NWest Provincial Government to prioritise infrastructure development to resuscitate tourism industry

By Bonolo Mohlakoana Rustenburg – North West Premier Kaobitsa Bushy Maape maintains that plans to resuscitate the tourism sector will encapsulate prioritising infrastructure development. Premier Maape was addressing stakeholders in the tourism sector in Rustenburg.  The primary objective of the meeting was to devise strategies which the sector can use to recuperate from the ramifications of

Sedibeng Water to be liquidated

By Ofentse Letlape Mahikeng: Just a year after receiving a bailout of almost R300-million, government is liquidating Sedibeng Water. Water and Sanitation minister, Senzo Mchunu, made the announcement earlier this week, saying the utility is no longer commercially viable. Mchunu said once dissolved the functions, assets and liabilities of Sedibeng Water will be taken over

Watch: Maape lays wreaths at Dick Montshioa’s grave site

NW Premier Bush Maape visits Dick Montshioa grave site

By Ramotswedi Rammutla Mahikeng: North West Premier Bushy Maape together with members of the provincial executive and traditional leadership of the Barolong Boo Ratshidi Tribal Authority led by Kgosi Jeff Montshioa laid wreaths at the grave of the first secretary of the African National Congress Montshiwane Dick Montshioa. The premier was accompanied by delegation of

Councillors sworn in as members the Mahikeng Local Municipality council

By Ramotswedi Rammutla MAHIKENG: The Mahikeng Local Municipality today 22 November 2021, hosts its first post election council meeting at the Mmabatho Civic Center. This to swear in new members of council as well as the election of council officials.

Premier Maape and Minister Mchunu inspects Madibeng water treatment plant

  Brits – North West Premier Bushy Maape together with Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu made an oversight visit to the Brits water treatment plant in Madibeng Local Municipality this to assess the status and develop a remedial action plan to respond to challenges bedevilling provision of water services in this municipality.  

Opinion and Anlysis

TSWAING MUNICIPALITY ROTTEN, RESIDENTS HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO LIVE WITH STENCH OF FAECES Tswaing: Batho Pele Party (BPP) has written to the Human Rights Commission of South Africa (SAHRC) after conducting an oversight visit to Sannieshof and Ottosdal. The oversight comes after BPP was alerted to the desperate situation that these communities have to

“Let me be me” Kefilwe “Ndofaya” Modise

I didn’t have much, but I make sure I make something with what I get By Ramotswedi Rammuta Mahikeng: In our Women’s month edition we feature Kefilwe “Ndofaya” Modise well known as the Brand connector a social media influencer revered for her high than life personality that has earned her a reputation in Bokone Bophirima.

Lucky farmers get Bonsmara bulls

By Ramotswedi Rammutla Mahikeng: The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, has donated ten bonsmara bulls to recipients in the North West Province through the Livestock Improvement Programme. This was to assist farmers in improving their herds and encourage stud breeding. “In agriculture we can collectively play a pivotal role in the championing of transformation

The Maftownian June-July 2021 Edition

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