Deputy Minister to support Ministerial Community Engagements in the North West Province

The Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, will support and participate in Ministerial Community Engagements taking place in the North West Province, aimed at strengthening collaboration between Government and communities in addressing crime, safety, and social challenges.

The engagements are convened by the Ministry of Police as part of ongoing efforts to respond to rising criminal activities affecting communities in Mahikeng, Rustenburg, and surrounding areas. The programme seeks to promote dialogue, enhance community trust in state institutions, and reinforce a coordinated approach to building safer communities.

The Deputy Minister’s participation underscores The Presidency’s commitment to intergovernmental cooperation, community-centred governance, and responsive leadership that places the needs and voices of communities at the centre of government action.

Details of the engagements are as follows:

Ministerial Community Engagement – Mahikeng

Date: Tuesday, 06 January 2026
Time: 10h00
Venue: Mahikeng Multipurpose Centre, Mahikeng

Ministerial Community Engagement – Rustenburg

Date: Wednesday, 07 January 2026
Time: 10h00
Venue: Ben Marais Hall, Rustenburg

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the engagements.

Media enquiries: Ms Mandisa Mbele, Office of the Deputy Minister in The Presidency, on 082 580 2213 or mandisam@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: Office of the Deputy Minister in The Presidency
Pretoria