Muyexe

Muyexe is a small village located in the Collins Chabane Local Municipality of the Vhembe District Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa. It is situated approximately 60 kilometers (37 miles) northeast of Polokwane, the provincial capital.

Muyexe is notable for being the location of a comprehensive rural development project implemented by the South African government, spearheaded by the then-Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe in 2009. The project aimed to address poverty, unemployment, and lack of access to basic services in the area by improving infrastructure, promoting agriculture, and creating economic opportunities.

The development initiative focused on various aspects including housing, sanitation, water supply, electricity, education, healthcare, and access to information and communication technology. It aimed to transform Muyexe into a model village demonstrating the potential for sustainable rural development throughout South Africa.

The project faced numerous challenges and criticisms regarding its implementation, effectiveness, and sustainability. Reports highlighted issues such as delays, budget overruns, and lack of community involvement. Despite these challenges, the Muyexe project remains a significant case study in rural development efforts in South Africa.