PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SCHEDULE FOR
2025/26 DRAFT IDP/BUDGET
Notice is hereby given in terms of the Municipal Systems Act (32 of 2000) Section 16 which mandate municipalities to develop a culture of municipal governance that complements formal representative government with a system of participatory governance, and must for this purpose encourage, and create conditions for, the local community to participate in the affairs of the municipality.
Similarly, Section 152 of the Constitution (108 of 1996) provides objectives of local government. One of the objectives is to encourage the involvement of communities and community organizations in the matters of local government.
Guided by the above-mentioned legislations, Polokwane Municipality will be conducting Public Participation Process on the 2025/26 Draft IDP and Budget in all 7 Municipal Clusters during the Months of April 2025. The dates and venues for IDP meetings have been scheduled as follows: i.e.
| Date | Municipal Cluster / Sector | Wards No | Time | Venue |
| WEEK 1 | ||||
| 03 April 2025 | Traditional Leaders |
N/A | 10h00 -13h00 | New Peter Mokaba Stadium (Press Theatre) |
| WEEK 2 | ||||
| 07 April 2025 | Aganang Cluster | 40,41,42,43,44,45
| 10h00 -13h00 | Jupiter Sweepers Sports Ground at Jupiter Village Ward 41 |
| 08 April 2025 | Sebayeng /Dikgale Cluster | 24,29,32,33,30,31
| 10h00 -13h00 | Peace Makers Sports Ground Ward 33 |
| 09 April 2025 | City Cluster | 19,20,21,22,23,39
| 18h00 – 20h00 | Jack Botes Hall |
| 10 April 2025 | Mankweng Cluster | 06,07,25,26,27,28, 34 | 10h00 -13h00 | Monywaneng Stadium |
| WEEK 3 | ||||
| 14 April 2025 | Moletjie Cluster | 09,10,15,16,18,35, 36,38 | 10h00 -13h00 | Moletjie Moshate |
| 15 April 2025 | SDA 1 | 08 | 14h00 – 17h00 | Greenside Primary School |
| WEEK 4 | ||||
| 22 April 2025 | Molepo /Chuene /Maja Cluster | 1,2,3,4,5
| 10h00 -13h00 | Subiaco Sports Ground |
| 23 April 2025 | Seshego Cluster | 11,12,13, 14,17,37 | 10h00 -13h00 | Ngoako Ramahlodi Sports Complex |
| 24 April 2025 | Municipal Councilors Consultation |
All Municipal Councilors | 10h00 -13h00 | New Peter Mokaba Stadium (Press Theatre) |
The 2025/26 Draft IDP and Budget can be accessed through the municipal website: www.polokwane.gov.za.
Submission of Comments and Inputs by Community Members
Comments period is open from 31st March 2025 – 30 April 2025. Communities can also be able to Submit their Comments and inputs on the 2025/26 draft IDP and Budget using media platforms and alternative methods that has been made available by the Municipality.
1.Email or WhatsApp LINE
Community members can submit their comments through email to Manager: IDP or Use WhatsApp line that has been created specifically to receive Comments: i.e.
- Manager : IDP Email : Victorn1@polokwane.gov.za
- WhatsApp line: 065 922 4017.
For more information please contact: Mr. Victor Nengovhela or Ms. Tebogo Mathe on (015) 290 2231 / 2284 or email: Victorn1@polokwane.gov.za or tebogop@polokwane.gov.za for further enquiries.
Ms. Thuso Nemugumoni
Municipal Manager
Polokwane Municipality