Picture: North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Oageng Molapisi
By OBAKENG MAJE
North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi has lambasted The Mafikeng Mail newspaper over the article about the alleged dilapidating Thersa House. Molapisi alleged that, to their dismay, the article came a day after a visit to Theresa House.
“During the Nelson Mandela Drive oversight visit that took place on 6 September 2023, we took a walkabout at Theresa House, which was widely publicised across our social media platforms. Thus astonishing that the publication chooses to ignore the oversight visit.
“The department’s plans are well underway for the reconstruction and refurbishment of Theresa House. We also wish to add that, the publication did not request the latest information before going into print, thereby working against the principle of fair reporting and ensuring that the public is given accurate information,” he said.
Molapisi further said to this end, it is misleading to say that: “There are no signs that the department intends to restructure the dilapidated building” as suggested by the publication. He added that, the designs for the new Theresa House will be completed during the 3rd quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year.
“The procurement process for re-construction and refurbishment will be done in the 4th Quarter respectively” added Molapisi.
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