Mahikeng Airport awakens again

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Mahikeng Airport

awakens again

Former Minister of Transport, Joe Maswanganyi, North West MEC for community safety and transport management, Dr Mpho Motlhabane (extreme right) and MAMCO CEO, Tshepiso Letselela pose for a picture during the minister’s visit to the Dick Montshioa Airport (former Mahikeng Airport) last year. Letselela announced a number of new developments earmarked for the airport.

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Redress of pensions

MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: A meeting for Public Servant pensioners will be held on June 09 at Rhodes Park Hall behind railway station starting at 10h00 for feedback from the Minister of DPSA. For further information contact Ngakantsi 0783095342.

MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG:

Makweteng claimants will have a meeting on feedback in regards to their claims to be held on June 10 starting at 15h00 at Montshioa Clinic.

For further information contact Arnold 0737211095 or Masina on 0839794791.

Makweteng Claimants meeting

Diabetic support group

MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The next diabetes mellitus support group meeting will be held at Victoria Private Hospital media centre on June 13 from 16h30 for 17h00 sharp.

The meeting will be chaired by Diabetes educator Kehumile Phakedi. The discussion will be about the importance of exercise in diabetes mellitus management. Kehumile Phakedi will also be demonstrating easy exercises that can be done at home.

All interested persons are welcome to join us.

For enquiries please contact Zandile Dumbu on 0824167855

Mrs Mokgoko affectionately known as Ma-Mokgoko celebrated her 90th birthday in great style over the weekend when her children and members of her church, All Saints Anglican Church Ladies Union in Montshioa joined her for the memorable gathering at her home in Unit 3, Mmabatho. She is is pictured here receiving her birthday cake from the ladies.

Mma Mokgoko celebrates 90 years

Mafikeng Mail Newspaper is looking for a street vendor by the name of Tshepo Justice Moeti who disappeared without making the necessary payment for the

newspapers he took from Mafikeng Mail. If anyone has any information about his whereabouts, kindly contact the office on 0183812884.

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Erin’students came home victorious

Dance by Erin students participated in the World Master Dance champions in Croatia where the competed with 25 countries worldwide and 9000 dancers respectively. Erin’s student came back home victorious with Maya Phele succeeding in position two in Jazz, Urban, commercial and third position in national folkloric dance genres. She was joined by Boitshoko Nchoe who took position one in open dance category, position two in contemporary and third position in national folkloric and lyrical dance genres. Erin Musson said “I am very honoured and excited for my students.

They really participated well and has made South African our province North West proud by bringing home such a remarkable achievements”.

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Question: There has been a long wait for the airport project to start considering the many public announcements made, what causes the delay?

Answer: The Airport development project is very much on course but delayed by regulatory issues. The main challenge is the suspensive condition in the SLA that compels the Provincial Government to designate the Mafikeng Airport as a Port of Entry, a matter which they are currently ceased with. Under the current leadership of the Department we managed to get approval from the National Cabinet through National Department of Transport for the transfer of the international license from Pilanesberg Airport to Mafikeng Airport.

Other key processes have also kicked in led by the National Department of Home Affairs as a Ministry responsible for border and immigration control. To date, we have had no less than three meetings of the Border Management Agency (formerly Border Operation Control Council) attended by Immigration, SARS, Port Health, SAPS and other agencies required for border control. We have already started preparations to have all these agencies accommodated at the airport in anticipation of the Minister of Home Affairs gazetting the international status in the next few weeks. We accept that the process has been long and rather frustrating but unfortunately there is no cutting of corners when it comes to aviation regulations.

Questions: For years there has been efforts to revive the airport with no success, what is going to be different this time?

Answer: It is true that there have been attempts in the past. In fact, as early as 2004 whilst I was in the public services, I was involved in the attempts to turn the airport into a cargo hub with the Russians under Premier Popo Molefe. All other subsequent attempts to revive the airport under other premiers are well documented including trying to establish a Special Economic Zone. The current approach takes into account all historical factors and reasons that inhibited the success of the project. Mainly, the problem in the past attempts was to think that the project should be government driven and funded, which is a tall order considering the limited skills and fiscal resources available within government.

Simplified, in the current arrangement, government pays no cent towards the development projects other than to concession the asset for use. Ourselves as concessionaires are responsible for business activation and ensuring economic opportunities and skilling for local people businesses in the aviation logistics sector. In this regard, we have already signed agreements with turnkey air logistics operators who will relocate their business to the Mafikeng Airport. We have adopted this approach because the current reality is that there is no manufacturing industry in Mafikeng to support a logistics hub and if we were to start from scratch, it will take us no less than 8 years before we start our first export. Relocating an existing air logistic business ensures operation from day one. Most importantly, this approach will help attract the manufacturers to establish their factories around the airport because of the existing value chain.

The immediate business value for the first phase is confirmed to be over R1,2 billion which will grow to about R5 billion in the next 15 years supported by secondary industries. A lot of effort have been put in the last 2 years by the Directors to ensure a winning strategy and most importantly to partner with the right international investors who will allow for the filtration of benefits to the local economy. In the near future, we will announce our international partners and development packages for the anchor business including how local business and people can participate.

Question: How are the local businesses and people going to participate in the project?

Answer: We are currently finalizing an enterprise development plan and skills development database through which all interested local companies and individuals will access opportunities in the airport development. In this case, local means the entire province due to the global nature of the aviation industry. We will announce a programme to workshop and accredit local businesses to prepare them for array of business opportunities and also offer free training for the youth and generally unemployed persons in areas such as Airport Familiarization, Aviation `Security and Environmental Practices. Negotiations are at an advanced stage with a national agency to financially support the programmes. We will also be kick-starting an engagement program with our traditional authorities to formally incorporate them in the project and help them to extract the best value for land use in relation to the airport development project.

Mahikeng Airport shows signs of

“coming out of its deep sleep”

Following recent developments at the Mahikeng Airport which included the stalling of progress in the awarding of its international license and the grounding of the SA Express airline services, Mahikeng Mail had an indepth and frank interview with Tshepiso Letselela the CEO and Co-Owner of

Mahikeng Airport Management Company(MAMco) regarding the Mafikeng Airport Development and allegations facing their internal operations.

Question: Finally, what about allegations of wrong doing regarding SA Express operation and its grounding?

Answer: It is true that our company is contracted by SA Express for ground handling services at the Mafikeng Airport since about 14 months ago. This contract is separate from the Airport Development project but rather part of our business expansion strategy which I pursuit, acquired and currently running for the benefit of more than 40 employees who are at the airport. I am aware of allegations of impropriety regarding the company that was there before we were contracted but they have nothing to do with us. As you may be aware, the SA Express contract has been in operation for three years and we have also been part of it for a year as a substitute operator. For the period under review, we have operated and submitted our reports to our contracting authority being SA Express.

MAMCO CEO, Tshepiso Letselela said recent internal tensions at the airport had been resolved.

The current grounding of SA Express has no link to our contract but rather emanate from the condition of their fleet. Since the airline operation contract is between SA Express and the Provincial Government the matter can also be resolved at that level. We are all concerned and frustrated with the service offered but at this point, the matter is out of our hands. Our improvement plan includes introducing operations to other destinations such as Cape Town and Durban and also to increase the frequency of flights to cover all the days of the week.

Admittedly there are other challenges arising from people confusing this project with the main Airport Development. Others tend to think that MAMco is a government owned entity and demand certain things from the company. Others are misled into believing that the company is being paid money for the Airport Development Projects and thereby demand us to account, whereas ours is a self funded project except for the ground handling contract with SA Express.

All these challenges are not uncommon and will be addressed in a matured manner.

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Comment

Comment by Bobby Saul of 13 Martin Street, Galleria Arcade, Mafikeng.

People, who embark on any kind of protest action for whatever reason, must from the onset be reasonable, caring and most of all, respect, recognise and protect the rights of other members of society who might be affected by their actions and strike.

It cannot be correct that when workers’

unions, organisations, political parties and members of communities go on strike and take to the street to voice their grievances, they embark on violent actions, mowing down, destroy, set alight and burn down anything in their way as part of their way of showing their frustrations.

It certainly can neither be right that the lives of other people who might not even be part of such protest action become meaningless and can be disrupted and or destroyed by protestors who show no mercy, compassion or care about what happens to victims of the strike caught in the crossfire.

There can be no measure of any strike action that is bigger than the live of any individual. Nothing can be more important than the live of any person.

Last week’s action by protestors who went as far as interrupting operations in theatres at least three hospitals while threatening doctors, nurses and other staff members should not happen again.

The action drew strong criticism from health minister, Aaron Motsoaledi who described it as murder and called for the perpetrators to be arrested. It was a sad demonstration of South Africa’s democracy where the right to live of people are threatened without those leading such action showing any remorse.

The Public Servants Association (PSA) representing thousands of workers in the health sector was one of only a few organisations which raised their concern about the threats against lives of the patients at the hospitals.

Describing the action as an “ongoing unprotected industrial action taking place at Charlotte Maxeke, Leratong and Carletonville hospitals”, the PSA said the health sector was an essential service and provided critical services affecting the

lives of the most vulnerable members of the community.

“The PSA further cautioned its members not to participate in any of the ongoing industrial actions not sanctioned by the PSA,” said PSA Provincial Manager for Johannesburg, Monica Venter.

“The PSA distances itself from these strike actions by other unions which seek to redeem themselves from selling out public servants during salary negotiations for miserable salary increases. The PSA warns its members that are partaking in any unprotected industrial action to desist from such actions as they can be detrimental to both the public and employees as the employer may institute disciplinary actions against them.

“The health and welfare of the public and mostly the poor depends largely on the services of these institutions.

Members must contact their nearest PSA Provincial Office for further advice before embarking on such actions,” said Venter.

We also call on parents of students across the country to desist from using their children as a way of addressing their concerns against especially government during protest actions. It has of late become fashionable for parents to prevent their children from going to school while they persuade them to take part in stay- always, protest actions and community- led strikes.

“Government”, these parents argue,

“will give in to our demands when we use our kids as porn to get them to address our concerns”, which in many instances, have nothing to do with education or the education department but have everything to do with the provision of roads, water, electricity or health infrastructure and other services.

This also calls on parents to remember that their children have the right to education which they are not observing by forcing learners to join them in demonstrating their frustrations by embarking on protest action. This is always unfair to the children whom the parents expect to pass at the end of the year.

Protestors must respect

the rights of society

People with disabilities are more likely to stay trapped in poverty as they face multiple barriers to securing a livelihood and fully participating in society. It is often said that disability is both a cause and a consequence of poverty--meaning that people with disabilities are likely to be impoverished, while on the other hand poverty creates conditions for increased risk of disability.

There is a notable evidence on the link between poverty and disability, even though it is not systematically examined.

The research and the studies on the subject is often limited or hard to come by, especially in the developing countries.

This is mostly due to insufficient data, incorrect census and surveys, and/or wrong and inconsistent methodologies in some instances.

People with disabilities earn less than their non-disabled counterparts due to lower educational and literacy levels. Insufficient education leads to limited opportunities in the labour market. Education is a great equalisers in terms of levelling the playing fields.

Government has passed a number of pieces of legislation to try and remedy the situation by improving access to education and employment for people with disabilities but they do not seem to yield much positive results. According to the stats, there has been a steady decline as far as the absorption of people in the labour market is concerned. This is also exacerbated by the negative attitudes that

most employers still have against people with disabilities. The high unemployment rate in South Africa is not helping the situation either.

Research also shows that there is a strong correlation between gender and poverty. Women with disabilities are likely to be poor than their male counterparts even though they have more education than men. Women with disabilities often suffer from double discrimination. They get discriminated firstly because they are women and secondly because they are disabled. Poverty therefore increases their vulnerability by being overly dependent on other people, which might lead to abusive relationships eventually.

In conclusion, a lot still needs to be done if there is going to be any tangible turnaround to the plight of people with disabilities. Firstly, more opportunities have to be created for people with disabilities to access education, especially for girls with disabilities. Secondly, a concerted effort has to be made by all relevant stakeholders to recruit more people into the labour market. Most people with disabilities would like to earn a living and be independent rather than relying on government for social grants.

Lastly, a lot has to be done with regards to taking down all the barriers that impedes people with disabilities from accessing equal opportunities as everybody else.

*Catch George Mosetlo every Wednesday at 20:30 on Mahikeng FM

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Sir/ Madam

I strongly would like to warn you my honorable Premier- in-waiting in respect of the driver’s seat of the North West Province, not to take the path of your predecessor by ignoring the word of the Prophet – 2 Chronicles 20:20. Come for Comprehensive Counselling on Governance and Service Delivery before taking your Constitutional Oath. Dynamites are wrapped in small packages. Take my word my honor. In Divine/Spiritual terms, we call it anointing, though it is not physical BUT just oral. The anointing is for free! God knows how the Wealth of this Province should benefit the inhabitants thereof and He will reveal such secrets to you through the mouth of the Prophet – Amos 3:7

God won’t come physically! He will do it according to His WORD – Deuteronomy 18:18. The Lord has whispered into my ears that Leaders are missing because God’s Prophet would fear to address them.

God has long revealed to me that Leaders would sound powerful/fearful outwardly BUT inwardly become so weak and succumb easily to enemies of Governance and Service Delivery such as Corruption, Fraud, Nepotism, Arrogance, Ignorance, Immorality, Money Loving; Covetousness;

Anger, Confusion, Frustration etc. If you want to fall victim of these demonic forces ignore a Prophetic Voice!

May I invite you to meet with me for oral ANOINTING/INSPIRATION (no tangible substance) a day or so before you take your Constitutional Oath. Oath is a must, BUT what is more of a MUST is when you are addressed by God’s Prophet on a Divine Calling of which mandate you will be expected to execute daily for the welfare of God’s people, NOT the people of your Political Party. Your Political Party does not own people – Psalm 24:1

Don’t be misled to think that you understand God’s plan for the North West Province! Otherwise you will go astray.

Don’t deceive yourself that, no matter who you are! Demonic forces/enemies of Governance and Service Delivery will sweep you away in no time. You are blessed my honor to have a Prophet in your area/

Province who stand to open your eyes to be able to see these demonic enemies coming and defeat them afar

Sacrifice few hours with the Prophet before you take your Constitutional Oath of Office, you will never regret it.

Don’t worry about the fact that I am a North West based Prophet who would not give you visible miracle/magic powers from far lying places, BUT an oral ANOPINTING from above with divine understanding that Service Delivery is a Divine Calling AND not an occupation.

Prophet OJ Mongala-Madikong

Open letter to whoever may takes the driver’s seat of the North West Province as a Premier

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Mahikeng community hawkers seek help

MAHIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG; Despite the letter issued on February 20, 2018 by the Municipal Manager, Thabo Mokwena to Emang Hawkers association for the immediate stopping of foreign nationals from operating their businesses and hawking activities in Mafikeng CBD, these foreigners continue to run their businesses in the Mafikeng CBD.

The agreement between theMahikeng Local Municipality, Emang Hawkers and the Mafikeng community was that the municipality would allocate space and permits before the end of March for proper operational business activities in the CBD which was however never implemented by the municipality. Objecting to this development, members of the local community raised their concerns this week over what they described as a betrayal by the police and the municipality for “not living up to their promises”. One angry resident , Isaac Matlhaku explained how painful it was when they got arrested after having talks with the Mahikeng Police Station Commander ,Kleynhans to resolve the issues of hawkers who he argued were ignoring their undertaking which prevented foreign nationals from running their businesses in the city. “I was arrested and beaten by the police for no apparent reason. I have lost my front teeth, I suffered injuries on my neck

and my shoulders were swollen as a result of the torturing I received from the police.

“We were charged with inciting violence in the CBD when in fact we wanted to correct this matter of people who sell drugs and practice illegal abortion. We asked our fellow South African not sell or operate any business around the police station

The municipality has failed comply with with the promise well made to address the situation”, said Isaac. Local hawkers also complained Mahikeng Local municipal Mayor, Betty Diakanyo had earlier promised to deploy 50 trained by-law officers who would enforce bylaws but this has to date not yet happened.

Members of the local community accused the municipality of “dragging its feet in fixing the capital city of Mahikeng”,. “We are now convinced that these people all believe in violence and are not interested in settling issues through peaceful means”, added Isaac .

MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane condemned an incident in which a 25-year- old man allegedly killed his 2-year-old baby and hanged himself. The incident took place on Sunday may 3 in Moshawane village near Mahikeng.

This tragic incident came at the end of Child Protection Week with the theme ‘Protect Children Against Themselves’ with the call to all to ensure that our homes are filled with love, safe from violence and feelings of rejection. Reports suggest that the father took the child from the mother for a visit. It is alleged that the father allegedly stabbed the baby several times with a knife and hanged himself with a chain. They were both found dead on the scene.

The police were informed about the incident and a case of murder and inquest have been registered for investigation.

Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane made an urgent appeal to the community and parents to avoid taking harsh decisions as well as to consult with professionals such as social workers for assistance. She further said that the safety and well-being of the children must always be prioritised.

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The Mafikeng Management company in the North West Airport was applauded by the tourists of Botswana, Ben and Andricka Vosloo after they managed to find their luggage that was lost when they were travelling to the OR Tambo international airport through the Mafikeng airport. “We were surprised by the efficiency of the staff of the Mahikeng airport. Especially the three members who went over

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Agnes Mboni,Geophrey Maboi and Neo Lesetedi and handled us very well after the terrifying incident that happened to us. They kept contact with us on regular bases by giving us feedback about our luggage,” said Ben. We are thankful that they managed to secure our bag and we send our utmost gratitude to the empathy and dignity they used to help us”, the tourists.

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The Mafikeng Parish Prayer Women’s League (Bomme ba Thapelo) ba Evangelical Lutheran Church in SA, (ELCSA) in Montshioa visited Madutle Village after seeing their plight in the local media led by the , SABC. The headman, Kgosi Matlho reported that “most residents were living in abject poverty which was mainly because most of them did not receive social grants since they did not possess identification documents and birth certificates.

They are also in dire need of RDP houses for the needy. The PWL identified a need for a concerted effort by most government departments including the Departments of Home Affairs, Social Development, Rural, Environment Agricultural. The Health Department was expected to provide a Mobile clinic to visit the village especially to render Family Planning Services. The residents were given amenities including clothing and food parcels. The PWL also had lunch with the residents. Kgosi Matlho expressed his sincere gratitude on behalf of the Madutle community members.

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MAHKNG MAIL-MAHIKENG: Robotics is a fast-growing field worldwide and learners from the North West Province are not lagging behind.

The North-West University’s Science Centre in Mahikeng through the Techno Youth Programme equips learners with computer, communication and problem-solving skills, has been watching with pride as these skills are put to practical use.

A prime example is the robotics competition that the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) hosted at the SAASTA Observatory on 1 and 2 March 2018. The theme of the competition was ‘Wild things’ and the challenge was to build a robot

that could help with the daily chores of a farm or game reserve. The robot was to clean, pick food up, feed the animals and even put the animals in the cages. Six of South Africa’s best teams took part. The teams were from Langa High School in the Western Cape, Zacheus Malaza High School in Mpumalanga, Bisho High School in the Eastern Cape, Springs Girls High School in Gauteng, Itlotleng High School in the Northern Cape and Batswana Commercial Secondary School in the North West Province. The teams had to work according to strict instructions and specifications, and scored points scored for each chore completed, the best design and the level of teamwork. Batswana Commercial Secondary School took first place, followed by the teams from Gauteng and the Eastern Cape. The NWU Science Centre congratulated the winning team’s coaches, Jankie Motelene, Zandile Nkopo and the four learners who showed that their robotics skills. If your school is interested to participate in Techno-youth programme, please feel free to contact us on this email address [email protected] or this telephone number 018-3892606.

From left to right: Learners in red t-shirts are from Batswana commercial secondary school (Ofentse Mamonong, Kopano Sepeng, Lencoe Kgaje ,Tlotlo Khumalo). The educator is Mr Jankie Motelene.

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Poor management necessitated intervention says Min Nel

MAHIKENG MAIL- MAHIKENG: Bloated organizational structures, weak intergovernmental structures, broken relationship between Ngaka Molema district municipality and local municipalities are some of the issues that have been identified by a performance assessment done by the National Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta).

This was revealed by the Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance, Andries Nel who was in Mahikeng last week to meet with stakeholders which included the business community, academics from the North West University, councils of Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality, Mahikeng, Ramotshere and Ditsobotla local municipalities, as part of the Back to Basics programme of supporting dysfunctional municipalities.

“We are ready to support these municipalities, ready to intervene and take tough decisions in order to get these municipalities back on the road to functionality, working hand in hand with the province.

“Based on the assessment that we have conducted in the district, on the municipality in this district, it is clear to us that the recovery plans must focus on governance and administration;

service delivery and infrastructure and financial management. The intention of our visit is to put concrete programmes of action to deal with such issues”, he said.

He said a team of experts would be sent to municipalities to assist on three focus areas which include service delivery, financial management and good governance, adding that Cogta would engage the Department of Water and Sanitation and the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) to work with municipalities to identify issues that they can attend to on an immediate basis.

In the province, twelve priority municipalities that have been identified included Ditsobotla, Mamusa, Tswaing, Lekwa-Teemane, Naledi, Maquassi Hills, Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality, Mahikeng, Ramotshere Moiloa, Madibeng, Kgetlengrivier local muncicipalities and Bojanala Platinum district municipality.

Left - Acting Premier Wendy Nelson, Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance, Andries Nel and MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe.

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MAHIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG;

Communities around the Bojanala District receiving transport services from the Thari Bus Services have been informed that the services would be temporary disrupted in the provision of service.

The bus service reported on Tuesday that it was currently facing internal challenges which has resulted in thousands of commuters being left stranded as buses could not transport them to their different destinations.

“Thari bus service is a subsidized commuter transport operator, contracted by the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, to ensure that communities are transported in safe and reliable transport to access work stations and other related areas of services. “The MEC for the Department, Dr Mpho Motlhabane apologizes for the inconvenience caused as a result of the service disruption and assures commuters that the Department endeavors speedy solution”, said departmental spokesperson, Thabo Sematle. He said officials from my Department will be meeting with the Directors of Thari with the intention to bring back services.

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MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: Award of winning and nominee David Leshomo from Magogoe/ Makhubung Village released his sixth five track traditional music album titled

‘Molodi wa Setso Vol. 3’ following his previous debut albums of Vol 2 and Vol 1 which scooped an award in 2015 for Best Praise Singer in the South African Traditional Music Award (SATMA).

which was approved for R45, 5million.

This follows an oversight meeting with the municipality over matters pertaining to Back to Back principles in line with the following; Putting People First; governance; delivery of service n system.

“In the 2016/17 municipal financial year and after several engagements with the initial service provider, Dolly Construction/Kemisetso (J/V), the contract was terminated after slow progress and non-performance and the companies were paid R9,9m. Khoisan Roads CC was then appointed to finish the project and it was completed in September 2017 and paid R17,2 million.

There has always been a confusion among some members of the community regarding the naming of the project ‘The upgrading of Sarafina Stadium’ which should be named ‘The upgrading of Sarafina Sports Facilities,” said Mr. Zungu.

Committee Chairperson, Hon. Motlalepula Rosho said the Committee discovered that the project is far from completion and facilities mentioned on the municipal report are not available except one toilet. “The sports facility is completely vandalised and there is no value for money hence we want MPAC to urgently conduct an investigation into this project. Monies were paid to service providers for shoddy work especially Dolly construction. The investigation must reveal the exact amount paid for the project and whether there is value for money. We need to know which procurement processes were followed when appointing these service providers,” said Hon. Rosho. Amongst others, the municipality has a high wage bill; faced reduction of Municipal infrastructure grant (MIG) due to underspending on projects; limited service delivery vehicles and machinery; slow rollout of electricity smart meters in Ventersdorp due to community resistance and lack of commitment from staff members after the merger of Ventersdorp and Tlokwe municipalities. Cllr. Khumalo said the most of the senior management’s positions are vacant including the municipal manager position.

“After the merger, our organogram showed double positions and it has affected staff morale.

There has been delays on certain projects such as

Ikageng Extension 11 water reticulation and other roads and storm water projects. He further said the municipality faces litigation worth over R150 million and some are from the former Ventersdorp municipality where certain service providers claimed to having entered into long term contracts during the erstwhile Ventersdorp.

The Chairperson raise sharply the issue of ghost payments; the Chair of Chairs Hon Mosala raised his concern about the Choppies Supermarket case which has allegedly linked the Municipality;

and there seem to be no reaction to protect the integrity of the Municipality in this incriminating case. “We have also discovered some ghost payments to service providers in the supply chain unit worth less than R30 000 although service was never rendered. These service providers are also threatening our chief financial officer and acting municipal manager,” said Cllr. Khumalo.

The Chairperson of the Committee requested that before the officials of the Legislature departs, they should be given the invoices that the CFO has confirmed in a meeting to be of ghost payments and has refused to pay. There is silent resistance by the Municipality to give the documents to the Committee. “I have spoken the Mayor when he tried to indicate after the meeting that there we no documents. I told him it’s on record the CFO did report there are such documents and that the Mayor did not dispute such documents. Well, this raise eyebrows; where there is smoke there will always be fire. The Committee and SCOPA will reflect on this conduct by the Municipality and resolve decisively. Hon Rosho Said. She further emphasized that the municipality should also investigate the matter of the ghost payments and present a report before Council and to the Committee. “We also want a detailed report on the incomplete road construction projects such a Appledraai road, and other roads that were allegedly reported to have been paid while there was no prove of work done, this must also cover projects in Ventersdorp. We want a summary of how the municipality will fix these projects that compromise service delivery,” said Hon. Rosho.

She said the municipality should also compile a comprehensive report on how the funds were spent special programs namely women; youth and freedom days commemorations. The report must further indicate which funds were diverted to reconciliation, healing and renewal event.

North West Provincial Legislature instructs municipalities to conduct investigations

MAHIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Local Government and Human Settlement has instructed the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) of the JB Marks Local Municipality to thoroughly conduct an investigation into the construction project of the Sarafina Stadium in Ikageng near Potchefstroom

Leshomo released his sixth album

Leshomo’s music career started from the tender age of 10 years where his grandfather and his uncle performed traditional music which he ultimately fell in love with . “I was very close to my grandfather and my father’s brother where they also made music. You know growing up we turn to be inspired and imxpressed by those who are close to you that’s why in 1997 I started my music career and since then I never stopped,” said Leshomo.

Molodi wa Setso Vol.3 is a five track album

that Leshomo composed to send a message to the communities of South Africa due to the ongoing crisis faced by South Africans. “My album was directed to those who continue to rack South African than making it a better place to live in harmoniously. It is based in addressing gender based violence and the ongoing killings of women and children.

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MAHIKENG MAIL – TAUNG: A total of twenty-seven (27) graduates from Taung Agricultural College (TAC) were conferred with Diploma in Irrigation Management after satisfying and completing their three year programme. This is a total of 170%

increase from the group that graduated in the previous year where only 10 graduated.

Back in 2012, TAC acquired accreditation to offer a diploma in agricultural irrigation management, thus making it the only institution in South Africa accredited to offer Diploma in Irrigation Management course at NQF level 06 Situated in the rural Greater Taung municipality this status gives the province leverage to use all possible resources to model this course for the purposes of rebranding, repositioning and renewal of the North West Province.

This year’s graduation ceremony saw the college producing three top achiever graduates. One of those achievers is Badudule Nonelela Kolisi. Born and raised in Centane a small rural town near the coast in the Eastern Cape Province, Kolisi acquired 93% in his final year at TAC. Kolisi said that the top achiever status came as a bonus to sleepless nights and hard work that he put with his study group throughout their time at the college. In order to realise the National Development Plan vision 2030, MEC for READ, Manketsi Tlhape said she expected agricultural colleges in the province to improve the ratio of graduates. Tlhape said she appreciated the quality of skill and knowledge that is imparted by the Taung Agricultural College and encouraged the

new graduates to continue working hard.

“Ensure that you participate efficiently in our economy, especially the agricultural sector which is currently faced with a variety of challenges in this climate change conditions. You are well placed to develop water efficient farming models,” MEC Tlhape said. Director for Structural Training and Education, Dr Karabo Mabe expressed her gratitude towards the college advisory council on the guidance they continue to give the institution and the efforts put by the staff to ensure that they equip students with knowledge and technical know-how to be ambassadors of agriculture in the North West. Taung Agricultural College is one of two state owned agricultural colleges in the province tasked with training and producing agricultural technicians to serve communities of the province.

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Mafikeng Mail Newspaper is looking for a street vendor by the name of Tshepo Justice Moeti who disappeared without making the necessary payment for the

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MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane condemned an incident in which a 25-year- old man allegedly killed his 2-year-old baby and hanged himself. The incident took place on Sunday may 3 in Moshawane village near Mahikeng.

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