Maquassi Hills Council went back to meet with the North West Provincial Legislature's SCOPA committee to account on the 2024/25 financial year audit outcomes and implementation of the post audit action on Tuesday, 07 July 2026 The council was thrown out the meeting for failing to deliver the required financial report and to report on the progress of the municipality The African National Congress (ANC) member, Sarah Nkatlo who says she is still the legitimate Speaker of the Council, confirmed that they went to the North West Provicial Legislature's SCOPA meeting unprepared "Honestly Speaking went to the meeting unprepared and the report we had, wasn't the one the committee asked for" - Sarah Nkatlo The council was sent home to make thorough preparations that will allow them to account on how public funds were used in provision of service delivery within the municipality The municipality has been battling maladministration ...

A Community and Education Activist, Matong Mothupi is on the journey for Maquassi Hills to have a first ever TVET College in Wolmaransstad Mothupi says, the request to have a Vuselela Campus in Wolmaransstad is still on the cards "Request to have a vuselela campus in wolmaransstad will continue and a delegation team will be established to deal with the process" - Community and Education Activist, Matong Mothupi The process that was underway was delayed for some time, Matong says, the process to have the first ever built TVET Campus in Wolmaransstad was almost hijacked, Matong says a delegation that will lead the talks will be established in the process. The delegation that will be implicated is expected to be represented by respective areas of Maquassi Hills which include Witpoort, Boskuil, nearby farms amonst others "The reason the process stopped previously is because someone tried to steal the idea and hijack the process to have...

The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality has officially launched its World Environment Day Clean-Up Campaign in Wolmaransstad, showing its commitment to creating cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable communities The campaign, led by the Municipality's Environmental Management Services in collaboration with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), brought together stakeholders to promote environmental awareness while actively cleaning public spaces within the municipality The initiative sought to educate residents about the harmful effects of illegal dumping, littering, and the burning of waste These practices not only pollute the environment but also contribute to climate change, resulting in changing weather patterns and increasing environmental challenges that affect communities across the district During the campaign, Environmental Management Services engaged with community members, encouraging everyone to pl...

Mahikeng residents have marched to the local Department of Home Affairs and the municipality to demand stricter immigration law enforcement. The protest was sparked by the arrest of a 29-year-old Ethiopian national in connection with the deadly incident. A fatal stabbing claimed the life of a 26-year-old North West man. The victim, identified as Obakeng Santo, was discovered by his brother, who saw him suffering from a severe stab wound. Santo was rushed to a nearby health facility but was tragically declared dead upon arrival. His grieving family expressed their devastation, noting that they had high hopes and expectations for the young man and are struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss. Police arrested a 29-year-old Ethiopian national who appeared in court facing a murder charge. Authorities are currently processing the suspect and investigating his documentation status, as it remains unconfirmed whether he is in the country legally or undocumented. Outra...

The North West MEC for the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng has visited the family of killed Obakeng Santo in Magogoe village outside Mahikeng ,on Thursday, 2nd July 2026 following an fatal incident on the afternoon of Wednesday, 1st July 2026, where their 26-year-old son who was allegedly stabbed by a foreign national at his tuck shop. According to initial police reports, the suspect who reportedly is a foreign national, stabbed Obakeng  with a sharp object during an altercation. MEC Morweng's visit to the distraught Santo family received warm welcome accompanied by Ngaka Modiri Molema District Commissioner, Major General Mmatlhapi Mmolawa and Chief Director for Civilian Secretariat for Police Service, Mrs Mpho Rantona. “We wish to express our deepest condolences to the family and the local community. We are saddened by the loss of your son and our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. “There is no ju...

The Municipal Manager of Madibeng Local Municipality, Quiet Kgatla, was shot multiple times in an apparent assassination attempt on Wednesday afternoon. The incident reportedly occurred on the R511 near Silkaatsnek, Hartbeespoort, while Kgatla was driving home. Gunmen allegedly opened fire on his vehicle before fleeing the scene. According to Roland Craucamp, who was among the first people at the scene, Kgatla managed to exit his vehicle and reach a nearby roadside shop despite his injuries. He was rushed to a hospital in Brits, while police investigations into the shooting are underway. 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 City of Matlosana has conducted a multi-disciplinary Clean-Up Operation in Hartebeesfontein and Tigane as part of its ongoing efforts to enforce municipal by-laws, promote public safety, and ensure compliance with applicable legislation. The operation was led by the Safety and Security Department, with support from the Fire and Rescue Services, Local Economic Development, Licensing, Public Safety, the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality's Environmental Health Section, the Matlosana Municipality's Electrical and Finance Department, as well as the South African Police Service (SAPS). Officials conducted inspections at businesses throughout the area to assess compliance with municipal by-laws and other regulatory requirements. The Finance Department verified municipal accounts, while the Electrical Department inspected electrical installations and meter boxes to identify illegal connections and other electrical safety concerns. The operation revealed sever...

National Treasury has defended its decision to withhold R13.5 billion, of which the City of Johannesburg owes R3.6 billion in equitable share transfers from municipalities. National Treasury froze July 2026 equitable share transfers to 60 municipalities across South Africa, citing persistent financial mismanagement and staggering levels of unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure (UIFWE). The suspension affects municipalities across all nine provinces, including major metros such as Johannesburg, Mangaung and Nelson Mandela Bay, as well as smaller towns like Buffalo City, Beaufort West and Port St Johns. Councils were given written notice and the opportunity to respond before the decision was taken. Transfers will resume only once municipalities demonstrate compliance and provide proof of corrective action. Gaarekwe said Treasury also demanded signed payment plans from municipalities owing billions to creditors, including Eskom, water boards, SARS, a...

Alleged cartel member Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has been rescheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on 15 July. The commission has also requested that Matlala submit his statement by Wednesday. Matlala was initially scheduled to appear before the commission on Tuesday; however, his anticipated appearance was called off following heightened public and media interest. Matlala appeared virtually before the commission, while his legal representatives were physically present at the proceedings 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

Residents of Botshabelo in Bloemfontein say they have lost all trust in government officials as shops owned by undocumented foreign nationals continue to operate. Residents in Bloemfotein held a meeting in which a response from the Department of Home Affairs was discussed. Residents say they are ready to close down spaza shops and hair salons owned by undocumented foreign nationals. This, despite some leaders of the march held on the 30th of June as part of the nationwide call to remove all undocumented foreign nationals, making a plea for residents to await a response from the Premier’s office. Community leader Tankiso Thoabala says government still has seven days to respond. “We are merely calling for high moral high discipline. We need to give this process time before we can talk about the next step. We need to get these people out first and see what we are left with so that we can plan properly. We mustn’t mix a lot of things in one, so we need space to take these...

South Africans who missed the first voter registration weekend will have one final opportunity to register ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections when the final in-person voter registration weekend takes place on August 1- 2. The Electoral Commission is once again bringing voter registration closer to communities across the country, allowing eligible voters to register, update their voter registration details, or confirm that they are correctly registered before Election Day. Residents are encouraged to visit their designated voting station during the registration weekend to ensure they are ready to cast their vote when South Africans head to the polls on 4 November 2026. Voters can check their correct voting station by using the online voting station finder ( https://maps.elections.org.za/vsfinder /) Those who prefer to register electronically can do so free of charge by visiting “the online voter registration portal” With just weeks remaining before the final ...

Tuesday, the 30th of June was a peaceful day for residents of Maquassi Hills who decided not to be part of protests against removing foreign nationals in Wolmaransstad Some foreign owned shops were opened for business while others closed as a precaution in Maquassi Hills Foreign owned stores operated as usual in Maquassi Hills despite calls to march against illegal immigrants in Wolmaransstad and Tswelelang   Residents have been requested by other residents not to participate in the exercise to vacate foreign nationals by the 30th of June 2026 The organised March and March meetings in Wolmaransstad on Thursday, the 25th June, and Sunday, the 28th June 2026 were not honoured by many residents ahead of planned mass demonstrations on Tuesday, the 30th June 2026 No incidents that have been reported in Wolmaransstad on Tuesday, the 30th June 2026 despite the North West Police highlighted the area among other areas as a hotspot Some resi...