Mafikeng Mail

New dawn for EFF’s elective sub-regional structure

MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) marked a new chapter for its Mahikeng branch with the inaugural Sub‑Regional People’s Assembly (SRPA) at Monakaladi Gardens in Dihatshwane.
A total of 64 gender‑representative delegates, elected from the municipality’s 35 wards gathered to vote on a new Sub‑Regional Command Team (SRCT).

Hawks looking for man linked to fraud case

MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The Mahikeng-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Unit seeks the public assistance in locating a man who is linked to a fraud case.
In May 2022, a woman from Mahikeng in the North West Province was allegedly defrauded over R800 000 by her boyfriend, who is believed to be a Ugandan national.
Reports indicate that the woman was told by her boyfriend to resign from her work and take all her pension money to a prayer room where it would be blessed by her ancestors. She allegedly followed the instructions and was promised that she would get R15 million in return. Following the prayer session, the man disappeared without a trace.

Call for urgent action to empty pit latrines in Setlagole Village

MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo visited Setlagole Village on Monday, urging immediate fixing of overflowing pit latrines and the decade‑old, unfinished bulk water supply scheme.
Joined by Ngaka Modiri District Executive Mayor, Khumalo Molefe and Ratlou Local Municipality’s MMC for Infrastructure, Thabo Motlapele, the delegation met local stakeholders as part of the national Sanitation Month campaign, which runs from Global Handwashing Day (15 October) to World Toilet Day (19 November).