Moretele Local Municipality Mayor - Hon. Cllr George Manyike

11/06/2026

Memorial service of the late cllr Silas Tikane Motshegoa underway at Motla Village in Moretele Local Municipality

11/06/2026

Messege of support by the mayor at memorial service of the late cllr Silas Tikane Motshegoa

09/06/2026

Tuesday, 08 June 2026
To: All Media Houses

MEDIA STATEMENT

NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND MORETELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY RECEIVES DONATIONS FOR LEARNERS FROM GIFT OF THE GIVERS

The North West Department of Education and Moretele Local Municipality schools received donations for learners from Gift of the Givers Foundation in partnership with Moretele Local Municipality on Tuesday, 09 June 2026.

Modimokwane Primary School in Mathibestad, Ward 12 and Mmamudu Primary School in Makapanstad, Ward 20, learners based in Moretele Local Municipality received 1500 beanies, 150 sanitary packs, 2 food bulks, detergent bulks, 50 breakfast packs, pairs of schools shoes and stationery packs from the Gift of the Givers Foundation.

The primary objective for the gifts is to motivate learners to attend school throughout winter and summer seasons. The gifts are aimed at complimenting the food that is provided at school and to restore the dignity of learners.

As a gesture of gratitude, learners and staff at Modimokwane Primary School welcomed the donations with songs, poems and performances.

The school further demonstrated its commitment to education by having learners recite and sign a pledge in which they committed to working hard, arriving at school on time and respecting their teachers. The pledge was also signed by the North West MEC for Education, Hon. Viola Motsumi.

Moretele Local Municipality Mayor, Hon. Cllr Masango George Manyike, received a framed photograph accompanied by a message of appreciation, while the MEC and Bojanala District Education Director, Dr Ntwape, were each presented with trophies in recognition of their support and commitment to education.

Moretele Mayor, Hon. Masango George Manyike, said they are pleased that the dignity of learners in the municipality will be restored.

MEC Motsumi, expressed her gratitude for receiving the donations.

“On behalf of the entire Department, we appreciate the positive gesture by the Gift of the Givers Foundation. It is true that education is a societal matter. It is important to invest in the future of this country by supporting learners at an early age.

“Next year we are going to turn things around by putting more focus on primary schools. For many years we have focused mostly on high schools. Primary schools are the foundation of our results, and we must make sure they get the necessary support from the Department,” emphasized MEC Motsumi.

The North West Department of Education encourages Parents and Guardians to register learners across since Learner Registration will end on 30 September 2026.

The Winter Warmer Campaign continues to bring hope, dignity and much-needed relief to vulnerable learners, while strengthening collaboration between government, communities and humanitarian organisations.

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Issued by the North West Department of Education and Moretele Local Municipality

For more information, please contact:
Vuyo Mantshule | Departmental Spokesperson | 073 217 7335
Dr Elias Malindi | Head of Communication | 072 892 8399

Mothupi Malebye| Communications Manager| 083 737 3493
Buti Molopyane| Communications Officer| 072 883 1153

08/06/2026

Winter Warmer Campaign

26/05/2026

26 May 2026

Mayor of Moretele Local Municipality, Cllr. Masango George Manyike, tabled the Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework earlier this morning at the Moretele Local Municipality Hall.

The framework outlines the municipality’s financial priorities and service delivery plans aimed at improving the lives of residents across Moretele.




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26/05/2026

26/05/2026

26 May 2026

Moretele Community Radio Station 106.6 is broadcasting LIVE from the Moretele Local Municipality State of the Municipal Address & Budget Speech 2026/2027 at the Municipal Hall in Mathibestad.

Join Moretele FM as we bring you the latest updates, key announcements, and important developments shaping the future of the Moretele Local Municipality.

Stay informed on service delivery priorities, infrastructure development, community projects, and the Municipality’s plans for the 2026/2027 financial year.

26/05/2026

State of the Municipality

24/05/2026

MEDIA INVITATION

STATE OF THE MUNICIPAL ADDRESS & BUDGET SPEECH FOR 2026/2027

The Mayor of Moretele Local Municipality, Cllr. Masango George Manyike, will table the Municipality’s 2026/2027 Budget, with service delivery identified as a key priority.

The budget will focus on critical community needs, including water provision, internal roads, high-mast lights, sanitation, and infrastructure development. The Municipality continues to work towards the construction and rehabilitation of roads across Moretele, many of which were severely damaged by heavy rainfall.

The 2026/2027 Budget will also prioritise youth development programmes, the Mayor’s bursary programme, job creation initiatives for young people, and community business opportunities.

As part of empowering local entrepreneurs, the Municipality has already identified 26 young people to participate in the Shopo ya Batho programme across the Moretele area. The programme aims to strengthen local economic participation and close the gap in community access to business opportunities. Delivery of containers and stock for the shops is expected soon.

Small businesses are also expected to benefit from the upcoming budget allocations.

Event Details:

Date: 26 May 2026
Venue: Municipal Hall, Mathibestad
Time: 10h00

Members of the media are hereby invited to attend and cover the Budget Speech and State of the Municipal Address.

Your continuous support in educating and informing our communities is highly appreciated.

Issued by:
Office of the Municipal Manager

Communication Unit:
Mothupi Malebye – 083 737 3493
Mr Buti Molopyane – 072 883 1153