Mogwase – 26 March 2026
The Moses Kotane Local Municipality, through the Office of the Speaker, convened an Integrated Intergovernmental Stakeholders Forum aimed at strengthening coordinated and comprehensive service delivery to communities.
The meeting brought together key stakeholders from various sector departments, including Home Affairs, department of employment & labour, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Community Development Workers (CDWs), community activists, municipal officials, and councillors. The session was chaired by the Speaker of Council, Cllr Maria Matshaba, and co-chaired by Mr Ntsamai.
Cllr Precious Muleya officially opened the session by lighting a candle as a symbol of hope and unity, followed by a prayer for togetherness and harmony.
Mr Nkhensani Ndlovu, Manager for Mankwe Home Affairs department, emphasised the importance of collaboration between government departments and communities in delivering integrated services. He presented the department’s 2025/2026 performance, highlighting key achievements, updates on smart ID card applications, collections, as well as outreach programmes. The deployment of mobile units across Moses Kotane East and West was noted as a critical initiative to bring services closer to rural communities.
Ms Daisy Sekgapane from the IEC provided updates on local government matters and voter registration. She encouraged community members to actively participate in the democratic process and to utilise online voter registration platforms for convenience and efficiency.
Representatives from various sector departments also shared updates on ongoing government programmes assisting communities in various areas.
The forum attended by Mayor Cllr Nketu Nkotswe, Singlewhip Cllr Moate, Speaker Cllr Maria Matshaba and all key role players reaffirmed the importance of integrated planning, collaboration, and community involvement in accelerating service delivery.
Ends.
Issued by: Communication Unit
Moses Kotane Local Municipality