Mahikeng is the capital of the North West Province.

The agricultural and mining production in the North West plays a vital role in boosting the South African economy. The principal products are namely gold, platinum, diamonds, maize, beef and sunflower seeds.

Mining contributes to 34% of the GDP in the North West Province.

The economy of the North West Province is dominated by mining, contributing 32.5% to the provincial economy in 2018, followed by manufacturing at 5.1%, agriculture at 2.8%, and construction at 2.5%.

Languages: 

63.4% Setswana

9% Afrikaans