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Lentswe, Klerksdorp- The mu- nicipality in partnership with De- partment of Social Development celebrated the 128th birthday of Johanna Mazibuko at the Assem- blies of God Church in Ext 7, Jou- berton last week.
Executive Mayor of Matlosana, Cllr James Tsolela, as well as the MEC for Social Development, Boi- tumelo Moiloa attended. Gogo Jo-
hanna was born on May 11 1894.
She is the first born of 12 children and only three of her siblings are still alive.
She grew up on the farm of Doornpoort at Melodorah District and her childhood was simple as she explains it. Most of her diet growing up consisted of fresh milk and spinach. She is the mother of seven and only two of her children
are still alive.
The Executive Mayor indicated that Matlosana is very fortunate to have an individual of the calibre of Ouma Mazibuko.
“We must mark this day as a very important day for the City of Matlosana as there is no other place in the world that has cele- brated a person turning 128 years,” he said.
Food for gogo… The Executive Mayor of Matlosana, Cllr James Tsolela, and the MEC for Social Develop- ment, Boitumelo Moiloa, honour the world’s oldest person.
City shows love for world’s oldest person
The elderly people of Jouberton came in numbers to celebrate this magnificent day with Ouma Mazibuko where ululations were the order of the day.
MEC Moiloa commended the Executive Mayor for the good work done on taking care of the elderly.
She also made a promise that as the department, they will always take care of the needs of the elderly. The birthday girl received gifts and donations at the celebra- tion.
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Lentswe, Jouberton - A member of Al Qaeda (local gang) was arrested in Ext 13 by the Provincial Anti-gang Unit during an intelligence driven operation.
Paul Nguzo Ndamoyi (39) was ar- rested for the murder of Thabo Ntsie (43). Ntsie belongs to the same gang.
“Earlier in March, Ntsie was walk- ing from a tavern, accompanied by his friends, when they met Ndamoyi.
“He allegedly shot Ntsie with a rifle and fled from the scene. The victim was rushed to a local hospital
where he was declared dead on ar- rival,” said Col Adele Myburgh.
“During his arrest, his house was searched and a magazine and am- munition were found. Thus, he was further charged for unlawful posses- sion of ammunition.
“He appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ court on May 11, on charges of murder and unlawful possession of ammunition. He was remanded in custody until May 18 for a formal bail application,’’ Col Myburgh said.
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A shop owner in the CBD was arrested for being in pos- session of stolen property after a cell- phone that was stolen earlier was found in his store.
Sgt Amogelang Malwetse, police spokesperson, said the 42-year old shop owner appeared in court but the charge
against him was withdrawn when he claimed that the cellphone was handed in at his shop for repairs. He however agreed to testify against Sabata Magage (32) who was arrested for mugging a 57-year-old victim in the CBD on May 11.The police were praised for acting
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The NW De- partment of Agriculture and Rural Development (NWDARD) launched the Muni-MEC forum, a structure aimed at involving the three spheres of govern- ment in integrated planning with the aim of transforming the agricultural sector in the province.
The launch took place on Monday May 16, and was an effort of the NWD- ARD to officiate partnerships in facili- tating a seamless process of planning, coordinating and implementing agri- cultural services locally. This forum, to be led by MEC Desbo Mohono, is con- stituted by representatives of the Na- tional Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, the NWDARD as well as all municipalities in the province, specifically Members of Municipal committees of Agriculture and Rural Development, Human Settle- ments as well as Infrastructure.
A determination was made that there was a need to have the three spheres to work together in accelerating services.
NWDARD has concluded to set up a forum to assist in reaching a common goal of revitalising agriculture locally.
The Head of NWDARD, Thupi Mokhatla, said the forum forms part of the District Development Model, an operational model for improving cooperative governance aimed at build- ing a capable and ethical development state. He further asserted that key to the forum deliverables would be to have joint effort in identifying the needs of communities within the agricul- tural sector, alignment of intervention plans, budgeting, and implementation thereof. This, he said, would basically translate into a single plan that would reach many people and result in a bet- ter benefit to the communities.
MEC Mohono, who is passionate about coordinated government ef-
Stolen phone found in cellphone store, owner arrested
swiftly when the victim reported the mugging to the police. Magage was ar- rested shortly after the incident but his four partners in crime got away. “Inves- tigation led the police to the cellphone store where the phone was recovered.
The cellphone was handed back to the complainant,’’ she said.
Klerksdorp Station Commander, Brig Neville Seymour, warned shop owners that it is a criminal offence to buy sto-
len goods. “This encourages criminals to do more crime. If you buy stolen goods you will face the full might of the law,’’ he said.
Anyone with information about peo- ple or businesses buying stolen proper- ty, is requested to contact the police on 018 464 5080.
Magage was remanded in custody and is expected to appear in court again on May 20 to apply for bail.
Arrest after
gangster’s death
“One district, one plan and one budget”
forts particularly on agricultural services said the process which culminated in the forum launch was a fully consulted product. She also emphasised that the projects as implemented in the various munici- palities must be a product all three spheres of govern- ment’s efforts.
“Muni-MEC forum is purely launched in the context of elimi- nating and erasing the silo mentality from all three arms of government.
Seamless coordina- tion of government
work and projects will assist in fastrack- ing developments, eliminate red tapes as all decision makers converge from all spheres of government,” MEC Mohono said.
She further reiterated that the forum will need to be at the forefront in making an impact in local communi- ties. “The bulkwalk of the North-West province economy relies heavily on ag- riculture and many other sector facets.
The major assignment of this forum in partnership with municipalities will also be issues relating to profiling skills and education levels, current employment and growth trends as well as potential arrears for growth with a view of un- locking the potential within municipali- ties,” Mohono further alluded.
Municipalites also attended the launch and have voiced their unequivo- cal support to the forum. Amongst others, these representatives appreci- ated the initiative by MEC Mohono and lauded the forum as a proper vehicle to take services to communities. Cllr Itu- meleng Moarabi, MMC Local Economic Development at Ngaka Modiri Molema District, amongst other representa- tives, has also welcomed the initiative and declared his trust on a partnership
“that will bring transformation in the agricultural sector.”
As part of the launch, the forum has adopted Terms of Reference as well a framework Muni-MEC operations.
The forum will also be in two folds i.e.
Muni-MEC which will constitute MEC and MMCs; and the Technical Muni- MEC which will constitute of the HoD, Mr Thupi Mokhatla as well as Chief Directors and Directors of participating Departments and Municipalities. The terms of reference detail composition and functions of the committees, the roles of each stakeholder group as well as meeting schedules.
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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - After two years of the global pandemic, many indus- tries were devastated with collapse of economy, especially the Tourism and Arts and Culture sectors.
In order to revive these sectors, the founder of Psalmist Entertainment and Projects, Mahubo Phungulwa, said he saw it necessary to draw attention to the plight suffered by people employed in these industries and host an
event that will be a stimulant to the restoration of these industries by employing art- ists who will communicate hope through a celebration of songs and thus igniting the flame of the new era.
The event, dubbed the Tourism, Arts and Culture Gospel Festival will be tak- ing place at the Klerksdorp Auditorium, with renowned gospel artists such as Ama- hubo, Sipho Ngwenya, Ome-
ga Khunou, Joey Mofoleng, Paul K, Innocentia Sibi, Dineo Moseki, Oaratwa Monye, Maps and Masego, Bafokeng Brothers and many more.
The event takes place on June 11 and will kick off at 15:00 with a red carp et.
Tickets are available at Webtickets, Pick n Pay and Boxer stores for only R200 single ticket and R350 double ticket and R500 for VIP nationwide.
Bathabile Primary School’s choir performed on May 12 at Area office level at the Auditorium, Klerksdorp.
New committee for NW SAPA
The NW South African Principals Association (SAPA) held its Provincial Elective Conference on Friday May 13 at Orion Safari Hotel in Rustenburg and Pila Lesiba Isaac from Bojanala district was re-elected for the second term as President. The other members are Masina as Deputy President from Ngaka Modiri Molema district, Molete Lekgotla as General Secretary from Dr Kenneth Kaunda district, Gasebuse-Gape as Deputy Secretary from Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district and Patricia Setlhatloso as Treasurer from Ngaka Modiri Molema district.
Minroc Funeral Parlour veteran of 102 passed away on Friday May 13. Goitsemang Dorah Mosala, born on January 15 1920, worked as a domestic worker at Stilfontein and was born at Beatrix Farm, Buffeldoorn where she will be buried on Saturday May 21.
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to evaluate the results of mutual coope- ration between the Department and Feed, as well as to motivate participa- ting schools to comply with the stand- ard requirements and regulations re- quired to achieve sustainable positive effects for the learners benefitting from the programme,” explained Henriette Schoeman, Project Manager for Feed.
The Vitality Booster Porridge which Feed is distributing to schools is locally produced and exclusive to Feed. Each portion of the vitality porridge contains valuable vitamins, minerals and pro-
teins for the children’s healthy develop- ment. Learners are offered one portion upon arrival in school in order to make sure that the children who mostly come from families in need and without in- come, should not begin their school day hungry and without energy.
In instances where school food gar- dens can be established, Feed arranges Agri-training for neighbouring commu- nities on how to set up a food garden, and provides ongoing support. Vegeta- bles grown from the school garden are then used to supplement the daily meal
that is provided to children and where possible, to members of the community.
Feed has been distributing Vitality Por- ridge in the rural and farm areas as well as townships of Potchefstroom, Klerks- dorp, Ventersdorp and Makwassie dis- trict where unemployment is high and the families often suffer from hunger.
In order to expand the programme to reach more schools that are in need throughout the country, Feed requires additional funding and donations from benevolent South African companies and private donors.
Four still on the run
Lentswe, Zeerust - One of the five men who escaped custody recently is back behind bars. The other four are still on the run.
According to Brigadier Sabata Mok- gwabone, police spokesperson, Joshua Sibanda (39), Amogelang Motsiane (36), Tshepiso Kwenampe (22), Bengu Hlanganane (31) and Enoch Lebeloane (46) escaped from the Zeerust police station’s holding cells on May 8.
“Kwenampe of Dinokana village is back in custody and was expected to ap- pear in the Zeerust Magistrates’ Court on Thursday May 12. His parents han- ded him over to the police,” he said.
The detainees were among others, facing charges of house robbery, rape, attempted murder, business robbery and aggravated robbery.
Members of the community are urged not to attempt to re-arrest the escapees in case they see them, but to call the nearest police station, as the escapees are presumed to be dangerous.
Alternatively, the Investigating Of- ficer, Capt Basimane Molefe, can be contacted on 076 510 8285.
Anonymous tip-offs can also be com- municated via MySAPS App or by call- ing Crime Stop number, 08600 10111.
Roadshow to ‘feed’ Matlosana
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A roadshow be- tween the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Department of Education and an NGO, Food, Education, Energy and Develop- ment (Feed) took place recently.
Feed provides supplementary meals to more than 14 000 learners in 33 se- lected beneficiary schools in Matlosana, Makwassie Hills and JB Marks Sub- District. The evaluation was done with Principals of beneficiary schools.
Since 2021, Feed and partner SUN- farming South Africa, have distributed around 7.5 million portions of locally- produced vitality booster porridge to learners and families from poorer communities, in order to bring relief of distress and to contribute to a healthy development of the learners by way of providing them with well-balanced nutritious meal daily. The roadshow was organized in order to emphasize the importance of the full cooperation of participating schools, and to ensure sustainable results for the children from a programme which draws its funding from public goodwill and private dona- tions.
“This exercise was absolutely valuable to Feed and beneficiary schools in order
n Lebogang Makaotu and Thabiso Lebona are ask- ing for cement and wheelbarrows to fix potholes.
Contact them on 076 285 9561.
n May 28: The Power Sistaz will be hosting Miss Sunshine Alabama 2022 at the Alabama Commu- nity Hall at 18:00. The objective of this event is to create a conducive and safe environment for the girl child free from the everyday social ills of GBV, alcohol and drug abuse in our society. Entries for the age group between 13 and 18 years are still open for interested contestants. Corporate spon- sorships in cash or kind will be highly appreciated.
Please contact event organisers, Kim-Leigh on 062
251 7903 or Demishay on 084 472 2346 for more information.
n June 11: Tourism, Arts and Culture Gospel Festival will be taking place at the Klerksdorp Auditorium, with renowned gospel artists such as Amahubo, Sipho Ngwenya, Omega Khunou, Joey Mofoleng, Paul K, Innocentia Sibi, Dineo Mo- seki, Oaratwa Monye, Maps and Masego, Bafokeng Brothers and many more. The event takes place on June 11 and will kick off at 15:00 with a red carpet.
Tickets are available at Webtickets, Pick n Pay and Boxer stores for only R200 single ticket and R350 double ticket and R500 for VIP nationwide.
Dikitsiso • Take note
Motlalekgomo Elsie Makgale (90) of 2311 Masilo Str, Khuma will be buried on May 21 at Khuma Community Hall
at 07:00.
Motlatsi Dorcas Makhutle (68) of 3670 Ext 7, Jouberton will be
buried on May 21. The service will be held at Methodist Church East
at 07:00.
Gaarekwe Moloke (40) of 39 Coleridge Street, Orkney will be buried on May 21. The service
will be held at home at 08:00.
Nunu Violet Mereko (94) of 995 Bontleng Street, Jouberton will be buried
on May 21. The service will be held at home at
07:00.
Mamadibo Dineo Setlo- gelo (46) of 436 Ext 2, Tigane will be buried on May 21. The service will be at Tigane Community
Hall at 07:00.
Mapolo Lenah Motswanyane (95) of 3290 Ext 7, West Jouberton will be buried
on May 21. The service will be held at Methodist
Church at 07:30.
Buti Samuel Thebesi (72) of 13307 Ext 11, Jouberton will be buried
on May 22. The service will be held at home at
08:00.
Philemon Moleko Moitsemang (69) of 20517 Ext 20, Jouberton
will be buried on May 21. The service will be held at home at 07:30.
Lerato Seodi (26) of X504 Ext 2, Jouberton
will be buried on May 21. The service will be conducted at home at
07:00.
Boko William Mhlaka (64) of 15280 Ext 14, Jouberton will be buried
on May 21. The service will be held at home at
08:00.
Lebogang Cornelius Sechele (85) of 2168 Tsolo Street, Khuma will
be buried on May 21.
The service will be held at Khuma Methodist
Church at 07:00.
Matsiri Fannel Nchang (64) of X1158 Sithole Street Jouberton will be
buried on May 21. The service will be held at
home at 07:00.
Tebogo Dipalesa Keketsi (42) of 516 12th Street Ext 1, Jouberton will be
buried on May 21. The service will be held at
home at 07:30.
Masechaba Pascalina Nyamane (47) of 110 Mosieleng Street, Kana- na will be buried on May
21. The service will be held at home at 07:00.
Mmatshepiso Francinah Molai (54) of 164 Milkbos Street, Ext 6, Jouberton will be buried
on May 21. The service will be held at NG Kerk
Matlosane at 07:00.
Makhotso Maria Leshage (77) of 907 Ext 1 Jouberton will be buried on May 21. The service will be held at
home at 08:00.
Lerato Dorcas Moloi (34) of 2327 Ext 3 Alabama
will be buried on May 21. The service will be
at Word and Spirit Christian Church 07:00.
Katse Lucas Elisha (63) of 1383 Mohokare
Street, Khuma will be buried on May 21. The
service will be held at home at 08:00.
Nzimane David Goeieman (39) of 5871 Letsikwe Street Ext 10, Jouberton will be buried
on May 21. The service will be held at home at
06:30.
Nodebathini Nancy Tolom (78) of 705 Big
Street, Tigane will be buried on May 21. The
service will be held at Old Apostolic Church at
07:30.
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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Executive Mayor of the City of Matlosana, Cllr James Tsolela reached out to learners who are less privileged by donating school uniforms to several schools last week.
The schools that received school uniforms are Do- minionville, Maheelo Farm School in Tigane, Sediko Primary School in Jouberton and Alabama Primary School.
The Executive Mayor also donated 50 chairs and 40 pairs of school shoes to Dominioville Center, an elderly home in Dominionville.
He said that the donations were done as way of pro- viding support to those in need considering that the winter season has arrived.
Matlosana Mayor James Ntsolela with some of the recipients of school shoes and uniforms.
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Zamalek and Aganang Society Masters clashed at Tigane Stadium on Saturday May 14. It was a day for the kids who had a great time. Seen are Jerry Griqua, Gift, Mzeke, Oubasi, Truppa, Masiza, head coach: RRU, Pro, Thebe, Mafa, Bucks, Dodo, Skhumbuzo, Honey Maano, Mosotho, Tovey assistant coach, Nare, transport Jazzbar Chairperson.
