Rustenburg- The North West and Limpopo provinces have committed to make joint efforts in constructing the Mokgalwaneng road in Moses Kotane Local Municipality and enlarging the R510 road between Rustenburg and Thabazimbi, which straddle the two provinces.

The agreement was reached during a meeting that was held on Tuesday at Sun City between the two premiers, Mr Supra Mahumapelo of North West Province and Mr Stanley Mathabatha of Limpopo Province. 

As the convener of the meeting, Premier Mahumapelo said it was critical for leaders from the two Provinces to discuss the concern regarding the straddling nature of Mokgalwaneng road, which made it difficult for the road to be constructed in line with the Province’s Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP). Equally, the Premiers acknowledged the need for the Rustenburg-Thabazimbi road to be expanded; saying its narrow structure and high traffic volume are the main causes of increased accidents registered on that road. 

Committing to make funds available for the construction of Mokgalwaneng road and soliciting support and options from national Department for the expansion of Rustenburg-Thabazimbi road, the two Premiers agreed on the development of a project plan which will lead to the signing of a memorandum of agreement and the rolling out of the project.

 “We owe it to the Mokgalwaneng communities and users of that 11km road to get it constructed more so this area was identified as the most deprived and relevant for piloting our Province’s CRDP”, maintained Mahumapelo who also said engagements with the communities will be held for them to be informed of the developments.

To kick start work towards getting the two roads constructed and ensuring that working relations between the two Provinces is maintained, the Premiers agreed to allow Leaders of Government Business from the two Provinces, MEC Manketsi Tlhape of the North West and MEC Jerry Ndou from Limpopo to explore other areas of cooperation such as Agriculture, Environment, Tourism, Mining and Health services.

Welcoming the initiative for a meeting, Premier Mathabatha declared his Province’s willingness to work with the North West, saying he genuinely supports Mahumapelo’s strategy on forging relations with the five Provinces that are on the borders of the North West Province, as pronounced during the State of the Province Address.

The meeting was attended by MECs of Public Works and Roads from the two Provinces, Jerry Ndou and Madoda Sambatha, MEC for Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development, Manketsi Tlhape, Wendy Nelson of Finance, Economy and Enterprise Development, Gaoage Molapisi of Community Safety and Transport Management, and Mayors from Moses Kotane and Thabazimbi Local Municipalities.
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By Obakeng Maje
Campbell- Police sought help about the whereabouts of 37-year old Magretha Cloete, says Northern Cape police lieutenant Olebogeng Tawana said.

Magretha was last seen on May, 30 2014 with her boyfriend at Plakkerskamp at Campbell.

“During her disappearance she was dressed in a black and white shirt, brown stripped top and brown shoes” Tawana said.

She was residing at Kudu Street No.3 in Campbell.

“We appeal for the assistance of the public, to work with the police to trace and reunite Magretha with her family” he said.

Any information that may lead to reunite him with her family, can be communicated to Campbell police/ Constable on Amanuel Visser 078 8943 241 or 053 2972 901.
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Reivilo- Police as part of broader Woman’s month activities visited Reivilo High School with an objective of empowering learners on the dangers associated with drug abuse and the services offered by SAPS’s FCS unit (Family Violence, Children and Sexual Offences Unit) the unit‘s presence specifically targeted female learners on the irresponsible use of drugs particularly alcohol which can lead crimes such as rape, kidnapping or even death.

FCS representative urged the girls to concentrate on their education and to refrain from activities which don’t add value to their life. Warrant Officer Kole gave an in-depth presentation on drugs and dangers associated with the use, focusing on the easily accessible drugs such as Marijuana and Nyaope.

Mafikeng EHW’s Chaplain Khuduga closed the session with a motivational speech of vision and the lack thereof in line with the theme of the day.

“I am somebody and I don’t need somebody to be somebody” Khuduga said.
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By Obakeng Maje
Reivilo- Police as part of broader Woman’s month activities visited Reivilo High School with an objective of empowering learners on the dangers associated with drug abuse and the services offered by SAPS’s FCS unit (Family Violence, Children and Sexual Offences Unit) the unit‘s presence specifically targeted female learners on the irresponsible use of drugs particularly alcohol which can lead crimes such as rape, kidnapping or even death.

FCS representative urged the girls to concentrate on their education and to refrain from activities which don’t add value to their life. Warrant Officer Kole gave an in-depth presentation on drugs and dangers associated with the use, focusing on the easily accessible drugs such as Marijuana and Nyaope.

Mafikeng EHW’s Chaplain Khuduga closed the session with a motivational speech of vision and the lack thereof in line with the theme of the day.

“I am somebody and I don’t need somebody to be somebody” Khuduga said.
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By Obakeng Maje
Reivilo- Police as part of broader Woman’s month activities visited Reivilo High School with an objective of empowering learners on the dangers associated with drug abuse and the services offered by SAPS’s FCS unit (Family Violence, Children and Sexual Offences Unit) the unit‘s presence specifically targeted female learners on the irresponsible use of drugs particularly alcohol which can lead crimes such as rape, kidnapping or even death.

FCS representative urged the girls to concentrate on their education and to refrain from activities which don’t add value to their life. Warrant Officer Kole gave an in-depth presentation on drugs and dangers associated with the use, focusing on the easily accessible drugs such as Marijuana and Nyaope.

Mafikeng EHW’s Chaplain Khuduga closed the session with a motivational speech of vision and the lack thereof in line with the theme of the day.

“I am somebody and I don’t need somebody to be somebody” Khuduga said.
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By Obakeng Maje
Dryharts- The taxi drivers were left despondent after they alleged that Pudumoe police did not take any action against a taxi driver who allegedly pointed them with a firearm in a road rage on Sunday.

According to taxi drivers who were at the scene, a taxi driver from Kimberley stopped and picked up a commuter in Dryharts village, near Taung.

“We approached and informed the taxi driver that he is not allowed to pick-up commuters because it is out of his jurisdiction. He pulled out a gun and threatened to shoot us” one of taxi drivers known only as Bashin said at the scene.

Police were called and it is alleged that local taxi drivers forcefully took Kimberley taxi driver’s car keys.

“The situation was dissolved after intervention from police and the accused taxi driver was whisked away for protection as the situation was out of hand. The agreement was reached between two parties and decided not to open cases against each other” Pudumong Police Station spokesperson sergeant Tebogo Thebe said.

However some of taxi drivers said they blame police for not taking drastic measures against the driver who pulled a gun at themthat was later discovered that it was toy.

“We can confirm that the gun that was allegedly used during the argument was a pallet gun and police advice those who are unhappy to go and launch a case at the police station” Thebe said.-TDN
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edical students studying abroad should masturbate to avoid unwanted pregnancies, pastor and KwaZulu-Natal MPL Vusi Dube yesterday.

He told the more than 200 students on a month-long break from their studies in Cuba: “If it means that there are pictures in your room and [you] turn to them in times of need, then so let it be [sic].”
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