: 28 NOVEMBER 2014
CLOSING TIME: 11H30

Click here to download the PDF for BID 238: 2014/2015
BID NUMBER: MMM/BID 238: 2014/2015
BID DESCRIPTION: PROPOSAL FOR THE REFURBISHMENT, ARTWORK APPLICATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MMM COOLING TOWERS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2017.
CLOSING DATE: 12 DECEMBER 2014
CLOSING TIME: 11H30

Click here to download the PDF for BID 243: 2014/2015
BID NUMBER: MMM/BID 243: 2014/2015
BID DESCRIPTION: REQUEST FOR INDEPENDENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT TO REVIEW THE METROPOLITAN OPEN SPACE SYSTEM.
CLOSING DATE: 12 DECEMBER 2014
CLOSING TIME: 11H30

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External Vacancy Bulletin

Posted on 18/12/2014 by WebMaster

Click here to download the PDF for External Vacancy Bulletin for 18 December 2014

There are 6 positions and the closing date is 16 January 2015.

Posted in Vacancies

News Update: Thaba Nchu Wellness Champions Awarded

Posted on 17/12/2014 by WebMaster

News-Update-17-December-2014

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News Update: Executive Mayor congratulates Miss World 2014, Rolene Strauss

Posted on 16/12/2014 by WebMaster

News-Update-16-December-2014

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Weekly Quotation Bulletin

Posted on 15/12/2014 by WebMaster

Click here to download the PDF for Weekly Quotation Bulletin 15 December 2014

QUOTATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATE AND TIME
MMM/FQ: 303 (A) 2014/2015 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TOOLS, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT. Date: 19 December 2014, Time:11:00am
MMM/FQ: 313 (A) 2014/2015 CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CARPORTS AT TECHNICAL SECTION – SOUTH DEPOT  FAUNA Date: 19 December 2014, Time:11:00am
MMM/FQ: 314 (A) 2014/2015 REPAIRS TO NICO’S SHOPPING CENTRE BUILDING IN BOCHABELA, BLOEMFONTEIN. Date: 19 December 2014, Time:11:00am
MMM/FQ: 315 (A) 2014/2015 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF SHELVES AND CLOTHING STAND SPIRAL Date: 19 December 2014, Time:11:00am
MMM/FQ: 316 (AA) 2014/2015 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CLOTHES CONTAINER Date: 19 December 2014, Time:11:00am
MMM/FQ: 330 (A) 2014/2015 PROVISION OF TRAINING OF MANAGEMENT STAFF ON HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND LABOUR LEGISLATION Date: 19 December 2014, Time:11:00am
MMM/FQ: 333 2014/2015 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 10 BRUSH CUTTERS Date: 19 December 2014, Time:11:00am
MMM/FQ: 334 2014/2015 CONSTRUCTION OF NEW OFFICES ON THE 5TH FLOOR AT BRAM FISCHER BUILDING Date: 19 December 2014, Time:11:00am
MMM/FQ: 335 2014/2015 WIDENING OF PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY AT NAVAL HILL Date: 19 December 2014, Time:11:00am
MMM/FQ: 336 2014/2015 SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF PROJECTOR AND ELECTRONIC SCREEN Date: 19 December 2014, Time:11:00am
MMM/FQ: 337 2014/2015 APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT FOR STATE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Date: 19 December 2014, Time:11:00am
MMM/FQ: 338 2014/2015 EXTENSION OF NEW RECORD ROOM AT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICES Date: 19 December 2014, Time:11:00am

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Notice: Prelim Renaming Decision

Posted on 15/12/2014 by WebMaster

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Click here to download the PDF with all the details on renaming

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MFMA Mangaung In Year Report November 2014

Posted on 12/12/2014 by WebMaster

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To comply with section 71 of the MFMA, by providing a monthly statement on the implementation of the budget and financial state of affairs of the municipality to the Executive Mayor, as legislated.
The strategic objective of this report is to ensure good governance, financial viability and optimal institutional transformation with capacity to execute its mandate.
Section 71 of the MFMA requires that:
The accounting officer of a municipality must by no later than 10 working days after the end of each month submit to the mayor of the municipality, and the relevant National and Provincial Treasury, a statement in the prescribed format on the state of the municipality’s budget reflecting certain details for that month and for the financial year up to the end of that month.
For the reporting period ending 30 November 2014, the ten working day reporting limit expires on 12 December 2014.

Click here to download the PDF for MFMA Mangaung In Year Report for November 2014

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Public Notice: Unknown or Unclaimed Direct Bank Deposits

Posted on 12/12/2014 by WebMaster

Click here to download the PDF for the List of Unknown or Unclaimed Direct Bank Deposits

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MANGAUNG is situated in the Free State Province, in the central interior of South Africa. The Free State is bordered by Gauteng, the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and North West provinces, as well as the neighbouring country of Lesotho.The MANGAUNG Metro Municipality was formed at the end of 2000 by amalgamating the Transitional Local Councils of Bloemfontein, Botshabelo, Thaba Nchu and two Rural Councils. Being the sixth largest city in the country, the MANGAUNG municipal area covers more than 6 263km2 and hosts a population of about 850 000 people. The languages spoken in the area are mainly Sesotho, Afrikaans, English and Setswana. MANGAUNG, meaning “Place of the Cheetahs”, accentuates the vibrant, dynamic and energetic character of the tourism industry "AT THE HEART OF IT ALL".