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CAPE TOWN – The Right2know campaign has called on the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Absa bank to stop advertising with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) until Hlaudi Motsoeneng is permanently removed.

The non-governmental organisation has launched nationwide protests after it was announced yesterday that Motsoeneng has been re-appointed to the position of group executive of corporate affairs.

The courts have ruled his permanent appointment as COO must be set aside.

Around 100 supporters earlier joined a Cape Town protest.

The Right2Know Campaign’s Vainola Makan says the SABC lacks integrity.

“Let’s hit them where it hurts most and ask advertisers to stop advertising with them.”

Congress of the People (Cope)’s Farouk Cassim has joined the march and warns it’s just the beginning.

“If it starts to hurt the SABC in the back pocket, then very quickly we’re going to see change.”

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

MINISTER for Transport Minister, Dipuo Peters will officially launch the October Transport Month Campaign (OTM) on Saturday at Mmorogong village, near Tlhatlhaganyane.

The department spokesperson, Ishmael Mnisi said the campaign will be under the theme: “Together we move South Africa Forward”.

“The minister will launch the campaign by opening the P54/1 road between Matooster and Ruighoek which will link communities of Mmorogong and Tlhatlhaganyane villages.

“A 31km road was dilapidating and had to be rehabilitated. P54/1 is an essential economic road that also links Rustenburg and Pilanesberg areas via Ledig, Matooster and Ruighoek,” Mnisi said.

He added that the month-long OTM programme was officially launched back in 2005. Mnisi further said the aim was to showcase transport infrastructure projects, promote the use of public transport and advance the country’s road safety initiatives.

“This includes a 365 days road safety campaign aimed at promoting road safety. The minister will be accompanied by the North West provincial MECs for public works and roads, MEC Madoda Sambatha and MEC Dr Mpho Motlhabane for community safety and transport management department.

“CEOs of Transport State Owned Entities, key transport stakeholders and members of the community will also be part of the proceeding. The launch be at 9am,” he said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 55-YEAR-OLD man was sentenced to two lives in prison by Garankuwa Regional Court on Monday.

North West police spokesperson, Col Lieutenant Pelonomi Makau said the accused raped his daughter, 13, in Letlhabile back in 2013. She further said the mother of the victim was not home during the atrocity.

“The convict was also found guilty for attempted murder after he hit the victim with an axe. He was sentenced to eight years imprisonment. The victim divulged the incident to her mother,” Makau said.
North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant Gen Baile Motswenyane said they welcome the decree.
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​Rustenburg – Rustenburg council speaker Sheila Mabale-Huma has resigned from her position after a high court action challenging the validity of her election last month.

This is the second time Mabale-Huma has been forced out of the office of the speaker – she was initially fired from the same position by the ANC in 2008.

Rustenburg council speaker Sheila Mabale-Huma has resigned from her position. Credit: FACEBOOK

But she was elected speaker again in a drama-filled first council sitting last month, which saw the ANC retain the platinum-rich municipality in the North West after the local government elections.

Her election came after votes recounted in a council sitting showed her tied with Bosa Ledwaba from the Forum for Service Delivery at 44 votes each.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

MEC for local government and human settlements department, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe, will hand over 360 title deeds to home owners at Groot Marico area under Ramotshere Moiloa local municipality to validate their ownership of government subsidised breaking new grounds housing units.

The department spokesperson, Ben Bole said: “This is part of the department’s programme to intensify issuing of title deeds, which are the only acceptable proof of ownership of property.”

The event will take place at 9am.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

Two suspects aged 47 and 38 were arrested for stock theft during a joint operation in Klerksdorp. North West police spokesperson, Col Lieutenant Pelonomi Makau said the suspects were found to be in possession of 26 cattle and 18 sheep worth R169 000.

“The police urge livestock owners in Lichtenburg, Bloemhof and Wolmaransstad to contact Lieutenant Colonel Tshwanelo Galehose on 0823708509 for enquiries or identification. They are expected to appear in Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on Thursday,” Makau said.
The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane applauded members for their cooperation. Motswenyane said this resulted in the arrest of the suspects for stock theft which is one of the priorities in the province.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

MEC for tourism department will embark on a media tour which aimed to familiarize the journalists with hidden tourism destinations around Taung in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District.

Desbo Mohono said the media tour will give journalists an opportunity to see the heritage destination and other places of interest. She added that Greater Taung Local Municipality, Kgosi Nnyoko Motlhabane will be part of the proceeding.

“The entourage will once again be joined by other key stakeholders during a live broadcast of the fourth and final leg of Tourism Fridays – “Waking up with the MEC” which aims to popularize tourist attraction sites such as Small Heaven in Thomeng near Taung.

“We will further unpack government intentions with regards to attractions such as Small Heaven in Thomeng and also engage ordinary people of Taung on how best this place can be used as a tourism and economic hub for their predominantly rural town,” Mohono said.

She added that this allude to various elements which are set by government to elevate its socio-economic status.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

SPORT promotes social cohesion and increases social capital, says the organizer of Mothusi Dikwelana Annual Youth Development Soccer and Netball Tournament. Mothusi Dikwelana encouraged the youth to participate in sport to fight socio-economic issues.

Dikwelana hosted his tournament recently in Dryharts village, near Taung.

“I decided to host this annual tournament in order to fight crime, teenage pregnancy, unemployment, HIV and AIDS epidemic, alcohol and drug abuse. We also promote healthy life-style through this. Sport improves community health, reduce cases of chronic disease and strengthen community cohesion.

“Our youth is faced with many challenges that affect them on daily basis. We have unemployment, poverty and inequality at the top of the list. The application of sport as an instrument for community and social development has proven to be an increasingly successful strategy,” he said.

Dikwelana further said eight teams participated in the soccer tournament that was won by Young Stars. The winners received a soccer kit, balls, trophy and medals.

“We also had netball teams participating against each other. The netball tournament was won by Dipala Netball Club. We had Top 4 Women football tournament too. Dipala Ladies F.C came out top and scooped the cup.

“I am doing this from my own pocket, but I have received a necessary support from community members like Stanley Mathonzi, David Jakwe, Tebogo Setshwaro and others. Particularly we focusing on promoting raw talents and scouts from PSL teams can come and have a look,” Dikwelana added.

He said even though Taung is still underdeveloped, that will change through sport. Dikwelana added that the mindsets of the youth in the area need to be changed positively.

“We need to promote healthy lifestyle choices, social inclusion and improving access to, and facilitation of, important community services. Successful areas has sport been used as a tool for engagement. So, we urge the offices that are responsible for the promotion of sport to support us.

“We will need an innovative and efficient tool for advancing community development, health education and peace building within community of Taung. We also took time to honour one of our finest products in Dryharts village, Edihang Windy Maruping,” he added.

Dikwelana added that Maruping was a former teacher at Motlhamareng Primary School. He said Maruping played a fundamental role in the area and also encouraged the youth to live positively.

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Binder, Moto3, San Marino MotoGP 2015

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo congratulated Brad Binder, a 21 year-old from Potchefstroom in Tlokwe Local Municipality on his incredible achievement of winning the Moto3 World Champion title. The competition was held in Aragon, Spain, over the weekend.

Binder, a motorcycle racer, did not only win the race by finishing second, but rose to stardom in the world of MotoGP by becoming the first South African rider to win a Grand Prix title in 36 years.

“This win shows that indeed good things always come to those who wait and work hard towards realising their dreams. I wish to, on behalf of the North West Province community, extend our extreme excitement and fervent support to this little master, who is living his passion for sport”, expressed Premier Mahumapelo.

The ecstatic Mahumapelo encouraged young sports fanatics to draw inspiration from sport personalities like Binder, saying his determination and continuing successes are enough to tell a good story in the context of Rebranding, Repositioning and Renewal of the North West Province.

Last year, he was second heading into the final lap before crashing out in an incident he made sure he didn’t repeat this year, as he finished in second place to ensure that he won the world title in style.

In July this year, two dancers from Mahikeng also won World Championships of performing art competition held in Los Angeles in the United States.

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Picture: North West Provincial Government Spokesperson, Brian Setswambung

BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

NORTH West provincial government will host a workshop in quest to develop strategies to improve the quality of departments and public entities’ Annual Performance Plans and Annual Reports for improved service delivery.

North West provincial government spokesperson, Brian Setswambung said the primary aim of the workshop is to address key challenges experienced by departments in drafting quality Annual Performance Plans. He said this will also includes issues relating to shareholder management of public entities, reporting on performance information with a view to developing a sustainable implementation plan that will improve service delivery.

“The targeted participants for the workshop include board members, CEOs, HODs, programme managers and other strategic national departments across the planning, monitoring and evaluation value chain,” Setswambung said.

The workshop will be held at Mmabatho Palms on Thursday at 9am.