Entities / Entity
North West.
province of South Africa
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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 support2 reports
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The Electoral Commission of South Africa released voter turnout data for several provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Eastern Cape.Some support1 report
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A gathering occurred in Kliptown, and Morolong cast a ballot in the North West province.Some support1 report
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Research was conducted in the provinces of Gauteng and North West.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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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 support3 reports
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Kallie Kriel urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to denounce farm attacks in the North West.Some support1 report
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A presiding officer died while serving in Mahikeng, North West.Some support1 report
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Arthur Adams has been appointed as the Provincial commissioner in the North West region.Some support2 reports
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Peter Adams is appointed Provincial Police Commissioner in North West, and Xolani Ngwezi is Mayor of City of Mhlathuze.Some support1 report1 development inside
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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 reports1 development inside
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An attack occurred between Ventersdorp and Potchefstroom in the North West province.Some support1 report
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Pangolins are facing severe poaching pressure due to illegal trade in the North West.Some support2 reports
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Storm Boelo is causing major travel disruption across the North West, affecting Network Rail services.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Julius Malema held a manifesto launch in North West and addressed supporters in Mpumalanga.Some support4 reports
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East Coast and North West regions are experiencing major declines in scallop landings.Some support1 report
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A businessman from North West was traveling to Dubai on October 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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The North West province contributes significantly to the country's economy.Some support1 report
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HSE was fined by the Data Protection Commission for unlawful storage of records, impacting services in the North West.Some support1 report
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Cartels are affecting food accessibility in Eastern Cape, North West, and Northern Cape.Some support1 report
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Visser's business operates within the Ditsobotla Local Municipality, which is located in the North West province.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Financial services group Nedbank participated in a project launch in the North West region.Some support1 report
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Dean Macpherson cited infrastructure projects from Free State and North West as examples.Some support1 report
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Northam Platinum confirmed its core operations are located in Mpumalanga and North West.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Brown Mogotsi is reported to be linked to a businessman operating in the North West region.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
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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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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 support3 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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Desbo Mohono expressed concern over damage in the North West province.Well supported4 reports
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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
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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
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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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What's reaching North West
Events traced to North West, step by step, newest firstAround North West this week
News at the entities that move North West most-
National Treasury StructuralThe Public Service Commission is absorbing the operations and staff of various authorities, involving the National Treasury.Moves North West
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Cyril Ramaphosa Shared contextRamaphosa represented reform against corruption in Johannesburg.Moves North West
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Nigerian Armed Forces OperationalThe Nigerian government and its armed forces are currently engaged in defending the nation and asserting central rule.Moves North West
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Met Office Shared contextThe UK Health Security Agency and Met Office are currently monitoring temperature data to issue health alerts.Moves North West
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El Niño Shared contextEl Niño is weakening businesses in Cebu City, while the City Council reviews a Revenue Code overhaul.Moves North West
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London OperationalA company announced segments from both London and Tampa, Florida.Moves North West
Connections
The 40 strongest of 153, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Douglas Maimane Structural
A holds executive office as mayor within the political entity of North West.
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Arthur Adams Structural
Arthur Adams holds the formal position of provincial police commissioner within the North West jurisdiction.
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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 region.
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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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Cyril Ramaphosa Shared context
Cyril Ramaphosa performs governance and political actions within the North West region.
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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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First National Bank Transactional
North West established a client account at First National Bank on August 7, 2014.
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Met Office Shared context
The Met Office provides weather alerts and forecasts specifically for the North West region.
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Nigerian Armed Forces Operational
The Nigerian Armed Forces intensified operations within the North West region.
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Rand Water Operational
Power interruptions in North West affect the water supply provided by Rand Water.
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Northern Operational
Northern is upgrading its network specifically to serve passengers in the North West region.
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Peter Adams Structural
Peter Adams serves as the Provincial Police Commissioner within the North West region.
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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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Luthuli House Structural
The relationship involves administrative intervention related to leadership challenges.
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Peter Hendy Operational
Peter Hendy supports rail transformation initiatives within the North West region.
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Rightmove Mentioned together
Rightmove tracks property price trends within the North West region.
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El Niño Shared context
El Niño is forecast to influence and pose risks to grain-producing regions like North West.
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Taung Shared context
Taung is geographically located within the larger region of North West.
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Kate Shared context
Kate relocated to the North West region.
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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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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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Northern Rail Shared context
Northern Rail operates services within the geographical area of the North West.
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England Shared context
North West is a geographical region located within England.
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PANGOLIN Shared context
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Sun International Shared context
Sun International operates within the North West region.
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Duduzane Zuma Shared context
Duduzane Zuma comments on the political prospects within the North West region.
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South Africa Shared context
North West is an administrative province located within the borders of South Africa.
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Johannesburg Shared context
Both regions are noted to be experiencing infrastructure failures.
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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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Xolani Ngwezi Shared context
Xolani Ngwezi serves as the Mayor of City of Mhlathuze, which is located within the North West province.
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Clover Shared context
Clover operates from a plant that has relocated to the North West region.
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Competition Commission Shared context
The Competition Commission's regulatory scope covers economic issues, such as cartels, affecting food accessibility in the North West region.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
6 events- The Electoral Commission of South Africa released voter turnout data for several provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Eastern Cape.
- A gathering occurred in Kliptown, and Morolong cast a ballot in the North West province.
- Research was conducted in the provinces of Gauteng and North West.
- Kallie Kriel urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to denounce farm attacks in the North West.
- A presiding officer died while serving in Mahikeng, North West.
- Peter Adams is appointed Provincial Police Commissioner in North West, and Xolani Ngwezi is Mayor of City of Mhlathuze.
October 2026
11 events- An attack occurred between Ventersdorp and Potchefstroom in the North West province.
- Storm Boelo is causing major travel disruption across the North West, affecting Network Rail services.
- East Coast and North West regions are experiencing major declines in scallop landings.
- A businessman from North West was traveling to Dubai on October 19, 2026.
- The North West province contributes significantly to the country's economy.
- HSE was fined by the Data Protection Commission for unlawful storage of records, impacting services in the North West.
- Cartels are affecting food accessibility in Eastern Cape, North West, and Northern Cape.
- Visser's business operates within the Ditsobotla Local Municipality, which is located in the North West province.
- Financial services group Nedbank participated in a project launch in the North West region.
- Dean Macpherson cited infrastructure projects from Free State and North West as examples.
- Brown Mogotsi is reported to be linked to a businessman operating in the North West region.
September 2026
17 events- Severe weather warnings are active across Free State, North West, and Northern Cape. Concurrently, Ipsos tracks political confidence in Gauteng.
- Severe weather warnings are active across multiple provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal, North West, and Gauteng, featuring extreme fire danger and high winds.
- Arthur Adams has been appointed as the Provincial commissioner in the North West region.
- Locations including Potchefstroom, Taung, and Ventersdorp are situated in the North West province, which also contains Refentse Primary School.
- Julius Malema held a manifesto launch in North West and addressed supporters in Mpumalanga.
- Northam Platinum confirmed its core operations are located in Mpumalanga and North West.
- 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.
- 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.
- Desbo Mohono expressed concern over damage in the North West province.
- 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.
Show 3 earlier months
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.
June 2026
7 events- Pangolins are facing severe poaching pressure due to illegal trade in the North West.
- 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.