SDM Communications Team win top honours at SALGA Recognition Awards
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The Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality (SDM), Cllr Minah Bahula, has congratulated the SDM Communications Team for their outstanding achievement in winning top honours at the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Recognition Awards.
The team was recognised in the category of the Most Profile Municipality (media monitoring) presence as well as formulating and driving communications strategies on revenue collection for the district municipality.
The first category were previously won by Ngaka Modiri Molema and Cape Winelands Districts respectively.
The prestigious ceremony, held at Jeffrey Bay in Eastern Cape on Monday 10 February 2025, highlighted excellence in municipal communication across the country.
The awards coincided with SALGA’s two-day Eighth National Municipal Communicators Forum Meeting, where communicators from various municipalities gathered to exchange best practices, address challenges and explore evolving trends in the ever-changing communications landscape.
Commending the team, Executive Mayor Bahula urged SDM communicators to remain dedicated to their mission.
“While we celebrate this achievement, let us not become complacent. Strong and effective communication is the bridge between government and the people. It is through the tireless efforts of our communications team that our communities are informed, engaged, and empowered to participate in the affairs of their municipality,” she said.
Bahula furthered emphasized that this national recognition affirms Sekhukhune District Municipality’s commitment to “transparent, effective, and developmental communication that truly serves our people.”
“This accolade is a testament to the team’s dedication, and the Municipality remains confident in their ability to continue driving communication excellence for the benefit of all residents,” she said.
Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality (EMLM) Communications Manager, Simon Makua and Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality (FTLM) Spokesperson, Kubane Tolo, receiving the awards on behalf of the district municipality.
