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Historic CDM marathon a spectacular success

  Runners from all walks of life braved the wet weather on Saturday to take part in the historic race of the Capricorn District Marathon which rose to its billing as South Africans gathered for a memorable day.    In the early hours of morning, close to 2,000 runners lit …

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Executive Mayor launched the Capricorn 4-in-one Marathon

  The Capricorn District Municipality in partnership with Polokwane Athletics Club will host the inaugural Capricorn four-in-one marathon on 18 February 2017, at Polokwane Rugby Field.   This marathon, the first in the province, promises to be the biggest in Limpopo for residents and visitors. Known for its rich diversity …

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CDM receives unqualified audit outcome, again

  Capricorn District Municipality has, for a third consecutive year received an unqualified audit outcome.   Unqualified audit outcome means that the Auditor-General is satisfied that CDM’s finances are in order and has complied with municipal finance management laws and treasury regulations and that that every cent that has been spent was …

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Mass meeting to resolve Makgato water crisis

IN a move set to resolve the impasse over water crisis at Ga-Makgato in Blouberg, Capricorn District Municipality will on Sunday 29 January 2017 hold a community meeting with ward 15 residents to interact with them and find lasting solution to water shortages in the area. The community has been …

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EM meet business people in Polokwane

Executive Mayor John Mpe has officially met business people in a stakeholders meet and greet session that was held on 19 January 2017 at Polokwane Royal Hotel in Polokwane. The Executive Mayor declared Capricorn District Municipality’s commitment to high-impact local economic development & strengthen partnerships with them in order to grow …

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CDM condemns burning of councillor’s house

Tensions in Makgatho, Blouberg, over water supply spiralled out of control on Friday night when a group of disgruntled residents torched ward councillor’s house, a car and other valuables.   This unfortunate, regrettable incident comes a week after Capricorn District Municipality condemned another act of vandalism and criminality when the same …

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VP Manthata learners promise improved performance

Learners at VP Manthata promised an improved performance after the school received a 53 % Matric pass rate. This was said by McDuff Madidimalo in front of the leadership of both Molemole Local and Capricorn District Municipality led by Executive Mayor Cllr John Mpe and Mayor Edward Paya at VP …

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EM visits Dendron High School

Executive Mayor of Capricorn District Municipality Cllr John Mpe visited Dendron Secondary School on the first day of learning at Mogwadi in Molemole Municipality on 11 January 2017. This was part of the ‘Back to school campaign’, an annual programme for the Executive Mayor aimed at motivating and encouraging learners especially those in Grade …

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Congratulations to schools that have done well

Congratulatory messages poured in for the Matric class of 2016, after the Education Department announced on Wednesday and Limpopo province announced on Thursday at Bolivia Lodge that the National Senior Certificate (NSC) class had achieved. As CDM we might not have done well in terms of the district percentage, however, we …

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Capricorn District Municipality host crime prevention awareness campaign at Indermark

Capricorn District Municipality together with Blouberg Municipality hosted a crime prevention awareness campaign at Indermark  on 14 December 2016. The purpose of the event was amongst others to get the community involved in crime prevention strategies, to encourage victims of crime to speak out and to enlighten the community about the …

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