BY REGINALD KANYANE

SOME OF Municipal mayors in North West are facing a wielding axe after they failed to spend their budget. This was discussed during ANC’s provincial executive committee meeting held in last week in Setlagole. The ANC provincial secretary, Dakota Legoete said: “The PEC noted with concern the poor spending by some of the municipalities in the province in terms of Municipal Infrastructure Grant. We have resolved to implement remedial and consequential management in those who failed in areas of their deployment.

“We are going to take major steps against those mayors who failed to spend their budget. Some of them might be recalled because it really shows they could not deliver. However the decision will be taken after disciplinary actions. The money will now return to the national treasury because it was not used. The province experienced unrest recently because of poor service delivery.

“We will also deal with our ill-discipline members. Recently the province has been engulfed in a shameful wave of ill-disciplined by some of our members. We have taken a decision to summarily suspend and invoke disciplinary action against our ill-disciplined members. This was taken in line with our NGC decision. We want to unapologetic acted against ill-discipline and anarchy in the movement. We will take decision against members who conduct themselves improperly in terms of the Code of Conduct for ANC members,”

“The PEC also took note of the malicious allegations made by some ill-disciplined members of the ANC and the so-called North West Business Forum. They claim that the ANC provincial chairperson, Supra Mahumapelo is corrupt. We therefore like to take this opportunity to inform out membership and society at large that Mahumapelo is not corrupt. We will not disown him as our leader. I would like to tell all the counter revolutionary elements that they must refrain from making such statements which are opportunistic and fallacy to the core.”

Legoete said the party in the province welcomed their new NEC deployees. The team will be led by the convener, Humphrey Mmemezi.

“We will be hosting the party anniversary celebration next year. The event will take place at Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg. The preparation for the nomination of councillors for local government elections is underway. We expect to finish the process by mid December 2015. The provincial and regional list committee have been appointed and they are going to run the process on behalf of our structures.” he said.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo said the present administration had come up with a vision that is aimed at bringing change for the better. Mahumapelo called upon public servants in the province to embrace the approach of the fifth administration. He said the approach was distinctly different from the previous administrations.

Speaking at the Provincial Risk Indaba in Mahikeng on Thursday, Mahumapelo said: “We have come up with revolutionary changes in policies. We try to reposition, renew and rebrand our province. It is against this background that we have decided to deal with the risk of the disjuncture. And that will come with the change and if not dealt with, can results in a catastrophe,” he said.

Mahumapelo said unemployment, poverty and inequality were the order of the day in townships, small dorpies and villages. He said his administration had decided to address these issues in these areas in a radical and revolutionary manner.

“The people voted for the current government because they believed that their lives will change for the better. If we do not address their issues as expected, we would have failed them. They would turn against us and vote for the oppositions. We decided to do things differently as the fifth administration. Our aim is to ensure that unemployed in the townships, small dorpies and those residing in the villages is reduced. People must have access to the government resources.” he said.

MEC for Finance, Economy and Enterprise Development (FEED), Wendy Nelson said they planning to achieve 6% targeted economic growth by 2019.  She said risks must be identified and dealt with.

“The situation in municipalities and public entities is not what it is supposed to be as far as the risk management is concerned. We still find ourselves with lack of risk management units in most of these institutions. Public entities and municipalities are unable to systematically manage the challenges that hinder the achievement of service delivery in these areas.

“Having emerged from a divided past, we are constantly reminded that the work ahead is significant. We know that redressing must remain at the top of our priority list as we seek to give dignity and opportunity to the people of our province,” she said.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

THE ROAD Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) in conjunction with gospel singer, Sipho Makhabane held a peace and safety music concert at Mmabatho Convention Centre in Mahikeng on Saturday. Community Safety and Transport Management spokesperson, Daddy Sebolecwe said: “The event was organised by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and the Big Fish Events Management. The event was the peace and safety road show and to encourage peace and unity in the province. We are heading towards festive season, so we wanted to encourage our people to buckle up and be tolerant on the roads,”

Sebolecwe said they did a door-to-door visit to teach people about the road safety tips. He said they planning to have lesser road accident this year. “We will be launching our program called Arrive Alive in two weeks time. We will be working together with police as they will also launch When Duty Calls program too. The programs will continue to run through festive season,”

Sebolecwe said the alcohol and over speeding continued to be at the forefront in many accidents. He also encouraged pedestrians to follow the rules and be observant at all time while on the roads.

“Our traffic cops are ready and we would like to encourage our drivers to be tolerant and buckle up at all times. The safety measures are necessary to avoid any regrets. Drivers must be on alert at all times and avoid discreet areas to avoid being hijacked. They must make sure when they are at the malls, the do not leave their necessary gadgets on the seats.”

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

THE Newly endorsed sewing project in Kraaipan village set to benefit the community. The project was given necessary injection on Friday by Gold Harmony mining. One of the project owners, Gabose Leshope said they welcome the massive support from Harmony Gold mining and municipality.

 “We are very proud that, as a result of the various skills development offered by Harmony Gold mining, some of us have been able to sustain our own small businesses. The project will enable us to support ourselves. This, in turn, allows us to change the lives of formerly dependant families by employing them. Ladies from our centre are actively involved in filling sewing orders that we receive from different companies.

 “Our specialities include clothing, bed linen, table clothes and different types of promotional aprons. The project is growing and benefits both the organisation and the producers. We are now able to put a plate of food on the table and enjoy a feeling of economic freedom. We will be working tirelessly to get businesses from various government institutions and private sectors. We also design logos and school uniforms,” Leshope said.

 The Harmony Gold mining CEO, Graham Griggs said: “We donated an embroidery computer to help the sustainability of the project. The computer and printing machine will assist them in depicting logos on the materials.  Unique projects like this benefit and uplifting disadvantaged people. We will continue to show support and help where necessary,” he said.

More than 20 women were part of the sewing project so far. The Ratlou municipal mayor, Phenyo Victor Mance said: “The project will empower many people and introduce a needed change within the community. We offered skill development workshops and training to the beneficiaries. So we believe they could grow it in leaps. Many companies across municipality must now come and place their orders. That will reduce unemployment and inequality within the society. Many women are single parents, so our aim is to give opportunity to many women as we can.”

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

TEN murder case suspects appeared before Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday. They were subsequently arrested after they were implicated in a murder case of Moses Mosepele in Soutpanfontein farm near Stella.

A farmer, Luwentu Sipho Sigwinta, and his wife Lindiwe Mpathane were granted bail of R2000 each by Vryburg Magistrate’s Court while other accused Margaret Moipolai, Kedibone Lehula, David Plaatjie, Isaack Kibane, Simphiwe Cele and Zukisa Macikwana were granted R1000 bail each.

The two police officers, constables Samson Mazibuko and Olebogeng Nkele were also granted R1500 bail each.  The suspects allegedly assaulted and poured boiling water on three suspects who were accused of stealing livestock at Sigwinta’s farm a month ago.

They were dragged to the farm and allegedly being assaulted and resulted in Mosepele’s murder. The suspects were charged with murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, assault with intent to cause grievously bodily harm and defeating the ends of justice.  The case is postponed to 15 February 2016 for further investigation.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

 THE North West Education and Sport Development department said the renovations were underway at School for the Deaf in Leeudoringstad. Department spokesperson, Elias Malindi said the department renovates the block where three school kids were burnt to death three months ago.

 “We are currently renovating the block and we hope that will be completed before January next year. We still wait for the forensic investigation reports from the police. We cannot reveal the amount spent on renovations as they are regarded as confidential. Learners were moved to Schweizer Reneke.”

 The fire razed three learners to death and that caused uproar about the safety of the learners. Katlego Diseko, 16, Bulelwa Koni, 18 and Emily Oageng, 22 died while others were left injured during the fire outbreak. One of the learners sent a short message system (sms) to her mother informing her about the fire at around 12:00am midnight.  The portfolio committee in education heard that there were no security guards at the school and the burglar door that separates the dormitory of learners and teachers was locked at the time.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 33 year-old man was denied bail by Mahikeng Magistrate’s Court on Thursday over murder. Tebogo Mokopanele was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his mother to death. The atrocity took place last week Sunday at Ratloung village in Mahikeng. Mokopanele appeared before court and was denied bail.

North West police spokesperson, Major Pelonomi Makau said: “The suspects allegedly arrived at his house with his girlfriend and demanded food from his mother. He assaulted a 63 year-old mother because there was no food in the house. The woman was certified death at the scene and Mokopanele was arrested.”

Mokopanele’s murder case will resume on Wednesday for formal bail application.

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