Accelerated Service Delivery in Matlosana: "Thuntsha Lerole" Enters Phase 5
- Karen Scheepers
- Aug 14
- 2 min read
Today, Friday, 15 August 2025, the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, in collaboration with the Matlosana Local Municipality, hosts the Phase 5 “Thuntsha Lerole” Accelerated Service Delivery Program at the Manzilpark Community Hall in Ward 3. Running from 08:00 to 16:00, the event features service delivery exhibitions and community feedback sessions, bringing government services directly to residents and encouraging active participation in shaping local development.
👥 Municipal Leadership in Action
Executive Mayor Cllr Fikile Mahlophe of Matlosana Local Municipality and Executive Mayor Cllr Nikiwe Num of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality lead the day’s program. Their joint presence reflects a united approach to accelerating service delivery and improving coordination between district and local levels of government.
🏛️ Service Delivery Exhibitions and Public Engagement
Throughout the day, residents explore a variety of on-site services and programs, including:
Infrastructure updates and road repair plans 🛣️
Health and social service information 🩺
Assistance with administrative applications 📝
Economic development and job creation initiatives 💼
The community feedback sessions give attendees a direct platform to voice concerns, ask questions, and suggest improvements, ensuring municipal priorities reflect real community needs.
🌍 “Thuntsha Lerole” in Context
“Thuntsha Lerole” (“push the boundaries”) is the North West Province’s flagship Accelerated Service Delivery initiative. It tackles service backlogs, addresses local infrastructure challenges, and promotes intergovernmental cooperation. In earlier phases, the program delivers tangible outcomes such as housing projects, water supply improvements, and school infrastructure upgrades. Recent successes in the province include the installation of school fencing, borehole water systems, and the refurbishment of public facilities, demonstrating the program’s practical impact.
📌 Strategic Importance for Matlosana
Accessibility: Residents receive municipal services without the need to travel to government offices.
Transparency: Officials provide live updates on projects, enhancing public trust.
Citizen Voice: Direct engagement ensures development plans align with grassroots priorities.
Closing Reflection
As Phase 5 unfolds in Matlosana, “Thuntsha Lerole” demonstrates that accelerated service delivery is more than a slogan, it is a working model of community-centred governance. With leaders on site, services within reach, and citizens actively participating, today’s program strengthens the connection between government action and public expectation, setting a forward-looking tone for the district’s development journey.
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