Demarcation of municipal wards under scrutiny

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Members of the public were invited last week Tuesday and Wednesday by the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB), in collaboration with the Office of the Speaker of Rustenburg Local Municipality to attend public participation sessions at the Rustenburg Civic Centre.

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The purpose was to engage community feedback vital to shaping residents from all 45 wards on a transparent and fair electoral proposed changes to municipal ward landscape."

delimitations ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.

According to Lebogang However, according to Councillor Nhacuangue, comments made Sekoboane, Spokesperson in the during the meeting that took place on Office of the Speaker, the sessions Wednesday affirmed that, "Although were "aimed to inform the community Councillors and municipalities about potential changes such as are welcome to submit proposals, the redrawing of ward boundaries, the Board made it clear that final mergers, and adjustments to decisions rest with them, and it is municipal borders. These changes unlikely that all submissions will be are intended to improve governance, accepted."

ensure equitable representation, and enhance service delivery."