The 60 million electricity distribution substation to support electrification to 3000 new housing units that are earmarked for Tlhabologang Township near Coligny is targeted for completion by the end of next month, North West Premier Thandi Modiseannounced on Monday evening.Premier Modise who was accompanied by the Mayor of Ditsobotla Local Municipality, Councillor Lesego Holele and Eskom Provincial General Manager Philistas Khumalo made the announcement before switching -on electricity to celebrate the delivery of a R36 million electrification project that has benefitted 1830 households in the township. “We will expedite investigations into the leasing of the land which was bought for the housing development to commence,” the Premier assured about 800 residents who turned up for the event.
“With the delivery of 49634 new electricity connections in our province over the past five years, we have a good story to tell that says: Twenty years of Freedom and Democracy has indeed improved the quality of life of our people including evicted former farm workers. South Africa is a better place to live in than it was 20 years ago,” added Modise.
“We were grateful for the houses but with the delivery of electricity life will be a lot easier and reduce incidents of fire disasters caused by candles,” said an overjoyed 83- year -old widow and mother of eight, Maria Mogatwe who also received a donation of a double plate stove and R 1 500 worth of groceries from Premier Modise.
Another recipient and mother of two, Lydia Pitso (34) said that cooking, ironing and other house chores will be a lot easier.-TDN
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Ten more vehicles and motorbikes to increase traffic visibility on the NW roads
In a bid to increase traffic visibility on the North West roads during this year’s Easter Arrive Alive, MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi handed over ten vehicles and motorbikes to provincial traffic law enforcement authorities.
Maloyi said the motorbikes and vehicles will operate on the N4 and N12 highways including all other national roads in the province.
“These bikes will be used by traffic officials when enforcing the law on daily basis. During this entire campaign we are going to quickly respond to any reckless driving, overloading, speeding, and incidents reported,” said Maloyi during the recent official launch of the annual Easter Arrive Alive launch at Ikageng stadium in Potchefstroom.
The departmental MEC made a special appeal to taxi associations and bus companies to assist the province to reduce fatalities on the roads and further implant discipline to their members to ensure safety of the people in the province.
More than 18 taxis have already been discontinued from the road in different taxi ranks by traffic authorities across the province during special operations on public transport fitness.
Maloyi said the will continue visiting taxi ranks and bus companies to ensure that all the public transport companies adhere to the rules. “We are going to continue making sure that our people are transported with roadworthy taxis and buses, they must have proper documentation,” concluded Maloyi.
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Scorching heat greets Amajimbos
Namibia-Amajimbos arrived in Swakopmund, Namibia on Monday where they were greeted by some unrelenting sweltering weather conditions.
The U/17 team are here to take part in a Four-Nation tournament that will comprise hosts Namibia, Ghana and a select side from Germany.
The South Africans, coached by Molefi Ntseki, wasted no time dipping themselves in the swimming pool to cool off and take time to recuperate.
“The medical team is working round the clock to ensure the players are rehydrated and injury free ahead of their opening match against hosts Namibia on Wednesday, 16 April 2014.
“Having left a wet and chilly Johannesburg, it is imperative that the boys drink water regularly. The temperatures in Namibia are hovering around 35 degrees Celsius and this is in sharp contrast with where we are coming from,” said team Doctor, Thulani Ngwenya.
Head of delegation Monde Montshiwa said the team had been well received and were raring to give this tournament a go.
“The team arrived safely and excited to be in another country, for many of these young future champions this is their first time out of South Africa.
“This is a great experience for them to see how other countries are. Football is one of those sporting codes that give individuals an experience that is priceless,” said Montshiwa.
The tournament will run as follows:
Wednesday 16 April 2014: Namibia vs South Africa 16:00
Westphalia vs Ghana 20:00
Thursday 17 April 2014: Westphalia vs South Africa 16:00
Namibia vs Ghana 18:00
Friday 18 April 2014: South Africa vs Ghana 16:00
Namibia vs Westphalia 18:00
Sunday 20 April 2014: 3
rd place play off 13:00
Namibia Women vs Westphalia Women 16:00
Final of 4-Nations 18:00
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Baxter: Mphela will regain his form
Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has explained why Katlego Mphela has found the going tough since joining the club in January.
‘Killer’ has made three starts, two in the Nedbank Cup and one in the League, while coming off the bench a further six times, and to date he’s yet to get his first goal in Amakhosi colours.
However, Baxter is not overly concerned about Mphela’s lack of firepower at the moment and insists the marksman will come good down the line.
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A schoolboy killed in an accident
Durban – A 10-year-old schoolboy was killed when he was hit by a minibus taxi in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday morning, paramedics said.
“Reports from the scene indicate that the child was on his way to school. He got out of a taxi and ran across the road when he landed in front of another taxi,” said Netcare911 spokesperson Chris Botha.
The accident happened on the M13 west bound at around 07:15.
“Paramedics arrived at the scene and found him lying unresponsive on the roadway. After they examined him it was found that he had tragically died due to the extensive injuries that he sustained,” said Botha.
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Top SA singer’s brother shot dead
East London – Award-winning singer Zahara’s brother has been murdered, Eastern Cape police said on Tuesday.
“The brother and a man he was with were found dead with multiple gunshot wounds on the banks of a river in Next Camp, outside of East London on Sunday,” said spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mtati Tana.
The deceased are Zahara’s brother Mbuyiseli Mkutukana, 25, and Thanduxolo Zumani, 35.
Tana said only their cellphones were missing.
“The motive for the killings has not been established yet, we are still investigating,” he said.
No arrests have been made.
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Oscar contradicts himself- expert
Criminal law expert William Booth says Oscar Pistorius is crumbling under Gerrie Nel’s cross examination by presenting different versions of what happened on February 14.
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Bafana Bafana confirm Cosafa Cup entry
South Africa have confirmed they will participate in the 2014 Cosafa Cup to be held in Botswana in September, one of seven teams from the region to give a positive response so far.
The tournament is scheduled to be held between September 13-28, sandwiched between the first and second set of qualifiers for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, with South Africa only likely to take part in the second week of the tournament when the quarterfinals start.
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MEC Maloyi honors Contractors and handover 1000 units
Rustenburg-MEC for Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison Nono Maloyi will on Wednesday hand over 1000 units of the Sunway presidential project residents who have been staying in informal settlements in Hartbeespoort Madibeng.
The MEC will further hand over 400 units of the community residential units (CRU) project to Boitekong community which is outside Rustenburg.
The units are expected to assist greatly migrant workers who have been staying in informal settlements, earning less than R3500 and handover the project to the Rustenburg Local Municipality to generate revenue.
“The project is also expected to eradicate informal settlements around the Rustenburg area” departmental spokesperson Ben Bole said.
Bole said the MEC will further honour contractors during the Govan Mbeki awards, who have outshined others within the Human Settlements and construction of RDP houses within the province.
“The North West province remain the National champion in the Country of the auspicious Awards which was confirmed in the previous financial year. The winners on Wednesday will be expected to represent the province during the National event which is coming soon” he outlines.
These awards are meant to motivate all stakeholders in the Human Settlements development and accelerates delivery. The awards are further set to honour role players in the housing value chain that have committed to partner with government in building sustainable integrated human settlements.
The events will take place as follows:
Madibeng Sunway project
CRU hand over in Boitekong
Govan Mbeki Awards
Time: 10H00
Date: 16 April 2014
Venue:Sunway village
Time: 14 H00
Date: 16 April 2014
Venue: Boitekong Hall
Time: 18H00
Date: 16 April 2014
Venue: Bafokeng Civic centre
-TDN
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