Long-Term Development Vision the Mandeni Municipality seeks to take strides to react to windows of opportunity, which are innovation, growth, prosperity, cost structure and technological advancement. As such, the municipality has formulated a vision statement that defines its medium to a long-term goal and pledges a future characterised by an improved quality of life, higher service levels and accountable leadership to the people of Mandeni and all other interested and affected parties. The vision paints a picture of a bright future for Mandeni, indicates the manner in which stakeholders, both internal and external, should perceive the Mandeni area and sets a clear direction and expectations within which the entire organisational strategy is framed.