BY REGINALD KANYANE

NORTHERN Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Sergio Kock urges community members to come forward and support their provinces. The South African Police Services embarked on a tournament at AR Abass stadium in Kimberley.

“We are engaged in a national tug-of-war championship. The tournament was kicked-off on Monday. Our head office and other eight provinces across South Africa are participating. This is a exhilarating competition of strength, skill and endurance.

“The participants are competing in the 500kg and 540kg weight division for ladies. We also have 640kg and 700kg for men. The 600kg is for mixed teams. The tournament will commence until Friday,” Kock said.

He said they invite everyone to come and support their favourite team at this nail biting and exciting occasion.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

The Greater Taung local municipality said they will continue to support small micro medium economy (SMMEs) through local economic development (LED).

Municipality spokesperson, Ricky Olifant said they have partnered with corporate social investment facilitation.

“We have engaged with other key stakeholders. We have also undertaken activities like Impala Platinum Mine and Anglo Gold Ashanti. The municipality have awarded 13 bursaries and given 25 unemployed youth learnership opportunities. We have also hosted a successful sanitary charity fundraising event.

“Underprivileged pupils from far-flung areas have benefited from the project.  We are targeting the last week of June 2016 for distribution. The municipality also hosted the Enterprise Development Conference. This was in collaboration with SEDA and FEED,” he said.

Olifant said the aim was to empower the Greater Taung small business and entrepreneurs through knowledge and information. He added that they continuously encouraging pupils to take education serious.

“Learning is the key elements in strengthening small business growth and sustainability. The launch of the flea market in partnership with finance, economy, and enterprise development department (FEED) assisted.

“The project will empower SMME’s/Cooperatives to gain access to the market. We will ensure sustainability and growth in their business. The cooperatives and SMMEs will help to create and maintain the jobs in the sector,” he said.

The spokesperson added that the development of the economy in the province will create a viable business to be marketable and competitive.

He pointed out that the official opening of the enterprise development centre in partnership with the North West Development Cooperation will bring services such as business support and economic to the citizens of Greater Taung.

Premier Supra Mahumapelo also encouraged youth to have SMMEs and cooperatives.  He said they have formed a task team to profile village, town and small dorpies across the province.

He said that they will continue to engage them through Setsokotsane approach.

“SMMEs form the integral part of our economy. So SMMEs will receive significant attention and investment. This will range from establishment of state-initiated projects. We will provide necessary skills to village business owners. We have already implemented village developmental programme,” Mahumapelo said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

The executive mayor at Bojanala Platinum district municipality, Louis Diremelo shared his grief over the death of Thabo Moroa who was shot and killed at the weekend.

Moroa was employed as a secretary to member of the mayoral committee (MMC) for Rural Development at the municipality. He was shot and killed by unknown gunmen on Sunday morning at his house in Maboloka village, near Brits.

In his condolence message to the family, Diremelo said news od the tragic death had shocked everyone at the district municipality.

“The news shocked the entire staff members and colleagues of Thabo Moroa at the municipality.  We are deeply shocked about this act of criminality on this young and a determined character.  Moroa was known to his colleagues as a person who loved his work and his country,” Diremelo said.

Municipal manager, Innocent Sirovha, said he has confidence in the country’s law enforcement authorities who are currently working around the clock to apprehend the perpetrators.

“For now, as the municipality, we so wish that the family of Thabo Moroa be given a space to lay him to rest with dignity he deserves,” he said.

North West police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the police in Letlhabile are investigating a case of house robbery with intent to commit murder and attempted murder.

Mokgwabone said two unknown men allegedly gained entry into the house through the window. He said the victims were asleep in a house at Doornkop section, in Maboloka village near Brits at around 2am.

“The suspects allegedly shot Moroa who died on the scene. His companion, 17, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The motive of the incident is unknown and investigations are underway,” Mokgwabone said.

Moroa was also serving as a shop steward for COSATU in Bojanala district municipality.

COSATU regional representative, Madito Molebalwa said Moroa’s killing was premeditated. He said Moroa was assassinated because he was outspoken.

“We do not believe that the killing was a house robbery. On Friday, we had a regional meeting and Moroa stood up and raised corruption and fraud issues against Madibeng local and Bojanala district municipalities.

“He was slaughtered because he fought against corruption. We now also fear for our lives. We are not sure who is next. He was killed in the same manner as Moses Phakoe,” Molebalwa said.

The memorial service for Moroa will be held at Maboloka Tribal Authority offices on Thursday.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

NORTH West public servants were reminded their primary duty is to deliver services to the people and not to actively participate in politics.

This came from culture, art and traditional affairs department (CATA) MEC, Ontlametse Mochware at the commemoration of the Africa Public Service Day in Madibogo, outside Mahikeng on Monday.

“The aim of this day is to enhance the public service and transform the African continent. The African Union (AU) has created many frameworks for us to achieve an Africa we want. We want a prosperous continent that continues to grow, an Africa with good governance that can be trusted, peaceful and secured with a strong African identity,” Mochware said.

For this to happen, the MEC said that public servants have to be on top of their game in driving government programmes to ensure total transformation and empowerment of communities.

“There is need for a public service corps that can be trusted to push government agenda. Where there are service delivery challenges, intervention has to be quickly made. Our officials need to be highly trained and knowledgeable as well,” she said.

The MEC pointed out that sticking to the Batho Pele principles is a good starting point for public officials.

“We need to fight corruption and make sure the communities are grateful. You are the government representatives. Whatever you do, will affect the services government is intending to provide,” she said.

North West Director General, Dr Lydia Sebego said: “We have organised this commemoration as a forerunner towards the national celebration on June 23. The purpose of this day is to commemorate the Africanness.

“Remember you have been chosen out of the magnitude of the people to be public servants. The public must trust you to be its leaders. You need to understand your responsibilities,” Sebego said.

Charity Modise from The Office of the Premier encouraged the public servants to lead healthy life-styles so that they are productive.

“We need to know our status. The more we live healthy lifestyle, the better. There is a need to fight the scourge of AIDS and HIV. There is a coordination of public services to mitigate HIV and AIDS at workplace,” she said.

Public Service and Administration’s Marcel Wilson said: “Public governance plays a major role to inclusive growth. Even though we have inequality, unemployment and poverty, the government try is trying by all means to fight that. The youth, children and women need to be included in the mainstream economy. As public servants, you need to fight fraud and not behave like politicians.

“You are public servants and represent all communities despite their political affiliations. Government put policies in place to achieve that. More effective voices need to be included in National Development Plan to take South Africa forward,” Wilson said.

Young entrepreneur, Thato Molebatsi commended the public servants for helping him set up his business.

“I am running a company called Exclusive Solar. I recently received support from the Office of The Premier through youth entrepreneurship services (YES) programme. They are working so hard to change the lives of the masses,” Molebatsi said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

TWO suspects 28 and 29 are expected to appear in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court in connection with attempted murder and illegal possession of firearm.

North West police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the suspects were arrest on Monday in Promosa and Mohadin respectively.

“According to information, the police were on routine patrol when they searched the suspects along Promosa road. They were still searching one of the suspects when the other ran away.

“The chase ensued between the police and the suspect. It is alleged that one of the suspects fired a shot. A back-up was mobilised and that led to apprehension of one of the suspects,” he said.

Mokgwabone said a firearm was found in the suspect’s possession. He said the second suspect was arrested at Mohadin.

“The preliminary investigation has linked both suspects to a case of house robbery that happened at the beginning of this month in Potchefstroom,” Mokgwabone said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

Bafana Bafana is bracing themselves for a tough 2016 COSAFA Castle Cup semi-final match against surprise package Swaziland on Wednesday at Sam Nujoma Stadium.
Swaziland progressed to the last four after beating Zambia 4-2 on penalties in the quarter finals.
Swaziland coach, Harris Bulunga played under the leadership of Bafana Bafana head coach, Shakes Mashaba during his tenure in Swaziland.

Mashaba said the meeting tomorrow will literally be a teacher versus student scenario.
“This should be another interesting match. Swaziland has had a great run in the COSAFA Cup finishing top of Group A.
“We expect a very fast game as they have some very talented and physically strong players. But our mission here is beyond this tournament. This is the squad that will be going to the Rio Olympics and shaping that squad into a winning team begins here,” Mashaba said.
Bafana Bafana will be without defender, Kwanda Mngonyama and midfielder Phumlani Ntshangase.

The two have been released from camp after suffering long term injuries. Gift Motupa will also not be available for the match after receiving a red card in the match against Lesotho last Saturday.
This semi-final will be played at 17h00 local time (SA time 18h00), on Wednesday at Sam Nujoma Stadium in the Namibian capital of Windhoek.

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TWO men aged 22 and 26 were arrested in Tlhabane respectively on Monday. The police said the suspects were in possession of suspected stolen goods.

Provincial police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said they were arrested during stop and search operations.

“The police were conducting routine patrol when they spotted a suspicious vehicle. A white Toyota Tazz with two occupants was driving towards Yizo Yizo informal settlement in Tlhabane.

“The police managed to stop the vehicle for a search.  Upon searching the vehicle, suspected stolen properties including plasma television, computer monitor, laptop charger and other items were found,” Mokgwabone said.

The pair is due to appear in the Bafokeng Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

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Pretoria – A mayoral nomination of Thoko Didiza in Tshwane province has attracted a heavy protest which started yesterday soon after her nomination.

Protesters are against her nomination as they rally behind and try to force the nomination of “people’s mayor” Kgosientso Ramokgopa.

Till now the protesters have burnt down several buses, damaged traffic lights, overturned a police vehicle, Looting apparently taking place of foreign-owned shops in Atteridgeville.

We can’t get involved’ – IEC

The IEC has noted with concern the “current level of violence” in Tshwane.

“We appeal to all to voters and parties to ensure they respect the rule of law and rights of others,” the IEC tweeted on Tuesday.

“We remind you that a candidate list is an internal party matter which the Electoral Commission cannot get involved in.”

They can’t bring a Zulu to lead us – Tshwane residents

Residents of Atteridgeville, Tshwane, have lashed out at the ANC’s decision to put forward Thoko Didiza as mayoral candidate for the city, saying a Zulu person from KwaZulu-Natal cannot be brought in to lead them.
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BY REGINALD KANYANE

MEC for transport, safety and liaison, Pauline Williams will host a two day workshop at Orange River Hotel in Upington. Williams said they want to empower women who are in the taxi industry.

“The workshop is aimed at the Santaco Women Desk. It will present an opportunity for the women to be empowered with information and opportunities in and beyond the taxi industry.

“Women of the Santaco Women Desk possess operating licenses in the taxi industry. They also form part of Santaco even though they still remain the minority in the male-dominated public transport sector,” she said.

According to SANTACO, taxis ferry approximately 16 million commuters in the daily basis.

The industry also consists of 60 to 70% of the commuting public and workforce.

“It is also a mode of force because many people who use public transport have no other option. The event will commence on Wednesday until Thursday this week,” Williams said.

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BA-GA Mothibi tribal authority will finally get a chief after uncertainty. Culture, art and traditional affairs department (CATA) said the inauguration of Kgosi Obakeng Mothibi and Regent Kgosi Ponatshego Mothibi will take place on Saturday at Sekhing Tribal Authority offices.

CATA spokesperson, Shirley Montsho said about 20 community artists, both professional and up-and-coming will participate at the event.

“They will render their services to entertain guests during the inauguration ceremony. The event will be held at Sekhing village, near Taung. Pupils from Joseph Saku School in Magogong village will also participate by singing both the African Union (AU) and South African (SA) anthem.

“Number of community members and guests are expected to attend the ceremony. Dignitaries will also grace the event. We urge communities to be on time. The event will commence at 10am,” Montsho said.

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