The deadline for submissions for a new name for the municipality is 27 February, according to Willie Maphosa.The council spokesperson says the process of finding a new name for the amalgamated Potchefstroom/Ventersdorp municipality is now in full swing. The ward-based public participation meetings started on 31 January, already. He has called on the community to suggest names for the new municipality. The processes range from public meetings and written submissions through to drop boxes placed in various municipal buildings and a dedicated email address, newnamenw405@tlokwe.gov.za.