Author: Koketso Dikobe

The North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management says all roads that were closed this morning in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda region following a taxi blockade that left commuters frustrated, have been reopened. The department says the roads were reopened following engagements with the protesting operators, but has however urged motorists to continue driving with caution. The blockade affected major transport corridors including the R503 between Hartbeesfontein/Tigane and Klerksdorp, as well as the R30 towards Orkney. Several internal roads were also obstructed, severely impacting mobility in and around the region. According to the Chairperson of the South African…

Communities residing around or near mining operations in Rustenburg, North West, have been implored to take a more active role in shaping their own future. This emerged during the Rustenburg Chrome Community Empowerment Trust Annual General Meeting held at the Orion Hotel in Rustenburg. The trust, which is just over a year old, was formed through a series of community engagements that led to the recruitment of trustees and its formal registration as a legal entity. It was established to support socio-economic development in host communities affected by the Rustenburg Chrome Mining operations, and it also provide financial resources for…

The Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, is optimistic that stronger coordination between institutions will be key to addressing ongoing water supply challenges affecting communities in the Bojanala District Municipality in the North West. He was speaking during an engagement with Magalies Water, as well as the Rustenburg and Moses Kotane Local Municipalities, at the Rustenburg Civic Centre. The meeting forms part of efforts by the department to identify the root causes of persistent water interruptions affecting several communities and to develop a coordinated plan to restore stable supply. Delegates assessed the condition of several key water infrastructure systems…

Residents of Ward 32 in Marikana, near Rustenburg, say they are optimistic that long-standing service delivery challenges will finally receive attention after the provincial government brought the Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme to the local Braampie Sports Ground. For many residents, the programme represents a rare opportunity to speak directly to government leaders about the daily struggles they face. The aim of the programme is to fast-track service delivery and bring government services closer to the people. It was led by Premier Lazarus Mokgosi, alongside MECs, mayors, and traditional leaders. Some community members say the lack of basic services…