CULTURES, arts and traditional affairs MEC, Ontlametse Mochware met with traditional leaders, interfaith representatives and youth structures at Pudimoe Community Hall near Taung on Monday.
The meeting was meant for Mochware to formally introduce her to all stakeholders following her recent appointment.
“We were engaged in a meeting with all stakeholders in Dr Ruth Mompati district. We want to fulfill our department’s requirements captured on the Annual Performance Plan. We are obliged to host quarterly meetings with stakeholders across the province.
“This will assist us to keep our commitments to deliver required services on time and redresses past issues. We share the same sentiments as our premier Supra Mahumapelo’s intention to carry forward government’s objective and mandate,” Mochware said.
The MEC pointed out that her department will play a part in implementing five concretes the fifth administration has committed itself to.
She highlighted the need to rebrand, reposition and renew the province through agriculture, culture and tourism.
“We need to rebrand our image as government. The objective is to take our service delivery to the next level. Mahumapelo’s target is to increase the province’s economic growth to 6%.
“This can only be achieved through partnership with all stakeholders. We are also seeking to emancipate small businesses and artists coming from Villages, Townships and Small Dorpies (VTSD) through Setsokotsane programme,” she added.
ANCYL regional secretary in Dr Ruth Mompati, Lekgotla Menyatso pledged to support the department’s efforts. He also urged the youth to emancipate themselves with opportunities brought by provincial government.
“Our youth need to concentrate of their education. They also need to read a lot and participate in various codes of art offered by Mmabana foundation. We need to make sure we groom them well as the future leaders,” Menyatso said.
Baga-Maidi Tribal Authority chief, Kgosi Nnyoko Motlhabane said: “We welcome our new MEC. Dr Ruth Mompati region is your home. We commend your effort to meet with our leadership. Our government has done a lot for our people and we believe they will do more. Our community members need to be steadfast so that they are not left behind,” Motlhabane said.
-TDN
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