25 Jun 2026

A sum of P1.4 million has been secured from the development

budget for the maintenance of the Kanye Main Kgotla office.

For the current financial year, P150,000 has been allocated to the Kanye Tribal Administration. Since its jurisdiction covers three districts, the funds will be shared among them, primarily for minor works.

Speaking during a full council session in Kanye on Monday, Kanye District Council chairperson Mr Morapedi Kgosithebe noted that the majority of kgotla facilities have been experiencing water leakages, which have significantly increased water bills.

“It would be remiss if no mention is made that funding remains inadequate for the maintenance of facilities, as most of them are critically in need of major repairs. 

No funds have been disbursed for the maintenance of vehicles, which impedes service delivery as the execution of services depends on the availability of transport.”

Mr Kgosithebe added that the suspension of Government Purchase Orders (GPOs) would continue to affect the availability of resources for daily operations. He noted that the Kanye

Tribal Administration has centralised vehicle management and prioritised critical services to ensure the effective and efficient use of the limited operational fleet. 

He said discussions were also ongoing between Bogosi and the Administration to find innovative ways of addressing resource shortages in customary courts.

On other village developments, Mr Kgosithebe reported that the council had undertaken the rehabilitation of several tarred roads in Kanye during the quarter. 

Asphalt overlay - a standard pavement rehabilitation method used to extend the service life of existing roads - is being applied.

Approximately 50 per cent of the planned asphalt overlay programme has been successfully completed. So far, an expenditure of P2.4 million has been paid to the contractor against the awarded contract sum of P6.8 million.

The completed works include the resurfacing of the Puma to Seepapitso Secondary School road, Tomela to Kanye Main Kgotla, Tomela to the SDA Hospital, and Tomela to Suez Junction along the LEA offices. These improvements have enhanced access to key service centres and schools within the busy Central Business District (CBD), he said. 

Regarding the Road Fund Levy, the council has purchased a cherry picker, roller compactor, 10-cubic metre tipper truck, and 12 000-litre water bowser. Of these, the roller and cherry picker have already been delivered, while the tipper truck and water bowser are expected by the end of June. The equipment, according to Mr Kgosithebe, will enhance road maintenance and street lighting upkeep in the district.

Mr Kgosithebe emphasised that the council would continue with grading, spot improvements, and vegetation control along the roads, despite ongoing mechanical breakdowns. 

These interventions, carried out in collaboration with Ikageng Public Works participants and temporary labourers, have significantly reduced pothole incidence to nearly zero in some key areas. ends