The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has signed an agreement with Ehlanzeni Municipality aimed at building the capacity of councillors in the area. Ehlanzeni comprises four municipalities - Mbombela, Nkomazi, Umjindi and Thaba Chweu. The partnership programme will see direct financial assistance, about R4 million from the USAID, flowing into Ehlanzeni, which amongst others, will be used to develop and implement an efficient ward system.