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North West

ANC confirms North West PEC dissolved
Article
/ 31 August 2018

ANC confirms North West PEC dissolved

The disbandment of the PEC means that Mahumapelo has now been removed as provincial executive committee chairperson in the North West province

By Raeesa Pather
ANC NEC holds special meeting to decide Supra’s fate
Article
/ 30 August 2018

ANC NEC holds special meeting to decide Supra’s fate

Earlier this year, ANC members successfully pushed for Mahumapelo to be removed as North West Premier but he retained a powerful position in the party

By Mahlatse Mahlase
Supra Mahumapelo’s legacy? Closed clinics, drug shortages and millions in debt
Article
/ 10 August 2018

Supra Mahumapelo’s legacy? Closed clinics, drug shortages and millions in debt

Unpaid security firms pull guards out of facilities.

By Nelisiwe Msomi
‘Expropriation without compensation must start now — not later’
Article
/ 19 July 2018

‘Expropriation without compensation must start now — not later’

The overwhelming sentiment in the North West is to give land to the people not traditional authorities

By Mashadi Kekana
Mahikeng land hearings: Women’s voices will be heard
Article
/ 18 July 2018

Mahikeng land hearings: Women’s voices will be heard

Smith’s announcement was met with ululations and applause from the floor with women from the gallery chanting “one women, one hectare!”

By Mashadi Kekana
Troubled North West gets help from UN team
Article
/ 16 July 2018

Troubled North West gets help from UN team

The province saw violent protests in multiple towns after years of mismanagement by former premier Supra Mahumapelo

By Jan Bornman
Mining companies must end destructive practices
Article
/ 5 July 2018

Mining companies must end destructive practices

Safety on the mines as well as the health and welfare of mining communities must improve

By Staff Reporter
‘This is for Madiba,’ says new premier
Article
/ 22 June 2018

‘This is for Madiba,’ says new premier

North West’s new leader, Job Mokgoro, says skills hold the key to the province’s prosperity

By Dineo Bendile
ANC elects Job Mokgoro as North West premier
Article
/ 21 June 2018

ANC elects Job Mokgoro as North West premier

Mokgoro’s appointment is seen as a compromise, as he is not on the ANC’s provincial executive and comes from outside of government

By Mahlatse Mahlase
ANC to announce Mokgoro as North West premier
Article
/ 21 June 2018

ANC to announce Mokgoro as North West premier

Veteran civil servant and head of the national school of government Job Mokgoro is set to be announced as the new North West Premier

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Coligny murder: Farmworkers back in court
Article
/ 6 June 2018

Coligny murder: Farmworkers back in court

Pieter Doorewaard and Philip Schutte are accused of killing Matlhomola Moshoeu after they allegedly caught Moshoeu stealing a sunflower

By Jeanette Chabalala
Broken hearts as Stella reels from femicide
Article
/ 1 June 2018

Broken hearts as Stella reels from femicide

A small town is traumatised after two teenagers became the latest victims in the war on women

By Bongekile Macupe and Wikus De Wet
‘Cancer treatment in the North West is impossible’
Article
/ 1 June 2018

‘Cancer treatment in the North West is impossible’

Activists say that at least one patient has been trying to get treatment since 2013.

By Joan Van Dyk and Bhekisisa Team
Editorial: At every level the state fails citizens
Article
/ 25 May 2018

Editorial: At every level the state fails citizens

‘We’re good at the annual hand-wringing about government’s wasteful ways. But what is not quantified is the number of people who are being failed’

By Editorial
​Unembargoed: May 18 to 24
Article
/ 21 May 2018

​Unembargoed: May 18 to 24

In the paper this week: Here’s the proof linking Pule Mabe to the R49m tender deal and Zackie Achmat is accused of sexual harassment cover-up at NGO

By Mg Reporter
North West takeover no simple task
Article
/ 18 May 2018

North West takeover no simple task

It’s the first time a whole province has been placed under administration, and the devil is in the detail

By Lynley Donnelly
It’s D-Day for besieged Mahumapelo and his lieutenants
Article
/ 18 May 2018

It’s D-Day for besieged Mahumapelo and his lieutenants

​The embattled North West premier, Supra Mahumapelo, will know his fate next weekend when the ANC NEC members meet to discuss the matter

By Dineo Bendile
Why is this 290-bed North West hospital catering for just 19 patients?
Article
/ 18 May 2018

Why is this 290-bed North West hospital catering for just 19 patients?

‘As doctors, we’ve advised each other to discharge stable patients and explain to there is nothing we can do.’

By Pontsho Pilane
READ: Transcript of Pule Mabe 702 interview with Eusebius
Article
/ 11 May 2018

READ: Transcript of Pule Mabe 702 interview with Eusebius

ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe has defended himself against the tender corruption allegations levelled against him by the Mail & Guardian

By Staff Reporter
ANC ‘split’ over Supra replacement
Article
/ 11 May 2018

ANC ‘split’ over Supra replacement

The top six are said to want different candidates for North West premier, along factional lines

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
North West appoints finance MEC as acting premier while Mahumapelo is on leave
Article
/ 10 May 2018

North West appoints finance MEC as acting premier while Mahumapelo is on leave

Following the announcement that Mahumapelo would take "a leave of absence", the North West PEC has moved to appoint Wendy Nelson as acting premier

By Jan Bornman
Doctors unable to enter North West hospital as protest action continues
Article
/ 9 May 2018

Doctors unable to enter North West hospital as protest action continues

According to recent tweets, the situation remains tense in the province as doctors and ambulances have not unable to access Tshepong Hospital

By Agency
‘I won’t resign until the PEC has met’― Mahumapelo
Article
/ 9 May 2018

‘I won’t resign until the PEC has met’― Mahumapelo

Premier Supra Mahumapelo will not officially announce his decision to step down from his role as head of the province on Wednesday morning as expected

By Tshidi Madia
ANC NW accepts Mahumapelo’s resignation with ‘apprehension ― but great pride’
Article
/ 9 May 2018

ANC NW accepts Mahumapelo’s resignation with ‘apprehension ― but great pride’

​Embattled North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has "voluntarily" decided to resign, the ANC in the North West confirmed on Tuesday

By Jan Bornman
Hitmen reportedly hired to kill Supra Mahumapelo
Article
/ 7 May 2018

Hitmen reportedly hired to kill Supra Mahumapelo

The North West province has been gripped by violent protests calling for Mahumapelo to vacate office since April.

By Mxolisi Mngadi
Cyril to Supra: Step down or be fired
Article
/ 4 May 2018

Cyril to Supra: Step down or be fired

In what’s seen as a political move, the North West premier has the option to jump before he’s pushed

By Matuma Letsoalo Author and Govan Whittles
Coligny stumbles in its shaky steps towards reconciliation
Article
/ 4 May 2018

Coligny stumbles in its shaky steps towards reconciliation

A year ago, a North West town was on the brink of a race war. Today, an uneasy peace prevails, but a combative EFF has warned that it may ‘burn again’

By Govan Whittles
ANC resolves to show Supra the door
Article
/ 3 May 2018

ANC resolves to show Supra the door

The decision after two weeks of violent protests which left at least one person dead and put the lives of countless others at risk

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
North West town eerily calm after protest
Article
/ 25 April 2018

North West town eerily calm after protest

The protest however has particularly affected day patients who usually actually access health services at the hospital.

By Thulebona Mhlanga
North West: The closest working hospital may be more than 200 km away for some now
Article
/ 25 April 2018

North West: The closest working hospital may be more than 200 km away for some now

Provincial health department has been put under administration as ministerial task team is deployed to the province.

By Nelisiwe Msomi and Bhekisisa Team
Teen killed in North West protests
Article
/ 24 April 2018

Teen killed in North West protests

Protesters are calling for embattled North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo to go, after a vote of no confidence in him was postponed

By Staff Reporter
Letter of concern: Ongoing health crisis in the North-West province
Article
/ 24 April 2018

Letter of concern: Ongoing health crisis in the North-West province

An open letter from 73 doctors in the North West on the ongoing health crisis in the province

By Staff Reporter
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