Mahikeng: The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Gaoage Oageng Molapisi, will on Friday, 30 October 2026, convene a media briefing to outline the department's state of readiness for the forthcoming 2026 Local Government Elections.
The briefing will provide an update on the provincial preparations and coordination measures aimed at ensuring smooth and successful local government elections across the North West Province.
MEC Molapisi will also outline the department’s post-election transition plan, including arrangements for the constitution of newly elected municipal councils and the induction of councillors to ensure continuity of governance, institutional stability and effective service delivery.
Members of the media are invited to attend the briefing as follows:
Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
Time: 09h00
Venue: Provincial Disaster Management Centre, Mahikeng
Members of the media wishing to attend are requested to confirm their attendance by sending a WhatsApp message to Lemogang Pule on 072 142 3738.
NB: Transport has been arranged for local media around Mahikeng.
Enquiries:
Lerato Gambu
Cell: 076 322 1165
E-mail: lgambu@nwpg.gov.za
Thebeetsile Keameditse
Cell: 079 888 7564
E-mail: tkeameditse@nwpg.gov.za
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