The North West MEC for Health Sello Lehari will on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 officially open the newly renovated Matloding Clinic, located in Ward 4 , Ratlou Local Municipality outside Mahikeng. The facility which services close to 3200 residents, had to undergo renovations following an incident of arson which took place during community protests in the area, leading to the department erecting park homes as temporary structures to service the community while implementing the refurbishment project. The event forms part of a series of opening of health facilities across the province by MEC Lehari under the theme “A re ba neeleng tsona, ke tsa bona”. Members of the media are invited to cover the official opening which will take place as follows:

Date : 30 September 2026 Venue: Matloding Clinic, Matloding village Time : 9:00

-ENDS- Issued by the North West Department of Health Enquiries & Interviews: Mr Tshegofatso Mothibedi LMothibedi@nwpg.gov.za Spokesperson 0735035045

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Mr. Tebogo Lekgethwane Director: Media & Communications 0674227763 tlekgethwane@nwpg.gov.za