Municipality honours dedicated staff at long-service awards ceremony
17 Apr 2025
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Kouga – A remarkable collective of 2 110 years of service was celebrated as Kouga Local Municipality recognised its dedicated employees during a long-service awards ceremony on Thursday, 10 April 2025.
The event honoured staff members who have reached milestones of 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service, presenting certificates and tokens of appreciation to commemorate their dedication. Special provisions were also made to ensure that early retirees and medically boarded staff were recognised with certificates and gifts.
The ceremony served as a heartfelt tribute to the employees who continue to drive the municipality's mission forward, with Kouga Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman, and guest speaker, Dr Olusola Olubiyi, emphasising the importance of both community service and self-care in achieving long-term success.
In his speech, Bornman expressed his gratitude for the unwavering commitment of the employees, emphasising the vital role they play in the municipality's success.
"We are thriving because our employees share the vision of being a blueprint for a well-run municipality," Bornman remarked. "When employees perform well, communities flourish – businesses grow, jobs are created, and the result is a better quality of life for everyone. You are transforming Kouga into a model municipality, and together we can be an example for a flourishing South Africa."
Olubiyi delved into the importance of wellness at any age and in any environment.
Olubiyi highlighted the pillars of physical, mental, and emotional wellness, offering practical advice for maintaining health and vitality. He encouraged staff to embrace movement, form social connections, and adopt healthier eating habits, such as incorporating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, and water into their diets.
"Know your body as you would know your car," he advised. "Understanding your health allows you to recognise when something is not right and seek appropriate help."
Olubiyi also underscored the significance of emotional wellness, cautioning against the dangers of isolation. "Loneliness can creep in as we age, but stronger relationships lead to a longer, more fulfilling life. Share joy, volunteer, and find meaning in connecting with others," he urged.
He added that to be well mentally, reading can assist.
“Challenge your brain regularly. Ask questions. There is danger in isolation. There is so much power in people coming together.”
Five lucky staff members were rewarded with vouchers for metabolic assessments to be conducted by Olubiyi, a fitting acknowledgment of their commitment to well-being.
15 YEARS OF SERVICE
Aldo David Maclean
Joseph Loyiso Skosana
Grant Ryan Faulkner
Ricardo Nelson
Patrick Thokoane
Bernadette Polesta Rudolph
Shukree Abrahams
Tamsanqa Paul Jacobs
Nomfundo Elizabeth Blom
Nokuzola Priscilla Malangeni
Elvin Felix
Sifiso Mfanyana Gwala
Jonathan Davids
Mawethu Ntsikithi
Nkululeko Elvin Nonjewu
Mcebisi Norman Ngximba
Vernon Perils
Peter Davids
Cecil Brown Ashwin
Hilton Jonathan Dennis
John Cornelius Ferreira
Zanethemba Patrik Dayiman
Conrad Michael Swarts
Siena Arends
Martalene Witbooi
Sicelo Nelson Nkwenkwezi
Sweetness Funiswa Mabombo
Amanda Johnson
Nonkosazana Wendy Seyisi
Olivia Kamoeto
Annie Arries
Rita Pumla Kgopa
Roger Donovan Tallies
Trevor Phillip Goulding
Marilyn Merle Hill
Wilfred Mbulelo Thana
Vuyile Elvis Noma
Riaan Joubert
Steven Fred Hartley
Nosipho Portia Woods
Eric Ruiters
Clyde Alexander
Jali Maxwell Loyiso
Nomiso Nyawose
Xoliswa Elizabeth Kona
Nomhlobo Lillian Rabela
Nobathembu Mthungatha
Sipho Christopher Nangu
Wendries Mpendulo Yalo
Stanley Daluxolo Sibiya
Zwelinzima Edward Ngindo
Nombulelo Blossom Mxakana
Eugine Kobe
Mabhuti John Kitsana
Thembisile Eric Gxothiwe
Michelle Vuyiseka Mlata
Eldrick Egmanuel Titus
Sivuyile July
Ntobeko James Doro
Danie Duiker
Mange Funiwe Ivy
Tinny Bernedictor Hlela
Meukhaya Malvin Majola
Nombeko Dyini
Lamla Mhlambiso
Nomhlobo Ndesi
Cecelia Minnie
Amand Pretorius
Johannes Smit
Nicolette Nomkhitha Saul
Anita Helena Mccarthy
Dalene Plaatjies
Jane Messias
Solomon Mzimkulu Kula
Shawn Makwena
Wilmon Zalisile Kota
Miriam James
Phumeza Deopadra Qashu
Damion Slabbert
Nomalanga Hilda Luzipho
Ntombethemba Dweba
Nosimphiwe Florence Desha
Brendib Bricache Booysen
Freda Constable
Danwill Ludick
Lena Koert
Susarah Geraldine Jacobs
Maureen Moses Ntsalazana
Collen Reidwarn Goeda
Nonzima Lillian Tshozi
Frank Peter Stuurman
Harriet Thenjiswa Maneli
Klaas Bambi
Annadene Marilyn Jansen
Adam Reme Fortuin
Claudette Witbooi
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Colin Solomon
Winnie Tee
Wilberforce Ntsikelelo Weni
Bongani Godwin Grootboom
Goodman Mmgomem
Julian Wilfred Zietsman
Amandalien Sharon Jantjies
Angelo Irvine Nicholls
Vuyani Eric Blaauw
Mbuyiselo Stephen Klaasen
Coren Suzette Groenewald
Themba Koos Jonas
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
Marshall Mzili
Andrew Mauraces Rudolph
30 YEARS OF SERVICE
Goodness Lungiswa Mabukana
Abrie Koegelenberg
David September
Ricardo John Kammies
Niklaas Human
Abraham Petrus Grootboom
Attwell Mzolisi File
Mzukisi Welington Sobele
35 YEARS OF SERVICE
Marilyn Loggenberg
Mthetheleli Arion Mooi
Boniwe Alice Bambiso
40 YEARS OF SERVICE
Michael Titus
RETIREMENT
Mbulelo Antonie Gxala
Abraham Perils
Wilson Katoo
Elize Alexander
Flip Windvogel
Plaatjie Draai
John George
Christian Peter Commons
Charles Titus
Marita Syzaar
Mbuyiselo Andrew Mhlalasa
Chantal Lippert
Zonwabele Mpontso
Dail Kabani
Magdalene Waraldea Bosman
Velile Hermanus Manzi
Nomakula Lynette Nkosinkulu
Nothandekile Nombedesho Sonipasi
Siziwe Nbeki
Velapi Wilson Tengo
Klaas Stout
Zoyisile Dayimani
Fanele Marali
Eric Jordaan
Tembesile Gladstone Swartbooi
Bonisile Edward Gxuluwe
Funeka Dorothy Soni
MEDIACLLY BOARDED
William Faulkner
Mvuyisi Archbell Grootboom
Kenneth Du Preez
