Plan to split Mogoditshane - Thamaga gains support
18 Mar 2026
Government’s plan to restructure the Mogoditshane/Thamaga District into two new administrative districts has received support from the community, the district council chairperson, Mr Molatedi Selala has revealed.
Addressing a full council session in Mogoditshane on Monday, Mr Selala said extensive consultations conducted under phase II of the Local Government restructuring reform indicated that residents of the affected villages largely supported the proposed division. He said the aim was to improve access to government services.
“The proposal seeks to divide the district into Kweneng South and Kweneng East to enhance administrative efficiency and bring services closer to the people,” he said.
Under the proposal, Kweneng South will include Thamaga, Gakgatla, Kubung, Ramaphatle, Kumakwane and Mmankgodi, while Kweneng East will cover Mogoditshane, Mmopane, Gabane, Metsimotlhabe, Mmokolodi and Tloaneng.
Mr Selala said the restructuring follows concerns raised during earlier consultations about the district’s vastness, rapid population growth and difficulties faced by residents in accessing services. While support for the split was widespread, Mr Selala noted that communities raised some key concerns required further consultations and consideration.
“These include proposed district names, possible realignment of some villages and fears that the new districts may face staffing and budget constraints if not adequately resourced,” he said.
Mr Selala also revealed mixed reactions regarding the proposal to upgrade Mogoditshane to assume township status.
“Residents of Mogoditshane expressed reservations, particularly around the potential impact on traditional leadership structures and land tenure systems,” he said.
He said other concerns included fear of increased cost of living and perceptions that consultations were not sufficiently comprehensive. Mr Selala said all views gathered during the consultations will inform government’s next steps in the proposed reform process. BOPA
Source : BOPA
Author : Lindi Morwaeng
Location : Mogoditshane
Event : Full Council Meeting
Date : 18 Mar 2026
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