Daily Archives: November 6, 2014

Bokone Bophirima service delivery agenda set to benefit Tswaing Local Municipality through Setsokotsane Programme


Ganaalagte – Consistent with the action oriented objectives of Setsokotsane Programme which is led by the Premier of Bokone Bophirima Province Supra Mahumapelo, communities residing in various areas of Tswaing Local Municipality in Ngaka Modiri Molema District will on Friday,be the recipients of services aimed at bettering their lives. 

Accompanied by Members of Executive Council, Premier Mahumapelo will roll-out the Tshimo Ya Kgosi programme by handing over a tractor, no-till planter, offset disc and agricultural inputs to Kgosi Kogodi Jeff Molete of Bakolobeng Tribe in Ganaalagte village.

Tshimo Ya Kgosi is an initiative that seeks to enable Magosi throughout the Province to produce healthy food for the needy families in their villages, while creating jobs for the local communities.

Premier Mahumapelo who will roll-up his sleeves and plant the first seeds for the 100ha Tshimo Ya Kgosi, will also hand-over seven Bonsmara Bulls to identified beneficiaries in Ganaalagte village.

Other service delivery activities will include amongst others, the following: 

Ganaalagte village

– Handing over of synthetic art materials to identified visual artists and engage with some more artists in the municipal area on their role in the ACT Vision
– Assist with painting and flooring the newly built Ganalaagte Community libraryManamolela village

– Engagement with Manamolela and Vrisgevacht community members on water issuesDelareyville

– Patching of potholes in various streets
– Community engagements on Unemployed Graduates Database, Supplier Registration, Cooperatives Registration, 30 Days Creditors Payment, Hair Dress Database and Liquor license
– Assessing of the prevalence of women and child abuse in Delareyville Extension 7
– Registration of Shammah and Ipeleng ECD Centres
– Delivery of tables, chairs, mattresses and blankets at Boikhutso ECD Centre at Broedesput 

Setsokotsane Programme which is aimed at accelerating delivery to services to people of the Bokone Bophirima Province was launched last month in Ngaka Modiri Molema District, and has thus far reached various wards in Mahikeng and Ditsobotla Local Municipalities. In implementing the Programme’s objectives, government resources are pulled together in an effort to eradicate poverty and create opportunities for local people to improve their lives.

The Tswaing Local Municipality Setsokotsane activities will start at 08h30, at Ganaalagte village.
-TDN
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A raging fire reduces woman to ashes in Taung


By Obakeng Maje
Kokomeng- A 35 year-old woman burnt to death in Kokomeng village, near Taung on Tuesday, says North West police.

Sergeant Kelebogile Moleko said police were called after a raging fire killed a 35 year-old woman.

“According to information, a 35 year-old woman was asleep in her shack with a 3 year-old baby in Kokomeng village, near Taung at around 19:00” she said.

A 17 year-old neighbor allegedly noticed a fire coming out of the shack and rescued a 3 year-old baby. The community tried to rescue a 35 year-old mother, but infuriated fire pierced through her bones and flesh.

“A case of inquest was opened at Kokomeng Police Station and investigations continue” Moleko said.
-TDN
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Lesedi-Bokamoso Nursery bids farewell to its learners


By Obakeng Maje
Taung- Lesedi-Bokamoso nursery in Pudimoe location, near Taung bade a farewell to more than 22 young graduates on Saturday, who will be in Grade R next year.

Parents and children alike packed Pudimoe Community Hall to experience a mouth-watering sent-off of young warriors who will be starting their long fundamental walk in betterment.

Lesedi-Bokamoso nursery is the Early Childhood Learning Centre caters for children from 0 to 5 years of age.

The owner of the nursery, Sophy Mokae said even though they operating from a rented building, her nursery offers a big outdoor space and calm surroundings for the children.

“The unique aspects of the nursery are the low ratio of children to teachers, the high level of trained teachers, the ability to provide designated areas for differing age groups and the multicultural community” Mokae said.

She said while providing for the early childhood needs of the typical concerns, the nursery has a variety of activities to choose from, giving the learners the ultimate choice of what to work on.

Mokae said even though they experienced some challenges through the year, she is pleased with children and sent her gratitude to all parents who trusted her enough to bring their children to the nursery.

“We’re faced with difficulties like the building we use, we pay a massive rent every month and we would like to have our own place. So, to anyone who would be interested in donating anything that could be helpful, please come forward” Mokae said.

However, she said she enjoys being surrounded by children and advised parents to bring their children to the nursery as that will help them develop.

“Our teachers teach important concepts in English, language and reading. We allow small groups of children to practice literacy skills with hands-on activities like discussing books, or playing rhyming games” Mokae concludes.

North West Social Development social worker Galaletsang Mogapi said Early Childhood Learning Centers are an important piece of an early learning experiences.

“Young children are motivated and eager to learn when they have the ability to choose which direction to take their learning. According to the statistics, students’ motivation to learn and succeed is directly affected by learning activities that are engaging and appropriately challenging. Centers provide the opportunity for children to take risks in learning by trying new or different challenges at their own pace. Centers don’t require children to keep up with the rest of the class, complete tasks they’re not developmentally ready for or study material that they have already learned” Mogapi said.

Anyone who would like to donate anything useful to Sophy Mokae can contact her on 0710471101 or 0820480934.
-TDN
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