MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The DA said this week they will write to the Department of Public Works MEC Elizabeth Mokua, demanding a full report and thorough investigation into the drainage system after flooding during rainy weather over the weekend. 
The DA condemned the North West Department of Public Works for the fiasco on the newly opened Nelson Mandela Drive in Mahikeng, which flooded during the weekend rains. Opened in May 2024 after numerous delays, this road is already showing severe defects.

MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Two suspects were arrested by the Crime Intelligence led operation following two separate searches on Friday morning, November 8, for dealing in drugs, unlawful possession of firearms and unlawful possession of ammunition.

Happy birthday to Oupa Petrus Wetbooi from Mahikeng, who will be celebrating his 104th birthday this Saturday, November 16. Petrus, who has lived in Mahikeng a long time, was born November 16, 1920 and is looking forward to celebrate his birthday with family, friends and his community.

MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: MEC for Social Development, Basetsana Sussana Dantjie, kept true to her word on Tuesday, 5 November by donating a laptop to the North West Older Person’s Forum, as promised in a first meeting with them.
Then, the forum had indicated to the MEC that their work was hamstrung by lack of resources, chief among them a laptop, which is central to record keeping and communication.