North West
North West is a province of South Africa. The provincial capital is Mahikeng, formerly known as Mafikeng. The province is located in the north-central part of the country, bordering Botswana to the north and west, and sharing domestic borders with Limpopo, Gauteng, Free State and Northern Cape provinces. North West has a population of approximately 4.1 million people and covers an area of about 104 000 square kilometres. The economy is dominated by mining, particularly platinum-group metals, with the province hosting a significant portion of the Bushveld Complex, one of the world's richest mineral deposits. Agriculture, especially livestock farming and maize production, also plays an important role in the provincial economy. Major urban centres include Rustenburg, a key mining hub, and Klerksdorp. The province is home to the Royal Bafokeng Nation, a traditional community that has leveraged mineral royalties for economic development and infrastructure investment. North West was established in 1994 following South Africa's transition to democracy, formed from parts of the former Transvaal province and the Bophuthatswana bantustan.
North West Updates
How to make land reform partnerships work
By: Econ3x3 13th October 2026 Land restitution is far more complex than simply resettling dispossessed communities on restored land. If beneficiaries are to prosper and sustain... →
SARS cracks down on VAT refund fraud: 14 accused in R3.99-million tax fraud investigation
12th October 2026 A coordinated law enforcement operation spanning three provinces has resulted in 14 accused appearing in court over an alleged R3.99-million VAT... →
DA rejects parole system’s endless red tape delays, calls for reform now
1st October 2026 The DA is deeply concerned that South Africa’s parole system reform is caught in a cycle of endless delays and red-tape, and reform is not... →
South Africa’s complementary A2X exchange attracts another mining listing 
By: Martin Creamer 29th September 2026 The ordinary shares of precious metals mining company Sibanye-Stillwater have been approved for inclusion in the list of qualifying equity... →
Attack on Deputy Principal at Mammutla Secondary School: PSA calls for urgent action to protect educators at North-West schools
25th September 2026 The Public Servants Association (PSA) is extremely concerned about the safety and wellbeing of educators in North West following the recent... →
Public call for submissions: systemic investigation into the human rights impact of delayed development of informal settlements in the North West province
23rd September 2026 The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) has initiated a systemic investigation into the human rights impact of delayed... →
Daily Podcast – September 14, 2026
By: Halima Frost 14th September 2026 Making headlines: SAPS deploys task team as political outrage mounts over murder of 5 women; Ramaphosa greenlights SIU probe into eThekwini... →
Ramaphosa greenlights SIU probe into eThekwini municipality, North West Transport Investments
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th September 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new proclamation and a key amendment empowering the Special Investigating Unit to probe deep-seated... →
Joint working committee to probe solutions to Rand Water’s power supply issues
By: Natasha Odendaal 10th September 2026 A joint working committee, led by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), will be established to identify solutions to ensure that Rand Water... →
Government on measures to mitigate water supply disruptions resulting from power trips
10th September 2026 The Ministry of Water and Sanitation, led by Deputy Minister David Mahlobo together with Deputy Minister Jack Bloom, convened an urgent stakeholder... →
