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Call for calm amid rumours of a Mahikeng shutdown

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The North West provincial government has urged residents of Mahikeng and surrounding areas to remain calm and not panic following rumours of a shutdown taking place today, 17 April 2024. 

N West Acting Premier to lead Mahikeng Student City sod-turning ceremony

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

North West Acting Premier Nono Maloyi will lead a sod-turning ceremony on Thursday to mark the official launch of the Mahikeng Student City. 

This initiative aims to alleviate the urgent need for student housing in the provincial capital.

The Student City project is a 10 000-bed facility, with provisions for modern amenities such as a fitness centre and health and retail facilities.

In addition, the project is expected to generate 10 000 job opportunities, both short- and long-term. 

IEC publishes addresses of voting stations

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has published the list of addresses of the 23 292 voting stations that will be used in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE2024).

IEC ready to print ballot papers for 2024 elections

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

With the finalisation of the list of candidates contesting seats in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE2024), the Electoral Commission (IEC) can now go ahead with the printing of ballot papers for the elections.

Electricity Minister to visit Northern Cape

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is expected to undertake an outreach programme with business stakeholders in the Northern Cape.

SA ranks top three for fiscal transparency

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

National Treasury has welcomed South Africa’s ranking by the International Monetary Fund’s Fiscal Transparency Evaluation Report of being among the top three countries worldwide for fiscal transparency.