Media Statements
BakwenabaMogopa traditional community get an Administrator [ 28 January 2020 ]
The MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Mothibedi Kegakilwe, has withdrawn the powers of the Traditional Council of Bakwena-baMogopa and appointed an Administrator to oversee the operations of the Traditional Council. [read more]
MEC Kegakilwe commends stakeholders for peaceful Mamusa by-elections [ 16 January 2020 ]
The MEC for Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Mothibedi Kegakilwe, has expressed his gratitude for the orderly manner in which all the parties that participated in the election of a new council of Mamusa, conducted themselves during the election that took place yesterday, 15 January 2020. [read more]
MEC Kegakilwe on Mamusa by-elections [ 14 January 2020 ]
The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Mothibedi Kegakilwe has encouraged eligible voters in Mamusa local municipality to go out in their numbers to vote during the by-elections on Wednesday, 15 January 2020. [read more]
MEC Kegakilwe meets with traditional leaders [ 19 December 2019 ]
Rustenburg - The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Mothibedi Kegakilwe recently met with traditional leaders in the province to discuss amongst others, developments in legislation governing institutions of traditional leadership. [read more]
Itsoseng residents get their title deeds [ 26 November 2019 ]
Christmas came a bit early for at least 84 housing beneficiaries in Itsoseng township near Lichtenburg in Ditsobotla local municipality when they received title deeds for the houses they have been occupying since 1994. [read more]
MEC Kegakilwe engages with Mahikeng LM intervention team [ 04 November 2019 ]
The MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Mothibedi Kegakilwe has appealed to the intervention team at Mahikeng local municipality to unlock service delivery challenges and change the face of the municipality. [read more]
MEC Kegakilwe calls for a turn-around plan for municipalities [ 28 October 2019 ]
Senior officials in the North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs have been called upon to work towards turning around the situation in municipalities. [read more]
Traditional leaders' meeting Premier Mokgoro and EXCO [ 31 October 2019 ]
Traditional leaders in the North West recently met with Premier Job Mokgoro and Mem-bers of the Executive Council to discuss issues their challenges which included amongst others, office accommodation for traditional councils, service delivery, road infrastruc-ture, mining charter licencing, expropriation of land without compensation, health ser-vices and dysfunctional traditional councils. [read more]
MEC Kegakilwe on Municipal Manager of Dr Ruth S Mompati District Municipality [ 17 October 2019 ]
The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Mothibedi Kegakilwe has received correspondence from the Executive Mayor of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati on the resolution by Council to lift the suspension of the Municipal Manager, Mr Jerry Mononela. [read more]
Housing development in Khuma [ 19 September 2019 ]
The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Mothibedi Kegakilwe recently dispatched a team of engineers from the Housing Development Agency (HDA), the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) and the Department to establish the availability of suitable land for housing development in Khuma, Klerksdorp. [read more]
MEC Kegakilwe's meeting with housing developers [ 09 September 2019 ]
Housing developers recently got to meet with the North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs Mothibedi Kegakilwe to discuss ways of accelerating housing delivery in the province. [read more]
MEC Kegakilwe on meeting with Matlosana CRUs tenants [ 13 August 2019 ]
The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Mothibedi Kegakilwe has appealed to the tenants of the community residential units in Matlosana CRU, to start paying rent whilst other issues are being addressed. [read more]
MEC Kegakilwe meets with executive committee of SAWIC-NW [ 12 August 2019 ]
The MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs in the North West province, Mothibedi Kegakilwe recently met with representative of the South African Women in Construction (SAWIC-NW) to discuss amongst others, the involvement of women in construction. [read more]
MEC Kegakilwe hands out title deeds in Tlhabane [ 31 July 2019 ]
Rustenburg- True to a commitment he made during the 2019/2020 of clearing the backlog of title deeds, the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Mothibedi Kegakilwe on Monday handed over 156 title deeds to beneficiaries in Tlhabane, Rustenburg local municipality. [read more]
MEC Kegakilwe on housing delivery [ 29 July 2019 ]
The North West Province will be turned into a construction site with over 9500 housing units set to be built across the four districts during 2019/2020. [read more]
Department continues its support to traditional councils [ 29 July 2019 ]
Offices for Batlharo Ba-Ga Masibi, BarolongbagaPhoi and BatlhapingbagaMaidi traditional councils in the North West, are ready to be handed over. This was announced by the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, MothibediKegakilwe in the 2019/2020 Budget Speech. [read more]
MEC Kegakilwe's meeting with community of Ottosdal [ 15 July 2019 ]
Engagements have started between the North West Department of Cooperative Government, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, other departments to address service delivery issues in Ottosdal, Tswaing local municipality. [read more]
Department in the right trajectory to make water available for Naledi Community [ 21 June 2019 ]
Mahikeng- The Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs is on the right track to accelerate water provision in the greater Naledi Local Municipality. This follows the water interruptions which has been experienced by the community from time to time. The Department acknowledges the inconvenience which has been faced by the people of Naledi in the past and appreciate their patience to allow Department to unblock these water challenges expeditiously. [read more]
Municipalities placed under administration by the North West Provincial Government are subjected to account by MEC Kegakilwe [ 11 June 2019 ]
MAHIKENG: Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs in the North West Province has subjected municipalities placed under administration into serious scrutiny. This follows a meeting convened by MEC Kegakilwe who have created platform for municipalities to account on progress registered thus far on Tuesday. [read more]
Relocation of informal settlements residents on the cards [ 13 May 2019 ]
Potchefstroom: Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in the North West Province has kept its promises to relocate informal settlements residents found in the flood line in ward 18 and 27 of JB Marks Local Municipality. [read more]
Relocation of informal settlements residents on the cards [ 29 April 2019 ]
Potchefstroom: Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in the North West Province intervenes on the relocation process of residents who have been staying in the informal settlements over eight years. This follows a series of community meetings which has been held between government and the affected community. [read more]
Municipal Managers in the North West Lock Heads in an effort to bring about change in municipalities [ 26 April 2019 ]
Rustenburg: Municipal Managers from various municipalities in the North West through the spear ship of Local Government and Human Settlements, SALGA (South African Local Government Association) and National representative from Corporate Governance & Traditional Affairs brought about changes, when they locked heads in Rustenburg Friday the 26th April to reflect on many of the burning issues in local governance. [read more]
Department empowers women in construction [ 22 March 2019 ]
Klerksdorp- The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in the North West Province has created a platform for woman empowerment in the construction industry on Friday. [read more]
MEC Rosho meets with housing developers in Mahikeng [ 20 March 2019 ]
Mahikeng- The North West MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Motlalepula Rosho, yesterday held a meeting with housing developers of Ngaka Modiri Molema district to assess their current performance in housing delivery. [read more]
Department solicit inputs on water and sanitation [ 19 March 2019 ]
Mahikeng - Most municipalities in the North West province still make use of old and dilapidated infrastructure made of either asbestosis or concrete pipes, do not have budgets for operations and maintenance of water infrastructure, no plans nor technical skills and make use of general workers for operation and maintenance of infrastructure. [read more]
Department convenes municipalities in Dr Kenneth Kaunda for a water summit [ 15 March 2019 ]
Klerksdorp - Municipalities in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda district are faced with challenge of poor quality effluent that get discharged into the rivers due to ineffective biological processes, non-functional equipment and high concentration of suspended solids cause blockages to the sewer. [read more]
NW Departments of Local Government and Human Settlements and Finance meet with municipalities [ 11 March 2019 ]
The North West Departments of Local Government and Human Settlements and Finance will be jointly hold a MUNIMEC (Municipalities and MECs) meeting with the purpose of realising the vision of a developmental local government in the province. [read more]
Department promises Mahikeng businesses a clean Christmas [ 06 March 2019 ]
Mahikeng will be clean come Christmas holiday, this was a commitment made by the North West MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Motlalepula Rosho to local business owners. [read more]
GOVERNMENT ATTEND TO WATER CRISIS IN NGAKA MODIRI MOLEMA DISTRICT [ 20 February 2019 ]
Mahikeng- Continuation of districts water summit continues to unearth water blockages in various parts of the North West Province. These summits started in the district of Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati in the previous two weeks. On Wednesday it was convened in the District of Ngaka Modiri Molema and the summits will continues in the last two district of Bojanala and Dr. Kenneth Kaunda next week 26 February, 27 February respectively. [read more]
N14 MIXED INTERGRATED DEVELOPMENT SET TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY OF VENTERSDORP. [ 15 February 2019 ]
Mahikeng- In his state of the province address, Premier Prof Job Mokgoro made an announcement that residents of Tshing in Ventersdorp poor services will soon be a thing of the past making reference to the N14 project. “The end of this financial year heralds the beginning of the new era for the community of Ventersdorp with the implementation of a mega project commonly known as the N14 project” said the Premier. The mega project is intended to provide services to the community and also to revitalise the area through building new settlements in line with the Spatial Plan and the NDP vision 2030. [read more]
DEPARTMENT HAS ITS FIRST WATER AND SANNITATION SUMMIT. [ 13 February 2019 ]
TAUNG: The MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in the North West, Motlalepula Rosho will engage, as a matter urgency, session with the water utility, Sedibeng Water in an effort to discuss the provision of water in the province. This came at a district water summit held in Taung for Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district, yesterday. [read more]
National Council of provinces tentacles deepens deep to soliciting information to municipalities that are affected by Section 139 (1) (B) and 137 of the MFMA in the North West Province. [ 30 January 2019 ]
Mahikeng - The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in the North West Province and National Parliament of Council of Provinces (NCOP) met on Tuesday with two municipalities: Mahikeng Local Municipality and Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality to conduct an oversight across the province to municipalities that are affected by section 139 (1) (b) of the constitution and section 137 of the municipal finance management act. [read more]
DEPARTMENT INTERVENES ON HOUSES STRUCK BY STORM [ 28 January 2019 ]
Mahikeng - The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in the North West Province through its disaster management centre working with municipalities from the affected municipalities has responded swiftly following a severe storm which caused major damages to the houses in other parts of the province. [read more]
MEC meets with the North West Housing Corporation [ 16 January 2019 ]
Rustenburg- In an effort to strengthen the stakeholder relations, North West Housing Corporation Board remains the strategic entity of the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements based on its mandate to advance issues relating to housing property management. [read more]
MEC Rosho wants answers from non-performing housing contractors [ 15 January 2019 ]
The MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Motlalepula Rosho has met with housing contractors of Bojanala on Tuesday to review, strategize, refocus, realign programs and demand answers as to why are they not performing as expected. [read more]
Administrators dispatched to assist struggling municipalities in North West [ 17 September 2018 ]
Mahikeng; Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in the North West Province has dispatched a team of administrators to intervene in struggling municipalities to accelerate service delivery. [read more]
Intervention on Municipal Infrastructure Grants in twelve priority municipalities [ 17 August 2018 ]
Mahikeng- Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in an effort to accelerate service infrastructure development in the province, has identified specific challenges facing the twelve priority municipalities to turn around the situation in improving their infrastructure development. This is part of departmental ongoing support to the municipalities within the context of Section 154 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa which mandate the National and Provincial Government to support municipalities to meet their constitutional obligations. [read more]
Pact to speed up blocked water project in Logageng village [ 16 August 2018 ]
The MEC for Local Government & Human Settlements in the North West, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe together with the Executive Mayor of Ngaka Modiri district municipality Molema Justice Makolomakwe and Mayor of Ratlou local municipality Tebogo Modise has recently met with Kgosi Rocky Molefe of Logageng village outside Mahikeng in a bid to restore water challenges that has affected the area. [read more]
Residents of Maquassi hills to get over 600 housing units[ 14 August 2018 ]
In an effort to accelerate service delivery in the Province, the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements will spend over R33 million which will yield a total of 622 housing units in Maquassi local municipality for the 2018/2019 financial year. [read more]
A Paralyzed Sesobe Resident receive a steel structured house on Woman's Day[ 13 August 2018 ]
SESOBE VILLAGE: It was a sight to behold as paralyzed 44 aged man emotions etched all over his face when handed over a steel structured house thanks to the North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements and the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC). [read more]
Province and National Department of Human Settlements agree on accelerating provision of human settlements[ 06 August 2018 ]
The MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in the North West, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe has signed an implementation protocol agreement with the Minister of Human Settlements, Nomaindiya Mfeketo that will ensure the provision of adequate, sustainable and integrated human settlements. [read more]
Department intensifies its support plan to municipalities[ 25 July 2018 ]
Following a series of consultative sessions with all 22 municipalities in the province in the past weeks, the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima has developed an integrated support plan that will unblock service delivery bottlenecks at local government level. [read more]
Municipal housing officials receive training on housing programmes[ 08 March 2018 ]
Rustenburg - The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, in exercising its Constitutional mandate of ensuring access to adequate housing for everyone, has organised a series of training workshops for housing officials in on the various housing programmes and policies. [read more]
Department welcomes court decision on on-going tender scam [27 February 2018 ]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima has welcomed the Molopo magistrate court decision to refuse bail of the two men accused of a tender fraud. The two men appeared in court Friday last week on charges of theft, fraud and corruption. [read more]
Learners in Matloding of Matloding receive shoes and sanitary towels [05 February 2018 ]
The first three weeks of school couldn�t be more pleasant for the learners of Matloding primary school when MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe who was accompanied by the Mayor of Ratlou local municipality, Tebogo Modise to handover school shoes and piles of sanitary pads to needy pupils, last week. [read more]
Messenger-cum-driver scoops best employee award [ 18 January 2018 ]
A messenger-cum-driver in the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima made history when he scooped two awards at the inaugural OR Tambo Public Service Excellence Awards which were held in Mahikeng yesterday. [read more]
Stakeholders meet to discuss water and sanitation challenges in Ngaka Modiri Molema [ 18 January 2018 ]
MAHIKENG � In an effort to get to the bottom of the water and sanitation challenges in Ngaka Modiri Molema district in Bokone Bophirima, the MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe recently met with all officials from the water utility, Sedibeng Water, Mayors and Executive Mayors in the district. [read more]
Public servants get awarded for best performance [ 15 January 2018 ]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima will on Wednesday, 17 January 2018, award employees that have performed exceptional well including those that have served the department, the longest. This will also include municipal managers from all 22 municipalities across the province. [read more]
Department addresses housing delivery timeframes with service providers [ 11 January 2018 ]
Mahikeng: In an effort to fast-track quality housing delivery within Bokone Bophirima province, MEC for local Government & Human Settlements Galaletsang Gaolaolwe and Head of Department Mr. Phihadu Motoko believes that constant meetings with developers will ensure proper monitoring of housing projects of underperforming contractors. This follows a recent meeting with service providers to identify possible problems and provide solution to expedite completions. [read more]
Department discuss AG�s report and recommendations [ 21 November 2017 ]
Following the Auditor General�s audit outcome of 2016/2017, the Department of Local Government & Human Settlements has embarked on a process to ensure that these recommendations are implemented findings are included in the national housing policy. [read more]
School children to get taught to deal with disaster incidents [ 07 November 2017 ]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements through the Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) will from tomorrow until Thursday, 08-09 November 2017, workshop primary school children in Dingate and Mathateng villages on dealing with disaster incidents and how to reduce exposure to hazards. [read more]
Matlosana social housing units ready for occupation [02 November 2017]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima is on track to complete a social housing project worth R156 million in an affluent area of Flamwood in Klerksdorp, Matlosana local municipality [read more]
MEC Gaolaolwe meets with Kgosi Gareolwele Moiloa of Borakalalo village in fast tracking service delivery [30 October 2017]
Borakallo: The MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima Galaletsang Gaolaolwe met with Kgosi Gareolwele Moiloa of Borakalalo and his executive to discuss fast tracking service delivery issues which amongst others, are issues of water and housing development for the area. [read more]
Department concludes training on data cleansing [30 October 2017]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima has concluded training of municipalities housing officials on data capturing and cleansing as well as the administration of the housing needs register. [read more]
Developers get tongue lashing for non-performance [23 October 2017]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, yesterday resumed its engagement sessions with underperforming housing developers in the province in an effort to get them to commit to their delivery schedules accelerating delivery. [read more]
Department aims at turning around the state of housing delivery in the provinces [12 October 2017]
The MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe wants to deal with non-performing housing developers, once and for all. [read more]
Shape up or ship out, MEC Gaolaolwe warns under-performing housing developers [27 September 2017]
Housing developers in Bokone Bophirima stand to have their contracts terminated and their companies blacklisted for failure to deliver houses on record time. [read more]
Department hands over title and awards best performing housing developers [26 September 2017]
Housing developers in Bokone Bophirima stand to have their contracts terminated and their companies blacklisted for failure to deliver houses on record time. [read more]
Department assists municipalities to draft rules of order [18 September 2017]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima is stepping in to assist municipalities have standard rules of order for council meetings. [read more]
MEC Gaolaolwe meets with Mayors to discuss Municipal Infrastructure Grants [13 September 2017]
Municipalities in Bokone Bophirima are battling to spend their allocated Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) and this prompted the MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe to convene a meeting yesterday with all the Mayors to discuss the implication of non expenditure. [read more]
Department forges ahead to implement back to basics programme [07 August 2017]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima is pulling all stops to ensure that municipalities accelerate the implementation of the second phase of the Back to Basics local government programme. [read more]
Municipalities to prioritise water and sanitation projects [03 July 2017]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, in dealing with the water challenges in the province, is working closely with all municipalities in prioritise water and sanitation projects in line with Premier Supra Mahumapelo�s pronouncement during the 2017/2018 State of the Province Address. [read more]
Minister Van Rooyen hands over protective clothing to apprentices [28 June 2017]
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Desmond van Rooyen on tuesday closed off the youth month with a bang by distributing protective clothing and working tools to 61 apprentices at Matlosana Technical and Vocational Education Training College (TVET) in Klerksdorp. 59 of the apprentices are electricians whilst the other two are learners in the fitter and turner trade. [read more]
A Family receives a house after boy dies of shack fire [28 June 2017]
A Jourbeton family whose lives was almost destroyed after they lost their 21-year son during a devastating shack fire few months ago can now afford to smile. This is after a visit by MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe who was accompanied by officials from the department. [read more]
Home loans and mortgage disclosure bill and property practitioners bill open for public consultations [28 June 2017]
People in property business and members of the public have until 04 July 2017 to make inputs to the Property Practitioners Bill of 2016 and the Home Loan and Mortgage Disclosure Amendment Bill, respectively. [read more]
MEC Gaolaolwe condemns torching of municipal offices in Schweizer Reneke [01 June 2017]
The MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe has condemned today�s indicent in which a group of people apparently set alight the offices of Mamusa local municipality in Schweizer Reneke. [read more]
Departments intervenes in three municipalities in Bokone Bophirima [31 May 2017]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements together with Department of Finance, Economy & Enterprise Development in Bokone Bophirima has stepped into to assist at least three local municipalities in the province to generate revenue. The three municipalities that will benefit from the intervention are: Lekwa Teemane, Naledi and Mamusa local municipalities. [read more]
MEC Gaolaolwe warns contractors who do sub-standard work [30 May 2017]
Bokone Bophirima Local Government and Human Settlements MEC, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe is set to meet with contractors and also inspect houses in Matlosana local municipality, for the next two days in a bid to force them to comply or face blacklisting and having their companies de-registered. This is to nip the problem of shoddy work done on housing, in the bud. [read more]
MEC Gaolaolwe determined to support emerging contractors [25 May 2017]
Bokone Bophirima Local Government and Human Settlements MEC, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe is determined to intensify and develop young emerging contractors in the province. MEC Gaolaolwe held an engagement session with emerging contactors in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district municipality on Wednesday to hasten the delivery of housing opportunities to qualifying developers, as well as to cement partnership with various stakeholders in the housing sector. [read more]
Municipalities benefit from shared services model [11 May 2017]
The Bokone Bophirima Provincial shared services model which is mainly targeted at municipalities, has yielded positive results. The intervention has resulted in an improvement in internal audit, risk management, functionality of audit committees, good governance and improved capital projects expenditure. [read more]
Department to create more jobs through Community and Expanded Public Works Programme [11 May 2017]
Over 19 000 job opportunities will be created through the Community Works Programme (CWP) and Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in this financial year marking an increase of 1000 jobs from 18 000 jobs created in the last financial year (2016/2017). [read more]
Department to accelerate housing delivery in 2017/2018 [09 May 2017]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements is set to deliver over 17 800 housing opportunities, 29 000 title deeds and 205 housing units for military veterans.
This announcement was made today by the MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe during her presentation of the department�s budget speech for the 2017/2018 financial year.
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Department hard at work to resolve the concerns of Ditsobotla residents [28 April 2017]
Following the recent violent protests in Coligny, Blydeville and Itsoseng in Ditsobotla local municipality, the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements has engaged the water utility, Sedibeng water to discuss ways of solving water challenges in Itsoseng. [read more]
Provinces meet to unblock service delivery challenges in Ba-Ga Mothibi community [18 April 2017]
The two provinces of the Northern Cape and Bokone Bophirima has kick-started a process to unblock service delivery bottle necks for the community of Ba-ga Mothibi village in Greater Taung local municipality in Bokone Bophirima. [read more]
Consultation with municipalities in order [07 April 2017]
The MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe is adamant about improving service delivery and ensuring that the back to basics ten point plan is fully implemented. MEC Gaolaolwe met with ward councillors of Matlosana local municipality in Orkney early in the week, to discuss the challenges facing ward councillors in various wards. [read more]
Minister applauds the Department for launching Moses Kotane Municipal Excellence Awards [28 March 2017]
Minister Desmond Van Rooyen has applauded the Local Government and Human Settlements for the introduction of the Moses Kotane Municipal Excellence Awards saying its initiative that might trigger the much needed good performance from municipalities. Minister Des Van Rooyen was speaking during the launch of the Moses Kotane Municipal Excellence Awards which are aimed at recognising good performance and awarding innovations as well as good practices in municipalities. [read more]
Department forms partnership to provide integrated and sustainable human settlements [27 March 2017]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, in its endeavour to accelerate the delivery of housing opportunities to qualifying beneficiaries, has formed partnership with various stakeholders in the housing sector. This partnership was cemented last week Friday during the Human Settlements Indaba in Rustenburg, through the signing of a social contract for sustainable integrated human settlements. [read more]
Process of naming Municipality intensifies [06 March 2017]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima Province is satisfied with the process of finding a permanent name for Ventersdorp � Tlokwe NW405 Local Municipality following the completion of public participation process meetings end of February 2017. Since the beginning of February the municipality has been engaging with communities of Tlokwe and Ventersdorp to solicit opinions and suggestions on the new name of the municipality. Over this period no less than 34 ward based meetings were held. [read more]
Department restores dignity of Boikhutso residents through housing [02 March 2017]
The Bokone Bophirima provincial government�s mission of changing the lives of ordinary residents in different communities through provision of decent housing continues. This became evident when Premier Supra Mahumapelo handed over a newly built Breaking New Ground (BNG) house to Motshwaiwa family in Boikhutso village near Ventersdorp in NW405 local municipality. [read more]
Departmental officials ready to deal with disaster incidents [22 February 2017]
The MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe has dispatched a team of officials from the Provincial Disaster Management Centre to assess the extent of the damages caused by the recent torrential rains that have also wreaked havoc across the country. [read more]
Setsokotsane sweeps Mahikeng [13 February 2017]
�Mahikeng will become a cleaner town if all participate in waste management activities�. These are the words uttered by MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Galaletsang Gaolaolwe during the launch of Mahikeng Setsokotsane Cleaning Campaign recently. [read more]
Department puts a smile on face of three elderly people in Robega [07 February 2017]
Premier of Bokone Bophirima Supra Mahumapelo has put a smile upon the faces of three elderly people of Robega Village near Rustenburg. Premier who was accompanied by MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Galaletsang Gaolaolwe knocked and appeared at front door of their dilapidated shacks to hand over newly build Breaking New Ground - BNG Houses by the Department. [read more]
Department zooms into its support to municipalities [31 January 2017]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima will pull all stops to ensure municipalities in the province discharge on their constitutional mandate of delivering services to communities. [read more]
North West municipalities to pay eskom to avoid power cuts [06 January 2017]
North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements together with Eskom and municipalities around the province, is working around the clock to ensure there is no electricity blackouts in all municipalities. The action follows the intention by Eskom to implement power cuts in some municipalities which are not paying their services. [read more]
Water interventions continues in Lehurutshe and surrounding villages [01 December 2016]
Work to drill boreholes and fix malfunctioning water engines is continuing to resolve water shortage in the drought-stricken Gopane and Dinokana villages in Ramotshere Moiloa local municipality. This emerged at a recent community engagement session with MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe and officials of local water authority - Sedibeng Water. [read more]
Bokone Bophirima wins again at the 2016 Govan Mbeki Housing Awards [26 November 2016]
A youth contractor from Bokone Bophirima has scooped an award at the national Govan Mbeki Housing Awards held at the Durban International Convention Centre, on the 24th of November 2016. This is the second year in a row that the province has won the Best Youth Contractor of the Year category. [read more]
Municipal public accounts committees get back in class [10 November 2016]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima is intensifying measures to improve usage of public funds and audit outcomes of municipalities. This after it embarked on an intensive week long programme held in Potchefstroom, to induct the new members of the Municipal Public Accounts Committees (MPAC) on their oversight responsibilities. [read more]
Early detection of cancer saves lives [01 November 2016]
Early detection of cancer can lead to effective treatment and a positive prognosis. This was the message that ruled the 10 kilometre cancer awareness walk, undertaken by staff members of the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements as well as those from Office of the Premier yesterday as part of closing down cancer awareness month. [read more]
Protest erupts in Dinokana over three months water shortage [19 October 2016]
The MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima Galaletsang Gaolaolwe has restored calm in the residents of Ntsweletsoku and Dinokana which are few kilometers outside Welbedachgt township after they went on a rampage demanding clean drinking water. The residents accused Ramotshere Moilwa local municipality of failing to deliver services and maintenance of boreholes. [read more]
Elderly persons in Christiana get title deeds [13 October 2016]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima in on a mission to ensure home ownership and this came into practice when 10 elderly persons in Utlwanang and Boitumelong near Christiana, were recently handed over title deeds. Over 1000 title deeds will be handed over to the rest of the beneficiaries in both areas. [read more]
The Mogale family celebrates their new homes to soothe pain [06 October 2016]
Delight coupled with celebrations was brought back to the family of Mogale after the devastating shack fire which claimed the lives of six (6) family members few months ago. Two Breaking New Grounds houses were handed over to the family by Bokone Bophirima Premier Supra Mahumapelo, as a promise fulfilled after their shack was reduced to ashes. Premier Mahumapelo was accompanied by MEC Galaletsang Gaolaolwe, Mayor of Tswaing Kgomotso Malwane and the local chief Kgosi Jeff Molete. [read more]
Department hard at work to mitigate drought in province [29 September 2016]
As most of the areas in Bokone Bophirima continue to be ravaged by drought, the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements continues to put measures in place to ensure that the residents in drought stricken areas are not adversely affected. [read more]
360 Title Deeds handed over at Groot Marico [29 September 2016]
A noticeable difference has been effected into the lives of ordinary residents in the disadvantaged areas of Bokone Bophirima through housing development which provided them with decent shelter which restored their dignity and provided them with security and comfort. However, the legality of home ownership of government subsidized Breaking New Ground housing units remained a thorn to owners and posed certain challenges. [read more]
Youth Contractor tops the Provincial Govan Mbeki Awards [10 September 2016]
A youth contractor emerged the best contractor at the 2016 Bokone Bophirima Govan Mbeki Awards which were held at Ganyesa village. The purpose of the awards which were held in the village for the second time as part of Village, Townships and Small Dorpies - VTSD approach by the provincial government, is to promote and re-enforce a culture of excellence within the housing sector in the delivery of integrated human settlements and restoration of dignity for all South Africans. [read more]
DA statement on performance of the department [30 August 2016]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements has noted the recent statement issued by the DA Chief Whip in the North West provincial legislature, Jacqueline Theologo and as indicated in the statement, will await her written request for some of the issues mentioned. [read more]
60 houses to mark 60 years since historic women�s march to Union Buildings [30 August 2016]
All that Jack Molwantwa Mosala (97) from Itsoseng, ever wanted in his entire life, was to own a decent house for his family and yesterday, his biggest wish came true, thanks to the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima. [read more]
Department to intervene on Setsokotsane Call Centre quiries [30 August 2016]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Province responded to the service delivery enquiries on Tuesday morning as part of Bua le Puso programme initiated by Office of the Premier. Many issues were raised by community members ranging from water crises and housing development. [read more]
Strengthen Oversight over municipal administration - MEC Gaolaolwe [26 August 2016]
MEC Galaletsang Gaolaolwe of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima has directed Mayors and Speakers to exercise their political oversight role over administration at their respective municipalities. MEC Gaolaolwe was speaking at the Mayors, Executive Mayors and Speakers session which its intention was to officially welcome them to the fourth term of local government. [read more]
Department officials spend a day with girls from disadvantaged families [23 August 2016]
As part of Women�s month activities, the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima under the executive leadership of MEC Galaletsang Gaolaolwe hosted young girls from previously disadvantaged local schools, to expose them to the actual work environment and programmes offered by the Department. The Program is known as the Bring a girl-child to work campaign and spearheaded by the National Ministry of Women. [read more]
Bokone Bophirima municipalities ready for another term [22 August 2016]
Municipalities in Bokone Bophirima province are ready to provide much needed services to communities. This follows the swearing-in of councillors, and the appointment of Speakers, Mayors, Executive Mayors and Single Whips in different local and district councils across the province recently, to constitute a council and kick-start the fourth administration of democratic local government. [read more]
Department ensures the woman are capacitated [08 August 2016]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima launched the Women in Action campaign at Cooke�s Lake recently in Mahikeng, to embrace the call to take action and inspire change every day to the lives of individuals especially women. The initiative which was done in alliance with Golden Leopard Resorts to celebrate Women�s month, was to inspire women in an effort to promote spiritual, physical, mental and educational development, including the upliftment of destitute and underprivileged women folk irrespective of their class or religion. [read more]
Bokone Bophirima Local Government Elections - A Success Story [04 August 2016]
MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe has expressed her sincere gratitude for Bokone Bophirima citizens who went out in their numbers at different polling stations yesterday, to go and cast their vote. Thousands of voters braved the cold weather to cast their vote on the fourth local government elections yesterday. [read more]
MEC Gaolaolwe brings hope to destitute families in Mokasa village [03 August 2016]
An 87-year old pensioner in Mokasa village near Taung in Bokone Bophirima had almost given up hope of owning decent house until recently when the MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe visited him at his home after a plea from a local ward councillor. [read more]
Your future is in your hands - MEC Gaolaolwe [02 August 2016]
As millions of eligible voters across the country prepare to cast their vote on the fourth local government elections tomorrow, MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Galaletsang Gaolaolwe cast her special vote today at her home village of Matloding, in Ratlou local municipality. [read more]
Lehurutshe residents receive title deeds, ahead of women�s day [01 August 2016]
With only few days left before the rest of the country reminisces about the events that led to the 1956 march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria by hundred thousands of women from across the country, some residents in Lehurutshe, mainly women, have a reason to celebrate the gains made since then after they were issued out 36 title deeds last week. [read more]
Elderly women in Naauwpoort get houses during Nelson Mandela month [25 July 2016]
A 77 year old Naauwpoort woman, who has been staying in a shack for most of her life, has nothing but praises for the provincial government of Bokone Bophirima after she was given keys to her new house on Thursday at event to mark international Nelson Mandela month. [read more]
R14 Million water reticulation project for Boskuil residents [06 July 2016]
Shortage of water in the Boskuil and Orsenskraal area near Wolmarandstad under Maquassie-Hills local municipality will become a thing of the past. This follows the official handing over of the 14 million water reticulation project by MEC for Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima who was accompanied by Mayor of Maquassie-Hills Cllr. Noni Kgabi. [read more]
Department ensures construction skills for young people [04 July 2016]
40 Young people of Khunwana village in the Tswaing local municipality will be trained to acquire different housing construction skills that will change their lives. This was announced during the Youth Build 2016 which was launched by the Premier of Bokone Bophirima, Supra Mahumapelo and MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Galaletsang Gaolaolwe, in Khunwana village over the weekend. [read more]
House, security and comfort for another older person [04 July 2016]
89 year old year Gaserekwe Matlabe of Khunwana village in Tswaing Local municipality officially moved from her dilapidated house which is at the verge of collapse, to a fully furniture four roomed Breaking New Ground house. This happened during the handover of her house by Premier of Bokone Bophirima, Supra Mahumapelo and MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Galaletsang Gaolaolwe which was part of the 2016 Youth Build launch in the area. [read more]
Fire fighters in Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality get new uniforms and ICT equipments[23 June 2016]
Fire fighters in Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality can now respond to emergency and fire incidents clad in full uniform and protective clothing, thanks to the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima. [read more]
Dignity restoration through housing development continues[21 June 2016]
A noticeable difference has been effected into the lives of ordinary residents in the impoverished remote rural areas of Bokone Bophirima, who have benefitted from rural housing project in Kagisano-Molopo local municipality, thanks to the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements. [read more]
Departments to embark on rates and taxes payment campaign[08 June 2016]
In a bid to propel service delivery in Bokone Bophirima the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements together with Department of Finance Economy Enterprise Development will roll out a rates and payments campaign that will run throughout this month. This came to light during the Municipal Managers forum held yesterday in Mahikeng. [read more]
Department to employ effective actions to turnaround finances in municipalities[02 June 2016]
The Department of Local Government & Human Settlements welcomes the Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu�s report on local government audit outcomes. Under the excellent leadership of MEC Fenny Gaolaolwe, specific areas that require attention have been identified for intervention and consistent support by the Department. [read more]
Department Dicuss Infrustructure Grant Expenditure With Municipalities[01 June 2016]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima in collaboration with National department of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs, NW Department of Public Works and representatives from 23 local municipalities held a two day workshop recently to discuss the readiness of municipalities in terms of allocation of Municipal Infrastructure Grant for the 2016/2017 financial year. [read more]
Department on a quest for new sanitation technology [30 May 2016]
The North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in its mandate to provide quality service delivery to communities around Bokone Bophirima have embarked on finding alternative sanitation technology that will replace the current ventilated improved pit toilets that are currently being used. [read more]
Marikana court case postponed [19 May 2016]
The case against Rustenburg local municipality versus the illegal occupants of the houses in Marikana was on Thursday postponed in the North West High Court to 10th June 2016 to allow respondents to file heads of arguments. [read more]
Department embarks on Monitoring & Evaluation Learning Network with municipalities [17 May 2016]
The Department of Local Government & Human Settlements recently embarked on a session to consult municipalities on exchanging of ideas on the implementation of the performance management system within their work sphere. [read more]
Dignity restored to an elderly woman [16 May 2016]
The dignity of yet another senior citizen in the remote rural areas of Bokone Bophirima has been restored after receiving a house donated in the spirit of Nelson Mandela, ensuring a safe and decent roof over her head. A delighted Merriam Nkarabeng Dire (84) of Khudutlou village in Greater Taung Local Municipality felt honoured after receiving the keys of a complete four roomed house donated by housing developer, Ms Motsei Modise of Leretletse Lesedi Trading. [read more]
Response to an article in the Mail and Guardian, �Supra�s sneaky move to control billions�.
An article in today�s Mail and Guardian with the headline �Supra�s sneaky move to control billions" does not only seek to sow confusion in the minds of the people of Bokone Bophirima, but it also seek to paint an imaginary picture that the provincial government is on a mission to squander public funds channelled towards service delivery at local government level. [read more]
Acting MEC Gaolaolwe on implementation of second phase of back to basics (B2B) programme [06 May 2016]
The 2016/2017 financial year will see implementation of the second phase of the back-to-basics programme, focusing on building effective system and resilient institutions of local government. The first phase of B2B strategy was launched in 2014 with the sole intention of improving the functioning of municipalities to better serve communities by getting the basics right. [read more]
Department to �clean up� beneficiary lists and strengthen contract management across province [06 May 2016]
Department of Local Government and Human Settlements working together with the National Department of Human Settlements will roll out the electronic housing needs register to create a single provincial list which will contribute to the national housing demand list. The housing needs register will assist in planning properly and support the village based planning initiative. [read more]
Department to spend over R2 billion on human settlements development [05 May 2016]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlement has budgeted at least R2.1 billion for the 2016/2017 financial year on integrated human settlements development throughout Bokone Bophirima. This will translate into servicing of 7 680 sites and building 12 581 housing units thus creating 20 261 housing opportunities in the 2016/17 financial year across villages, townships and small dorpies. [read more]
MEC Gaolaolwe warns against fires on international fire fighters day [04 May 2016]
As the rest of the world observes International fire fighters day, Acting MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, Fenny Gaolaolwe has appealed to members of the communities, especially those staying in shacks to be cautious at all times and not to leave lit candles, paraffin/gas stoves unattended during the winter season. [read more]
Department launches Earthquake Awareness Campaign at Public Schools[26 April 2016]
The Department of Local Government & Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima together Matlosana local municipality�s Disaster Management Centre rolled out a fully blown campaign to educate learners in Klerksdorp on ways to effectively prevent, mitigate, prepare for and respond to the impact of disaster caused by dolomite, earthquake and sinkholes. The campaign reached out to the four schools which were hit hard by earthquake in August 2015 and they are: Vuyanimawethu, Borakanelo secondary school, Khayalethu Selang-thuto primary school. [read more]
Department trains students in building construction[20 April 2016]
Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima is taking strides to assist a group of students who have a passion for building construction by offering them a two year apprenticeship skills programme. [read more]
Illegal occupants of houses in Marikana stand to be evicted [19 April 2016]
Occupants of the houses in Marikana have until next week Thursday, 28th April to inform the court why they must not be evicted from the houses that they have been illegally occupying since early this year. [read more]
Stakeholders get an update on progress of amalgamation of Tlokwe and Ventersdorp [19 April 2016]
With the local government elections just around the corner and the merger of Tlokwe and Ventersdorp local municipalities in Bokone Bophirima going ahead, a series of stakeholders meetings are to take place to appraise them (stakeholders) on progress since the announcement to merge the two municipalities. They will be addressed by councillors from both municipalities and officials from the province. [read more]
Service Providers Are Warned Against An Ongoing Tender Scam[13 April 2016]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima is calling out to all service providers not to be lured into believing that for them to do business with the department, they are monies to be paid to upfront. In some instances, these fraudsters use fictitious letters of appointments and contracts supposedly from the Department with a forged signature of the Head of Department. [read more]
Department welcomes new Head of Department[04 April 2016]
The Acting MEC Fenny Gaolaolwe responsible for Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima warmly welcomes the newly appointed Head of Department Mr. Ephraim Phihadu Motoko with effect from the 1st April 2016. [read more]
Department confident on the envisaged Human Settlements Act[17 March 2016]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements is optimistic that the White Paper on Human Settlements will unblock the shortcomings which hinder improved provision of integrated human settlements in the province. This came out at the two-day policy consultative workshop which will ultimately contribute towards the establishment of the Human Settlements Act. [read more]
MEC Gaolaolwe on voter registration weekend [06 March 2016]
Acting MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, Fenny Gaolalwe has registered the provincial government�s satisfaction at the voter turnout in voting stations across the province, at the weekend. [read more]
Earthquake and dolomitic sinkhole workshop held to raise awareness [04 March 2016]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima through its Provincial Disaster Management Centre and other stakeholders held a workshop on how to raise community awareness on earthquake and sinkholes in the province. [read more]
Department partners with OFM to donate bottled water to drought stricken Mamusa [24 February 2016]
As the heat wave continues to sweep through most parts of the country including the North West province, the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements continues to forge partnership with various sectors to mitigate the drought situation. [read more]
Bokone Bophirima municipalities to heighten usage of social media [19 February 2016]
The Local Government Communicators Forum � LGCF has once again encouraged communicators in municipalities to heighten the usage of social media networks such as facebook and twitter, and improve municipal websites to contribute to the enhancement of the image of municipalities in the province and promote interaction with communities. This came out at the last session of the LGCF for the financial year 2015/16 held at Rustenburg. [read more]
MEC Gaolaolwe applauds Operation Hydrate [18 February 2016]
� The Acting MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Fenny Gaolaolwe has strongly commended the organisers and volunteers of Operation Hydrate after they had distributed more than 510 000 litres of water to drought stricken communities in Bokone Bophirima. [read more]
NW high court issues eviction order for Marikana [08 February 2016]
The North West High Court on Friday evening, issued out an interim eviction order against all illegal occupants of the houses in Marikana. This is after the Rustenburg local municipality filed for an urgent application for an eviction order against any other persons who has illegally occupied the Breaking New Ground housing units in Marikana Extension 2. [read more]
Minister Sisulu Calls On Municipalities And Provinces To Pay Undisputed Housing Invoices In The Next Seven Days Or Face Withholding Of Funds [28 January 2016]
The Minister of Human Settlements, Lindiwe Sisulu and Provincial MECs of Human Settlements today met with more than 500 contractors and developers to discuss how to immediately resolve and pay all due and payable invoices that are outstanding formore than 30 days as required by law and a Cabinet decision. [read more]
Department intensifies housing and bulk infrastructure implementation [26 January 2016]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements has once more demonstrated its commitment to maximise the impact by finding housing planning and development solutions to provide integrated human settlements to communities. This follows the robust two-day Housing Planning Indaba which was held in an effort to unblock hindrances and lay housing plans to speedup provision of housing other much needed infrastructure throughout the Bokone Bophirima province in the next financial year. The session which was held in Haartebeespoort was also attended by National Department of Human Settlements, Housing Development Agency (HDA) and Social Housing Regulator Authority (SHRA) and other relevant stakeholders. [read more]
MEC Wendy Nelson commits to assist schools to overcome their challenges [15 January 2016]
Bokone Bophirima Acting MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Wendy Nelson has committed to assist Leteane Secondary School and Kebalipile High School in Mahikeng to overcome their challenges to ensure that learners perform to their optimum and receive greater pass rate at the end of the year. MEC Wendy Nelson who was accompanied by senior officials from the Department of Education visited the schools which are situated in Magogoe Koikoi Village and Montshioa Township respectively, to check on their state of readiness for the 2016 calendar year. [read more]
Department ready to deal with havoc caused by heavy storms [12 January 2016]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, working with all relevant stakeholders is geared up to deal with incidents of disaster as most parts of the province started to experience heavy rainfalls that wreaked havoc since the start of the week. [read more]
Government hands over the multi-million rand Marikana Housing Project [10 January 2016]
Minister Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu together with the Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe , the Premier of North West, Supra Mahumapelo and the acting North West MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Wendy Nelson handed over the R159 million Marikana Housing Project in Rustenburg, North West. [read more]
Government embarks on a process to audit beneficiary list of Marikana housing project [10 January 2016]
National Department of Human Settlements, together with the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima in partnership with Rustenburg local municipality has embarked on an intense and vigorous process to verify the beneficiary lists of the 292 Breaking New Ground housing units as part of the 1st phase of Marikana housing project. [read more]
MEC Nelson Condemns Violent Acts By Municipal Workers In Zeerust [06 January 2016]
The Acting MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, Wendy Nelson strongly condemns acts of violence and destruction of public property by some municipal workers and the community of Ramotshere Moiloa local municipality, on Tuesday afternoon. [read more]
Local government communicators discuss heightening communication ahead of next year�s elections [07 December 2015]
With the local government elections imminent, local government communicators in Bokone Bophirima are pulling all stops to heighten communication with their constituencies in order to ensure that they are informed about developments in their localities. [read more]
Merger of municipalities of Tlokwe and Ventersdorp continues unabated [07 December 2015]
The recent judgement of the Constitutional Court to set aside the outcome of the by-elections held in 2013, does not in any way, affect the amalgamation of Tlokwe and Ventersdorp local municipalities. In terms of Section 25 of the Municipal Structures Act 117 of 1998, the municipality is to have fresh by-elections in 7 wards in Tlokwe within 90 days as the per the court judgement. [read more]
MEC Nelson on Department�s annual report for 2014/2015 [11 November 2015]
The implementation of the local government back to basics strategy and the goal to turn Bokone Bophirima into a construction site, were the guiding ideals informing the work of the Department, for 2014/2015 financial year. This is according to Acting MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Wendy Nelson when she tabled the Department Annual report on Tuesday. [read more]
Bokone Bophirima Provincial Government remain vindicated by court judgment - Acting MEC Wendy Nelson [07 November 2015]
The Acting MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Wendy Nelson wishes to welcome the decision made by the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to dismiss an urgent application made against the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) and Co-operative Governance Minister Pravin Gordhan, to stop the merge of some municipalities in the country. For instance in Bokone Bophirima the board has merged the Potchefstroom based Tlokwe municipality with Ventersdorp municipality after thorough public participation. [read more]
Women get their dignity restored through housing [02 November 2015]
Christmas came a bit early for four elderly women in Signal Hill village near Mahikeng after they received fully furnished houses, thanks to the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima in partnership with the Bokone Bophirima chapter of the South African Women in Construction (SAWIC). [read more]
Setsotsokane touches the life of a family of 27 in rural Bona Bona [27 October 2015]
Every time it started to rain or the wind blows, Kesentseng Puleng (93) would sit up and pray hard that her make shift shack does not get washed away by the rain or blown away by the wind. Little did she know that the whirlwind of change, Setsokotsane that engulfed the area of Bona Bona (near Ganyesa in Kagisano-Molopo local municipality) in the middle of winter this year, would instead of blowing off her shack, bring her a new house. [read more]
MEC Maine calls for order in Ramotshere Moiloa [06 October 2015]
MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, Collen Maine has on Tuesday called for calm and restrain for workers to refrain from denying the community of Ramotshere Moiloa local municipality much needed services, following the disruption of municipal services in the past weeks. MEC Maine has also called on the councillors to fully support the newly elected Mayor Simon Senna, following a recent special council meeting. [read more]
National recreation sport and wellness day [06 October 2015]
The Department was part of the national recreation sport and wellness day that was held in Zeerust. The day included activities such as funwalk, soccer, netball, volleyball and indigenous & recreation games. Public servants from different Departments joined in on the activity packed day. National recreation day was started to promote life-long wellness by ensuring that people participate in physical activities and gain motivation to live healthier and become more active [read more]
Department hands over three fire fighting vehicles to assist in protest riddled Ventersdorp [21 September 2015]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima has once again fulfilled its mandate to assist municipalities in the province by handing over three fire fighting vehicles through their Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) to help fire fighting in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda district. [read more]
A whirlwind changes the lives benefits the residents of Boskuil near Wolmaranstad [20 August 2015]
As a whirlwind of change, Setsokotsane continues to engulf Bokone Bophirima, the residents of Boskuil and Oersonkraal near Wolmaranstad in Maquassi hills local municipality will have their thirst quenched and also, have access to water borne sewerage as they get water and sanitation services brought closer to their doorsteps. [read more]
Select Committee On COGTA Concludes Provincial Intervention Assessment [20 August 2015]
The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, having concluded its fact finding mission to Tswaing and Ventersdorp municipalities, will deliberate on the report and advise the National Council of Provinces on how to proceed with the application by the North West Provincial Executive Council to invoke of Section 139 (1) (b) of the Constitution on these two municipalities. [read more]
NCOP� Select Committee on Social Services sold on Marikana housing project [19 August 2015]
The Select Committee on Social Services has nothing but praises for the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima for successfully implementing the Marikana housing project which is part of government�s initiative to revitalise old mining town on and to bringing dignity to the people living in mining areas. [read more]
Housing projects to revitalise mining towns, well underway [15 August 2015]
Housing development projects which will see the total transformation and upliftment of mining towns in Bokone-Bophirima province are well underway and are to be completed in due course. The revitalization of distressed mining communities follows the Social Accord which was signed for by President Jacob Zuma in October 2012 as a commitment to accelerate efforts to upgrade human settlements in mining towns and improving the living and working conditions of mineworkers. [read more]
Bokone Bophirima shines at the Human Settlements National Govan Mbeki Awards 2015 [14 August 2015]
The Bokone - Bophirima Department of Local Government and Human Settlements scooped three critical housing awards at Human Settlements National Govan Mbeki Awards held at Cape Town International Convention Centre recently. The province is the winner of the Best Non-Subsidy Contractor, Best Enhanced People Housing Process Project and Best Youth Contractor categories. [read more]
Province continues to clear havoc caused by last year�s earthquake [13 August 2015]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima will continue to provide the necessary support to communities affected by the earthquake which wreaked havoc in most parts of the Province last year in August. [read more]
Department helps municipality extinguishes fire by buying fire engines [13 August 2015]
In order to deal with fire disasters especially those that happen along the N12 road in the Province, the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, has spent over for R2.8 million in fire fight engines for Maquassi local municipality. [read more]
MEC Maine calls for calm in Venterdorp [29 July 2015]
The residents of Ventersdorp local municipality has until Friday to object the Municipal Demarcation Board�s proposal to re-determine the municipal boundaries by merging Ventersdorp local municipality with Tlokwe local municipality, in terms of Section 21 of the Local Government Municipal Demarcation Act of 1998. [read more]
Department gives title deeds to elderly women in Mamusa, ahead of Women�s month [27 July 2015]
Celebrations for Women�s month in August came a bit early for four elderly women in Ipelegeng township near Schweizer Reneke in Mamusa local municipality, after they received title deeds for their houses last week. The handing over of these title deeds also coincided with the provincial government� service delivery programme, Setsokotsane which is intended to bring government services closer to communities throughout the Province. [read more]
Residents of Bokone Bophirima benefit wholly from infrastructure projects [22 July 2015]
Over 38 000 jobs and job opportunities have been created in municipalities throughout Bokone Bophirima through various infrastructure projects and the community works programme (CWP), since the start of the current term of local government in 2011. [read more]
Municipalities will be taken to court for irregular personnel appointments, says MEC Maine [21 July 2015]
MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine will take to court municipalities in Bokone Bophirima that do not comply with provisions of the Municipal Systems Amendment Act (MSA) of 2011 on appointment of senior municipal officials to declare such appointments null and void. [read more]
Housing contractors join the global movement and help change Bokone Bophirima for the better [20 July 2015]
The former and late statesman Nelson Mandela is surely smiling in his grave after at least 30 housing contractors committed to built houses for impoverished families in Greater Taung local municipality in Bokone Bophirima, as their contribution on Nelson Mandela month under the theme �Make everyday a Mandela Day: Contributing 67 minutes of our time to help those in need.� [read more]
Housing developers in Bokone Bophirima plough back to their communities on Nelson Mandela International Day [19 July 2015]
When Gloria Mokgothu�s shack in Klerksdorp�s Extension 12 (Jouberton) got destroyed twice by fire in 2012, she had to face the daunting task of rebuilding her home - a shack, from the debris. [read more]
MEC Maine takes Setsokotsane to another level and delivers houses in Vryburg [08 July 2015]
In line with the new strategy to deal with illegal occupation of houses which is rife in Bokone Bophirima, MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine recently handed over the completed houses to legitimate beneficiaries in Extension 28, Naledi local municipality in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District. [read more]
Department to provide emergency housing to the Bona-Bona impoverished family [30 June 2015]
The Bokone Bophirima Department of Local Government and Human Settlements is to provide emergency housing to the impoverished families of Bona-Bona village near Morokweng in Kagisano-Molopo municipality. This follows the discovery of the Kesentseng family which lives in dilapidated shack by departmental officials during the Setsokotsane Programme at Bona-Bona village in Kagisano Molopo Municipality recently. [read more]
Department to deal with illegal occupation of low cost houses in Coligny [30 June 2015]
Bokone Bophirima MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements has promised the formulation of a strategy that will assist in avoiding illegal occupation of completed low cost houses by wrongful people. This comes at time when another illegal occupation was recorded at Coligny under Ditsobotla municipality in the newly built low cost houses. MEC Collen Maine who was accompanied by MEC for Public Safety and Transport Management Gaoagwe Oageng Molapisi met with leaders of local residents at Ditsobotla municipal office recently to get to the bottom of the allegations. [read more]
MEC Maine Receives Madibeng Protest March Memorandum [30 June 2015]
Officials from the Department of Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima will as from today, move into Madibeng local municipality to conduct an audit on RDP beneficiary lists. [read more]
Church and its youth remain important in advancing economic freedom � MEC Maine [29 June 2015]
North West MEC of Local Government and Human Settlements Collen Maine says the church and youth have an important role to play to advance economic freedom in our lifetime, guided by the philosophical construct of Saam-Trek Saam-Werk, which seeks to Rebrand, Reposition and Renew Bokone Bophirima Province. MEC Maine was addressing the National Youth Conference of the Apostolic Faith Mission Church of South Africa - AFM Church, hosted at University of North West in Mahikeng Campus, over the weekend. [read more]
Setsokotsane bring changes to Lekwa-Teemane communities [15 June 2015]
Five houses which were damaged by the storm in ward 3, Boitumelong Township under Lekwa teemane Municipality will be demolished and re- build by the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements. The commitment was made MEC Collen Maine during his visit to these houses as part of Setsokotsane Programme which was recently held at Bloemhof and Christiana in Lekwa-Teemane Local Muncipality. [read more]
FNB boosts efforts to create excellence in North West local government [03 June 2015]
The Bokone Bophirima MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Collen Maine has commended the FNB Academy for Municipal Excellence - FAME as one of the important programmes that can assist the department in transforming municipalities. MEC Maine said this during the launch of FAME in the province, in a three day programme which is intended to contribute towards improving administrative and financial skills among senior officials in participating municipalities. [read more]
Department must revoke tenders of fronting contractors � Deputy Minister Kota-Hendricks [25 May 2015]
Deputy Minister for Human Settlements Zoe Kota-Hendricks has called upon the Bokone Bophirima Department of Local Government and Human Settlements led by MEC Collen Maine to withdraw and cancel tender contracts of fronting contractors. Deputy Minister Kota-Hendricks was addressing the Provincial Govan Mbeki Awards event held at Manthe village in Taung which was attended amongst others by councillors, mayors, municipal managers and housing contractors. [read more]
Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality gets an Administrator to run its affairs [22 May 2015]
Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality in Bokone Bophirima will now have all of its executive functions performed by an Administrator, in terms of the Section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. [read more]
Department to audit illegal occupants of Monakato low cost houses [19 May 2015]
Bokone Bophirima MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Collen Maine has ordered an audit of illegal occupants who are staying in the newly built low cost houses in Slovo Extension 2 and 3 at Monakato village outside Rustenburg. The audit follows the concerns raised by residents that there is high illegal occupation which according to residents is a result of favouritism by the former councillor in the area. MEC Maine announced this when he was addressing community at the Monakato community hall recently. [read more]
Bokone Bophirima housing inspectors capacitated [18 May 2015]
The Bokone Bophirima Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in partnership with National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) embarked on an intensive programme of capacitating housing inspectors within the Local Government sphere to take a zero tolerance against shoddy work in housing project. The Department recently held workshops in Ngaka Modiri Molema and Bojanala Platinum District Municipalities respectively. [read more]
Ventersdorp and Tswaing local municipalities stripped off executive functions [17 May 2015]
Two local municipalities in Bokone Bophirima have had their part of their executive functions (excluding the passing of Integrated Development Plans (IDP), budget, policies and by-laws) taken over by the provincial government in terms of Section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. [read more]
Mining towns get a face lift through housing delivery [12 May 2015]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, remains committed to bringing dignity to the people living in mining areas. Of the 3462 housing units budgeted for in 2014/2015, 2999 have been delivered. [read more]
SECTION 139 (1)(B) Interventions Yields Positive Results [24 April 2015]
The Section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution of RSA intervention at both Madibeng local municipality and Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality, have yielded positive results. MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine told the National Council of Provinces� NCOP Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs this week. NCOP was doing oversight visits to municipalities which have been put under Section 139 (1)(b) of the Constitution. [read more]
MEC Maine restores order in "platinum rich" Ledig [17 April 2015]
Order has been restored in Ledig near Sun City, following the successful intervention of MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, Collen Maine who has been in the area, engaging at length with all affected parties in since the beginning of the week. [read more]
Municipalities made to commit to paying creditors on time [13 April 2015]
Municipal officials in Bokone Bophirima who do not implement the signed agreement to honour the conditions set out by the National Treasury to address non-payment of creditors within stipulated period of 30 days, are likely to have disciplinary and or civil criminal proceedings instituted against them in terms of Section 172 and 173 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) [read more]
Heads must roll at Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality - MEC Maine [09 April 2015]
When senior officials of Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality reported for duty on Tuesday morning, the last thing they had anticipated was a surprise visit by members of the Provincial Executive Council. MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine accompanied by MEC for Finance, Enterprise and Economic Development, Wendy Nelson visited the institution to get first hand information with regard to the state of finances as well as general issues of governance in the institution that was once put under administration by the Provincial Government. [read more]
Another housing celebration for Ventersdorp communities [30 March 2015]
Bokone Bophirima MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Collen Maine has announced his department�s intention to deliver 800 more houses to residents in the villages around Ventersdorp. MEC Maine made the announcements during the community meeting held on Wednesday at Boikhutsong Community hall. [read more]
SCOPA Applaud Local Government And Human Settlements Department On Mpacs [26 March 2015]
The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts in Bokone Bophirima, Honourable Mahlakeng Mahlakeng has applauded the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements for the unwavering support it provides to all established Municipal Public Accounts Committees (MPAC), the provincial forum in the Province. [read more]
MEC Maine brings tangible solutions to water and sanitation challenges in Madibeng [24 March 2015]
All boreholes that are either malfunctioning or not energised will be refurbished and energised as a matter of urgency in order to restore the water supply to the residents of Letlhabile and adjacent townships in Madibeng local municipality. [read more]
Situation in Letlhabile remains calm [20 March 2015]
MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, Collen Maine remains satisfied about the calm situation in Letlhabile and surrounding areas since yesterday and want to appeal once more to the residents to refrain from destroying public amenities and rather make use of all available channels of communication to voice their concerns with either the municipality, or the provincial government. [read more]
Double celebration for the residents of Ventersdorp is imminent [19 March 2015]
The residents of Ventersdorp local municipality will not only rebury their liberation struggle stalwart and international icon, John Beaver Marks at the weekend in Tshing township, but they are also set to benefit from the resuscitation of the housing project of just over R84 million for 415 units in at least four villages and the project is to start as early as next week. [read more]
MEC Maine takes lead in the call to support small businesses [17 March 2015]
Bokone Bophirima MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine took the lead in heeding to the recent call by Premier Supra Mahumapelo for members of the Executive Council and Senior Government Managers to buy lunches for themselves when having meeting and support small and emerging businesses especially in the villages, townships and small dorpies. [read more]
Labour court rules against suspended municipal manager of City of Matlosana Mr. Motsemme [15 March 2015]
the MEC responsible for Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in the Bokone Bophirima Province Mr. Collen Maine welcomes the Labour Court Judgement on Friday against the suspended Municipal Manager of City Matlosana Mr Elie Tsietsi Motsemme. [read more]
Department to unblock social housing project in Mahikeng [03 March 2015]
The North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements is on track to take over the completion of the 2400 social housing units in Mahikeng�s Unit 3. This follows after the project came to a halt following a dispute between the developer and the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) over the incomplete structure. The Department is currently in discussions with the Ministry of Human Settlements for additional funding. [read more]
Maine on a mission to fast track housing delivery in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District [03 March 2015]
Efforts by the Bokone-Bophirima Local Government and Human Settlements to change the lives of ordinary South Africans by providing them with quality and decent houses, continues. Following the recent detailed inspections of housing projects throughout the Province last week, MEC Collen Maine pledged a 60 sqm, three bedroom room including furniture to Gloria Mokgoto, her disabled husband and three children had been staying in a shack for over ten years. [read more]
Maine reaffirms SAMWU�s strategic position in local government system [03 March 2015]
MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, Collen Maine, has urged members of the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) to work with government in the sound implementation of the local government back-to-basic strategy. MEC Maine was addressing the 13th SAMWU Provincial Conference in Matlosana, recently. [read more]
MEC Maine brings down the walls of low cost houses in Huhudi near Vryburg [25 February 2015]
True to his commitment early in the year to take drastic action against contractors who deny communities the opportunity to own decent and quality low cost houses, the MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone-Bophirima, Collen Maine has demolished at least 28 of the 71 houses in Huhudi township. [read more]
Improved audit outcomes for Bokone-Bophirima municipalities [20 February 2015]
Strong political oversight, constant monitoring by councils, improved performance management through internal audit and audit committees, improved internal capacity as well as sound administration and leadership, were stated as areas which positively contributed to the improved audit outcomes by municipalities in Bokone-Bophirima province. [read more]
Department terminates contracts of poor performing housing developers [12 February 2015]
In what has been described as �taking the bull by its horns� the Bokone-Bophirima Department of Local Government and Human Settlements has terminated the contracts of poor performing housing developers in the province. This happened when the department held One-on-One Contract Review Sessions with developers in all four districts. The objective of the contracts review sessions is meant to monitor and evaluate performance of contractors and get the first hand information from the developers themselves about projects that have stalled and those that have not met deadlines, with a view of unblocking all bottlenecks and speeding-up housing provision in the province. [read more]
Mining hostels to be demolished to make way for decent family units [10 February 2015]
North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements is to restore the dignity of the mining hostels dwellers at Khuma township near Stilfontein in Matlosana local municipality by demolishing the hostels which are currently in an appalling condition and providing them with decent family units. The announcement was made by MEC Collen Maine in a meeting attended by the hostel dwellers recently. [read more]
Department restores dignity of the communities through CWP [10 February 2015]
At least 15 908 previously unemployed people from 15 local municipalities in Bokone-Bophirima are involved various projects that are intended to address community needs and priorities in their respective wards, through the Community Work Programme (CWP) which is a non-stare sector component within the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). [read more]
Youth in waste project well on track in identified municipalities [03 February 2015]
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements has invested R2 million to change the face of at least four municipalities in Bokone Bophirima, a Youth in Waste Management Project which started mid last year. [read more]
Housing and food security projects to transform Marikana [02 February 2015]
In its efforts to deliver integrated services, North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlement in collaboration with Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development are delivering houses which will have food security project at the Marikana area in Rustenburg Local Municipality. [read more]
Portfolio committee throws its weight behind interventions at municipalities in Bokone Bophirima [02 February 2015]
MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, Collen Maine has welcomed the commitment by the Portfolio Committee on Local Government and Human Settlements to support the work done by the Department in rescuing ailing municipalities. [read more]
MEC Collen Maine adopts a middle school in Moretele Municipality [19 January 2015]
MEC for Local Government and Human Settlement Collen Maine has adopted Rantebeng Middle School in Dikepu Village near Makapanstad in Moretele Municipality and has promised to buy the school 30 computers and build the storeroom. MEC Maine made the commitment when he was inspecting the state of readiness of two schools in Moretele Local Municipality for the 2015 school year. [read more]
North West vows to monitor and improve service delivery in municipalities [17 December 2014]
The Bokone Bophirima Provincial Government has committed to track the implementation of Back to Basics Programme in its 23 municipalities through the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit located in the Office of the Premier. [read more]
Municipal communicators given marching orders [25 November 2014]
North West municipal communicators have been urged to up their communication game and bridge the communication gap that currently exist, which in many instances result in unnecessary service delivery protest action by community members. This message was put across to communicators during the two-day Local Government Communicators Forum held at Rustenburg recently, hosted by North West Department of Local Government & Human Settlements. [read more]
Setsokotsane Programme restores government confidence to Tswaing residents [11 November 2014]
Setsokotsane Programme which is spearheaded by Premier Supra Mahumapelo brought hope and restored confidence on government to Tswaing Local Municipality residents. In a delegation led by MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Collen Maine, Setsokotsane Programme made several service delivery related interventions and projects in the area were inspected to address problems encountered by communities of Delareyville and Sannieshof. [read more]
Setsokotsane Programme restores government confidence to Tswaing residents [11 November 2014]
Setsokotsane Programme which is spearheaded by Premier Supra Mahumapelo brought hope and restored confidence on government to Tswaing Local Municipality residents. In a delegation led by MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Collen Maine, Setsokotsane Programme made several service delivery related interventions and projects in the area were inspected to address problems encountered by communities of Delareyville and Sannieshof. [read more]
Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality gearing itself up for by-elections [28 October 2014]
The intervention task team led by the Administrator Kumaran �Kulu� Nair have managed to restore water provision to different parts of Ngaka Modiri Molema district, in particular Ramotshere Moiloa Municipality. Since the deployment of the team at the disbanded Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, the team arrived to water shortage crisis which led to the protest action by some communities in Ramotshere Moiloa municipality. [read more]
Intervention task team successfully restores water provision in Ngaka Modiri Molema [27 October 2014]
The intervention task team led by the Administrator Kumaran �Kulu� Nair have managed to restore water provision to different parts of Ngaka Modiri Molema district, in particular Ramotshere Moiloa Municipality. Since the deployment of the team at the disbanded Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, the team arrived to water shortage crisis which led to the protest action by some communities in Ramotshere Moiloa municipality. [read more]
MEC Maine And Management Visits Deceased Family And Injured Official In Hospital [27 October 2014]
North West MEC for Local Government and Human Settlement, Collen Mokone Maine, accompanied by the Head of the Department, Moss Kgantsi, today visited the departmental official at Klerksdorp hospital following his involvement in a horrific accident on Friday last week. [read more]
Water supply to be restored in Ramotshere Moiloa municipality [22 October 2014]
Malfunctioning boreholes in and around Ramotshere Moiloa local municipality will be repaired in order to restore supply of water in areas that have been adversely affected by water shortage. [read more]
Ngaka Modiri Molema Municipal Manager officially suspended [22 October 2014]
The Municipal Manager of Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality Mokgele Mojaki has been suspended after he failed to provide reasons why he should not be suspended as stipulated in the letter of intention to have him suspended. The letter of suspension was issued to Mojaki by the Administrator, Khulu Nair who is to appoint the acting Municipal Manager soon. [read more]
Going back to basic in decreasing disaster risks [15 October 2014]
Going back to basics by making sure that street lights are operational, storm water drainage pipes are in good condition and approved building constructions follow the stipulated standards is one of the ways that municipalities can deal with disaster risk effectively. [read more]
MEDIA ALERT: MEC Maine provides feedback on Lekwa Teemane municipality [13 October 2014]
North West MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Collen Maine, will on Monday, 13 October 2014, provide feedback on the issues that the community of Boitumelong township in Lekwa Teemane local municipality, raised earlier in the year about the municipality.
The event will take place as follows::
Date: 13 October 2014
Time: 11H00
Venue: Boitumelong sports stadium
[read more]
Government reaches out to the elderly in commemoration of the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction [10 October 2014]
Mmabatho: North West Provincial Government, through the National Disaster Management Centre, is stepping up its efforts to strengthen communities� resilience to disasters by promoting the inclusion of older person in disaster risk reduction strategies. This comes as the international community commemorates the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction on 13 October 2014. [read more]
MEDIA ALERT: MEC Maine calls an urgent press conference [25 September 2014]
Members of the media are invited to an urgent press conference to be addressed by North West MEC for Local Government and Human Settlement Collen Maine - today, 25 September 2014, at 15h00 at the Ferns Guest House. The purpose of the briefing is to convey to the media the decision of the North West High Court, which was delivered today about an urgent application brought by Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality to challenge the decision of the EXCO to envoke the provision of Section 139 (1) (c) of the Constitution.
�Infrastructure development and job creation is at the centre of all�, says Maine [22 August 2014]
The North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements will in this financial year, fund infrastructure developmental projects to the tune of R141 620 000.00 and create job opportunities in the process. [read more]
MEC Maine Commit His Department To Build And Ensure Ownership [21 August 2014]
MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine, has committed his Department to build homes and further ensure that beneficiaries became owners of those properties. MEC Maine made this commitment when delivering his departmental budget speech at the North West Legislature on Wednesday. [read more]
North West Housing Corporation resuscitated [20 August 2014]
MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements Collen Maine informed the North West provincial legislature that the current administration has taken a decision to reverse the winding down process of the North West Housing Corporation. MEC Maine said the gesture will resuscitate the corporation with the main aim of addressing current challenges of housing and proper settlement of communities within the province. [read more]
SIU Recovers Thousands From Housing Frausters in the NW [20 August 2014]
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has recovered an amount of R904 (Nine hundred and four thousand rand) from housing beneficiaries who were found to be selling or leasing RDP houses in the North West alone. This was done in the fight against the unlawful act of sale or leasing of such houses. According to the North West MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine, the fines, forms part of the departmental revenue for the 2013/14 financial year. [read more]
�New department, new vision�, says MEC Maine [20 August 2014]
Mahikeng - The recently reconfigured Department of Local Government and Human Settlements offers a unique opportunity to share expertise on improving performance management system and strategic leadership which are necessary for the achievement of development goals assigned to it. The new Department came into being when the then Department of Local Government and Traditional Affairs merged with the Department of Human Settlements. [read more]
NW Government To Deliver More Than 2500 Units In Marikana [11 July 2014]
North West provincial government in conjunction with Lonmin launched the Marikana extension 2 housing projects on Thursday. The project is said to change the face of Marikana which is dominated by informal settlements surrounding the mining areas in the Rustenburg area. More than 2500 houses will be build with the main objective of eradicating informal settlements in the province, especially around the mining towns. [read more]
MEC Maine pledges to turn the north west into construction site and encourages developers to deliever quality houses [11 June 2014]
Following the recent handing over project programme which the department has embarked on, the MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine saw it fit to convene all the housing developers in the province to discuss housing delivery issues. [read more]Government Office Shooting Victims to be Laid to Rest [21 May 2014]
Two officials of the Department of Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison in the North West, who died following the shooting incident at the departmental offices in Mafikeng last week Thursday, will be buried on Saturday in different funeral services. [read more]The Department Names the Victims of Government Offices Shooting [20 May 2014]
The Department of Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison in the North West, has released the names of its employees who became victims of the last week Thursday shooting incident that left two people dead and the other three hospitalised with serious injuries. [read more]Boskuil and Oersonskraal communities to benefit from housing project [17 May 2014]
The North West province is not recognised as the best performing province to no vain. The recent handing over programme of more than 8000 housing units across the province by Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison, MEC Nono Maloyi bears testimony to that. [read more]New Look RDP House For The North West Launched [29 April 2014]
The North West has official launched the new look RDP house that will be the common feature of houses to be build in the North West with effect from this year. The house has more features than the previous houses that were build in the province but same in size. The department launched the house during the recent provincial Govan Mbeki awards held in Phokeng outside Rustenburg. [read more]MEC Maloyi Hand Multi-Million Rand Project in Bojanala [17 April 2014]
Ms Olivia Leopeng (84), the first and probably the oldest beneficiary of the Sunway Presidential project in Hartebeespoort in the Madibeng local municipality. Leopeng, who is blind and does not get social grants, could not stop singing praises about the good work that the government has done for her and which include her family. [read more]�This is service delivery not electioneering� MEC Maloyi [04 April 2014]
MEC for Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi has again condemned those who accuses him of using the department�s housing delivery programme to campaign for elections. MEC Maloyi did not mix words as he came hard of those criticizing the program, during the continuation of hand over programme in Leeudorinstad on Friday. [read more]
MEC Maloyi handover 570 houses to Rustenburg rural families [28 March 2014]
Life will be a lot easier and better as compared to where we come from. These are the words of Ms Lebogang Kwele of Maile Diepkuil village outside Rustenburg after she was officially given a house by the MEC for Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison in the North West on Friday. The Handing over is part of the departmental programme of handing over about 8000 houses to beneficiaries across the province between February and March. [read more]
MEC Maloyi Hand Over 600 Houses To Restore Human Rights [21 March 2014]
Providing houses to the poor communities is a basic human right that any other government can do. These were the sentiments echoed by MEC for Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison in the North West, Nono Maloyi. MEC Maloyi was speaking during the official hand over of about 600 houses in ext 13 Trottsville in the Wolmaranstaad in the Maquassi Hills municipality on Friday. [read more]
Eleven orphans receives a decent house to ease their burden [16 March 2014]
A family of eleven orphans in Khuma extension 6 was amongst the households� beneficiaries who received houses during the recent handing over ceremony in the Matlosana Local Municipality. [read more]
Acting Mec Mohono Delivers 300 Houses To Mmatau And Siga Families [10 March 2014]
Ms Ellen Matshaba of Mmatau village in the Moses Kotane local municipality has every reason to celebrate after receiving a house from government. Matshaba has been living in a mud house for the past 52 years, which has been exposing her to hazardous environment and compromised her health and that of her family members. [read more]
Government Gives Priority To Elders In Housing Delivery [03 March 2014]
Government will continue to prioritize elderly people and other vulnerable groups when delivering houses. These were the sentiments echoed by MEC for Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi when he was handing over about 600 houses in Groot-Marico in the Ramotshere Moilwa Local Municipality. [read more]
Government to tackle housing backlog headon [28 February 2014]
The Department of Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison says that it will strive to reduce the housing backlog in the province throughout the coming financial years. The department made this commitment during the official handing over of houses in Jouberton ext 16 in Matlosana on Friday. [read more]
Maloyi Satisfied with Quality of NW Houses [24 February 2014]
The North West MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi expressed his satisfaction about the quality of houses that are given to the beneficiaries. Maloyi said this during the handing over of more than 700 houses in Jouberton, ext 20 where two blind beneficiaries became proud owners of dignified homes. [read more]
Mec Maloyi To Hand Over 8000 Houses Across NW [05 February 2014]
Ms Maria Selale of extension 5 in Boitumelong location in Bloemhof says she is the happiest person in the world to have been given a house by government. The 67 year old Selale is one of many people who benefited from many housing projects by the Department of Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison in the North West. Ms Selale was officially given a house by the Departmental MEC Nono Maloyi during the first leg of handing houses over to beneficiaries across the province. [read more]
Provincial Memorial Service in Honor of former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
[11 December 2013]
Provincial Memorial Service in Honor of Madiba
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
18 July 1918 - 05 December 2013
Date: Thursday, 12 Decemner 2013
Time: 10:00
Venue: James Motlatsi Stadium (Orkney)
Lonmin donates land for housing development to provincial and local government [29 October 2013]
Today Lonmin donated 50 hectares of land consisting of serviced stands, to be used for housing in the greater Marikana area, to the Department of Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison of the North West Province and the Rustenburg Local Municipality. [read more]
More houses for North West [23 October 2013]
MEC for Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison in the North West Nono Maloyi, will on Saturday welcome and introduce the newly appointed contractor to the Wolmaranstad community. [read more]
R34 million CRU project for Mahikeng residents [15 October 2013]
North West MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi is confident that his department will close the existing housing backlog in the province, and the challenges faced by those in the housing gap market. Maloyi said this during the launch of the Mahikeng 100 Community Residential Units (CRU) at extension 39 in Mahikeng local municipality. [read more]
MEDIAL ALERT: MEC Maloyi to officially launch Mahikeng CRU project [08 October 2013]
North West MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi accompanied by the Mahikeng Local Municipality Executive Mayor Lina Miga, will officially launch the Mahikeng Community Residential Units (CRU) at Extension 39. [read more]
1000 Title Deeds And Low Cost Houses For Tlokwe Communities [15 Septemeber 2013]
North West MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety & Liaison Nono Maloyi together with Premier Thandi Modise and National Human Settlements Minister Connie September will handover 1000 Title Deeds for ownership of houses to the communities of Tlokwe. [read more]
100 Unemployed young men and women to gain construction skills [20 August 2013]
In attracting the interest of young men and women in a formerly male dominated construction industry, the North West Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison, Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison has placed 100 unemployed young people on a learnership and apprenticeship programmes respectively.[read more]
MEC Maloyi remains committed to empower women in construction [16 August 2013]
Following challenges arose in deliberations during a one day Women in Construction Summit held in Rustenburg, the North West Department of Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison has committed to train contractors across the province in completing construction tender documents and supply chain processes as part of its resolutions.[read more]
NW to assist in the burial of the 109 year old woman [15 August 2013]
Messages of condolences from government and other sectors of society continue to pour at the family of Gogo Mahlalela of Rankelenyane Village outside Rustenburg, who died on Monday. [read more]
Maloyi visits to pay homage to the bereaved family of deceased 109 year old granny [15 August 2013]
MEC Maloyi will be visiting the bereaved family of the late 109 Gogo Mahlalela of Rankelenyane Village outside Rustenburg, who died on Monday. His visit will be tomorrow (16 August 2013) immediately after his address to the woman summit which is scheduled to take place tommorrow in Rustenburg Civic Center starts at 8:00. He has already send a team from the department to assess the situation in pursuit to assist with funeral arrangements. [read more]
Government Too Late For (109) Gogo Mahlalela�s House [13 August 2013]
The North West Provincial Government is shocked by the untimely death of Ms Hlokwana Lina Mahlalela. The 109 year old Mahlalela died on Monday at her home in Rankelenyane village outside Rustenburg. At the time of her untimely death, the Provincial Government has already contracted a foundation to build her a house following news paper article which was published by Sowetan which highlighted unbearable and hazardous conditions she was living in. [read more]
NW Human Settlements to identify emerging women contractors through dialogue [13 August 2013]
The Department of Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison will convene a one day women�s summit which amongst others, is intended to promote access to economic opportunities for women in construction and make emphasis on cooperate governance and partnership with Human Settlement branch stakeholders. [read more]
MEC Maloyi handed over level two accreditation to Rustenburg Municipality [06 August 2013]
The Department of Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison MEC Nono Maloyi handed over the level one and two accreditation certificate to the Rustenburg Mayor Mpho Khunou Tuesday. The Accreditations will allow the Rustenburg local municipality to take over some of the duties performed by the Department. [read more]
First proper shelter at 109 [06 August 2013]
At 109 years Ms Hlokwana Lina Mahlalela, will for the first time stay in a proper shelter. Thanks to the North West provincial Government for taking the initiative to build a house for the elderly woman who is still in her good memory about her past. Gogo Mahlalela was staying in a hazarders structures that could fall apart at anytime in Rankelenyane village North of Rustenburg.[read more]
Unqualified A.G report for Maloyi�s Department [01 August 2013]
The Department of Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison obtained an unqualified report for the financial year 2012/2013. This is according to the Auditor General�s report, which was officially released this morning in Mafikeng. [read more]
Mandela legacy continues to bring a sigh of relief to NW destitute families [26 July 2013]
Destitute families of Ratanang community in Klerksdorp will soon have houses in their names as the North West Department of Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison intends to buy the land they are living in and build them proper house structures.[read more]
NW to unblock seven housing projects in Lekwa-Teemane Municipality [03 July 2013]
The North West Department of Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison is in a process of unblocking seven previously blocked housing projects in the Lekwa-Teemane Local Municipality.[read more]
Maloyi appeals to residents of Extension 39 to cooperate and provide valid information [26 June 2013]
Mr Edwin Mokeke of Extension 39 in Mahikeng told MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison that the RDP house he received from government has changed his life and that of his family positive. The 37-year-old Mokeke said this when he was asked questions during the socio-economic impact research pilot project launched in Mahikeng on Tuesday. [read more]
MEC Maloyi to launch socio-economic research in Extension 39 [24 June 2013]
The North West MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi will officially launch an integrated socio-economic research, at Extension 39 in Mahikeng in a bit to assess the socio-economic impact made on the lives of housing beneficiaries in the province.[read more]
NW IS THE BEST PERFORMER IN HOUSING DELIVERY [16 May 2013]
The North West province is the best performing province in the country on Human Settlements projects. The honor was given to the province during the national Govern Mbeki awards held at Gallagher Estate in Midrand last night. The province also scooped the best women contractor of the year for the second year in succession and the best Enhanced People�s Housing Project (EPHP) awards. [read more]
NW housing developers awarded and honoured for their exceptional delivery [02 May 2013]
North West MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison, Nono Maloyi has encouraged housing developers contracted by the department to work together with the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) to ensure that they build quality houses. [read more]
NW Human Settlements � a leading province in housing delivery across the country [05 MArch 2013]
The North West MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi has urged developers contracted by the department to build houses to keep up the good work during the Departmental Provincial Developers Forum held in Mahikeng recently. [read more]
MEC Maloyi dismisses wild allegations [17 Feb 2013]
The North West Department of Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison wishes to dismiss the allegations with the contempt it deserves that MEC Nono Maloyi has been arrested. [read more]
NW Human Settlements to terminate contracts of non performing contractors
Non performing housing contractors appointed by the North West Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison will soon lose their contracts. This was said by Human Settlements Branch Acting Head of the Department (AHoD), Monnapula Motlogelwa during his last one-on-one technical sessions with municipalities and contractors in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality. [read more]
MEC Maloyi pleased about housing delivery in NW
North West MEC for Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi is satisfied about the pace in which his department is spending and delivering low cost houses across the province. Maloyi said this during his address to managers within the department on service delivery matters and other challenges facing the department. [read more]
Maloyi encourages communities to value their houses
North West MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison, Nono Maloyi called on beneficiaries of low cost houses to treasure and turn them into homes that will carry them for generations. MEC Maloyi conveyed the massage during the housing consumer education campaigns that continues across the province.[read more]
MEC Maloyi eliminates fraud and corruption at the Driver�s license testing centres in the province
Following a number of fraud and corruption incidents on learner and driver�s licences recorded in the province�s testing centres, the North West MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison, Nono Maloy officially launched the second Computerised Learner and Driving License Centre in the Ramotsheremoiloa Municipality in a bid to eliminate the number of such cases. [read more]
�Be ruthless to illegal occupants� says Acting HoD
North West Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison, Human Settlements Branch Acting Head of the Department (AHoD), Monnapula Motlogelwa has instructed municipalities to act ruthlessly against illegal occupants on the Breaking New Grounds (BNG) subsidy houses.
The instruction came during the Acting HoD�s one-on-one sessions with municipalities in a meeting held at the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality�s Chamber. [read more]
Another Human Settlements Senior official suspended
The recently launched investigations on allegations of misconduct in the North West Department of Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison, Human Settlements Branch has led to the suspension of another senior manager in the Department.
Housing Development Chief Director, Mr Ndoda Mgengo was suspended with immediate effect from August 13, 2012. His suspension came just a week after the Head of Department (HoD), Mr Thupi Mokhatla�s suspension following the said allegations.
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8 Arrested for Drunken Driving
Eight drivers were arrested for drunken driving and 16 unlicensed vehicles were impounded for unroadworthiness by traffic authorities in a special joint operation between the North West Traffic Authorities and South African Police Service (SAPS).
A lady driver was amongst those arrested during the operation that mainly focused on drunken driving on Friday night. They have been detained at different police stations and will appear in court on Monday, 09, 2012.
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17 Die on the R24 and N4 Road Crushes
MEC for Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi has expressed concern over the increasing number of deaths on the main roads of the province. The concern follows the death of 17 people over the past weekend, in three separate accidents in the Bojanala District alone.
Two of the accidents happened on the N4 and the third one on the R24, 25 km outside Rustenburg towards Magaliesburg. According to Police and traffic officials all three accidents were head on collision and it appears that speed was the main course.
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Hon. Mothibedi Kegakilwe
MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs
Mr. Phihadu Ephraim Motoko
HOD: Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs
