LEADING WITH COMPASSION: 5000 SHOES, 5000 SMILES INITIATIVE LAUNCHES IN GA-MPHAHLELE

Education and dignity took center stage at Kgaganoko Primary School in Seleteng Village, Ga-Mphalele yesterday, February 6, 2026. The Mayor of Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality, Cllr. Dr. Meriam Molala, joined forces with provincial leaders and media partners to officially launch the 5 000 Shoes, 5 000 Smiles Initiative.
The program, a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Lesedi 7 Group in partnership with Thobela FM, aims to restore confidence to underprivileged learners by providing school shoes, a

LEPELLE-NKUMPI TAKES CHARGE: MAYOR MOLALA MEETS WITH NERSA TO SECURE DISTRIBUTION AND TRADING ELECTRICITY LICENSES

In a move set to redefine the energy landscape of the Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality, Mayor Cllr Dr. Meriam Molala joined by Technical Services, Chairperson, Cllr. Mamashele Makgahlele and the Acting Municipal Manager Dr. Minky Chauke convened a high-stakes meeting with the representatives from National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) and ESKOM.
The primary objective is fast-tracking the municipality's application for a formal license to operate electricity distribution and trading serv

LEPELLE-NKUMPI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY MAKES HISTORY WITH A SUCCESSFUL SOD-TURNING AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE

On Friday, 21 November 2025, The Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality celebrated a historic milestone with the successful hosting of a Sod-Turning Ceremony and Investor Conference, marking the beginning of a major transformative development centred on the Lebowakgomo Business Area.

The high-level event was attended by the MEC for Limpopo Provincial Treasury, Mr Kgabo Mahoai, the Chairperson of SALGA, Cllr John Mpe, Capricorn District Municipality Representative, Cllr Calvin Masoga, the Chief Whip, Cllr Given Sello, Executive Committee Members, Counc