The appearance is occasioned by the Municipality’s failure to provide substantive responses to several investigations undertaken by the Commission, despite repeated correspondence, follow-ups and opportunities afforded to the Municipality to engage with the matters under investigation.

The investigations concern serious service delivery and human rights issues, including severe sewer spillages along the Airport–Bray Road in Mahikeng, persistent water shortages in Ramatlabana Village, the continued use of bucket and makeshift sanitation facilities in informal settlements, sewage pollution affecting roads and watercourses in Mahikeng, and systemic water supply challenges affecting Mosweu Village and communities in Ward 18 of Lehurutshe.

Details of the proceedings are as follows:

• Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
• Time: 09h00
• Venue: SAHRC North West Provincial Office (Boaroom), 25 Heystek Street, Rustenburg

The subpoena proceedings are open to members of the public and the media, subject to space availability. Those wishing to attend in person are requested to RSVP by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The proceedings will also be accessible virtually via Microsoft Teams. Members of the public and the media wishing to attend virtually may join using the link below:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/366082945338699?p=Yu3I63u3iSmSrUmdjX

For further information or media enquiries, please contact Shirley Mlombo at 083 575 1893 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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ISSUED BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION