A meeting to review progress reports on cross-boundary issues affecting the North West and Gauteng has recently been held.
The North West Provincial Government (NWPG) announced that the Members of the Executive Council (MECs) of both provinces, led by Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi and Gauteng’s Acting Premier Lebogang Maile, held a successful meeting to review the reports.
The provincial government established various workstreams led by Heads of Departments (HODs) from both provinces to investigate cross-boundary issues and provide lasting solutions to the identified challenges.
Some of the challenges discussed between the two provinces include the transfer of properties currently funded by Gauteng but located in North West. There are also issues regarding assets in Gauteng that belong to the North West.
Other topics of discussion included the industrial parks, municipal services, and North West Transport Investments (NTI).
In a statement on Wednesday, the NWPG said the meeting concluded that workstreams, led by HODs, should be empowered to urgently finalise matters that have been mutually agreed upon, such as the transfer of assets and properties, and to provide final proposed solutions.
The two provinces acknowledge the challenges faced by the NTI as an entity, which is expected to deliver services to the residents of Gauteng but has not been able to do so effectively.
“Further, that workable and existing investment models should be explored to resuscitate and make them viable. The leadership of the two provinces expressed their commitment to ensuring effective intergovernmental coordination and cooperative governance.”
The two provincial governments stated that ongoing engagements will be held to resolve any remaining administrative issues, enhance service delivery, and promote equitable development across the affected communities.
Speaking on behalf of the NWPG, Mokgosi expressed appreciation for the cooperation shown by the leadership of the two provinces.
Maile emphasised Gauteng province’s commitment to strengthening collaboration between provinces in the interest of unity and efficient governance for the benefit of all citizens.
The two provinces have also agreed to hold another meeting in January 2026 to discuss outstanding matters. – SAnews.gov.za
