Bokone Bophirima Community Safety and Transport Management MEC Gaoage Molapisi appealed to taxi operators in the province to observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Women and Children.

Speaking at the Zeerust Driver License Testing Centre (DLTC) when he addressed taxi owners who attended the Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) adjudication processes of applications on taxi operating permits, Molapisi said it is important for operators to join government on its objectives of ending abuse against women and children.

“It is good that we are moving away from an abusive behavior of taxi drivers which is gradually improving and we must march on in achieving our quest to an incident free taxi industry.

“This industry is commonly known for all the bad driving, bad attitude towards their customers and only profit orientated. Unfortunately, the most vulnerable people are women and children who needs our protection from some of the men who have created themselves to be monsters. We are duty bound to protect our beloved mothers, sisters and children. “I plead with you all the men who are here that you should be the best men and should commit that this will be a Holy 16 Days of Activism and incident free”.

The departmental MEC further appealed to public transport operators to comply with the road rules to avoid been on the wrong side of the law.

“Your ignorance and inconsiderate conduct causes us deaths’ and pain, now we all need to observe the rules and always make sure that our vehicles are road worthy as we transport our people to different destinations during this festive season,” he said.

About 35 taxi operational permits applications were adjudicated by the PRE in addressing the backlog of 2012 applications in the Lehurutshe area.

Molapisi proceeded with his consistent unannounced visits to police stations to assess the compliance and service delivery standards in the stations, which are been conducted through the Setsokotsane Programme.

At the two police stations visited today, Molapisi continuously encouraged the officers to attend attentively to cases of abuse on women and children reported and make proper investigations.

“We must attend to cases of abuse of women and children, perpetrators must be taught a lesson that they will never forget. Our actions and reactions to these cases must send a strong message to these monsters that abuse women and children and must never be tolerated, concluded Molapisi.
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Mahikeng – Life will never be the same for a family of 13 in Madibe-a Makgabana village near Mahikeng after the family was handed over a three bedroomed house by the North West MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine during the Provincial Government’  service delivery programme known as Setsokotsane. 

Prior to the Department’s intervention, Boitumelo Moteu (43) is unemployed and also expectant, had been staying with her mother, siblings, husband and their 13 children in a dilapidated shack. Moteu relies on her husband’s meagre salary which he gets by working at a nearby farm that produces peanuts.

The Moteu’s living condition came into light during Nelson Mandela Day on 18th July 2014 and MEC Maine made a commitment to mobilise resources to change the life of the Moteu family as well as restore their pride by building them a decent house. Her siblings are also beneficiaries to the new type of houses following the increment of the subsidy at the beginning of April 2014.

The new design features the following:

∙The minimum floor area of the house must be 45m2 ; have two bedrooms, kitchen and living / dining area; kitchen with sink; bath, hand basin and a toilet; smooth internal floor finish; face brick 

∙Basic electrical installation/ comprising at least one light in each room, two lights in   the combined kitchen/living area and electrical plug in each bedroom and two plugs in the kitchen/living room
∙All internal doors installed; external doors (combination doors); Chromadek roof sheeting, minimum thickness 0.5mm; Installation of ceiling for the whole house; Internal plaster (include painting) and Aprons
Meanwhile, the residents of Logageng in rural Ratlou local municipality are to benefit from a 200 housing project worth over R21 m and is set to be completed by the March next year. Also, as a temporary measure to the water challenge, 27 water tanks (10 000 litres) were also placed in strategic points in the area, while the lasting solution is sought.
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Johannesburg- Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has named his squad for this weekend’s Nelson Mandela Challenge.

Bafana will host Cote d’Ivoire in the annual showpiece at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday, a day after the Telkom Knockout Final between SuperSport United and Platinum Stars.

As the international tie falls outside of the FIFA calendar, clubs are not obliged to release their players for it.

SuperSport and Stars were not asked to avail any of their players owing to their cup commitments.

The Nelson Mandela Challenge, played in honour of the former state president and anti-apartheid icon, has been a regular feature on the senior national team calendar since 1995.

African champions Nigeria won the previous edition of the competition with a 2-0 victory over Bafana in August 2013.

Bafana squad:

Goalkeepers: Brilliant Khuzwayo, Jackson Mabokgwane, Dumisani Msibi

Defenders: Siyabonga Nhlapo, Patrick Phungwayo, Mulomowandau Mathoho, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Kwanda Mngonyama, Ayabulela Magqwaka, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Siyanda Zulu

Midfielders: Themba Zwane, Mzikayise Mashaba, Oupa Manyisa, Vuyisile Wana, Fagrie Lakay, Jabulani Shongwe, Bongani Zungu, Asavela Mbekile

Strikers: Siyanda Ngubo, Puleng Tlolane, David Zulu, Lerato Lamola

Cote d’Ivoire squad:

Diallo Ismael Jean Chester, Sangare Badra Ali, Moukoro Cheikh, Zirignon Badi Jean Daniel, Cisse Abdul Karim, Angban Victorien, Diabate Inza, Magbi Gbagbo Laurent Junior, Britto Dagou Willie, Kessie Franck Yannick, Diaby Ibrahima, Sangare Ibrahima, N’Guessan Yao Serge, Diomande Sory Ibrahim, Gniangbo Dogbole Franck Anderson, Soumahoro Ben Mamadou Junior, Bini Kouman, Diavara Adams, Bagate Salif, Doumbia Lamine.
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Madibogo- Service Delivery will be the order of the day when MEC for Department of Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs Mme Tebogo Modise together with Kgosi Phoi will be conducting a sod turning ceremony at Motsitlane Madibogo today.

“This will mark the commencement of a construction of a Cultural Village , this patriotic project will go a long way in transforming the community of Motsitlane as well as the adjacent Villages”, said MEC for Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs Mme Tebogo Modise.

The Sod turning Ceremony will be held as follows:

Date: 25^TH November 2014

Time: 12:00

Venue: Motsitlane, Madibogo

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Ottosdal- Preparations for the annual launch of 16 Days of Activism for no Violence Against Women and Children on Tuesday are at an advanced stage, North West MEC for Social Development Fenny Gaolaolwe said on Monday.

“On Tuesday we will launch this campaign under the theme: “Count me in, working together for a safer South Africa.” We have already shared information through door to door  campaigns about our victim empowerment services to more than 760 households in ward 11, 12, 13 at Ottosdal,” Gaolaolwe said adding that  political leaders including representatives of religious groups and community members will sign a living pledge to curb gender violence.

Gaolaolwe said she will also  provide humanitarian assistance to the victims of violence and abuse at the launch.

Various crime hotspots at Ottosdal have been identified and will be cleared to reduce crime in the area.

Tswaing local municipality mayor, SAPS, Provincial Aids Council, House of Traditional leaders will be part of the event.

The launch will be held as follows:-

Date: 25 November 2014
Venue: Letsopa Community Hall, Ottosdal
Time : 09h00
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
POLICE in Northern Cape are searching for a missing woman who was last seen in the 25th September 2014.

According to Northern Cape police spokesperson lieutenant Andrea Cloete said Molly Pulane Magano was last seen with her friend in Galeshewe.

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

Cloete said during Magano’s disappearance, she was dressed in black and white shirt, brown stripped top and brown shoes.

Any information that may lead to reunite her with her family, can be communicated to Kagisho cop shop and speak to Warrant Officer Maritshi 071 096 7182 or 053 871 1173.

Taung – A man accused of rape, murder, kidnapping and robbery appeared in the Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday, North West police said.

Serame Mapedi, 23, would be back in court on December 3 when he was expected to bring a formal application for bail, said Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone.

Mapedi was arrested in Buxton village on Thursday. His alleged accomplice, 24, was killed while attacking the police with a knife.

On November 16, they allegedly hijacked and kidnapped 41-year-old Ephraime Thejane and his female companion, said Mokgwabone.

“Thejane was removed from the car and taken into the bush where he was shot and killed. The woman was allegedly gang raped in Dryharts.”

Thejane’s body was spotted and removed from a stream in Matolong village on Tuesday after a search by various police units.

“During the investigation, police followed leads to a house in extension six in Taung, where a confrontation took place with one of the suspects,” he said.

“The police members penetrated the house after the suspect refused to open the door. The suspect was allegedly shot and died on the scene while trying to stab police officials with a knife.”

Mapedi was traced and arrested in Buxton village, about 10 kilometres away.

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Johannesburg – In a dramatic twist, the ANC has disbanded its youth wing’s national task team (NTT) and reduced the ANCYL’s national elective conference to a policy conference.

The move came on the eve of the conference at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus on Tuesday morning.

The decision means there will no longer be any elections when thousands of delegates from across the country converge in Soweto for the ANCYL’s 25th national conference. Instead, delegates will knuckle down to the arduous task of rebuilding the league, starting with deliberations on policy issues.

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MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management Gaoage Molapisi wishes speedy recovery to the Member of Bokone Bophirima Provincial Legislature Mahlakeng Mahlakeng who was involved in an accident on the N4 road in Rustenburg.

According to Traffic Authorities at the scene, Mahlakeng’s bronze Toyota Hilux Double Cab collided with a bronze BMW owned by a 37-year-old woman driver who lost control on a wet road towards the Kroondal off-ramp.

The driver of BMW died on spot and her two children 8 and 7 years survived with critical injuries. The children were rushed to Peglarae Hospital, while Mahlakeng was rushed to Ferncrest Hospital where he has been operated.

Molapisi further expressed his condolences to the bereaved family and wished speedy recovery to the children.

The departmental MEC appealed to motorists to drive with caution on the roads particularly that they are in rainy season.

“It is festive and this is a rainy season, now our road users need to be extra cautious on the roads, drive with reasonable speed that would allow you to control the vehicle where it matters.

“We also encourage our motorists to always make sure that their vehicles are roadworthy” he said.

According to Molapisi, there are smaller things that people take for granted and these things causes’ death and pains.

“We need to be ambassadors of road safety and comply with road rules and that starts with an individual,” concluded Molapisi.
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