MAHIKENG, North West — As the North West local elections approach on November 4, the newly formed Bophuthatswana Civil Movement (BCM) is intensifying its campaign across the province. Led by Kagiso Monyadiwa, the emerging political party is contesting in nine municipalities within the Bojanala and Ngaka Modiri Molema districts, focusing heavily on restoring service delivery and clean governance to the region.
Monyadiwa outlined the party’s vision to revive the administrative standards of the historical Bophuthatswana era. Speaking on the campaign trail, he emphasized the need to return to clean, people-centric governance and honor the legacy of the late Lucas Mangope. He criticized the current political landscape, arguing that modern politics often serves politically connected elites rather than the general public, and pointed to systemic corruption as the root cause of the province’s infrastructure decay.
The BCM’s platform directly addresses severe service delivery challenges plaguing the region. Highlighting the condition of Mahikeng, the provincial capital, Monyadiwa noted the dangerous lack of street lighting, which has led to a surge in crime, including vehicle hijackings and robberies. Furthermore, he drew attention to the dilapidated road networks, remarking that the capital city is riddled with potholes. The movement is urging residents to vote for the BCM to ensure proper community care and functional municipal services.
Despite facing resource constraints on the campaign trail, the Bophuthatswana Civil Movement maintains a strict self-funded approach. The leadership explained that the party relies on grassroots contributions to remain independent and avoid external control. Drawing inspiration from the self-reliance of their forefathers—who historically built their own university, chapels, and the Loskop Dam—the BCM aims to operate as a truly people-centric organization that answers directly to the community.
With the ballot set to be highly contested across the province, the BCM remains optimistic about its electoral prospects. Monyadiwa expressed confidence in their grassroots connections, stating the party’s belief that they will secure meaningful representation in the municipal councils of the Ngaka Modiri Molema and Bojanala districts following the upcoming local government elections.
