North West

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noun

a province in N South Africa, created in 1994 from the NE part of Cape Province and part of Transvaal: agriculture and service industries. Capital: Mafikeng. Pop: 3 807 469 (2004 est). Area: 116 320 sq km (44 911 sq miles)

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"They have questions that they need answered," Durkan told BBC Radio Foyle's North West Today programme.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Speaking to BBC Radio Foyle's North West Today, Chris Quinn questioned "why we are in this year-on-year crisis".

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

Outside of Gauteng, in the North West province, the damage and fear brought by illegal mining was stark in the village of Bapong, about 65 kilometres northeast of Johannesburg.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

"These quads have been cutting the place up every weekend," Peoples told BBC Radio Foyle's North West Today programme on Thursday.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

“This is the London and North West Railway, eleven oh seven train to London, making all local stops. Final destination will be Euston Staaaaayshun!”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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