Residents in Braamfischerville’s Wards 44 and 49 continue to grapple with water shortages, leaking water and sewer pipes, crime and inadequate street lighting, despite voting for the African National Congress (ANC) in the recent Local Government Elections. Residents who spoke to Newsnote this week expressed frustration over persistent service delivery challenges, with some calling for urgent intervention while others said they had lost hope in the government. “We are just tired. This government is not doing anything for us. That…

The North West Provincial Government says the refurbishment of the long-dormant Dirk Montshiwa Airport in Mahikeng should not be prioritised until a clear economic purpose for the facility has been established. This emerged during a debate in the North West Provincial Legislature on a Notice of Motion concerning the continued inactivity of the airport, with Democratic Alliance (DA) MPL Freddy Sonakile questioning the government’s lack of progress in reviving the facility. The airport, which opened in 1984, ceased commercial operations…

The national government has urged newly elected councillors to serve their communities with integrity, accountability and a renewed commitment to service delivery, following the declaration of the 2026 Local Government Elections as free and fair. In a media statement issued after the IEC’s official announcement, the government extended its sincere thanks to all South Africans, particularly those who turned out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right to vote. “The participation of more than 540 political parties and nearly…