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Strengthening Collaboration Through District Intergovernmental Relations Forum
Today, the Political Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Forum convened at the Tsantsabane Local Municipality, chaired by the Executive Mayor of the ZF Mgcawu District Municipality, Councillor Maryna Basson. She was joined by the Speaker of Council, Councillor Stanley Peterson, and the Mayor of Tsantsabane, Councillor Helena English.
The session focused on progress made following the South African Human Rights Commissionβs inquiry into service delivery and governance challenges within municipalities. The Commission had raised serious concerns regarding systemic service delivery failures and the resulting violations of basic human rights. The Commission had requested that municipalities submit specific documentation as part of the inquiry process, and cautioned that failure to do so would constitute non-compliance with legal implications.
Municipalities were reminded that they have a legal and ethical obligation to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and to submit all required documentation by Friday, 31 October 2025.
The District Municipality emphasised that while each municipality operates autonomously, local government remains one sphere working towards one goal of improving the lives of our people. As public servants, we are bound by a shared duty to serve our communities with integrity, accountability and urgency.
The forum concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening intergovernmental coordination, improving service delivery outcomes, and ensuring that the people of the ZF Mgcawu District receive the quality of service they rightfully deserve.
The Mayor of Tsantsabane, Cllr Helena English, and the Mayor of the ZF Mgcawu district, Councilor Maryna Basson, led a joint shop inspection in Tsantsabane town.
The Mayor of Tsantsabane, Cllr Helena English, and the Mayor of the ZF Mgcawu district, Councilor Maryna Basson, led a joint shop inspection in Tsantsabane town. The visit aimed to ensure compliance with health, safety, and business regulations.
This initiative is part of the ZF Mgcawu District and Tsantsabane Local Municipality’s efforts to uphold trade regulations and safeguard public health and safety.
The inspection demonstrates the municipality’s commitment to protecting consumers and law-abiding businesses, reflecting their zero-tolerance approach to illegal trade activities.
Tsantsabane Local Municipality attends the Sewer spillage at Hopeville
Tsantsabane Local Municipality attends the Sewer spillage at Hopeville
The Technical Department of Tsantsabane Local Municipality is currently addressing the sewer spillage issue in Matsobane Street, Hopeville. Despite efforts to resolve the problem, the Municipality is facing challenges due to vandalism of infrastructure, dumping of foreign objects into the sewer lines, and illegal connections.
As the community of Tsantsabane we need to work together with the Municipality to deal with this issues.
– Vandalism of Municipal infrastructure
– Dumping of unwanted items into sewer lines
– Illegal connections to the sewer line
– Unapproved extensions and new constructions without Municipal permission
These actions are exacerbating the sewer problem, causing spillages and disruptions to the community. The Municipality appeals to the community to refrain from these practices and work together to maintain the sewer system.
The Municipality urges community members to:
– Report any instances of Vandalism, stealing of Municipal assets.
– Refrain from dumping foreign objects into sewer lines
– Submit building plans and obtain permission for extensions and new constructions
Let’s work together to resolve the sewer issues in our communities and maintain a clean and healthy environment.
Strengthening Collaboration through the District Intergovernmental Relations Forums
Today, the Political Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Forum convened at the Tsantsabane Local Municipality, chaired by the Executive Mayor of the ZF Mgcawu District Municipality, Councillor Maryna Basson. She was joined by the Speaker of Council, Councillor Stanley Peterson, and the Mayor of Tsantsabane, Councillor Helena English.
The session focused on progress made following the South African Human Rights Commissionβs inquiry into service delivery and governance challenges within municipalities. The Commission had raised serious concerns regarding systemic service delivery failures and the resulting violations of basic human rights. The Commission had requested that municipalities submit specific documentation as part of the inquiry process, and cautioned that failure to do so would constitute non-compliance with legal implications.
Municipalities were reminded that they have a legal and ethical obligation to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and to submit all required documentation by Friday, 31 October 2025.
The District Municipality emphasised that while each municipality operates autonomously, local government remains one sphere working towards one goal of improving the lives of our people. As public servants, we are bound by a shared duty to serve our communities with integrity, accountability and urgency.
The forum concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening intergovernmental coordination, improving service delivery outcomes, and ensuring that the people of the ZF Mgcawu District receive the quality of service they rightfully deserve.
Three main traffic routes provide access to other cities, namely Johannesburg via Kuruman, and the Kalahari and Cape Town via Kimberley. The rest of the Tsantsabane Municipality area comprises Boichoko, Postdene, New Town, Stasie, Groen Water, Skyfontein, Jean Heaven, Marenane (the newly established settlement brought about by the land redistribution), and the well-known Lohatlha Army Battle School.
Economically, Tsantsabane is known for being rich in minerals, and for its mining, agriculture, manufacturing and farming sectors. Tsantsabane has reinvented itself over the years as one of the leading investment hot spots in the Northern Cape. The construction of the Anglo American Kumba Iron Oreβs Kolomela Mine has brought an implosion of development to the area.
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