By Obakeng Maje

Mahikeng-The DA laments over an unfortunate aircraft accident yesterday where two men from the Mahikeng area died when their plane crashed into Modimola dam around sunset.

The DA NW is very disturbed by the fact that divers had to come from Potchefstroom to assist in finding the deceased.

“Mahikeng has 2 dams in the area and over the December holiday 3 people drowned in Modimola dam” said DA Tiaan Kotze.

“Mahikeng Fire and Disaster Services had the necessary equipment, but the Municipality sold the boats and equipment in the previous term although 2 men with the necessary skills are employed by SAPS and are residing in Mahikeng” Da said. These men has assisted in the search for the 2 deceased men in Modimola.

This is indicative of the prolonged and widespread factionalism within the NW ANC that stands in the way of service delivery said Kotze.

The DA demands that a full report from the executive Mayor Nomtsama Lenah Miga’s on her action plan on the handling of such emergencies be tabled at the next Ordinary Council meeting.  

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