North West.
province of South Africa
- Reports this week
- 5
- Active events
- 4
- Connections
- 119
What's happening
Active this week
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Severe weather warnings are active across multiple provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal, North West, and Gauteng, featuring extreme fire danger and high winds.Some support1 report
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The provincial government in North West collaborates with National Treasury on grant management and compliance issues.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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National Treasury and North West are seeking the rollover of infrastructure grants.Some support1 report
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Thandi Modise was appointed as the new Premier of the North West province in 2013.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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A local municipality is situated within the North West province.Some support1 report
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Both Mpumalanga and North West are currently subject to economic development strategies.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Northam Platinum confirmed its core operations are located in Mpumalanga and North West.Some support3 reports
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Arrests occurred in the North West province of South Africa.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The National Prosecuting Authority handled a syndicate case operating in the North West province.Some support1 report
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Maluleke's audit paints a damning portrait of financial health in South Africa, noting high unemployment in North West and audit failures in Free State.Some support2 reports
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Severe weather warnings have been issued by the South African Weather Service for Gauteng, North West, and Free State.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Severe weather warning caused widespread damage in North West.Some support2 reports
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President authorizes SIU probe into North West tender.Some support1 report
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Locations including Potchefstroom, Taung, and Ventersdorp are situated in the North West province, which also contains Refentse Primary School.Some support4 reports
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Desbo Mohono expressed concern over damage in the North West province.Well supported4 reports
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Julius Malema held a manifesto launch in North West and addressed supporters in Mpumalanga.Some support3 reports
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Severe weather warnings are active across Free State, North West, and Northern Cape. Concurrently, Ipsos tracks political confidence in Gauteng.Some support1 report
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Arthur Adams has been appointed as the Provincial commissioner in the North West region.Some support1 report
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The South African diamond industry is facing decline, with small-scale mining affected in the Northern Cape and North West, relying on Surat for rough diamond cutting.Some support1 report
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Insurgent violence occurs in Nigeria's North East and North West regions.Some support1 report
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Dikwena Chrome mine is located near Brits in the North West region.Some support1 report1 development inside
One to three months ago
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MP Visvin Reddy raised concerns regarding service delivery failures in Mpumalanga and North West, prompting oversight committee monitoring.Some support1 report
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Joint operations targeting illegal mining activities are underway across multiple provinces, including Gauteng and North West.Some support1 report
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The North West region reported failures in the timely delivery of RDP houses, highlighting government shortcomings.Some support1 report
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Provinces including Mpumalanga, North West, and Free State are seeing gains in female-only transfers, while Nolte analyzes property data through AfriGIS.Some support1 report
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An incident occurred in a mine near Rustenburg in the North West province.Some support2 reports
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MCSA launched a Zero Harm initiative regarding incidents at a mine in the North West province, located in Rustenburg. A representative for affected workers is also involved.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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UKHSA and NHS issued a heat alert for the North West region on August 11, 2026.Some support1 report
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Illegal miners were found operating at an abandoned shaft in the North West province.Some support2 reports
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Nigerian Armed Forces intensified operations in the North East, North Central, and North West. Separately, Musa met with Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address false rumors.Some support2 reports
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National Treasury intervened and withheld equitable share funding from North West and Free State due to financial mismanagement.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Provincial government oversees financial recovery plan for Tswaing municipality, with equitable share withheld.Some support1 report
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The company operating the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway is hiring a manager in the North West region.Some support1 report
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National Treasury withheld equitable share transfers from Naledi and other municipalities in the North West province.Some support1 report
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The Salvation Army service has expanded into Chester, with job seekers being referred from a local Job Centre.Some support1 report
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VAT reduction is helping hairdressing businesses in the North West survive.Some support1 report
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Air Europa is launching an inaugural service between Madrid and Johannesburg, coinciding with investments in tourism infrastructure across the Eastern Cape, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An investigation into financial mismanagement is underway concerning a municipality in the North West province and its outstanding debts to Eskom.Some support1 report1 development inside
Gone quiet
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South Africa is undergoing an administrative division involving the North West region.Some support3 reports
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Provincial police commissioners held a briefing on security matters in Gauteng.Some support1 report
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Clean Air Fund rolled out air quality sensors across Gauteng and North West, supporting research on pollution health impacts.Some support1 report
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SIU is investigating financial mismanagement related to Free State health contracts in the North West.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The National Anti-Corruption Commission (CONAC) has begun building capacity for regional anti-corruption efforts in the North West.Some support1 report
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A cold front has spread across Gauteng, North West, and Mpumalanga, with forecasts predicting temperature drops.Some support3 reports
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High Court proceedings took place in Mahikeng, North West, on May 27, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Pangolins are facing severe poaching pressure due to illegal trade in the North West.Some support1 report
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South African Weather Service forecasted fine and cool to warm weather, frost, and isolated rain for regions including North West and Gauteng on May 28.Some support1 report
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Around North West this week
News at the entities that move North West most-
South Africa StructuralMatthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Moves North West
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National Treasury StructuralKenya's National Treasury is working with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction on risk management and budget tagging for disaster risk reduction initiatives.Moves North West
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Eskom OperationalEskom is facing debt from the local municipality of Makhanda.Moves North West
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Nigerian Armed Forces OperationalOlufemi Oluyede leads dialogue regarding military welfare issues, which President Tinubu commends.Moves North West
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London OperationalHelen Flanagan is leading a suspected state-threat investigation through Counter Terrorism Policing in London.Moves North West
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Kaduna State OperationalShehu Sani criticized El-Rufai's governance in Kaduna, which is situated in Kachia, a local government area of Kaduna State.Moves North West
Connections
The 40 strongest of 119, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
South Africa Structural
North West is a formally recognized administrative province within the borders of South Africa.
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Douglas Maimane Structural
A holds executive office as mayor within the political entity of North West.
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South African Weather Service Shared context
The South African Weather Service provides official weather forecasts and severe weather warnings for the North West province.
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National Treasury Structural
The National Treasury provides financial oversight, funding, and regulatory intervention to North West to ensure compliance and operational stability.
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Eskom Operational
Eskom actively operates and supplies services, including through PPAs, within the North West province.
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Thandi Modise Structural
A holds the appointed executive office of Premier within the political entity of North West province.
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Desbo Mohono Structural
Desbo Mohono serves as the Education MEC operating within the North West province.
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London Operational
The two entities are engaged in direct market competition regarding cost of living and market viability.
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Kaduna State Operational
Both regions are targets of intensified military efforts aimed at clearing the areas.
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National Prosecuting Authority Operational
The National Prosecuting Authority handles cases that involve the operational jurisdiction of the North West province.
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Nigerian Armed Forces Operational
The Nigerian Armed Forces intensified operations within the North West region.
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First National Bank Transactional
North West established a client account at First National Bank on August 7, 2014.
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Rand Water Operational
Power interruptions in North West affect the water supply provided by Rand Water.
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Arthur Adams Shared context
Arthur Adams holds the office of provincial police commissioner within the jurisdiction of North West.
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Mpumalanga Mentioned together
Both provinces are thematically grouped in articles discussing shared regional issues like economic strategies and service delivery.
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PANGOLIN Shared context
same place or sector
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Arthur Adams Structural
Arthur Adams holds the formal role of Provincial Commissioner within the North West jurisdiction.
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Clean Air Fund Shared context
Clean Air Fund is deploying sensor technology across the North West region.
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Northern Cape Shared context
Both provinces operate within the shared context of the small-scale mining sector decline in South African provinces.
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Gauteng Shared context
Both provinces share regional context regarding weather events, security matters, and operational scope.
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Economic Freedom Fighters Structural
Economic Freedom Fighters utilizes North West as a key operational base for launching political manifestos and campaigns.
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Nigerian Air Force Shared context
NAF operates within the geographical context of North West to conduct counter-terrorism campaigns.
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Met Office Mentioned together
The Met Office provides weather alerts and information regarding the conditions in the North West region.
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Taung Shared context
Taung is geographically located within the larger region of North West.
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Liverpool Shared context
Liverpool is geographically located within the North West region.
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Patricia de Lille Shared context
Patricia de Lille is involved in tourism infrastructure investment within the geographical area of North West.
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Clover Shared context
Clover operates from a plant that has relocated to the North West region.
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Luthuli House Structural
The relationship involves administrative intervention related to leadership challenges.
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Free State Shared context
Both provinces share a common context, such as being covered by fire danger warnings and severe thunderstorms.
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Department of Water and Sanitation Shared context
The Department of Water and Sanitation conducts its operations and consultations within the geographical boundaries of the North West region.
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Government Communication and Information System Shared context
The government system operates within the geographical boundaries of the province.
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Sibanye-Stillwater Shared context
Sibanye-Stillwater is planning to spend capital and operate within the North West province.
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England Shared context
North West is a geographical region located within England.
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Julius Malema Shared context
Julius Malema held an EFF manifesto launch event in the North West province.
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Government of Alberta Mentioned together
The single snapshot provides a general observation about crop maturation without coupling the two entities.
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Westmorland and Furness Shared context
Westmorland and Furness is geographically located within the North West region.
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EFF Shared context
EFF utilized North West as the operational base for its manifesto launches.
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Northam Platinum Shared context
Northam Platinum's core operations are located in the North West province.
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Dublin Shared context
Both North West and Dublin are affected by the same water conservation order.
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Ngwenya Shared context
Ngwenya is located within the North West region.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
17 events- Severe weather warnings are active across multiple provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal, North West, and Gauteng, featuring extreme fire danger and high winds.
- The provincial government in North West collaborates with National Treasury on grant management and compliance issues.
- National Treasury and North West are seeking the rollover of infrastructure grants.
- Thandi Modise was appointed as the new Premier of the North West province in 2013.
- A local municipality is situated within the North West province.
- Northam Platinum confirmed its core operations are located in Mpumalanga and North West.
- The National Prosecuting Authority handled a syndicate case operating in the North West province.
- Maluleke's audit paints a damning portrait of financial health in South Africa, noting high unemployment in North West and audit failures in Free State.
- Severe weather warnings have been issued by the South African Weather Service for Gauteng, North West, and Free State.
- Severe weather warning caused widespread damage in North West.
- President authorizes SIU probe into North West tender.
- Locations including Potchefstroom, Taung, and Ventersdorp are situated in the North West province, which also contains Refentse Primary School.
- Desbo Mohono expressed concern over damage in the North West province.
- Julius Malema held a manifesto launch in North West and addressed supporters in Mpumalanga.
- Severe weather warnings are active across Free State, North West, and Northern Cape. Concurrently, Ipsos tracks political confidence in Gauteng.
- Arthur Adams has been appointed as the Provincial commissioner in the North West region.
- The South African diamond industry is facing decline, with small-scale mining affected in the Northern Cape and North West, relying on Surat for rough diamond cutting.
August 2026
10 events- Both Mpumalanga and North West are currently subject to economic development strategies.
- Insurgent violence occurs in Nigeria's North East and North West regions.
- Dikwena Chrome mine is located near Brits in the North West region.
- MP Visvin Reddy raised concerns regarding service delivery failures in Mpumalanga and North West, prompting oversight committee monitoring.
- Joint operations targeting illegal mining activities are underway across multiple provinces, including Gauteng and North West.
- The North West region reported failures in the timely delivery of RDP houses, highlighting government shortcomings.
- Provinces including Mpumalanga, North West, and Free State are seeing gains in female-only transfers, while Nolte analyzes property data through AfriGIS.
- An incident occurred in a mine near Rustenburg in the North West province.
- UKHSA and NHS issued a heat alert for the North West region on August 11, 2026.
- Illegal miners were found operating at an abandoned shaft in the North West province.
July 2026
9 events- MCSA launched a Zero Harm initiative regarding incidents at a mine in the North West province, located in Rustenburg. A representative for affected workers is also involved.
- Nigerian Armed Forces intensified operations in the North East, North Central, and North West. Separately, Musa met with Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address false rumors.
- National Treasury intervened and withheld equitable share funding from North West and Free State due to financial mismanagement.
- Provincial government oversees financial recovery plan for Tswaing municipality, with equitable share withheld.
- The company operating the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway is hiring a manager in the North West region.
- National Treasury withheld equitable share transfers from Naledi and other municipalities in the North West province.
- The Salvation Army service has expanded into Chester, with job seekers being referred from a local Job Centre.
- VAT reduction is helping hairdressing businesses in the North West survive.
- An investigation into financial mismanagement is underway concerning a municipality in the North West province and its outstanding debts to Eskom.
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June 2026
11 events- Arrests occurred in the North West province of South Africa.
- Air Europa is launching an inaugural service between Madrid and Johannesburg, coinciding with investments in tourism infrastructure across the Eastern Cape, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal.
- South Africa is undergoing an administrative division involving the North West region.
- Provincial police commissioners held a briefing on security matters in Gauteng.
- Clean Air Fund rolled out air quality sensors across Gauteng and North West, supporting research on pollution health impacts.
- SIU is investigating financial mismanagement related to Free State health contracts in the North West.
- The National Anti-Corruption Commission (CONAC) has begun building capacity for regional anti-corruption efforts in the North West.
- A cold front has spread across Gauteng, North West, and Mpumalanga, with forecasts predicting temperature drops.
- High Court proceedings took place in Mahikeng, North West, on May 27, 2026.
- Pangolins are facing severe poaching pressure due to illegal trade in the North West.
- South African Weather Service forecasted fine and cool to warm weather, frost, and isolated rain for regions including North West and Gauteng on May 28.