The Executive Mayor Cllr John Mpe met with the office of Zcc moria, the boyne taxi association, our Speaker and service provider to resolve the electricity connection to the boyne taxi rank. The service provider will be completing that project soon.
Read More »New Executive Mayor’s Acceptance speech speaks volume
Acceptance Speech by the newly elected Executive Mayor of Capricorn District Municipality, Cllr John Mpe during the Inaugural Council Meeting, Peter Mokaba Stadium VIP Lounge, Polokwane 26 August 2016 Madam Speaker, Cllr Nakedi Lekganyane Our Chief-whip, Calvin Masoga Her worship, Executive Mayor of Polokwane, CLR …
Read More »Save water this Spring Day
Spring Day is celebrated annually on 1 September and it has become synonymous with a culture of wasting water as the age-old symbolism of celebrating the new season. As it is mostly students and children who are prone to throwing each other with buckets of water, CDM wishes …
Read More »Rest in Peace Kgoshi Maisha Molepo III
Capricorn District Municipality has learned with sadness of the passing of Kgoshi Maisha Molepo III of the Molepo Traditional Council. Molepo was a member of CDM council as well as of Chairperson of the District House of Traditional Leaders. CDM conveys deepest condolences to his family, …
Read More »Shortages of water and enforcement of water restrictions
Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) received a warning from the Department of Water and Sanitation about the reduction of raw water to both Olifantspoort and Flag Boshielo Water Schemes. This will result in the reduction of supply of potable drinking water to our communities in Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality. …
Read More »Suspension of Acting CFO lifted
COUNCIL of the Capricorn District Municipality has lifted the suspension of acting chief financial officer Ms Mariette Venter after she was arbitrarily suspended on charges of misconduct. During a special council meeting that was held on Wednesday this week, council was of a single mind that suspension was …
Read More »CDM recognises fire fighters’ heroism
THOUSANDS of fire fighters were honoured for their selfless dedication and sacrifice when Capricorn District Municipality joined the world in celebrating international fire fighters day in Polokwane on Wednesday. The aim of the celebration was to motivate, thank, recognise and encourage firefighters and highlight the importance of their …
Read More »Gender Summit Awards recognizes community work
THE efforts of community-based organisations and others dealing with empowering victims of gender-based violence were recognised and awarded. The Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) hosted the District Gender Justice Summit recently and various departments, municipalities, community and faith based organisations, Gender Links, representatives from the Commission on …
Read More »CDM consults on IDP and Budget
WITH municipalities now nearing the end of the current mandate term, Capricorn district municipality is geared up to prepare for the new council term and its first financial year by consulting with all its stakeholders on IDP and budget. To get the ball rolling, the …
Read More »Council approves a R1 billion budget adjustment
BUDGET of the Capricorn District Municipality for the 2015/16 has reached R1 billion after adjustment that was approved by council in line with Municipal Finance Management Act and Municipal budget and reporting regulation. The adjustment was presented by Executive Mayor Gilbert Kganyago during a council meeting …
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