NWU and JB Marks Municipality strengthen ties to benefit Potch
Both parties agreed to establish a Joint Technical Team to oversee the implementation of agreed projects, monitor progress, and ensure measurable outcomes. Regular engagements will be held to review priorities and assess impact.
The North-West University (NWU) and JB Marks Local Municipality held a strategic engagement session this past Thursday, 5 February with the aim of developing and enhancing shared interests in the municipal area.
Senior leadership from both institutions, as well as key role players gathered at the NWU Potchefstroom Campus to discuss the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both parties.
This focused on existing collaborations as well as charting a path towards future projects that will attend to the social and economic needs of communities.
The MoU is a structured framework states the areas of mutual interest regarding, infrastructure development, research, skills development, economic growth, water and sanitation and so forth.
The Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the NWU, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka emphasised the need to partner with government and communities to address real-world challenges.
“This partnership underscores our continued commitment to improve the quality of life for NWU staff, students, and the broader JB Marks community ,” added Prof. Tyobeka.
“Through joint initiatives, knowledge exchange and targeted community programmes, we are determined to contribute positively to sustainable development within JB Marks Municipality and beyond.”
The Municipality also welcomed the collaboration, noting the value of aligning their municipal priorities with academic expertise and innovation from the side of the NWU.
“This partnership enables us to leverage the intellectual and technical resources of the university to strengthen service delivery and accelerate local development,” Executive Mayor of the J.B. Marks Municipality, Councillor Gaba Thithiba Ka Qhele stated. “Working together, we can build capacity, create opportunities, and deliver tangible benefits to our communities.”
Both parties agreed to establish a Joint Technical Team to oversee the implementation of agreed projects, monitor progress, and ensure measurable outcomes. Regular engagements will be held to review priorities and assess impact.
