North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has urged eligible residents to participate in the 2026 Local Government Elections, emphasising the importance of exercising their constitutional right to vote. Mokgosi cast his ballot in Vryburg, under the Naledi Local Municipality, on Wednesday, 4 November, where he encouraged residents to make their voices heard through the ballot. Speaking after voting, the Premier said every vote contributes to shaping the future of communities, the province and the country. He also reiterated that the provincial…
Fikile Mbalula says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government will recruit 10,000 additional labour inspectors to strengthen enforcement against businesses employing undocumented foreign nationals, amid growing public concern over illegal immigration and compliance with labour laws. Mbalula briefed the media on Tuesday at Luthuli House in Johannesburg following the African National Congress National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held over the weekend. He said the inspectors would be appointed through the Department of Employment and Labour and deployed to identify employers circumventing labour…
The March and March Movement has intensified pressure on the national government, demanding urgent action against undocumented immigrants before the end of June or risk escalating public frustration across the country. The movement was among organisations invited to an urgent meeting convened by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Ministers to address growing protests over immigration and undocumented foreign nationals. Speaking after the meeting, the movement’s Gauteng convener, Sandile Dube, said communities were increasingly angered by what they believe…
Almost a year into office, North West-based water utility Magalies Water Chief Executive Officer Ofentse Nthutang has expressed confidence in the work done since taking over the reins in June 2025. The Magalies Water Board appointed Nthutang as Acting Chief Executive in July 2024 following the departure of his predecessor, before permanently appointing him in June the following year. Reflecting on his first year as CEO, Nthutang, whose substantive position was Chief Operations Officer at the entity from September 2023,…