Newspaper
Mafikeng Mail
Educating men on GBV
As gender-based violence (GBV) surges, Social Development's Acting Head of Department in the North West, Peggy Mhlongo-Kgaboesele, appealed to male staff members to serve as mentors and advisors in homes.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Empowering the next generation amidst ongoing socio-economic challenges
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: As South Africa marked Youth Day on 16 June, the Public Servants Association (PSA) paid tribute to the courage and resilience of the youth of 1976 and acknowledged the current generations' struggles in pursuit of a better future.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Community demands electricity
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The community of Lokaleng Village consisting of Ward 2 and 33 residents last week submitted a memorandum of their grievances on the lack of electricity for the past six years, saying while they had on numerous occasions written to the local Councillors to intervene, they received no results.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Rethinking governance in Ngaka Modiri Molema District
The Ngaka Modiri Molema District, rooted in the former Bophuthatswana bantustan, remains plagued by governance failures and institutional decay, despite decades of democracy. Municipalities such as Mahikeng, Ditsobotla, Ramotshere Moiloa, Ratlou, Tswaing, and the District Municipality itself are epicenters of poor service delivery, political infighting, fiscal mismanagement and citizen disillusionment.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
NWU academic offers mental health support
As Phase 5 of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) prepares to place thousands of young education assistants in schools across South Africa, support for their mental and emotional well-being is coming into sharper focus.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
NWU alumnus finds footing in pro football
A former NWU Soccer Institute player, Michael Radebe has made the transition from the pitch to the training room, now serving as strength and conditioning Coach at Durban City Football Club.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Carling Black Label launches Score Predictor
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Carling Black Label is giving Champion fans across South Africa the opportunity to take their rightful place on the global stage of football through the launch of the Carling Score Predictor - a platform that invites supporters to predict the outcomes of the FIFA Club World Cup and win real rewards for their football insight.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
South Africa through to COSAFA Cup final after beating Comoros
South Africa advanced to the final of the COSAFA Cup after a convincing 3-1 victory over Comoros at Free State Stadium on a cold night in Bloemfontein on Friday night.
2 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Public concerned by R15 billion investment project
The recent announcement by the Department of Economic Development (DEDECT) regarding a massive R15 billion investment project and confirmed by the department as such, has raised concerns about the legitimacy and viability of the project.
2 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Mayor leads road upgrading programme
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: As part of his personally adopted programme of playing a leading role in rebuilding Mahikeng and turning the provincial capital city into a shining example of a modern city, Mahikeng Local Municipality Mayor, Councillor Tshepiso Mphehlo, last week announced new ways to finally achieve his plans.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Restituted land affords young people new opportunities in country's land reform programme
In South Africa, where youth unemployment remains stubbornly high, reaching over 45% of people between the ages of 15 and 34 years, the land reform programme is quietly emerging as a source of employment and plays an important role in economic development.
3 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Black people at war with themselves
Black people, including the educated class, have a high tolerance for incompetence, corruption, abuse of office and unethical conduct in public affairs. We don't participate in municipal planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of performance by non-participation in party politics to ensure that meritocracy takes hold, we cheat ourselves and future generation.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
PSA calls for support and capacitation of NPA to ensure justice and accountability
The Public Servants Association (PSA), representing more than 245 000 public sector employees, has expressed concern about the continued narrative that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) was failing to successfully prosecute high-profile cases.
2 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Foot and Mouth Disease confirmed in NW
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, specifically in the JB Marks Local Municipality. In the first incident, the Department was alerted by a private Veterinarian who had visited the farm and noted the symptoms.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
National Youth Day Commemoration
South African Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, on Monday addressed the National 2025 June 16 Commemoration at Potchefstroom in JB Marks Local Municipality.
2 min |
June 20, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Prof Mike Sathekge receives honorary doctorate from the NWU
South Africa should invest more in nuclear research if it wishes to remain globally competitive and fulfil its responsibility to meet the diverse needs of its communities.
2 min |
June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Mahikeng has talent in abundance
All eyes have been on Mahikeng this past week. Rightly so. The latest developments have certainly put us under the spotlight. We do hit the headlines at times. Not all because of the wrong reasons.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Zonal coordinators and convenors
Following extensive consultations led by the Regional Secretary and after deliberations and ratification by the Regional Executive Committee at its meeting held on 7 June 2025 in Mahikeng, we have resolved to expedite the renewal and formalisation of our branch structures, and to establish functional and accountable zonal structures.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Lack of gender equity in senior government appointments
The North West Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Premier and Finance, chaired by Nathan Oliphant, has expressed deep disappointment in the provincial government's failure to ensure gender equity in senior appointments.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Caution as severe winter weather increases risk of domestic and veld fires
As the winter chill tightens its grip, communities across the North West are being urged to remain vigilant amid severe weather conditions as well as strong fire-spreading winds.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Finalists of Miss Secondary Schools of Mahikeng 2025
MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The highly anticipated Miss Secondary Schools of Mahikeng 2025 has announced its first set of finalists. This initiative is led by Miss Teen Mahikeng finalist, Olerato Segaetsho, with the support of her parents.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Madam Speaker ignites Barolong HS with donations
MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: A wave of excitement gripped Barolong High School learners and educators as North West Legislature Speaker, Dr Desbo Mohono, and The Groove Foundation, a charity organisation, jointly showered the embattled school with dignity essentials and furniture.
3 min |
June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Bokone Bophirama Mahikeng Bike Tours 2025
MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: Get ready for the ultimate biking experience of the third edition of the Bokone Bophirama Mahikeng Bike Tours 2025 set to take place on October 4th at the Mmabatho Stadium, bringing together thousands of bikers from far and wide to Mahikeng.
2 min |
June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Regional Women's Desk
MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The Regional Secretary of SANCO in Ngaka Modiri Molema is pleased to announce the formal appointment of comrades who will serve on the SANCO Regional Women's Desk.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Leadership stabilisation of SASSA, Social Development welcomed
The Public Servants Association (PSA), representing thousands of employees in the Department of Social Development (DSD) and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), have welcomed the announcement by the Minister of Social Development on the finalisation of critical appointments in the Department and its entities.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Tete Dijana the third time champion
The Executive Mayor of Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, Councillor Khumalo Molefe, would like to congratulate Mahikeng born athlete, Tete Dijana for winning the Comrades Marathon for the third time.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Ratlou unveils R17.6m Sports facility
MAHIKENG MAILMAHIKENG: Ratlou Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr. Matlhomola Jafta, performed a symbolic sod-turning act last week marking the official construction of a multi-purpose sports facility for the community of Batlharo-Masibi in Disaneng Village.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Mayor lead road upgrading programme
As part of his personally adopted programme of playing a leading role in rebuilding Mahikeng and turn the provincial capital city into a shinning example of a modern city, Mahikeng Local Municipality Mayor, Councillor Tshepiso Mphehlo last week announced new ways to finally achieve his plans.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
SCOPA slams Matlosana and Lekwa Teemane Municipalities
The North West Provincial Legislature's Standing Committee on Provincial Public Accounts (SCOPA), chaired by Smuts Matshe, has condemned the Matlosana and Lekwa Teemane municipal councils for incurring unauthorised expenditure of R1.1 billion and R129 million respectively during the 2023/24 financial year.
2 min |
June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Banyana coach Dr. Ellis trims WAFCON squad
MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has trimmed her preliminary squad for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) down to 28 players as she continues to fine-tune her list ahead of the continental tournament to held in Morocco next month.
1 min |