BY REGINALD KANYANE

THE new ablution blocks will be built at Mokutong primary school in Gopane village. The announcement was made by North West premier, Supra Mahumapelo after a visit. Mahumapelo visited the area on Wednesday during Setsokotsane programme.

“I was touched after I saw the dilapidated ablution block used by pupils at the school. We took a decision as provincial government in partnership with businessman to erect a decent ablution block for them. We urged pupils not to be deterred by their current circumstances. They must not allow their current situation to define their destiny,” Mahumapelo said.

 He also visited a local clinic and came across many challenges. The clinic manager, Morogotsi informed Mahumapelo that they were understaffed. According to Mogorotsi, the clinic caters for more than twelve thousand residents with only three professional nurses and three assistant nurses.

 “The head of health department will visit the clinic to assist in resolving the staffing challenges. Another challenge in the area was a bird sanctuary project that was constructed in 2010. The area has since been vandalised. We will engage with relevant authority to seek answers on what happened to that project. Millions of rand were injected in the project, but one cannot even mention,” he said.

 The bird sanctuary was constructed next to Ngotoana dam. Eight chalets that were built at the area have been vandalised. Mahumapelo said the project would not have collapsed if it was turned into a cooperative. He added that the community members were integral part of any project.

“The community members also highlighted shortage of water and a need for a paved road to be assembled. Setsokotsane will be in Ramotshere Moilwa local municipality for two weeks. All government departments will render the much needed services to communities within the municipality. This includes resolving challenges identified by the community.

 “There is a need for a bakery in the area. We will try to assist to resuscitate a bakery that collapsed at Borakalalo village. It is our plan and mandate to revive villages, small dorpies and townships. So we assure the community that a process to revive the bakery will be undertaken. That will be in collaboration with the community. The department of FEED is currently registering all small businesses in the database. We want people in small dorpies, villages and townships to benefit through entrepreneurship.” Mahumapelo said.

-TDN

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