Mogwase, Bojanala Region
Mogwase lies near the Pilanesberg National Park. It falls under the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality juristriction and the seat of Bojanala Platinum, is Rustenburg. The majority of its 1,507,505 people speak Setswana. There is another Town called Mogwasi that does lie close to Sun City.
Mogwase was established, after redemarcation of Municipal boundaries and subsequent Municipal elections in 2000. The Municipality has a predominantly Black African population, with fewer Indian, Coloured and White groups, mostly residing in Sun City residence. The Municipality covers an area of approximately 5 719km2, mostly rural in nature. Comprising 107 Villages and two formal Townships of Mogwase and Madikwe with estimated population of 242 553. Mogwase is close to Sun City and the Pilanesberg National Park, two of the major tourist attractions in the North West province. Owing to the growth of the Platinum Industry, Mogwase is a fast-developing town.
"The hospitality in this small town is worth raving about. They truly are the friendliest SeTswana people you can find. Make sure to make local friends and have a great experience with the humble natives." Masego Mokgatlha (Johannesburg)
Geolocation
-25° 16' 4.8", 27° 10' 19.2"
References
https://bojanala.gov.za/
https://local.infobel.co.za/ZA100794316-0145555630/mogwase_correctional_centre-sunrise_park.html
Further Reading
https://bojanala.gov.za/
http://www.venues4africa.com/en/accommodation/mogwase-bed-and-breakfast
https://www.places.co.za/accommodation/rhino-house.html
https://mg.co.za/article/2014-02-27-sandfontein-where-time-passes-and-change-comes-too-slowly/#:~:text=The%20town%20used%20to%20be,that%20form%20after%20heavy%20rain.
https://www.mankwegametrackers.co.za/
Deelpan
A Village in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, North West, of South Africa. It has two schools, namely: Badibana High School and Ramadiane Primary School.
After the April floods in 2022 authorities say more than 2,000 people had been affected. The Human Settlements MEC- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, visited the area to assess the situation. Residents of Deelpan are dealing with the aftermath of the worst flooding in decades. The Provincial Government says it will be relocating residents for their own safety. But many here say moving is not an option. (click on the Links in Further Reading for more information!)
Geolocation
-26° 11' 60", 25° 21'
References
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Further Reading
https://www.enca.com/news/north-west-floods-hundreds-deeplan-residents-displaced
https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-mmamoloko-kubayi-affordable-housing-indaba-8-apr-2022-0000
https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Issues/Housing/InformalSettlements/SERI.pdf
https://studentportal.org.za/ramadiane-primary-primary-school-north-west-province-sannieshof-information/
https://skools.co.za/listings/badibana-secondary-school/
https://www.newsnote.co.za/mobile/readmore.php?edit=6450
From the Archive | The workers’ struggle by Joe Foster (New Frame),28 Feb 2019
In April 1982 Joe Foster, the General Secretary of the Federation of South African Trade Unions (Fosatu), gave the keynote address at the second Fosatu national congress in Hammanskraal.
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