Daily Archives: October 8, 2014

N West premier refutes Media reports

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By Obakeng Maje Mahikeng- The Office of the Premier in the North West refutes the early reports that premier Supra Mahumapelo was not part of the Presidential Coordinating Council on Wednesday. The Office of the Premier released an asperous statement lashing out News24.com website for allegedly providing wrong information. “The Office of the Premier would like to correct wrongful information published on news24 online today alleging that Premier Supra Mahumapelo did not attend the Presidential Coordinating Council convened by President Jacob Zuma today.   “We would like to confirm unequivocally that Premier Mahumapelo attended the PCC from 08h45 this morning until 15h00” North West Premier spokesperson Sam Mokaila laments. Mokaila said the Premier has since convened a special EXCO meeting in Mahikeng to brief the Executive Council about the outcome of the President’s Coordinating Council.   “For the record, Premier Mahumapelo has attended all meetings and events convened and arranged by President Zuma’s Office since he assumed Office in May this year, including today’s PCC.   “We advise members of the public and citizens of the North West in particular to ignore any media reports to the contrary” he said. Mahumapelo’s Office said they urge the concerned media group to correct the false information published.-TDN Follow us on Twitter@Taung_DailyNews or @IceT_

N West Government’s “Bua Le Puso” initiative significant

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By Obakeng Maje
Taung- North West Provincial Government officially launched “Bua le Puso” EXCO Programme at the Taung Taxi Rank in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District on Wednesday.

Bua-Le Puso which is loosely translated as “Speak to the government” is an initiative by EXCO led by the Premier to bring government to the people and provide direct and immediate response across all Departments to concerns that people might about government services.

North West premier Supra Mahumapelo was not present as he was in Pretoria where was expected too meet with president Jacob Zuma, however North West MEC for Rural, Environmental and Agricultural Development Manketse Tlhape said the aim of the initiative is to bringthe government to the people.

“We want to bring the government services closer to the people. We doing this because we know many people are relying on government and as Taung is one of the most backwoods areas in the province, we launched this initiative here and it will spread across the province” Tlhape said.

She said the government’s plan is to rebrand and reposition itself and entrench “Batho pele” principle.

“This is a unique initiative as we saw all MEC’s operate their Offices from the Taung Taxi rank with full support of Government machinery to offer direct response to issues communities raised” Tlhape outlines.

EXCO was accompanied by the Director-General of the Province (Prof Job Mokgoro), Heads of Departments and Senior Managers who all ran their Offices from the taxi rank to offer direct on-the spot services to the people.

However all was not cosy as some of the residents complained about bad service they experienced at various Greater Taung Municipality offices from government officials who are always rude and drag their feet in helping them.

“I am very disappointed because the government is here and encourage us to bring forward our grievances, but people who we suppose to complain about are actually the ones you find sitting there” Kealeboga Mankuroane said.

Some of the residents from Shaleng village, near Taung complained about illegal taverns that operate beyond agreed hours and Taung Police Station who is a Station Commissioner, Mothusieng Kgwenyape said the police will deal with all issues raised.

“The community raised all those issues from stock-theft and other challenges, but as they know we always meet and discuss those social issues affecting them” he outlines.

MEC Tlhape said the initiative will spread across the province and on the 17th October 2014, the premier will launch “Setsokotsane” programme in Moruleng, near Rustenburg.

“A Setsokotsane programme means whirlwind, will deal with community grievances that mostly affect the community of North West at large. We will be launching the programme on 17th October 2014 in Moruleng” she said.

A 16 year-old boy Kopano Seatla from Rooival village, in Taung was so happy after he brought his two dogs to be vaccinated. “I think this is very good for government to bring services closer to the people. My dogs will be in good health now” he said.

Kgosi Tshepo Mankuroane welcomed the government initiative and said the government must adhere to the people’s grievances and make sure the service and communication run smoothly between taxpayers and government personnels.-TDN
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N West man kills wife, hangs self


By Obakeng Maje
Atamelang- Police are investigating a case of murder and inquest after a 45-year-old man murdered his 33 year-old wife with a garden fork on Tuesday at their home in Middleton village in Atamelang.

“It is alleged that the wife was found dead with multiple head wounds by a community member who alerted the police” captain Pelonomi Makau said.

Makau said the couple allegedly had an argument in the evening of the incident that precipitated to the murder of a wife before the man hanged self to death with a rope.

Prior to this incident, the police can confirm that the husband was served with a protection order in attempt to put an end to the domestic violence he subjected his wife under.

The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo condemned the incident and appealed to all men and women who experience domestic violence to come forward to the police and seek assistance.

“Victims should also go to other relevant centres that offer counselling and should never suffer in silence” she concludes.-TDN
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Medical personnel injured as truck slams into collision scene


Three emergency workers were injured this morning after a large truck crashed into multiple emergency vehicles that were on scene at a previous incident on the N3 near Marianhill, KwaZulu Natal.

ER24 paramedics, as well as other services, arrived on scene and found that two large trucks had collided in the middle of the highway.

On assessment, paramedics discovered that a man in his 20s had sustained fatal injuries while two others sustained minor to moderate injuries.

While paramedics and rescue workers were tending to the injured, a third truck apparently lost control and crashed into a number of the emergency vehicles pushing them through the crash site.

Three rescue personnel sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate. Additional ambulances were called in to assist in the scene while Metro services closed two lanes of the highway for to provide further safety.

Paramedics provided the patients with advanced life supported and thereafter transported them to nearby hospitals for further medical treatment.

The cause of both incidents is not yet known but local authorities were on scene for further investigations.-TDN
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Dr Ruth Mompati celebrates International Day of Older Persons

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By Obakeng Maje
Taung- The older persons in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati gathered together to celebrate International Day of Older Persons and elected the Older Persons Forum that will represent them.

All five sub-districts municipalities, Greater Taung, Lekwa-Temane, Mamusa, Kagisano-Molopo and Naledi municipalities came together to elect their representatives.

The event was hosted at Maphoitsile village, near Taung under the theme “Leaving No One Behind: Promoting A Society For All”.

The committee will engage with relevant stakeholders to outline the older persons’ grievances and seek a helping hand where is needed.

ANC stalwart Dr Ruth Mompati was part of the event and told older persons to stand up and take charge.

“Older persons make wide-ranging contributions to economic and social development. However, discrimination and social exclusion persist. We must overcome this bias in order to ensure a socially and economically active, secure and healthy ageing population.” Mama Ruta said as she is affectionately known.

Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All

Strike Moyake who stand-in for Executive Mayor of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati Elvis Tladinyane who was absent because of other commitments, said the elderlies must not allow the abuse and sufferings mounted to them by their children.

“This is the time where you need to enjoy your time. Some children leave their kids with you without any financial support system. You cannot rear them up and expected to do the same with their own kids” Moyake said.

The chairperson in Kagisano-Molopo district, Sephecholo Bochocho said the committee will help to speed process and attend to the most urgent issues affecting older persons in Dr Ruth Mompati district.

“The society need to respond to the opportunities and challenges of population ageing in the 21st century and to promote the development of a society for all ages” he said.

The population over 60 is expected to reach 1.4 billion by 2030 across the world.-TDN
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