Councillor Sakhumzi Mkhunqe

            *EZIBELENI FORME ADMIN* 

Councillor : Sakhumzi Mkhunqe

*Title: DA Councillor Sakhumzi Mkhunqe Takes a Stand: Oversight Visit to Confront Illegal Dumping, Corruption & Graveyard Neglect in Ezibeleni*

In a bold and determined move, DA Councillor Sakhumzi Mkhunqe is stepping forward to confront the growing environmental and civic crisis affecting the people of Ezibeleni, Queenstown. The Councillor announced an official oversight visit aimed at inspecting illegal dumping near the homes and then Afternoon Zones, and road updates

His words, *“Ngomso kusasa oversight yam ikulandlela yenziwayo old grave yard afternoon zone ezi damping site phambi kwezindlu,”* with the powerful call *#ANDITHULI KUSONAKALA* (“I won’t keep quiet while things are being destroyed”), reflect a leader who is not afraid to confront what others ignore.

*The condition of the old graveyards in Ezibeleni has become a silent disgrace.* Once sacred grounds are now overrun with long grass, loose stones, and weeds. The graves are barely recognizable — a heartbreaking reality that shows a lack of dignity not just toward the departed, but toward the heritage and culture of the living. These sites hold the memory of our ancestors, and yet today they are uncared for, unmarked, and forgotten.

Adding to the community's frustration is the *ongoing road project under the Enoch Mgijima Municipality*, which residents have accused of poor workmanship, lack of transparency, and suspected corruption. Roads are poorly constructed, inconsistent, and unsafe — despite funds being allocated. No public updates. No consultation. No answers.

The oversight visit by Councillor Mkhunqe signals a return to accountability. It shows leadership that doesn’t sit behind a desk, but walks through the streets, listens to the people, and demands truth.

At *Royal Kasi Stories*, we stand in solidarity with this effort. We urge all residents, leaders, and stakeholders to echo the same call: 
*#AndithuliKusonakala* — *We will not be silent when our ancestors are disrespected, our homes polluted, and our community’s progress stolen.*