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Latest · 11 Aug 2026
Pietermaritzburg, 08 May 2026 — The Ingonyama Trust and Eagle Towers SA have formally strengthened their partnership through the signing of a Master Lease Agreement aimed at accelerating the development of telecommunications…
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News & Events
19 Mar 2026
The Board has noted the Minister’s instruction purporting to terminate the membership of the remaining Board members and to impose transitional governance…
News & Events
19 Mar 2026
The Ingonyama Trust (IT) has noted the decision by the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development to terminate the membership of…
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18 Mar 2026
The Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB) has noted the statement issued by the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development announcing transitional governance…
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6 Oct 2025
The Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB) announces the departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Advocate Vela Mngwengwe, who has tendered his resignation on…
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1 Oct 2025
The Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB) has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and youth empowerment by donating R30,000 to the KwaCele Traditional…
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25 Sep 2025
The Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB) has secured a High Court order compelling its former Chairperson, Mr. Sipho Jerome Ngwenya, to repay an…
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25 Sep 2025
The Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB) has renewed its commitment to rural development through a powerful new partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Educational Development…
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23 Sep 2025
The Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB) welcomes the deliberations and recommendations made by the Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development regarding…
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14 Apr 2025
The Ingonyama Trust Board is proud to announce a landmark agreement with MAST, the largest tower owner and operator in South Africa.…
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22 Apr 2024
The Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB) had a meeting with Umngeni – Uthukela Water Board (UUW) as part of its ongoing stakeholder engagement…
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