BY REGINALD KANYANE

Two people sustained various injuries when they were ejected from their vehicle on the N12 towards Klerksdorp on Saturday morning. ER24 spokesperson, Werner Vermaak said their paramedics arrived on the scene and found both occupants several meters away from their overturned vehicle.

“One of the occupants sustained a serious fracture to his arm while the other sustained a possible head injury. Both men were treated on the scene before they were transported to Potchefstroom Provincial Hospital for further care. The exact cause of the incident is not yet known,” Vermaak said.- Newnote

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BY REGINALD KANYANE 
TWO people have  sustained moderate injuries after a light motor vehicle collided with a truck on the R24 in Rustenburg on Thursday at around 05:30am.

Netcare 911 spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe said the reports from the scene indicated that the occupants of the truck were not injured.

“Netcare911 paramedics stabilised the injured man and woman  from the light motor vehicle on scene before transporting them to a nearby hospital for further medical care,” Mathe said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

MEC for community safety and transport management department, Dr Mpho Motlhabane encouraged executive managers, senior and middle management of the department to apply different tactics and leadership techniques for the department to achieve its strategic mandate.

Dr Motlhabane was speaking during his official opening of the department’s two-day strategic lekgotla held outside Phokeng, Rustenburg.

“There is a need for management to take difficult decisions on service delivery and sustain performance of the department. Success of any department in the main depends on its leadership and sustained commitment of the departmental leadership leads to its success. There are no shortcuts to success,” said Motlhabane.

He further outlined that it is important for the department to commit to its obligation of ensuring that all structures, institutions and communities play an active role in ensuring sustainable and improved service deliver.

“Stakeholder consultation is very key, government alone cannot win the fight against crime nor to provide effective and efficient transport systems as guided by the National Development Plan. We constantly need to work with our stakeholders and communities at large, our strategic plans and targets from this session must talk to consultative processes in order to reach and make a difference to the life of every South African citizen,” he said.

Dr Motlhabane said the strategic planning session is set to accord the departmental management an opportunity to review its performance and draft new strategic objectives for the 2017/18 fiscal year.

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Taung police are looking for Herbert Sibanda who escaped from lawful custody on Monday. North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said that the accused was facing charges of illegal possession of firearm and ammunition as well as robbery aggravating.

“He allegedly escaped while under escort and about to get inside police vehicle after appearing in court. Anyone with information that may lead to re-arrest of the accused can contact Detective Warrant Officer Phemelo on 082 469 0329,” Mokgwabone said.

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A 27-year-old suspect from Modimong village, near Taung is at large after he allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death on Monday. North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Pelonomi Makau said the suspect went to the girlfriend’s house and broke the window to gain entry.

“He entered the house and allegedly stabbed his girlfriend with a sharp object in her chest and on the back. The victim died on the scene. The suspect is still at large and police are appealing to anyone who can assist them with any information that could lead to his arrest to contact Warrant Officer Phemelo on 082 469 0329 or Taung Police Station on 053 994 9200,” Makau said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE
Following the civil protests which were experienced in 2015 at Kopela Village, where three schools (Noto and Ramokonyane Secondary schools and Kelebogile primary school) were burnt down. 

This incident left learners without proper classes and it was difficult for learning and teaching to be rolled out fully in those conditions. 

Education and sport development department spokesperson, Freddy Sepeng said the department resolved to renovate and upgrade the conditions of the three schools in order to improve the quality of education provided to the learners. 

“The North West Education and Sport Development MEC, Sello Lehari will lead the Sort Turning. The event will take place at Kelebolgile Primary School in Kopela Village at 2pm,” Sepeng said.

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The North West Education and Sport Development department recognized educators for their hard work and dedication during the Seventeenth Provincial National Teaching Awards ceremony held at Vaal Reefs Technical High School at Orkney near Klerksdorp on Saturday.

MEC for education and sport development department, Sello Lehari said The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation proclaimed 5^th October to be the World Teachers Day.

“The National Teachers Awards is a platform used by the department to acknowledge and celebrate extraordinary efforts made by teachers when executing their duties. The awards ceremony is the second biggest event in the calendar of the department after the matric result ceremony which is aimed at lifting the morale of the teachers.

“The winners of the National Teaching Awards for the North West Province were, Mary Omarjee from Laerskool Rustenburg Noord from Bojanala District obtained position one on Excellence in Primary School Teaching, Doreen Lekafane from Kgalatlowe Secondary School, at Motlhabe Village also from Bojanala District obtained position one in Excellence in Secondary School Teaching, Sello Sehoole from Mankuroane Secondary School obtained position one in the Secondary School Leadership category, in the Excellence in Grade R Teaching Chantel Naude from R.B. Dithupe obtained the first position, Matlhonolo Kola from Christiana School for the Blind, in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District obtained position one, on Excellence in Teaching Mathemetics (Further Education and Training) Fazlin Kola from Ziniaville Secondary School in Rustenburg, Bojanala District obtained position one, Andrew Kgwefane from Sedibelo High School obtained position one, whilst Leonard Bremmer from Sol Plaatjie Secondary School in Mafikeng at Ngaka Modiri Molema District obtained position one. Bojanala District was awarded a certificate and the trophy for the best performing district,” Lehari said.

Lehari congratulated the all the winners and motivated those educators who did not obtain position one at provincial level.

“You are indeed good and excellent teachers and good teaching in its own is a reward but teacher appreciation day like this one is to let you know how you have touched the lives of our children. A great teacher is more than just credentials, experience and intelligence. What lies in the heart of a great teacher is kindness and inspiration.

“Remember education is the most powerful weapon which we can use to change the world. Without excellent teacher’s transformation of our country, our economy is a night mare. We commend you for a good head and heart in the mammoth task that you are doing pertaining educating the African child,” he said.

The winners went home with trophies, framed certificates, laptops and bags, stationery packs, Macmillan bag on wheels, water purifier, organiser and dictionary, memory sticks and set of books.

 James Ndlebe (National Department of Basic Education Director for Education Management Governance and Development) motivated the educators for making education a reality to the learners.

“We are immensely grateful to all the teachers, principals, parents, learners, School Governing Bodies, individuals and strategic partners who work tirelessly to make quality education a reality in throughout the country,”said Ndlebe.

Mxolisi Bomvana the Councillor for the South Africa Educator Council (SACE) thanked the department for recognizing teachers who work tirelessly on daily basis. He highlighted that despite the difficult challenges teachers are faced with at their schools they remained the epitome of commitment and hard work.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

North West Premier Supra Obakeng Ramoeletsi Mahumapelo has called on the matric class of 2016 to remain focused on the task at hand ahead of the start of their exams this week.

“We are confident that the class of 2016 will do us proud and sustain the improvement in the results we have recorded last year. As we wish them good luck, we also encourage them to concentrate intensely on their books, and ensure that they excel in the exams,” said Mahumapelo who urged churches, parents and families of these learners to give them the necessary support throughout the final examination period.

He said the provincial administration was serious about supporting learners who do well in their studies, citing as an example the province’s Kgetsi-Ya-Tsie Bursary and Skills Development Fund that is aimed at assisting learners who struggle to pay their tertiary tuition fees.

The fund was launched by Mahumapelo last year to help students in the province who struggle to pay their tertiary tuition fees, and assist in facilitating increased access to educational opportunities for the youth in the province.

The matric final examinations are scheduled to start on Wednesday.

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