Parliament has announced that National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete has scheduled for the motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma to take place on 3 August 2017.
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ANC will emerge from conference stronger, says Zuma
Johannesburg – President Jacob Zuma says the ANC will emerge from the policy conference much stronger and with solutions.
He was giving his keynote address at the ANC’s fundraising gala dinner in Nasrec on Thursday night.
Zuma, who arrived alongside his wife thanked the private sector for its continued support.
“While the ANC has sound policies, we must use the Policy Conference to find mechanisms to accelerate their effective implementation. That will be our main focus, to say how we can effectively implement our good policies,” he said, adding that despite the internal organisational challenges the movement faces, it was determined to attend address these challenges.
“We have set aside two days to focus on organisational renewal. South Africa needs a strong, united and focused ANC, and we have a duty to ensure that we resolve all challenges that hinder the ANC from fully fulfilling its role as the leader of society.”
He also said the ruling party had made significant strides in providing service delivery but added it had more work to do.
Meanwhile, ANC treasurer general Zweli Mkhize said the presidential gala dinner was a platform for businessman and women to continue supporting the ruling party.
“Tonight is about interacting with stakeholders who have supported us,” Mkhize said. He wouldn’t be drawn into revealing the cost of hosting the evening, which he says took a few weeks to organise, or the cost of the tables – which can go for millions depending on where you’re sitting.
“We’ve encouraged people to give what they can,” he said.
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa was not in attendance as he was deployed to attend the funeral of late former Botswana President Ketumile Masire.
But all eyes will be on the real business on Friday when the conference kicks off.
The conference is billed as the biggest and most important gathering where ANC members will deliberate on the party’s policies.
Analysts have warned that the policy conference is also likely to be overshadowed by the succession debate and other issues such as State Capture.
Those who attended the dinner included, among others, ANC secretary general Gwede Mantshe, Minister of Women Susan Shabangu, Cosatu President S’dumo Dlamini and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzo Zokwana.
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Mmabatho Nursing College to resume classes on Monday
BY BAKANG MOKOTO
MMABATHO Nursing College will resume its academic activities on Monday.
The college was closed a month ago following a violent protest by bursary holders at the college.
The health department spokesperson, Tebogo Lekgethwane said: “The decision to resume academic activities at the college was taken on Thursday following a meeting with nursing bursary holders, parents of bursary holders, the department of health and nursing college management.
“The department will continue to create conducive learning environment at the college and urged bursary holders to work with college management on a catch-up plan to cover for lost time.”
Lekgethwane further said the department will increase monthly stipend by R1500. He said this will assist bursary holders to seek alternative accommodation while student accommodation at the college is being refurbished.
“The decision to increase stipend for bursary holders was motivated by the refusal to accept alternative accommodation organised by the department .
“We are committed to meet regularly with Student Representative Council (SRC)on issues affecting the college and bursary holders.
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Rustenburg-based school to benefit from tour
BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
MMAMITLWA Primary School kids from North West, will benefit from a tour organised by Tourism department. The school emerged provincial winner of the Danone Nations Cup competition.
Minister for Tourism, Tokozile Xasa said they have partnered with the South African Schools Football Association (SASFA).
The national finals of the under-12 Danone Nations Cup, the biggest soccer tournament for kids between 10 and 12 years old in the world, will take place on Saturday, and while for the teams the prize up for grabs is the national title and a trip to the competition’s world finals in New York in September.
“The player of the tournament, and the player of the national finals and their families, will get fabulous prizes. The department of Tourism in conjunction with SANParks, in line with its policy of encouraging South Africans to develop a culture of taking holidays.
“We will be rewarding the two players with a trip to one of the Department of Tourism’s National Parks. The prize includes a fully-paid trip for 2 parents and 4 kids,” Xasa said.
She said every team that competes in the national finals this year will spend an extra day in Joburg. Xasa further said the department has arranged a tour of the city for them the following day.
“They will visit OR Tambo International airport, take a ride in the Gautrain, go on a tour of Soweto, visiting Hector Peterson Square and Vilakazi Street. They will drive past the Orlando Stadium and have a tour around the FNB stadium finally visiting the Apartheid Museum and dinner at Gold Reef City.
“This is the second year that the department of Tourism has partnered with the SA Schools Football Association (SASFA). In 2016 all the Danone Nations Cup finalist teams visited the Cradle of Humankind.
“The national finals will take place at the WJ Clement Stadium, Reiger Park on Saturday. The gates will open at 9am with the action kicking off at 9.30. Apart from the soccer, the sponsors, Danone and Mille have arranged a range of fun activities and competitions on the adjacent fields where fans can win prizes such as Mille footwear and Danone products including Nutriday, Yogisip, Ultra Mel, DanUp, Nkomasi,” she said.
There will also be industrial theatre performances teaching kids the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle and eating balanced meals.
Entrance is free.
The provincial champion schools are:
Sekusile Primary School, Mpumalanga
Mophela Primary School, KwaZulu-Natal
Isaac Booi Senior Primary School, Eastern Cape
Phaphama Public School, Free State
Idas Valley Primary School, Western Cape
Haggai Independent School, Limpopo
Mmamitlwa Primary School, North West
Arcon Park Primary School, Gauteng
Bankara-Bodulong Intermediate School, Northern Cape.
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UN International Day of Cooperatives to be held in Kagisano-Molopo
BY REGINALD KANYANE
The Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality will host the 2017 United Nations International Day of Cooperatives in Bokone Bophirima Province at Phaphosana Community Hall, near Ganyesa.
The municipality spokesperson, Thomas Matlapeng said day is celebrated worldwide.
“In its resolution 47/90 of 16 December 1992, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that International Day of Cooperatives will be celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July. The 2017 International Day of Cooperatives will focus on inclusion under the theme: Cooperatives ensure no one is left behind, which complements the priority theme of the 2017 high-level Political Forum for Sustainable Development, ‘eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world’
“The objective of the day is also to motivate local communities to form cooperatives as a way of economic empowerment and self-dependence. The theme above sings from the same hymn book as the Bokone Bophirima Provincial Government’s VTSD concrete which has the objectives of fighting the triple challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality among our people,” Matlapeng said.
He further said that the day coincides with Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality’s planned launch of its VTSD industrialisation projects and showcasing of over a hundred cooperatives predominantly comprised of young people and women.
Matlapeng added that the municipality has set aside more than R9 million for its Local Economic Development projects like Goat Massification, Recycling and Tourism, and prepared at least 70 cooperatives to that effect.
“These are ‘Go Thethebana’ projects as announced by mayor, Bitsa Lenkopane during her State of the Municipal Address (SOMA) in May. Go Thethebana’ is a Setswana phrase that means getting full or satisfied beyond limit,” he said.
The event will commence at 9am.
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Mining charter crowd ‘paid’ R100 each to disrupt Zwane’s meeting
Footage has surfaced to show that a group of people who disrupted last week’s imbizo addressed by Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane on the mining charter may have been paid R100 to cause the raucous.
Television channel ANN7 is in possession of pictures which shows money exchanging hands among a group of people who attended last weeks imbizo and ended up disrupting it.
Zwane was prevented by the rowdy crowd from addressing the imbizo held in Middleburg, Mpumalanga.
A group of disgruntled community members did not want Zwane to address them because Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza was not present at the imbizo.
Zwane later expressed that what happened in Mpumalanga would not deter scheduled mining charter imbizos.
“If people think that the premier should be here, then we will come back. We will engage the premier and pass the message that people want him present at the imbizo,” he said.
Source: http://www.thenewage.co.za
Mahumapelo to attend Masire’s funeral
MESSAGE of condolences continue to pour in for former Botswana’s late president, Sir Ketumile Masire who died on Thursday last week. Botswana vice president, Mokgweetsi Masisi and president, Ian Khama paid homage to Masire.
He passed on last week Thursday after undergoing a surgery at a private hospital in Gaborone, Botswana.
Masire’s body is lying in state at the country’s parliament, and Batswana are paying their respects.
“Masire’s contribution to the struggle for stability of the region cannot go unnoticed. He offered refuge to many freedom fighters in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region during his tenure as president, and his country was sometimes attacked by apartheid South Africa, where scores of people were killed, including Batswana,” Masisi said.
North West Premier, Supra Mahumapelo will also attend Masire’s funeral.
Mahumapelo has described Masire as one of the greatest and humble leaders Botswana has ever had.
“We convey our heartfelt condolences to the Masire family and the people of Botswana for the loss of this great yet humble leader who contributed significantly to the progress that Botswana enjoys today. I salute Sir Ketumile Masire for his visionary leadership during his tenure as President of Botswana,” Mahumapelo said.
Masire will be buried at his home village in Kanye on Thursday.
Hartswater pupils receive school uniforms, jackets and shoes
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
MORE than 25 deprived pupils from Hartswater, received school uniforms and shoes recently. Northern Cape Transport, Safety and Liaison department spokesperson, Keitumetse Moticoe said that the donation will assist many school children in the area.
Moticoe further said it was imperative to ensure that school children have warm clothes for winter.
“We identified underprivileged children at Ted Caster Intermediate School. Their lives will be changed for the better and the aim of this initiative was to ensure that we improve their lives in pursuit of them getting educated.
“We donated winter jackets, shoes, jerseys, trousers, skirts, shirts, long winter socks and beanies. We saw the need when visiting the school last year. We donated sanitary towels to assist young girls who were unable to attend school during their cycle due to lack of the sanitary products,” she said.
Moticoe added that some of the learners were attending school without shoes, jerseys, long pants or jackets. She said they felt compelled to do something to assist them.
Mama Lekwene, Gender Desk said “It was also a way of taking social responsibility in building a caring society. Therefore, we requested all senior managers and staff to donate winter school uniforms.
“We received great support from a local company called Meriting Company. The company donated school uniform worth R10 000. The children we grateful and expressed their appreciation to the staff members.”
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