President Ramaphosa to undertake a visit to the North West Province

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 20 October 2023, undertake a return visit to the North West Province to assess progress made on commitments Government undertook during the previous District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo.

The DDM visit aimed for integrated service delivery will be held under the theme: “Leave no one behind” at the J.B. Marks Local Municipality in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality.

This visit provides an opportunity for the President to assess progress made in implementing the interventions pronounced during his visit on 12 March 2022, in Mahikeng.

During the visit, community members raised various service delivery challenges such as water shortages, Crime and GBVF, bad state of the roads, lack of access to electricity, and creation of jobs for the youth.

President Ramaphosa supported by Cabinet members and senior government recorded issues raised by community members with clear timeframes and action plans.

The President will also conduct a site visit to the water treatment works with an upgraded reservoir which will convey water to Ikageng Proper, Ikageng Ext 1,4,5,9,12, Potchindustria, Mohadin and the Northern portion of Ikageng Ext 7.  The reservoir is also suitable to cater for further future developments.

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality consists of three local municipalities, namely; JB Marks, Matlosana and Maquassi Hills, and has a total population of just above 800 000 people. 

The District has prioritised sectors of tourism, mining and agriculture as key economic activities.  The implementation of the Province’s integrated Accelerated Service Delivery Programme - Thuntsha Lerole is also in full swing to respond to various service delivery challenges in municipalities.  

Preceding the Imbizo, various departments and State-owned entities will hold a series of outreach activities led by Ministers, MECs and Mayors across the District Municipality to engage with the community.

The participation of leadership at the national, provincial and local levels underscores the commitment to accountability among public officials and the promotion of collaborative efforts.

The DDM visit will unfold as follows:

VISIT TO WATER PROJECT

Date: Friday, 20 October 2023
Time: 10h00
Venue: Ikageng New 25ML Reservoir, Ikageng Ext 07

COMMUNITY IMBIZO

Date: Friday, 20 October 2023
Time: 12h00
Venue: Ikageng Sports Complex, Potchestroom

NB: Members of the media who have applied for accreditation to cover the forthcoming Presidential Imbizo are advised to collect accreditation cards as stated below. All media personnel have to collect their own accreditation. They are to present their ID / Press Cards to verify their identity when collecting their accreditation.

DETAILS FOR THE COLLECTION OF MEDIA ACCREDITATION:

Venue: Madiba Banquet Hall, Potchefstroom
Dates and Times:

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 from 08:30 – 18:00
Thursday, 19 October 2023 from 09:00 – 18:00
Friday, 20 October 2023 from 08:00 – 10:00

Enquiries for accreditation should be directed to Takalani Mukwevho (GCIS) on 082 227 9308

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria