Tlokweng Council chases revenue, offers land

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 30 Views |

As part of efforts to gain financial independence and generate revenue, Tlokweng District Council (TDC) chairperson Ontiretse Bogatsu has announced that the council will lease out its 119 open spaces to community members and business people.

Addressing the media last Friday at the council chambers, Bogatsu explained that the council currently generates income mainly from waste collection services. She revealed that TDC is facing a P4 million deficit, which it is working to clear.

Bogatsu emphasised the importance of open spaces such as parks, greenbelts, recreational areas, and environmental buffers in promoting community well-being, environmental sustainability, and proper urban planning.

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