By Obakeng Maje

Taung- The communication breakdown between to offices in North West caused confusion regarding North West Cultural Calabash that was supposed to be held at Taung village this weekend.

Minister of Sports,Art & Culture mme Tebogo Modise announced earlier that the event has been put in abeyance because of investors that retreat of sponsoring the event.

The event did not take place last year after an outcry from the community of Taung as they say the event does not benefit them.

“As minister said on Thursday, the event won’t take place as it was suppose to” said Vusimuzi Kama.

“I actually wanted you to speak with her personally” he continued.

This rather left the residents of Taung in repugnance, as they expected to see the most loved event with much popularity returning to it’s origin.

Our crew was taken aback when we spoke with mr Kgwele, Thandi Modise spokesperson who confirmed the event and promised to give more details.

This prelude residents of Taung to become more restive. 

We decided to do follow ups and this is the respond we received.

“I am in a meeting now with premier, I will call you back immediately after I’m done” Lesiba Kgwele said.

So it seems you have to brace yourselves for another year without the event especially with the visit of the president next week.

Editor’s point: It is very disheartening and embarassing to see two departments that rather supposed to work hand-in-hand have a poor communication like this.

We hope next time two Departments communicate very well, and avoid creating any confusion in their statements.

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