MAHIKENG MAIL - KLERKSDORP: The MEC for North West Department for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng, said the safety of learners will under no circumstances, be compromised.
MEC Morweng was addressing the Provincial elective conference of the South African National Small Bus Operators Council, (SANSBOC) held in Klerksdorp.
New dawn for EFF’s elective sub-regional structure
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) marked a new chapter for its Mahikeng branch with the inaugural Sub‑Regional People’s Assembly (SRPA) at Monakaladi Gardens in Dihatshwane.
A total of 64 gender‑representative delegates, elected from the municipality’s 35 wards gathered to vote on a new Sub‑Regional Command Team (SRCT).
Hawks looking for man linked to fraud case
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The Mahikeng-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Unit seeks the public assistance in locating a man who is linked to a fraud case.
In May 2022, a woman from Mahikeng in the North West Province was allegedly defrauded over R800 000 by her boyfriend, who is believed to be a Ugandan national.
Reports indicate that the woman was told by her boyfriend to resign from her work and take all her pension money to a prayer room where it would be blessed by her ancestors. She allegedly followed the instructions and was promised that she would get R15 million in return. Following the prayer session, the man disappeared without a trace.
Call for urgent action to empty pit latrines in Setlagole Village
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo visited Setlagole Village on Monday, urging immediate fixing of overflowing pit latrines and the decade‑old, unfinished bulk water supply scheme.
Joined by Ngaka Modiri District Executive Mayor, Khumalo Molefe and Ratlou Local Municipality’s MMC for Infrastructure, Thabo Motlapele, the delegation met local stakeholders as part of the national Sanitation Month campaign, which runs from Global Handwashing Day (15 October) to World Toilet Day (19 November).
Service delivery challenges addressed
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The decisive move to respond to service delivery challenges faced by communities in various municipalities across the North West province, which has led to the appointment of Service Delivery Monitoring and Intervention Acting Chief Director, Dr Auchalie Mothupi, has been hailed as the best move by the provincial government, as scores of North West citizens have benefitted through the much anticipated Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Reloaded programme.
Since his appointment in July, Dr Mothupi’s rapid response to the government’s promises has in recent months seen a rise in service delivery implementation.









