ANC NEC member and National Organiser Mduduzi Manana led a door-to-door program at ward 5 in  Tswelelang Manana engaged with residents and encouraged them to register and update their voter details   The ANC continues to mobilise communities to participate in the upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections, however, it has lost some wards in Maquassi Hills sub-region due to by-elections. The party lost wards to their biggest oppositions, the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters The party lost ward 5 to the  DA and ward 3 to the EFF in by-elections that were held in Tswelelang in 2023/24 . As the party is preparing for the 2026 Local Government Elections, Maquassi Hills wards will be hotly contested by three rival opposition parties which are the ANC, the DA and the EFF The ANC also lost electoral support in the sub-region due to it's failures to provide residents with proper services, party in-fights, issues with mala...

The Council of the Maquassi Hills Municipality met on Thursday, 28 June 2026 to table and resolve issues relating to governance around the municipality, key amongst discussion was the tabling of the 3rd quarter service delivery performance report; which in-depth zoomed into the pace at which council members are providing  services to consumers "The report was tabled as part of assessment of our performance, capacity of our department of engineering to foster the required delivery levels and self introspect by the municipality on key developmental priorities and the rendering of basic services to our people" - Maquassi Hills Municipal Council Council says it a took a stride also at the vast land that is of no economic use and resolved to rezone the same for both economic sustainability and human settlements purposes and this caters for the cries of the residents, in many communities on the availability of land for both communal and developmental purpo...

On Wednesday, late June 2026, the Wolmaransstad SAPS members, in partnership with the CPF and Community in Blue (CIB), hosted a Fun Walk The event involved learners from Peloentle Early Learning Centre, Angels Day Care Centre, and Happy Haben CED. The fun walk commenced at Tswelelang Sports Ground and concluded at Happy Haben CED at the AME Church Children walked approximately 1.5 km carrying playcards with messages promoting child safety and protection The route covered Kagiso Drive and Donekas Street, allowing the young participants to raise awareness about the importance of protecting children within the community The event proceeded smoothly and safely, with SAPS, CPF, and CIB members ensuring compliance with road safety measures throughout the walk The initiative successfully promoted child protection awareness while fostering positive engagement between law enforcement, stakeholders, and the community Learn to drive now. K53 Learners Cla...

Residents of Potchefstroom witnessed a strong police and private security presence on Tuesday, June 30, as a protest march linked to anti-illegal immigration sentiments moved from Ikageng into town before returning peacefully later in the afternoon. The protest came after provincial police confirmed on Sunday that comprehensive and coordinated operational plans had been activated across the province to ensure the safety and security of residents, businesses, travellers and visitors during planned demonstrations relating to anti-foreigner sentiments and irregular immigration. That followed nationwide demonstrations on June 30 against illegal immigration in South Africa. The Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (PROVJOINTS), under the co-chairperson leadership of Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General (Dr.) Ryno Naidoo, confirmed that heightened police visibility had been implemented at identified hotspots, including major routes, business distric...

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the North West commends members involved in an intelligence-driven operation conducted in the Vorstershoop policing area, which resulted in the arrest of 23 suspected undocumented foreign nationals. The operation also led to a farm owner being issued with an admission of guilt fine for allegedly employing undocumented foreign nationals. During the operation police intercepted a white Isuzu truck and a white Toyota Land Cruiser single cab on the R379 gravel road. Several occupants fled into nearby farms, while the driver and the farmer, were stopped. It is alleged that the farmer stated that the employees are legally in South Africa for study purposes. Police requested the farmer to contact the individuals, who returned voluntarily for verification. Further checks, conducted with the Department of Home Affairs in Ganyesa, confirmed that their documentation had expired or invalid. The suspects are between the ages o...

The North West Department of Human Settlements has been allocated R1.708 billion for the 2026/27 financial year to accelerate housing delivery and improve living conditions across the province. The budget, announced by MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi, will be used to unblock stalled housing projects, eradicate mud houses, provide homes for military veterans, upgrade informal settlements, develop serviced residential sites, and settle obligations with key housing institutions. The department also celebrated exceeding its housing delivery target during the previous financial year. Against a target of 3,555 houses, it successfully handed over 3,692 homes, with many benefiting elderly residents. For the current financial year, the department aims to deliver 3,793 housing units. Despite ongoing budget pressures, MEC Molapisi reaffirmed the department's commitment to ensuring that vulnerable families have ...

Rustenburg Local Municipality's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Special Projects and Intergovernmental Relations, Councillor Virginia Mputle, joined hundreds of residents, government departments, law enforcement agencies, civil society organisations, faith-based groups and other stakeholders in a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Awareness March on Friday. The march aimed to raise awareness about the ongoing scourge of gender-based violence and unite communities in the fight against the abuse of women, children and other vulnerable groups. Addressing participants, Mputle described gender-based violence as a national crisis that requires urgent action from all sectors of society. She said violence against women and children cannot be normalised and called on communities to stand together in protecting the vulnerable. She urged men to become agents of change by rejecting violence, promoting respect and equality, and holding perpetrators accountable. Mputle also...

The majority of 30 June’s anti-illegal immigration marches remained peaceful, even after protesters stretched police resources into the night. National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) chair Lieutenant-General Tebello Mosikili said this as she gave a briefing on the outcomes of the day of national protest. Mosikili stated that 120 marches had taken place across the country, with only 12 requiring law enforcement intervention at some stage. These interventions and parallel police operations yielded hundreds of arrests of both South Africans and illegal immigrants. “More than 900 persons were arrested during yesterday’s operations. The majority of those arrested were illegal foreigners and for looting. “Some were arrested for public violence, some for harbouring illegal immigrants and business robbery at spaza shops,” Mosikili stated. The Western and Eastern Cape recorded the most arrests, with 215 and 208, respectively. These arrests were predo...

Several people have been arrested for looting and attempted looting during ongoing demonstrations against undocumented immigrants across the country. The Police Ministry says that while most of the marches have remained peaceful, police officers have responded to isolated incidents of criminality. Law enforcement authorities remain on high alert, with increased police deployments to protect businesses and critical infrastructure and maintain public order. The Police Ministry says officers will act decisively against anyone who uses the demonstrations to commit crime. Police Ministry’s spokesperson Kamogelo Mogotsi says, “Members deployed across the country have been instructed to act swiftly and decisively against anyone who engages in criminal activities, including looting, attempted looting, public violence, malicious damage to property, intimidation, or any other unlawful conduct”. She says the acting Minister of police, Firoz Cachalia, has urged citizens to exerci...

Alleged police informer Tumelo Nku said his earlier submission before the Madlanga Commission was made out of fear. He said after further consultation with a spiritual healer, he decided to submit a supplementary statement as he tries to clear his name in the R300 million cocaine bust in 2021, which he was involved in. Nku also revealed that he was introduced to an alleged trafficker involved in the drug bust by late African National Congress (ANC) member of Parliament (MP) Kebby Maphatsoe. He returned to the witness stand on Monday to continue his evidence, which was abandoned on Friday to consider new information. Evidence leaders had grilled Nku regarding his role in the July 2021 interception of R300 million worth of cocaine in Johannesburg. He told the commission that his supplementary statement was due to fear. “There had been reservations in what I’ve inserted in my previous statement, and it was mainly out of fear.” He also told the commission that he was pu...

   National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza won't oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to interdict the Impeachment Committee. She's filed a notice to abide in the matter. The President approached the court to interdict the work of the Impeachment Committee pending a review of the Section 89 Independent Panel’s report. Ramaphosa argued that the panel exceeded its mandate and relied on hearsay rather than fact. Didiza's position means Parliament will not contest the application as the battle now moves to the courts. Learn to drive now. K53 Learners Classroom Wolmaransstad. Call/WhatsApp: 0723031918 Or visit: Rood Street nr 9 Wolmaransstad Wolmaransstad Link proud partner of: K53 Learners Classroom Wolmaransstad Updated: July 2026    #WolmaransstadLinkNews

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued a public warning against Fast Profit Income, urging South Africans to exercise caution before investing funds with the entity. According to the regulator, it received information indicating that Fast Profit Income has been soliciting investments from members of the public in cryptocurrency and forex trading opportunities. The FSCA said the company, through its website, is reportedly promoting investment opportunities with promises that investors can "Invest and earn up to 200% of their first investment." The regulator warned that such claims should be approached with extreme scepticism. "The FSCA cautions that such promises should be treated with great suspicion," the authority said. While not commenting on the underlying business activities of Fast Profit Income, the regulator confirmed that the entity is not authorised to provide financial services to members of the public in South Africa. ...