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One of the 5 district municipalities in Limpopo which directly serves communities in Blouberg, Lepelle-Nkumpi, Molemole and Polokwane. http://cdm.org.za

31/10/2026

EXECUTIVE MAYOR TEFFO APPLAUDS PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP

30 October 2026 | Polokwane

The Executive Mayor of Capricorn District Municipality, Cllr Mamedupi Teffo, joined Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba, Members of the Executive Council and senior traditional leaders during the Premier’s Gala Dinner held at The Ranch Resort in Polokwane.

Delivering the vote of thanks, Executive Mayor Teffo expressed appreciation to Premier Ramathuba for her commitment to strengthening cooperation between government and traditional leadership.

She acknowledged the important role played by traditional leaders in promoting unity, preserving cultural heritage and supporting service delivery, particularly in rural communities.

The Executive Mayor emphasised that municipalities depend on strong partnerships with traditional leadership to accelerate development, including the provision of water, roads and other essential services.

She further thanked the Chairperson of the Limpopo Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, Hosi Ngove, and all traditional leaders for their continued contribution to community development.

“Government and traditional leadership share one common responsibility: improving the lives of our people,” said Teffo.

She concluded by calling for strengthened cooperation to build sustainable communities and a Limpopo that works for all.

Re šoma le setšhaba!

30/10/2026

NEW DITHABANENG CLINIC TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE.

Capricorn District Municipality (CDM), represented by MMC for Finance Cllr. Maria Ramokolo, today 30 October 2026, joined government and private-sector stakeholders for the official handover of Dithabaneng Clinic in Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality.

The facility, a Sibanye project, was officially handed over by the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe. The clinic forms part of Sibanye's Social and Labour Plan (SLP) commitments to improve the quality of life in mining host communities and promote socio-economic development.

For residents, the new facility means improved access to essential healthcare services closer to home, reducing the need to travel long distances when seeking medical attention.

The handover highlights the importance of partnerships between government and the private sector in addressing service delivery challenges and bringing essential services closer to communities.

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30/10/2026

EXECUTIVE MAYOR JOINS LIMPOPO PREMIER AT THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF MOLETJI MALL

30 October 2026 | Moletji Moshate

The Executive Mayor of Capricorn District Municipality, Cllr Mamedupi Teffo, joined Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba at Moletji Moshate today for the official opening of the newly developed Moletsi Mall.

The opening marks a significant milestone in local economic development, bringing modern shopping facilities and retail services closer to communities in Moletji and surrounding villages.

The development is expected to stimulate economic activity, create employment opportunities and provide a platform for local businesses to participate in the retail economy.

The new shopping centre also represents an important investment in rural and township development, contributing to improved access to goods and services while reducing the need for residents to travel long distances for shopping.

Capricorn District Municipality welcomes investments that contribute to economic growth, job creation and sustainable community development.

Re šoma le setšhaba.

30/10/2026

Member of the Mayoral Committee responsible for Corporate Services Cllr Molatja Selamolela leading the official handover of Ga-Kgatla Water at Ga-Kgatla Village under Blouberg Local Municipality.

30/10/2026

WATER DELIVERY IN ACTION!

Capricorn District Municipality, led by MMC Cllr Molatja Selamolela, officially handed over the completed Kgatla Water Project in Ga-Kgatla Village.

The day began with a courtesy visit to Kgoshi Malebogo at Ga-Malebogo Moshate, who applauded the municipality’s efforts and Executive Mayor Cllr Mamedupi Teffo’s leadership.

Together, let’s protect our water infrastructure and use water responsibly!

Re šoma le Setšhaba!

30/10/2026

BRINGING WATER CLOSER TO COMMUNITIES: KGATLA WATER PROJECT HANDED OVER

Capricorn District Municipality continues to deliver on its mandate of providing access to water and improving the quality of life of communities.

Today, the municipality proceeded to Ga-Kgatla Village for the official handover of the completed Kgatla Water Project, led by Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC), Cllr Molatja Selamolela.

The day commenced with a courtesy visit to Ga-Malebogo Moshate, where the delegation briefed Kgoshi Malebogo on the completion of the project.

Kgoshi Malebogo welcomed the development, expressed appreciation for the municipality’s efforts, and commended Executive Mayor Cllr Mamedupi Teffo for her sterling leadership and commitment to fulfilling her promises to communities.

The handover marks another significant step towards improving access to water and ensuring that communities benefit from essential services.

As Capricorn District Municipality, we remain committed to turning promises into tangible action and bringing essential services closer to our people.

"We call on community members to take ownership of this vital infrastructure, use water responsibly, and work together with the municipality to protect and sustain these services for generations to come," said Selamolela.

"Together, let us continue building healthier, stronger, and more resilient communities through improved access to water," added Selamolela.

30/10/2026

NEW DITHABANENG CLINIC TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE

Capricorn District Municipality (CDM), represented by MMC for Finance Cllr. Maria Ramokolo, today 30 October 2026, joined government and private-sector stakeholders for the official handover of Dithabaneng Clinic in Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality.

The facility, a Sibanye project, was officially handed over by the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe. The clinic forms part of Sibanye's Social and Labour Plan (SLP) commitments to improve the quality of life in mining host communities and promote socio-economic development.

For residents, the new facility means improved access to essential healthcare services closer to home, reducing the need to travel long distances when seeking medical attention.

The handover highlights the importance of partnerships between government and the private sector in addressing service delivery challenges and bringing essential services closer to communities.

29/10/2026

CDM BIDS FAREWELL TO EXECUTIVE MANAGER JUNIUS MACHABA.

Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) has bid farewell to its Executive Manager for Community Services, Junius Machaba, celebrating his contribution to the institution and the relationships he built with colleagues.

The farewell, held at Bolivia Lodge in Polokwane on 29 October 2026, was attended by management, labour representatives and colleagues.
Machaba joined CDM in November 2021, bringing valuable local government experience from Blouberg Municipality, where he served as Municipal Manager.

During his tenure, he oversaw key services, including Fire and Emergency Services, Disaster Management, Municipal Health Services, Sport, Arts and Culture, and Community Safety Forums.

Speaking on behalf of the Executive Mayor Cllr Mamedupi Teffo, MMC for DPEMS Cllr Makgato Machaba praised the outgoing Executive Manager for his humility and respect towards colleagues. “You understood that employees are human beings who deserve dignity, encouragement and appreciation. You showed us that leadership is not about intimidation or displaying authority, but about listening, understanding and treating people with respect,” he said.

Reflecting on his time at CDM, Machaba described his stay as wonderful, expressing gratitude for the warm welcome and the knowledge he gained about municipal systems and administration. He said the experience had equipped him with valuable skills and knowledge to face the world beyond the municipality. As he begins a new chapter, CDM wished him well, recognising the contribution he made to the institution and the communities it serves.

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29/10/2026

BATHO PELE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AT GA-MAKGATO

Putting People First in Action at Ga-Makgato Village Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) brought government services closer to the community through its Batho Pele Awareness Campaign held at Ga-Makgato Community Hall in Ga-Makgato Village under Blouberg Local Municipality.

The campaign forms part of the build-up activities towards the District Batho Pele Day, scheduled to take place later in November.

Stakeholders from government departments, parastatals and private institutions participated in the programme, providing an opportunity to strengthen collaboration and promote service delivery that puts people first.

Ward Councillor Ntlatla expressed gratitude to CDM on behalf of the community, appreciating the municipality's efforts to bring services closer to the people.

Through initiatives such as these, CDM continues to promote the Batho Pele principles of putting people first, ensuring accessible services, accountability and improved service delivery.

28/10/2026

CDM HANDS OVER R11.5 MILLION WATER PROJECT IN GA-MASHALANE.

Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) led by MMC for DPEMS Cllr. Makgato Machaba handed over an R11.5 million Mashalane Water Supply Project in Ga-Mashalane, Blouberg Local Municipality, today 28 October 2026.

The project benefiting 248 households, marked an important step towards easing the daily struggles faced by families in accessing water, bringing hope for a better quality of life and greater dignity for the community.

The project included the equipping and electrification of two boreholes, 6km of water pipelines, 50 standpipes, a 100-kilolitre elevated steel tank and two 10,000-litre elevated plastic tanks.

Improved access to water meant that residents could spend less time searching for this essential resource and more time caring for their families, attending school, working and pursuing other daily activities.

Construction commenced on 18 August 2025 and was completed on 28 October 2026.

Cllr. Machaba has on behalf of the Executive Mayor of CDM urged residents to protect the infrastructure and preserve this valuable investment for future generations.

Address

41 Biccard Street
Polokwane
0700

Telephone

+27152941000

Website

http://www.cdm.org.za/, http://www.cdm.org.za/

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