Blouberg Local Municipality

23/10/2026

MINISTER OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS MONITORS PROGRESS AT EXTENSION 8 (HOSPITAL VIEW) BULK SEWER PROJECT

The Senwabarwana Bulk Sewer Services Project, implemented at Extension 8 (Hospital View), is one of its own development that has drawn the attention of the Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane.

The project is funded through the Department of Human Settlements’ Informal Settlements Upgrading Partnership Grant (ISUPG). It is currently at 92% completion and is expected to be fully operational by the end of November this year.

The scope of work entails constructing sewer lines to service the new Extension 8 settlement, which will consist of purchased sites as well as 200 sites allocated for RDP housing.

22/10/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW!

Media Advisory
22 October 2026.

Minister Simelane and MEC Shayi to handover title deeds in Polokwane and visit the Senwabarwana Bulk Sewer Project to check progress.

Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, and MEC for Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Mr P**e Shayi, will handover more than 200 title deeds in Polokwane Ext 127, Polokwane Local Municipality, following an in-loco inspection of the Senwabarwana Bulk Sewer Project in Blouberg Local Municipality in the Capricorn District Municipality in Limpopo.

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22/10/2026

INSPECTION OF BULK SEWER PROJECT

Venue: Extension 8 ( Hospital View)

Time: 10:00

22/10/2026

20/10/2026

COUNCIL CONCLUDES ORDINARY MEETING TO CONSIDER FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE REPORTS

​During the opening remarks, Her Worship the Mayor, Cllr Maria Thamaga, outlined the successes of the current council, which is coming to an end soon. She stated that the council inaugurated in 2021 has achieved an immense amount of service delivery progress, accomplishing in just five years what was originally set to be done over a ten-year period. Cllr Thamaga appreciated the cooperation of the councillors, who ensured that service delivery reports were approved smoothly and without any challenges.

​Mayor Thamaga also used the opportunity today to present the newly appointed Chief Financial Officer, Morgan Tshivule. Tshivule brings vast experience and expertise in financial management.

​The focus of today's council meeting was to present various first-quarter performance reports, including the EXCO report, MPAC report, revenue management report, Section 52 reports, and to further enhance and accelerate service delivery, Council also resolved to approve key reports, including:

1. ​The Integrated Transport Plan report
2. ​The report approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Waterberg JV Mining regarding road upgrades
3. ​The report on the Institutional Handover

17/10/2026

NOTICE OF AN ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

DATE: 20 OCTOBER 2026

VENUE: LANGLAAGTE MPCC

TIME: 10:00

15/10/2026

FIRST DAY OF FIRST-QUARTER PERFORMANCE REVIEW SESSION COMPLETED

​The management of Blouberg Local Municipality gathered today for a performance review session aiming to assess the first quarter's departmental achievements. This quarterly exercise evaluates progress and sets guidelines to ensure the Municipality remains on track with its core mandate of delivering quality and timely services to the community.

​The session was politically led by Mayor Cllr Maria Thamaga, Speaker Cllr Blanco Boloka, and Chief Whip Cllr Morongwa Seokotsa, while Acting Municipal Manager Shatadi Tseka led the administrative team of directors and officials.

15/10/2026

BLOUBERG PMT WELCOMES BACK THE BIG WALK TEAM

​On the seventh and final day of their week-long walking trip from Senwabarwana to Kempton Park, the six-member team was welcomed back by the leaders of Blouberg Local Municipality. The team was received by the Mayor, Cllr Maria Thamaga, the Speaker, Cllr Blanco Boloka, and the Chief Whip, Cllr Morongwa Seokotsa.

​After embarking on this long-distance walk to raise awareness against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), the team successfully completed the journey and returned home. The primary mission was to build awareness surrounding the pandemic of violence against women. In response to the recent surge in female victims of GBV, the Lesedi Youth Development initiative organized the campaign to actively engage men as part of the solution.

14/10/2026

LESEDI YOUTH DEVELOPMENT’S DREAM OF DELIVERING CONCERN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENCY ACHIEVED

​It was a victory for both Lesedi Youth Development and campaigners against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) today, when the Office of the Presidency acknowledged receipt of a letter raising concerns regarding the safety of women, children, and communities throughout Blouberg Local Municipality and South Africa at large.

​The campaign to raise awareness against the pandemic was launched last Friday by a six-member team under Lesedi Youth Development. They joined forces after witnessing the rising number of women falling victim to GBV. The initiative immediately received attention and full support from the Mayor, Cllr Maria Thamaga, who declared that through its Special Focus Unit, the municipality would ensure the team's mission was a success.

​The team set off on foot last Friday from Senwabarwana, resting in Polokwane overnight before sleeping in Mokopane on Saturday. On Sunday, they walked through Mookgophong toward Hammanskraal, arriving in Pretoria on Tuesday, where they successfully handed over their letter of concerns without incident. Although scheduled to reach Kempton Park this evening, severe exhaustion prompted them to rest in Tembisa, with plans to complete the final leg to Kempton Park tomorrow.

​According to the team, despite severe muscle soreness and other physical challenges, submitting the letter alone represents a significant milestone. They noted that along their route, many men came to understand that GBV is a scourge perpetuated by weakness. They urged boys and young men to step forward and speak out against the pandemic.