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10/09/2026

10/09/2026

DIKGALE NEWS | ON-THE-GROUND UPDATE
DRILLING OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY IN SEBAYENG FOR EMERGENCY BOREHOLE WATER RELIEF

SEBAYENG — Heavy machinery is currently active in Sebayeng as contractors proceed with drilling operations to establish a community borehole in Ward 32.

Following the arrival of equipment earlier today, technical teams immediately commenced operations to reach the underground water table. The project follows commitments made by ANC Ward 32 candidate Rulani Hassim to secure rapid, temporary relief for local households struggling with prolonged water shortages.

Residents on-site have expressed optimism as physical work progresses, noting that access to a local borehole will significantly ease daily water collection burdens while permanent municipal bulk supply solutions remain under development.

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10/09/2026

DIKGALE NEWS | BREAKING UPDATE

​DRILLING CONTRACTORS ARRIVE ON SITE IN SEBAYENG FOR BOREHOLE INSTALLATION

​SEBAYENG — Work is officially underway to relieve the acute water crisis in Ward 32. Contractors have arrived at the designated site in Sebayeng today to begin the physical drilling of the promised community borehole.

​The arrival of the heavy machinery follows yesterday’s site inspection led by ANC Ward 32 candidate, Rulani Hassim, who pledged rapid intervention after local residents expressed strong dissatisfaction over ongoing water shortages during a community meeting last week.

​The installation of the borehole is being implemented as an immediate, temporary relief measure while broader municipal infrastructure solutions are processed.

09/09/2026

DIKGALE NEWS | COMMUNITY UPDATE

​RELIEF IN SIGHT: BOREHOLE DRILLING TO COMMENCE IN SEBAYENG FOLLOWING WATER CRISIS

​SEBAYENG — Relief may soon be on the way for residents of Sebayeng following a site inspection led by Ward 32 ANC candidate, Rulani Hassim, earlier today.

​Hassim, accompanied by contractors, visited the designated drilling site to prepare for the immediate installation of a community borehole.

The intervention comes on the heels of a tense community meeting held last week, where local residents voiced strong dissatisfaction over the ongoing, severe water shortages in the area.
​Addressing the community's outcry, Hassim assured residents that the borehole project is intended to provide immediate, temporary relief while broader water infrastructure challenges are being addressed.

​Contractors are officially set to start drilling operations tomorrow.

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08/09/2026

DIKGALE NEWS | VARSITY POLITICS

SASCO WINS UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO SRC ELECTIONS

University of Limpopo | SASCO has emerged victorious in the 2026/27 SRC Elections, ending EFFYC’s four-year winning streak at the institution.

According to the preliminary results, SASCO secured 6,756 votes, defeating EFFYC, which received 6,031 votes.

The results place SASCO as the leading student representative organisation at the University of Limpopo, with EFFYC now losing its grip on the SRC.

📊 PRELIMINARY RESULTS

🔴 SASCO — 6,756
🔴 EFFYC — 6,031
🟡 SCO — 1,678
🔵 ACTIONSA — 240
🟢 YGSA — 192

The outcome marks a significant shift in student politics at the University of Limpopo.

Congratulations to SASCO and all participating students on the conclusion of the 2026/27 SRC Elections.

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03/09/2026

Sebayeng Water Crisis: ANC Candidate Intervenes
​African National Congress (ANC) Ward 32 candidate Rulani Hassim has stepped in to coordinate emergency relief measures and fast-track long-term solutions for the ongoing water shortages in Sebayeng and surrounding areas within Polokwane Municipality.

02/09/2026

🚨 DIKGALE NEWS UPDATE | BREAKING NEWS

RULANI SHALLOTE HASSIM OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED AS ANC WARD 32 CLLR CANDIDATE

Rulani Shallote Hassim has officially been unveiled as the African National Congress (ANC) Ward 32 Councillor Candidate for the upcoming Local Government Elections in Polokwane.

The announcement sets the stage for the ANC’s campaign in Ward 32 as the party prepares to take its message of service, unity and commitment to residents.

Ward 32, Polokwane