Mahikeng Local Municipality

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Eskom is aware of the power supply interruption affecting customers supplied by the Mmabatho main substation following the tripping of an 88 kV breaker.

Our technical teams are currently on site attending to the fault and working to restore supply to the affected areas as safely and as quickly as possible.
At this stage, no estimated restoration time is available. Customers will be provided with further updates as more information becomes available.

Affected areas:
• Lotlhakane
• Montshiwa
• Unit 13, 14 & 15
• Ext 39
• Airport View

Customers are urged to treat all electrical wires as live at all times for safety purposes.

Eskom apologises for the inconvenience caused.

01/09/2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that South Africa is likely to experience below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures this spring as a strong El Niño event develops in the Pacific Ocean.

Read More: https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/saws-warns-very-strong-el-nino-and-hotter-drier-spring-conditions

01/09/2026

BAROLONG BOORA TSHIDI UNVEILS SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION PROGRAMME

MAHIKENG - Barolong Boora Tshidi Traditional Council and the Royal Family this morning held a successful media launch where Kgosi-kgolo Jeffrey Kgotleng Montshiwa officially unveiled the programme and activities for the upcoming Silver Jubilee Celebrations, set to take place throughout the month of September.

The Silver Jubilee marks a historic and significant milestone in the history of the Barolong Boora Tshidi, as it honours 25 years of dedicated leadership and the enduring legacy of His Royal Highness, Kgosi-kgolo Montshiwa.

The celebrations will pay tribute to his immense contribution of preserving cultural heritage, promoting peace and unity, strengthening the institution of traditional leadership, and championing socio-economic development within the Barolong BooRa Tshidi community and beyond.

During the media launch, members of the media were afforded an opportunity to engage with the Royal Family and the Traditional Council, who provided an in-depth overview of the objectives, programme of events, and the profound significance of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations.

Mahikeng Local Municipality congratulates His Royal Highness on this remarkable milestone and joins the Barolong Boora Tshidi in celebrating 25 years of visionary leadership.

Details of the full programme will be shared with the public in due course.

31/08/2026

DEPUTY MINISTER MASEMOLA PRESENTS PUBLIC LECTURE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRANSFORMATION AT NWU MAHIKENG CAMPUS

MAHIKENG – Today, the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus hosted a high-level Public Lecture on Policy Engagement focused on Local Government Transformation and the Review of the Local Government White Paper.

The lecture was presented by the Deputy Minister for the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr. Dickson Namane Masemola.

The Deputy Minister unpacked the critical need to review the 1998 Local Government White Paper to address current realities, strengthen governance, improve service delivery and build capable municipalities that respond to community needs.

The ceremony was attended by the Executive Mayor of Mahikeng Local Municipality, Cllr. Tshepiso MphehloDeputy Vice-Chancellor of NWU Mahikeng Campus, Dr. Joe Molete a panel of experts comprising academics, students and media professionals, as well as municipal officials.

In his address, Dr. Masemola emphasized that the White Paper Review process is consultative and aims to create a future-fit local government system that is developmental, financially viable and people-centred.

The engagement provided a platform for robust dialogue between government, academia and students on how to transform local government for effective service delivery.

Mahikeng Local Municipality welcomes such policy engagements as they contribute to strengthening local governance and deepening democratic participation.

29/08/2026

IT’S FINALLY HERE! 📣
THE CROSSING GRAND RELAUNCH! 🎊🎈

You’re invited to celebrate with us on Thursday, 03 September 2026 🎊

Join us for:

🎈 Live acts and live entertainment
🎈 Indulge in some delicious refreshments and sweet treats
🎈 Photo moments
🎈Fun activations, prizes, and lots more

And because it’s a CELEBRATION, it’s your chance to WIN BIG 🎊
ARRIVE early, TAG your shopping crew, SHARE this post.

Keep watch for more surprises 👀

28/08/2026

LITTER PICKING TEAM CONTINUES TO KEEP MAHIKENG CLEAN

Our dedicated litter picking team continues with its daily cleaning of town.

Today the team was hard at work along Molopo and Station Roads, ensuring our CBD remains clean and welcoming.

We urge residents and businesses to keep Mahikeng clean by not littering and using bins provided.

Together we can build a cleaner Mahikeng.

28/08/2026

MAHIKENG HOSTS SUCCESSFUL THUNTSHA LEROLE AND DDM ACCELERATED SERVICE DELIVERY PROGRAMME

Mahikeng Local Municipality, in partnership with the North West Provincial Government and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, successfully held the Joint Accelerated Service Delivery Programme Thuntsha Lerole and District Development Model (DDM) at Lonely Park Multipurpose Centre in Ward 29.

The programme was graced by Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Hon. Mondli Gungubele, North West Premier, Hon. Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, MECs, Heads of Departments, Mahikeng Local Municipality Executive Mayor Cllr. Tshepiso Mphehlo, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality Executive Mayor Cllr. Khumalo Molefe, councillors and representatives from various government departments and entities.

The programme brought government services closer to the people through a Service Delivery Blitz and exhibition, where community members accessed information and services from various government departments on site. As part of the service delivery activities, road patching was also undertaken between Signal Hill and Molelwane.

A key highlight of the day was the Community Feedback Session, which provided residents with an opportunity to raise service delivery concerns, share their experiences and engage directly with government leaders. This session ensured that residents’ voices are heard and that their issues are addressed through coordinated government interventions.

The initiative covered communities including Matsatseng (Ward 09), Top Village (Ward 29), Signal Hill (Ward 28), Moshawane (Ward 28), Lonely Park (Wards 29 and 32), Molelwane (Ward 28), Setumo Park (Ward 32) and Seremane (Ward 29).

Mahikeng Local Municipality remains committed to strengthening collaborative governance through the DDM approach to accelerate service delivery and improve the lives of our people.