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As South Africa commemorates Women’s Month in August as a tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women, the department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima together with North West Parks Board will commemorate young women in Action event. 
The event is intended to expose women to various opportunities in the public service administration and motivate them to career pathing. 

Department spokesperson, Ben Bole said North West actors/actresses will stage a movie to showcase their talents during the event.

He said the event will be held at North West Cookslake on Saturday at 9am.

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Banyana Banyana coach Vera Pauw’s future with the side is now the next item to be settled following the team’s early exit from the Olympic Games this week.

The Dutch coach’s South African Football Association (Safa) employers have to decide whether to offer her a new deal or not‚ and she in turn has to confirm whether she stay on in SA or leave.

Banyana failed to score at the Olympic Games women’s football tournament but did manage to hold the hosts to a 0-0 draw in their last match after narrow losses to Sweden and China in their other group games.

Safa communications boss Dominic Chimhavi told Times Media Digital on Wednesday that it would not be appropriate to comment on the Banyana coach’s future while the Olympic Games are still underway.

“The Olympic Games are still underway and the team is still in Brazil‚” Chimhavi said.

“So we really cannot comment on that at the moment.”

The Dutch coach has made a major impact on women’s football in South Africa and took the team to the Olympics but only after being afforded a second chance after flopping in the last African Women’s Championship‚ where Banyana blew a relatively easy chance to get to the 2015 Women’s World Cup finals in Canada.

The next Women’s World Cup is in France in 2019 and the African Women’s Championship in 2018 – which is still to be designated a host nation – will determine which three teams from this continent advance to the finals.

But before that‚ South Africa will strive for a first African title at the 2016 finals‚ which are being hosted in Cameroon from November 19 to December 3.

Banyana will be hoping that the experience they gained from playing in the Olympic Games will help them in their quest for a first African title later this year.

“Obviously we need to put a few friendlies together before we go to Cameroon but the planning of the coach for Banyana was up to the Olympics which is when her contract ends‚” explained Fran Hilton-Smith‚ technical director of women’s football at the South African Football Association as the women’s national team prepared to head home from Brazil.

The 2016 African Women’s Championship will be held in Yaounde in the new stadium in Limbe‚ where Hlompho Kekana scored his wonder goal in March‚ and besides the hosts‚ the other countries who have qualified are Egypt‚ Ghana‚ Kenya‚ Mali‚ Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

The draw for the groups at the finals is yet to be made but after their performance in the Olympic Games‚ South Africa can be expected to share top seed billing with defending champions Nigeria.

Nigeria have won nine of the previous 11 African Women’s Championships with Equatorial Guinea taking the other two.

But Equatorial Guinea will likely no longer be a force in the African game after FIFA brought to a halt their practice of using mercenary players from Brazil‚ Cameroon and Nigeria to fill the ranks of their national team.

They have now been banned for the next three editions of the African Women’s Championship.

South Africa have finished runner-up at four African Women’s Championship. – TMG Digital

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BY REGINALD KANYANE
The African National Congress (ANC) in Bokone Bophirima met on Monday and assessed the party’s performance in the 2016 Local Government Elections.

Provicial deputy secretary, Sussana Dantjie said ANC in Bokone Bophirima has noticed attempts by some in the opposition and analysts who seek to disparage ANC President, Jacob Zuma for what they deliberately sell as the ANC’s poor performance in municipal elections.

“It is of course a self-serving and opportunistic statement by people who know very well that the country has for long been struggling with low voter turnout, especially for Local Government Elections.

“As the ANC in Bokone Bophirima, we have witnessed how Cde Zuma went an extra mile to campaign across the country’s municipalities, including the several times that he visited our province. The good results that the ANC obtained in our province, including winning the challenging municipalities of Madibeng, Matlosana and Tlokwe, were all because of the ANC President’s hard work,” Dantjie said.

She said they affirm their support to Zuma without any fear because they know how tireless he was in spreading the message of the movement in all corners of the country.

“We would like to stand up and say if the ANC needs to do introspection, it is the party that will in a united way assess its performance, not some devious people who thrive on singling out an individual and trying to sacrifice him and therefore divide the movement for their own benefit,” Dantjie said.

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BY ELIAS MALINDI

The National Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga put everything aside and decided to visit Matlosana Secondary School, the five time champion in the 2016 ABC Motsepe School Eisteddfod Music Competition at Jouberton Township, Klerksdorp on Wednesday.

The primary purpose of Motshekga’s visit was to congratulate Matlosana Secondary School. It has never happened in the history of the Schools Eisteddfod Music Competition that an inland school wins in five renditions all at once.

This unusual achievement drew the attention of the minister to investigate the background of the school.

Minister Angie Motshekga highlighted that there was one choir that made her to attend all the four days of the music competitions due to their amazing performance.

“Normally the schools eisteddfod music competitions run for four days and as the leadership of the department it is difficult to attend all the days due many commitments. In 2016 the situation was different; I managed to attend all the days due to sterling performance of Matlosana Secondary school. This amazing choir and it’s amazing conductor performed magic on stage and I did not want to miss any of their performances. After their performance at the competitions I made a promise that I want to visit their school and see where these magnificent learners come from hence my visit today”, said Minister Motshekga.

Minister Motshekga further highlighted that it was nice to see young teachers displaying their music passion to the audience. The school conductor was on top of his game on the day. She further said that as the department they are very proud of Matlosana Secondary school and they have raised the bar of the competitions.

Dr Oupa Nkagisang the Senior Manager in Human Resource Development for AngloGold Ashanti who accompanied the minister highlighted that they donated R5 million to build the school hall.

MEC Sello Lehari indicated that the department is currently installing the laboratory at 261 and Matlosana Secondary school is amongst the beneficiaries.

Tshetla Motshabi the choir conductor of Matlosana Secondary expressed that he was overwhelmed by their achievement.

“I am extremely excited by the achievement our learners have registered to this far. Music teaches learners to be disciplined and punctual because they practised at seven o’ clock and after school. These learners were able to memorise 12 songs and this means they can be able to memorise the entire syllabus at the end of the year”, said Motshabi.

Minister Motshekga concluded her visit to the Bokone Bophirima province by monitoring of curriculum implementation at Nkang-Mahlale Secondary school, Ithuseng Primary and B.A. Seobi Secondary school.

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BY KATLEGO MOKAILA 

There is an uneven distribution of rainfall across South Africa. The country experiences alternating periods of droughts and floods which affect the amount of water available across the country. Water losses from municipal reticulation systems, vandalism, illegal water connections, physical leakages, high pollution of rivers and streams, lack of a visible campaign to raise awareness about the scarcity of water, impact negatively on access to water.

Surely this is a clear indication of a common drive that binds us as South Africans to work together in sustaining and protecting our water supply. Water belongs to the nation – it is only with the nation’s participation that we can properly manage this precious and scarce resource.

South Africans voting on 03 August 2016 meant taking a stand and exercising our democratic rights. Some say if you didn’t vote then you must not complain anymore. It is not true because we still have basic constitutional rights despite the decisions we make, but let us use our democratic rights in a positive, informed and productive and use correct communication channels instead of fighting water with fire. For us to have service delivery, we must be active as well.

Voting aside, service delivery is not possible without transparent public participation and that is why the Department of Water and Sanitation has established water and sanitation forums that speak for and are part of the community. They are in constant liaison with councillors and municipalities throughout the country.

To ensure that the water business is well represented, DWS, through the Councillor Development Programme (CDP) also aims to induct councillors into the water service delivery value chain with the main focus of empowering councillors for informed, wise decision-making; ensuring that water services and resources issues are prioritised for the greater good of the communities while also ensuring that the local community is consulted on its water services needs and priorities as part of the IDP process.

The Department in collaboration with SALGA has in the past engaged councillors on water service delivery issues. The department therefore appeals to the public to continue using water sparingly and to report any water challenges or theft of water infrastructure to the municipality or call the departmental toll free no: 0800 200 200 including the sms line 45174.

Note: This piece was written by Water and Sanitation department provincial spokesperson, Katlego Mokaila on her personal capacity. Issues raised here does not necessary represent Taung DailyNews nor Water and Sanitation Department. 

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MAHIKENG local municipality continued to prioritise service delivery. Municipality spokesperson, Jerry Matebesi said they have intensified its service delivery efforts to ensure that essential services reach residents.

“Alongside the Office of the Premier and the municipality, we have adopted the Mahikeng Rebranding, Repositioning and Renewal Programme (MRRRP). The infrastructural development project aimed at improving the province’s administrative capital.

“We have come up with an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) which has seen essential services such as water, electricity and high-mast lights delivered to the communities. We have dug boreholes in communities to eradicate water shortages,” Matebesi said.

He said that water tankers continued to be provided in areas like Masutlhe and Matlatleng villages. Matebesi added that they noted that there were some challenges as some of wells were running at low levels as a result of drought.

“We have patched some pot holes in the CBD and also refurbished internal roads. We will also improve the storm water drainage system to avoid floods on some roads as we have seen recently.

“Our refuse removal programme is now fully functional. We also advise residents to make use of garbage bins and the refuse skips allocated by the municipality,” he said.

Matebesi said the city’s lights are operational. He added that the municipality also allocated emergency houses for the destitute in areas like Lotlhakane village.

One of residents from Danville, Muhammed Hussain said: “We have received an environmental park. Another recreational park is under construction and that will help youth to stay out of trouble. I am also happy that most of the traffic lights around the city are working.”

Another resident from Golfview, Phemelo Medupe shared the same sentiments.

“There are some improvements in many roads across Mahikeng. I am grateful to see roads been patched in the CBD. We will be grateful to see our capital city, Mahikeng being amongst the cleanest cities across Africa. I believe that North West premier Supra Mahumapelo is a visionary.”

Mahikeng local municipality recently bought fleet vehicles to improve service delivery across.

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Picture: (Young girls with their mentors at Boo-Rachwene Early Development Centre during workshop)

Empowering young girls remain a fundamental matter within society, says Boo Rachwene Early Development Centre founder, Thunyelwa Rachwene. She hosted a girl child development workshop at Phola village in Mahikeng on Wednesday to celebrate Women’s Day.

“It is very important to empower and develop girl children. We need to educate them how to conduct themselves in public. We engaged with more than 30 girls from various schools and shared ideas. We also brought women who made their mark to come and share their experiences.

“We touched many socio-economic issues from women and children abuse, teenage pregnancy, poverty, crime, drugs and alcohol abuse. There is this trend called Blessers too that we tackled. According to statistics, young girls from the age of 16 to 24 continue to be infected with HIV and Aids pandemic,” Rachwene said.

 She also added that most girls said they do not have anyone to talk to if they encounter challenges. Rachwene further said parents also need to play a pivotal role in making sure girl children are monitored and taken care of.

“We know that during adolescent stage is the most difficult phase in a teenager’s life. As mother, we need to be part of that process and guide them. The girls will want to experience other things like engaging into sexual intercourse. However, without guidance, they bound to commit mistakes.

“We also educate them to be more independent and the importance of education. The empowerment of marginalised women and girls in South Africa develop a sustainable solution,” she said.

Film and TV personality, Kgomotso Ditshwene said it was very important to engage with young girls. She said women are the torch-bearer and guide men to the betterment of life.

“Life skills are imperative and it was breathtaking meeting with these young girls. Gender inequality and disempowerment is an insidious impact on their ability to engage in education and make good decisions about their reproductive health.

“I got pregnant at the younger age and sharing my trials and tribulations will assist them. We need to empower each other as women and ensure prosperity amongst us. Woman is a very powerful person, however we also need to each with young boys to teach them how to treat a woman,” Ditshwene said.

A 16 year-old girl from Living Faith Combined School, Tshegofatso Leeba said: “I feel workshops like these could be constantly being there. I have learnt a lot and now will make decisions with open mind. I learnt that a woman is a precious gift and need to be celebrated.”

Another girl, Kegomoditswe Marungo, 15 shared the same sentiments. Marungo said listening to adults will bring the world of good.

Source: http://www.thenewage.co.za

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Olympics

Result: South Africa 1-1 Iraq

Date: 10 August 2016

Venue: Corinthians Arena

The South African U23 side failed to progress beyond the group stages, as they drew 1-1 with Iraq in their Olympic Games group tie.

After shaky start,  South Africa took the lead after five minutes as poor clearance fell to Gift Motupa, who slammed home from 12-yards out.

Iraq pushed for an equaliser and were rewarded in the 14th minute, as an un-marked Luaibi headed home at the near post after some poor marking from the South Africans.

South Africa were on the back foot from the onset and never seemed settled at any stage during the opening half.

Iraq continued to look for a go-ahead goal and they went agonisingly close close in the 40th minute when Adnan Ali rattled the upright with a fine volley.

South Africa were lucky to head into the break on level terms, as their backline and midfield struggled to contain the Iraq attack. While, their poor decision-making did not help their cause either.

Despite Iraq’s dominance, South Africa went close to restoring their lead in the 49th minute when Motupa was played through on goal, however the midfielder placed his effort well wide of the upright.

Iraq nearly went ahead in the 54th minute but woodwork kept them at bay, before Itumeleng Khune produced a fine save to deny Ahmed Kamil from close range.

Owen Da Gama opted for a double change on the hour mark, as he introduced Thabiso Kutumela and Aubrey Modiba.

Iraq should have taken the lead in the 69th minute, but Sherko Kareem somehow blazed over the crossbar from six-yards out.

With time running out, Da Gama introduced Tashreeq Morris for the in-effective Keagan Dolly in the 82nd minute as they searched for a winning goal.

However, Da Gama’s charges failed to carve out any clear-cut chances, as the score remained 1-1 at the full-time whistle.

Both nations miss out on a chance to qualify for the quarterfinals, as South Africa finish bottom of the group.

Here’s how they lined up:

South Africa: Khune; Mekoa; Mobara; Malepe; Coetzee; Mvala; Ntshangase; Keagan Dolly (c); Fikizolo; Masuku; Motupa 

Iraq: Hameed, Ibrahim, Adnan, Abdulraheem, Kamil, Hisny, Natiq, Ismael, Luaibi (C), Ali, Attwan

 Source: http://www.soccerladuma.co.za