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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN BLOUBERG

WARD 01,02, 21 AND 22 COMMUNITIES HAVE THEIR SAY ON THE DRAFT 2022/23 ANNUAL REPORT DURING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME


Residents across four wards of the Blouberg Local Municipality packed the Cooperspark Village community hall to capacity for the public hearings on Municipal Public Accounts Committee(MPAC) Draft Annual Report 2022/23.. .


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SENWABARWANA COMMUNITY IN UNITY TO FIGHT CRIME


The community of Senwabarwana on March 5, 2024 converged at Senwabarwana Sport Complex to brainstorm on matters relating to high crime rate currently being experienced in the town. Through Blouberg Local Municipality Public Safety Division, a community meeting was convened for various stakeholders including the SAPS and Home Affairs Department. The meeting follows seven cases of car hijackings with a recent incident being a bakkie hijacked on Monday.. .


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MAYOR DONATES BLANKETS AND SCHOOL UNIFORMS TO FIRE VICTIMS AT TERWISHEN VILLAGE


A donation of ten blankets, mattress, school uniforms and solar lights have warmed the hearts and brought relief to the Matlou family, the victims of a destructive fire that destroyed their two bed-roomed house at Terwishen Village in Ward 08... .


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Mayor applauds the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies for donating Cyberlab to Manoe High School


Learners of Manoe Secondary School at Ga-Kobe in Ward 07 will from now on experience the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in practical terms, thanks to the Department of Conmunications and Digital Technologies for gifting the school with the state-of-the-art cyber lab.. .


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BLM COUNCIL ADJUSTS 2023/24 BUDGET


The Blouberg Local Municipality Council has on February 28 , 2024 adjusted the 2023/24 budget and revised the municipal Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan(SDBIP) at a special sitting at the Council Chambers in Senwabarwana.. .


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MAYOR ANNOUNCES R47 MILLION ADDITIONAL FUNDING


Blouberg Local Municipality mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga, has announced the additional funding allocated to the municipality following the implementation of the disaster road project. The mayor made the announcement during the municipal mid-year review session held on January 25.. .


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DIGNITY OF FARM DWELLERS TO BE RESTORED AS MUNICIPALITY REGISTER THEM FOR ALLOCATION OF RESIDENTIAL SITES


Today, the Speaker of Blouberg Local Municipality Council, Cllr Blanco Boloka and Economic Development and Planning Chairperson, Cllr Dan Mosena were in Swartwater, Ward 20 to monitor the registration of farm dwellers. .


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BLM COMMEMORATES WORLD AIDS DAY AND 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM FOR NO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN


Blouberg Municipality Mayor Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga today led the municipality's 2023 World AIDS Day (December 1) and the 16 Day of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children commemoration held
at Kromhoek (Ga-Makgato) in Ward 15.



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MAYOR CONGRATULATES BLOUBERG SCHOOLS FOR WINNING CASHBUILD BUILDING MATERIAL VOUCHERS


Eight(8)primary schools in Blouberg Local Municipality were today each awarded R15 000 worth of Cashbuild building material for winning the Art-at-Heart competition..


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MAYOR MARIA THAMAGA HANDS OVER COMPLETED MODERN CRÉCHE PROJECT TO DANTZIG COMMUNITY


Research shows that children who participate in quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme from an early age are more ready to learn when they begin school and are less likely to repeat grades or drop out of school. .


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SENWABARWANA SPORT COMPLEX OFFICIALLY OPENED


Today(30/10/2),The Blouberg Local Municipality - BLM Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga officially opened the multi-use state-of-the-art Senwabarwana Sport Complex in Senwabarwana town for young people in Blouberg..


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MAYOR MARIA THAMAGAS MESSAGE TO THE MATRIC CLASS OF 2023


As you prepare for your National Senior Certificate (NSC) final exams, I would like to wish you all the best of luck. As President Nelson Mandela said, "No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated.”..


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BLOUBERG HOSTS CAPRICORN DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT MODEL(DDM) IMBIZO


Limpopo Premier Chupu Stanley Mathabatha joined by Members of Executive Council(MECs) Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Deputy Minister...


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BLM 20th ANNUAL WARD COMMITTEES CONFERENCE DAY 1


Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga has commended the ward committees for their hard work and dedication in serving communities....


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SEFIHLAMPSYANA ACCESS ROAD REGRAVELLING AND STORM WATER CONTROL PROJECT LAUNCH


Today, September 01, 2023, Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga led a sod-turning ceremony to mark the commencement of the regravelling of Sefihlampsyana Access road and stormwater control as well as culverts installation project...


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LEKGWARA EXTENSION ELECTRIFIED


Residents of Lekgwara extension today, August 18, 2023 had the joy of switching on electricity for the first time. This after Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga switched-on and officially handed over the completed electrification of forty(40) households project...


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ACTING MAYOR MOSENA WELCOMES TWO(2) WATER PROJECTS FROM CAPRICORN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY


Today, August 25, Blouberg Local Municipality Acting Mayor, Cllr Dan Mosena, welcomed two(2) water supply projects from the Capricorn District Municipality(CDM) for the communities of Mohlabeng wa Malokela and Silvermine. The Malokela Bognafarm water supply project which will cost the district municipality over R24m commenced today, August 25 and is expected to be completed and supply water to the community by February 25, 2024. Twenty-five(25)jobs have been created...


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LIMPOPO ROAD SAFETY PROGRAMME LAUNCHED IN BLOUBERG


"Blouberg Local Municipality values partnerships. I would like to extend my gratitude to The Impact Catalyst, De Beers Group, AngloAmerican Foundation and the Limpopo Provincial Government for this progressive joint programme meant to save lives of Blouberg citizens through road safety awareness"...


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MAYOR DONATES SCHOOL SHOES TO DISADVANTAGED LEARNERS


Disadvantaged learners from three schools at Ramaswikana Village in Ward 17, will from now onward go to school presentable and be able to focus on their learning without shame that goes with their appearance, thanks to Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga. Mayor Thamaga is continuing with her innitiative of donating school shoes, uniforms and other school essentials to needy learners as part of her commitment to the development and education of the children in the municipality...


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SEFIHLAMPSYANA ACCESS ROAD REGRAVELLING AND STORM WATER CONTROL PROJECT LAUNCH


Today, September 01, 2023, Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga led a sod-turning ceremony to mark the commencement of the regravelling of Sefihlampsyana Access road and stormwater control as well as culverts installation project...


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WOMEN'S DAY/MONTH MESSAGE BY THE MAYOR OF BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, HER WORSHIP CLLR. MARIA THAMAGA


August 9, another calendar day elsewhere; however, here in South Africa, this day carries vast significance so is the entire month of August...


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MAYOR THAMAGA HANDS OVER SITES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MOCHEMI AND LETHALENG TO PICKUM ACCESS ROADS


The freezing weather couldn't stop the residents of Mochemi, Lethaleng and Pickum villages to join Her Worship the Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality,
Cllr Maria Thamaga when she handed over two access roads projects. ...



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ALLDAYS AND DIEPSLOOT EXTENSIONS NOW HAVE ELECTRICITY


Residents of Alldays (19 households)and Diepsloot (20 households) extensions on June 1, 2023 dumped candles and paraffin lamps. ....


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MAYOR LEADS A YOUTH MARCH AGAINST GBVF


Today, Blouberg Local Municipality, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga on June 13,
2023 led a youth march against Gender-Based-Violence and Femicide as part of Youth Month celebration....



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BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY CONCLUDES QUARTERLY REVIEW SESSION WITH NEW RESOLUTIONS TO FASTRACK SERVICE DELIVERY


Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga has urged the council and the administration components to work tirelessly to meet the basic needs of the communities.......


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BLM BIDS FAREWELL TO MATOME "HLOGO YA DITABA" MAUPI


The Blouberg Local Municipality joined the people of Limpopo in bidding farewell to the departed seasoned newscaster, Thobela FM Current Affairs anchor, Matome "Hlogo Ya Ditaba" Maupi......


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BLM COMMENCES WITH DRAFT IDP/BUDGET 2023/24 PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS


Today, April 12, 2023 the Blouberg Local Municipality kickstarted with the Intergrated Development Plan IDP/Budget consultation process to share services delivery plans with all stakeholders and afford them the opportunity to play a role in service delivery planning for the upcoming financial year, 2023/24 as mandated......


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MAYOR THAMAGA WELCOMES DONDOL STARS FC HOME


Her Worship, the Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality Cllr Maria Thamaga today, April 13, 2023 spent her day on roadshow with Dondol Stars Football Club......


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DRAFT IDP/BUDGET 2023/24 PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS | MAYOR MEETS LOCAL BUSINESSES


Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga indicated that she is pleased to see stakeholders contribute to the municipality's service delivery plan for the next financial year.....


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BLM CONSULTS FARMERS UNIONS ON DRAFT 2023/24 IDP/BUDGET


The Blouberg Local Municipality today, April 18, held a consultative meeting with farmers unions regarding the draft 2023/2024 Intergrated Development Plan -IDP/Budget at Ross Tom Saal in Alldays Town....


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MAYOR'S EASTER MESSAGE


MAYOR'S EASTER MESSAGE...


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BLM COUNCIL SUCCESFULLY HOLDS COUNCIL MEETING


The Council of Blouberg Local Municipality led by the chairperson, Speaker Cllr Blanco Boloka successfully held the 04th 2022/23 Ordinary Council Meeting in the municipal offices in Senwabarwana earlier today...


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MPAC HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING SESSION ON DRAFT 2021/22 ANNUAL REPORT


The Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) of the Blouberg Local Municipality today, 27 March 2023 met with the municipal leadership, management and community stakeholders in Senwabarwana for the hearing meeting on Draft 2021/22 Annual Report...


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BLM HOLDS STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING IN PREPARATION FOR 2023/24 DRAFT IDP/BUDGET


The Blouberg Local Municipality leadership and management today held a successful strategic planning session preparing the draft Intergrated Development Plan IDP/Budget for the upcoming financial year 2023/24...


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BLM BAGS THREE AWARDS DURING SALGA MUNICIPAL AUDIT AWARDS


The Blouberg Local Municipality last night scooped three awards as the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) rewards excellence in local government during
prestigious Municipal Audit Awards ceremony held at the Ranch Resort in Polokwane...



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MAYOR WELCOMES NEW COUNCILLORS


MAYOR WELCOMES NEW COUNCILLORS..


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EXCO AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT TO CONTINUE WORKING HARD


MAYOR THAMAGA CALLS ON EXCO AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT TO CONTINUE WORKING HARD, FASTRACK DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO COMMUNITIES ..


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BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY ACHIEVES UNQUALIFIED AUDIT OPINION FOR 2021/22 FINANCIAL YEAR


The Blouberg Local Municipality has received an unqualified audit opinion for 2021/22 financial year from Auditor General of South Africa(AGSA). ..


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MAYOR EMBARKS ON BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN


MAYOR EMBARKS ON BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN ..


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BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY PARTNERS WITH BINGO HOLDINGS


BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY PARTNERS WITH BINGO HOLDINGS ..


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HER WORSHIP, CLLR MARIA THAMAGA'S FESTIVE SEAASON MESSAGE


HER WORSHIP, THE MAYOR OF BLOUBERG MUNICIPALITY, CLLR MARIA THAMAGA'S FESTIVE SEAASON MESSAGE..


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HER WORSHIP, CLLR MARIA THAMAGA'S MESSAGE TO THE CLASS OF 2022


HER WORSHIP, CLLR MARIA THAMAGA'S MESSAGE TO THE CLASS OF 2022..


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LONG-AWAITED MULTI-MILLION RANDS SENWABARWANA SHOPPING MALL CONSTRUCTION GETS UNDERWAY


The sod-turning ceremony conducted by Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria, investors Rheinland Investments together with its partner, Masingita Group joined by Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC Nkakareng Rakgoale, Capricorn District Municipality Executive Mayor Cllr Mamedupi Teffo on November 11, 2022 marked the beginning of the construction of the state-of-the-art Senwabarwana Shopping Mall..


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NEW GRADERS FOR BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY


The Blouberg Local Municipality today, November 11, received three new graders to intensify road maintenance programme.


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ROAD D3278 TO BE UPGRADED FROM GRAVEL TO TAR


The MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure Mme Nkakareng Rakgoale conducted a sod-turning ceremony at Thalane Village in Ward 14 to mark the starts of the upgrading (gravel to tar) of Road D3278



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MAYOR LAUNCHES MULTI-PURPOSE COMMUNITY CENTRE AND ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS


The Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga on November 9 2022, handed over sites officially marking the construction



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BLOUBERG IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS | LEADERSHIP MEETS SYLVANIA PLATINUM MINE REPRESENTA TIVES


The Blouberg Local Municipality Executive Committee(EXCO) led by the Chairperson of Economic Development and Planning, Cllr Dan Mosena today(03/11/22)



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BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY MEETS IRONVELD AND WATERBERG JV MINING COMPANIES


Today, 02 November 2022, the Blouberg Local Municipality Executive Committee(EXCO) led by the Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga



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MAYOR MARIA THAMAGA'S MESSAGE TO THE MATRIC CLASS OF 2022


Matric class of 2022



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BLM SUCCESSFULLY HOLDS STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION


Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her W orship Cllr Maria Thamaga indicated that her responsibility as the Mayor is to ensure that residents get services and that their lives are improved for the better



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ACTING MAYOR MOSENA LAUNCHES ROAD REPAIRS PROJECTS


Today, October 17, Blouberg Local Municipality Acting Mayor, Cllr Dan Mosena officially handed over sites to the contractor appointment by Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) to implement potholes fixing projects in the municipality.



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MAYOR AND MUNICIPAL MANAGER LOOK FORWARD TO IMPLEMENTING BEST PRACTICE FOR THE BENEFIT OF BLM RESIDENTS


Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga and Municipal Manager, Mr Refilwe Ramothwala are headed back home from South Korea to implement some of the best practices learned to improve the lives of Blouberg citizenry for the better following their participation in a 5-day United Cities and Local Governments(UCLG) 7th Congress, the World Summit of Local and Regional leaders held from Monday, October 10 to Friday, October 14 (Saturday, October 15, 1am South African Standard Time- SAST) in Daejeon City



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MAYOR REPRESENTS BLOUBERG IN UCLG CONGRESS


The Blouberg Local Municipality leadership, the Mayor Her Worship Maria Thamaga and Municipal Manager Mr Refilwe Ramothwala
joined by some of the South African local government leaders in Daejeon



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COLLEAGUES, FRIENDS AND FAMILY REMEMBER CLLR SYLVIA TLEPYANE DURING MEMORIAL SERVICE


Colleagues, friends and family members gathered at the municipal chamber, Senwabarwana in remembrance of the departed Blouberg Local Municipality Ward 17 Councillor, Sylvia Tlepyane.



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MAYOR THAMAGA CALLS ON EXCO AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT TO CONTINUE WORKING HARD, FASTRACK DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO COMMUNITIES


Her Worship the Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality, Cllr Maria Thamaga has called on members of the executive committee (EXCO)
and management to continue working hard to ensure that basic services are delivered to the communities of Blouberg.



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MEC MAKAMU COMMENDS BLOUBERG FOR ITS EFFECTIVE WARD COMMITTEES SYSTEM


Limpopo MEC for Cooperative Governance Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA),
Basikopo Makamu has called on ward committees to work closely together with councillors as future councillors.



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MAYOR MARIA THAMAGA ADDRESSES HER FIRST WARD COMMITTEES' CONFERENCE


The Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga last night officially opened the municipality's annual Ward Committees Conference.
For many years, Mayor Thamaga was responsible for ward committees as the Speaker of Council.



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PROVINCIAL "OPERATION THIBA MEKOTI DITSELENG" PROGRAMME LAUNCHED IN BLOUBERG


Limpopo MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure Mme Nkakareng Rakgoale yesterday,
successfully launched the Provincial Leg of the National Pothole Patching Programme, termed “Operation Thiba Mekoti Ditseleng ”.



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PROVINCIAL "OPERATION THIBA MEKOTI DITSELENG" PROGRAMME LAUNCHED IN BLOUBERG


Limpopo MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure Mme Nkakareng Rakgoale yesterday,
successfully launched the Provincial Leg of the National Pothole Patching Programme, termed “Operation Thiba Mekoti Ditseleng ”.



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MAYOR BIDS FAREWELL TO KABELO MASALESA.


The Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga today, 31 July 2022, paid her last respects and bid farewell to the late rising soccer star, Kabelo Johny Masalesa. Kabelo was laid to rest at De Vrede Village, Ward 15.



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MAYOR LISTENS TO THE PEOPLE DURING COUNCIL OUTREACH


The Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality, Her Wirship Cllr Maria Thamaga led municipality's engagements with communities during Council Imbizo held earlier today at Inveraan MPCC, Inveraan Village in Ward 09.



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BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY MEETS POTENTIAL INVESTORS


The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Economic Development and Planning, Cllr Dan Mosena today, the 26th of July welcomed the delegation from Etrocento PTY LTD.



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CONSTRUCTION OF PINKIE SEBOTSE SPORT COMPLEX PROGRESSING WELL


Construction of the new Pinkie Sebotse Sport Complex at Pinkie Sebotse Village in Ward 21 is progressing well. The members of Blouberg Local Municipality Executive Committee(EXCO)conducted a site visit to track the progress on the project.



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MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya officially hands over upgraded Kgolouthwana School building


Today, the Limpopo Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya officially opened and handed over the newly upgraded Kgolouthwana Secondary School building at Dilaeneng, Ward 08. MEC Lerule-Ramakhanya was accompanied by the Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga, Speaker, Cllr Blanco Boloka and Kgoshi Ngwako Maleboho.



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BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY HOLDS FOURTH QUARTER IDP


The Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga indicated that receiving positive feedback from some members of the community and traditional leaders about the services the municipality renders means that, the municipality is moving towards the right direction and that should serve as a motivation to councillors and officials to work even harder to ensure that communities are happy



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MAYOR LAUNCHES INTERNAL STREETS PROJECTS


Dust will soon be a thing of the past in gravel streets around Senwabarwana Township as internal streets and stormwater control projects are launched.



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MANDELA DAY BUILD-UP ACTIVITIES AND LETSEMA CAMPAIGN


"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are"
As the theme for Nelson Mandela Month 2022 calls for all and sundry to take action and make a difference around them,
the Blouberg Local Municipality heeded the call for action by launching the Mandela Day Build-Up activities and Letsema Campaign on July 13,2022.



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LEADERSHIP MEETS MAKGATO PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT INVESTORS


Today, July 12, 2022, the Chairperson of Blouberg Local Municipality Council, Cllr Blanco Boloka on behalf of the Mayor, Cllr Maria Thamaga, welcomed the delegatation from Makgato Traditional Council led by Kgoshi Makgato KB to present the investor for the proposed commercial project at Ga-Makgato.



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BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY APPOINTS NEW MUNICIPAL MANAGER


The Blouberg Local Municipality Council has appointed Mr Refilwe Jonas Ramothwala as the new head of the administration of the municipality. The appointment was approved at the Council meeting on June 28 and will be effective from tommorow, July 1, 2022. Mr Ramothwala is the current Director for Corporate Services, responsible and accountable for development, implementation and management of municipality' strategic goals, policies and procedures among other duties.



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MAYOR LAUNCHES HOME AFFAIRS BLOUBERG MOBILE OUTREACH PROGRAMME


Refiloe Manyathela was one of the first residents to be assisted applying for an identity card during Home Affars Limpopo mobile outreach programme officially launched yesterday, 20 June at Papegaai Village, Ward 05 by the Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga.



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MUNICIPALITY PREPARED TO WORK WITH FARMERS TO EXPAND ECONOMIC GROWTH


The Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga indicated that, the municipality is prepared to work with farmers to expand the economic growth of Blouberg and that the farming expertise Sernick Group and its partners comes with will assist local emerging farmers.



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MAYOR BIDS FAREWELL TO THE LATE BUSINESSMAN - THEO MPHOSI


Her Worship the Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality Cllr Maria Thamaga paid respects to the family of the departed businessman, Theo Mphosi. The Chief Executive Officer of Global Oil who passed on last Sunday was yesterday, June 11, 2022 laid to rest at his parental home village of Rheinland.



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MAYOR MEETS TRADITIONAL LEADERS TO DISCUSS SERVICE DELIVERY AND DEVELOPMENT


The Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality, Her Worship Cllr Thamaga on Friday, 10 June, successfully hosted her quarterly forum with local traditional leaders.The leadership; led by Mayor Thamaga had fruitful service delivery deliberations with traditional leaders during Mayor-Magoshi Forum held at the Council Chamber in Senwabarwana.



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BLM FINAL DRAFT 2022/23 IDP/BUDGET STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION


Her Worship the Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality, Cllr Maria Thamaga has called on leadership collective and management to continue to put the needs of Blouberg communities first as the municipality is the sphere of government closest to the people and have entrusted them as their leaders with power to change their lives for better.



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MORE JOBS FOR BLOUBERG RESIDENTS AS CWP LAUNCHED IN WARD 14 AND 20


One-hundred-and-nine(109) unemployed people from Ward 14 and 20 now have jobs following the launch of Community Work Programme(CWP). Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga officially launched the programme at Sekiding sa Mampote and Slaaphoek village respectively.



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BLM CONSULTS CLUSTER-C RESIDENTS ON DRAFT IDP/BUDGET FOR 2022-2023 FINANCIAL YEAR


The residents under Cluster C comprising wards; 04,05,06,07 and 20 came out in their numbers to have their say on the Blouberg Local Municipality's 2022/23 Draft Intergrated Development Plan IDP/Budget during public consultations programme held yesterday, May 12, at Langlagaate Multi-Purpose Community Centre.



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PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ON DRAFT INTERGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN IDP/BUDGET 2022-2023 CONTINUES


Her Worship the Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality, Cllr Maria Thamaga has called on the public to utilize the Intergrated Development Plan IDP/Budget public consultations pogrammes to make contributions regarding service delivery and development projects they would like to have in their areas. The municipality yesterday engaged Cluster B residents comprising wards; 03,07,08,09,10,11,12 and 14 on their needs through IDP process at Inveraan Multi-Purpose Community Centre, Inveraan Village. These consultations provide platform for members to actively participate in the planning and development of the municipality across all wards.



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BADUDI BA WARD 1, 2, 21 LE 22 BA RERISWA MALEBANA LE SENGWALWA KAKANYWA SA KABO YA DITIRELO (IDP/BUDGET)


Kabo ya meetse, ditsela le mengwako ya di RDP ebile tše dingwe tša dillo tšeo di tšweleditšego ke badudi ba ditikologo tšeo di bego di wela ka tlase ga Masepala wa maloba wa Aganang. Se se tšweletše nakong yage Maspala wa Blouberg o swere kopano kgotha-kgothe go rerišana ka lenaneo-kakaretšo la kabo ya ditirelo la IDP/Budget. Lenaneo la go ikopantšha le setšhaba malebana le IDP le thomile bekeng ya go feta gomme le tla akaretša diWate ka moka tša Masepala.



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DRAFT IDP/ BUDGET 2022/23 CONSULTATIONS | MAYOR CALLS ON MINING HOUSES TO JOIN HANDS WITH MUNICIPALITY TO BOOST ECONOMIC GROWTH


The Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga has called on mining houses to partner with the municipality to assist develop and boost the economy of Blouberg.



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MAYOR THAMAGA INAUGURATED ALONG WITH OTHER DISTRICT MAYORS


Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga along with other Mayors and Executive Mayors of Capricorn District were earlier today conferred mayoral chains by the MEC for Cooperative Govenance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs(CoGHSTA), Mr Basikopo Makamu.This was done after the relaunch of the Capricorn District Intergovernmental Relations Forum(IGR).



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BADUDI BA WARD 19 BA TSWELETSA DIKAKANYO MABAPI LE DRAFT 2022/23 IDP


Ngwaga ka ngwaga badudi gotšwa dikarolong ka moka tša Masepala wa Blouberg ba fiwa sebaka sa go ntšha maikutlo le go tšweletša dikakanyo tša bona malebana le lenaneo kakaretšo la kabo ya dirirelo ebago Intergrated IDP. Se ke kage Melawana ya Mmušo wa selegae e gapeletša Mebasepala gore dikakanyo tša badudi di swanela goba karolo ye kgolo ya IDP.



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MAYOR MEETS DE BEERS VENETIA MINE GENERAL MANAGER IN AN EFFORT TO RESOLVE COMMUNITY CONCERNS


Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga yesterday, April 26, met with De Beers Venetia Mine General Manager, Mr Gerrie Nortje following a protest march by the Alldays community. The Mayor called on the mine management to work with the municipality in resolving community challenges to avoid continuous protest marches which will hamper production.



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BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY HOLDS QUARTERLY REVIEW SESSION AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE(EXCO) MEETING


Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga has urged the council and the administration components to work tirelessly to meet the basic needs of the communities.The Mayor was delivering opening remarks during the municipality's quarterly performance review session held earlier today at Council Chambers in Senwabarwana.



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MAYOR THAMAGA TO ASSIST RESTORE THE DIGNITY OF THE MBUYANA FAMILY


Her Worship the Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality, Cllr Maria Thamaga to assist restore the dignity of the Mbuyana family at Edwinsdale Mokwena Naledi Village by ensuring that they get a decent house.



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MAYOR MARIA THAMAGA DEEPLY SADDENED BY KILLING OF BLOUBERG YOUTH, TUMELO SERUMULA


Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga is deeply saddened by the gruesome murder of Blouberg youth, Tumelo Surumula.



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THE MAYOR OF BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, HER WORSHIP CLLR MARIA THAMAGA'S EASTER
MESSAGE


Easter long weekend is almost upon us, wherein the ressurection of Christ is celebrated. We all appreciate that Easter is normally a time when many of us travel to spend time with friends and family, however, It is important that we focus on ways to keep ourselves, our families and those around us safe during this time.



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MAYOR CONDUCTS SOD-TURNING FOR SOLAR LIGHTS INSTALLATION PROJECTS


As part of social and labour plan(SLP) the Blouberg Local Municipality in partnership with Venetia Mine on April 7, conducted a sod turning ceremony marking the commencement of the installation of solar street lights project.



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WARD COMMITTEES INDUCTION WORKSHOP


The Blouberg Local Municipality on April 1 22 conducted a Ward Committees Induction workshop for the newly elected ward committee members for the term 2021-2026.



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BLM LOCAL AIDS COUNCIL RELAUNCHED.pdf


The Mayor of Blouberg Local Municipality, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga accepted her appointment letter as new chairperson of the Blouberg Local Aids Council.



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BLM HOSTS HAST AND WORLD TB DAY COMMEMORATION.pdf


The Blouberg Local Municipality in partnership with the Department of Health and Anova Health Institute hosted HIV/AIDS/STI/Tuberculosis (HAST)and World TB Commemoration event to raise awareness about devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB and HIV.



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BLM HOLDS STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING IN PREPARATION FOR 2022-23 DRAFT IDP-BUDGET


The Blouberg Local Municipality leadership and management today held a successful strategic planning session preparing the draft Intergrated Development Plan IDP/Budget for the upcoming financial year 2022/23



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BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY HOLDS COUNCIL MEETING AND IMBIZO


The Council of Blouberg Local Municipality yesterday, March 28,2022 adopted the Draft 2022/23 - 2026/27 Intergrated Development Plan IDP/Budget and budget related policies, Municipal Public Accounts Committee MPAC Oversight among other reports during its ordinary meeting held at Raweshi Village in Ward 01.



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MEYARA O KOPANA LE BATŠWELETŠI BA BAGOLO BA DAEMANE, VENETIA MINE


Meyara wa Blouberg Cllr Maria Thamaga o etetše Moepo o mogolo wa Daemane wa Venetia. O be a farafarilwe ke maloko a komiti-khuduthamaga le bašomedi ba Masepala. Ketelo yeo e be e nepilwe go matlafatša segwera le tirišano magareng ga Maene le Masepala.



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BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY TENDER SCAM ALERT


The Blouberg Local Municipality would like to warn members of the public especially service providers to be vigilant of deceitful persons contacting them with opportunities to secure tenders at the municipality in exchange for cash.



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MAYOR CALLS FOR END TO FEMICIDE


Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga has called for end to the scourge of gender-based-violence and femicide(GBVF)in Blouberg.



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MPAC PUBLIC HEARINGS ON BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 2020



The Blouberg Local Municipality Council with the Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Thamaga in the driving seat today, met Cluster D wards on the second day of consultative meetings with residents and other stakeholders on the Municipal Public Accounts Committee - MPAC Public Hearing on Draft Annual Report 2020/21.



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ANGLO AMERICAN LAUNCHES PHASE 2 SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAMME IN BLOUBERG



Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga has commended global mining company, Anglo American for its school support initiative aimed at empowering local schools. Anglo American yesterday, March 8 launched the Phase 2 of its school support programme in Blouberg Local Municipality with a stakeholder engagement session.



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MAYOR MEETS TRADITIONAL LEADERS TO PRESENT SERVICE DELIVERY PROGRESS REPORT AND TACKLE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES



Blouberg Local Municipality Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Maria Thamaga had a successful deliberations with
local traditional leaders during Mayor-Makgoshi Forum held at municipal headquarters in
Senwabarwana.



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MPAC PUBLIC HEARINGS ON BLOUBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 2020



The Blouberg Local Municipality Council with the Mayor, Her Worship Cllr Thamaga in the driving seat today, met Cluster D wards on the second day of consultative meetings with residents and other stakeholders on the Municipal Public Accounts Committee - MPAC Public Hearing on Draft Annual Report 2020/21.



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BLOUBERG COUNCIL WHIPS ATTEND MANAGEMENT INDUCTION WORKSHOP



The Council Whips of the 5th administration of the Blouberg Local Municipality are currently attending a Multi-Whippery Management Induction Workshop to equip them with knowledge to enable them to execute their duties in their respective portfolios accordingly.



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