Setshwantsho-papiso: Sejanaga se menogile mo tseleng mono Bokone Bophirima
Ka KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Sepodisi sa Taung se kaile fa se batlisisa kgetsi ya polao ntle le maikaelelo morago ga gore monna wa dingwaga di le 36 a thulwe ke sejanaga mo tselakgolo ya N18 gaufi le Rooiwal mo letsatsing la Tshipi. Go begwa fa mokgweetsi wa sejanga seo, a ile a tsena ka lenga la seloko morago ga tiragalo.
Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen, sepodisi se ile sa bilediwa kwa lefelong la tiragalo. Van Rooyen are sepodisi se ile sa fitlhela moswi a rapaletse fa fatshe, mme mokgweetsi a ineile naga ka sejanaga.
“Sepodisi se ile sa fitlhela makgetlhe a sejanaga seo fela ga mmogo le moswi kwa lefelong la tiragalo. Kgetsi ya polao ntle le maikaelelo e butswe. Ga gona ope o setseng a tshwerwe go fitlha ga jaana.
“Re ikuela go mongwe le mongwe o a katswang ana le tshedimosetso mabapi le tiragalo e, go ka letsetsa sepodisi mo 08600 10111, kgotsa a itsise seitishene se se gaufi sa sepodisi,”
Picture: SACP wishes its provincial secretary, Madoda Sambatha a speedy recovery
By REGINALD KANYANE
The South African Communist Party (SACP) in the North West said it wishes its provincial secretary, Madoda Sambatha, who also serves the masses as the North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development together with his VIP Protection team a speedy recovery after being involved in a car accident last night on the R30 road from Derby to Ventersdorp.
SACP provincial spokesperson, Jeffrey Lesie said fortunately, the Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) responded timeously and reports indicate that there are no fatalities although they are in hospital having suffered some injuries. Lesie said the protector drivers were taken to a private care facility, while Sambatha insisted on being taken to a public health care facility.
“We take inspiration and pride in the confidence our leader has placed in the public health care system. There can be no better testament to the good work he and the team did at the Department of Health during the 6th administration.
“May Sambatha and the protection team recover timeously and continue to serve the people in pursuit of a better life for all,” he said.
Picture: Former SABC newsreader, Ezekiel Masego Matjila/Google
By BAKANG MOKOTO
The ANCYL in the North West has congratulated the former SABC newsreader, Masego Ezekiel Matjila on being awarded an honorary doctorate by the North West University (NWU). The ANCYL provincial spokesperson, Motebang Mohlomi said with an impeccable career spanning for over three decades in broadcasting both on-air and television, Matjila has contributed significantly in the preservation of our Setswana, Sepedi and Sesotho languages.
“African Languages remain an integral component of our culture and traditions, embodying our rich heritage and diverse identities. It is imperative that we preserve and develop them for future generations.
“By safeguarding these languages, we uphold our unique ways of expression, wisdom, and storytelling to ensure that our cultural tapestry thrives. By conferring this honorary doctorate, the university not only honours Matjila’s accomplishments, but also amplifies the importance of African languages in academia and society at large,” he said.
Mohlomi further said it serves as a beacon, highlighting the value of linguistic diversity and the need to elevate African languages to their rightful place within educational and cultural discourse. He added that this prestigious acknowledgment underscores the university’s commitment to celebrating individuals, who have made significant contributions to the advancement and preservation of African languages and cultures.
“This proactive stance by the NWU sets a precedent for how higher education institutions can actively contribute to the revitalization and promotion of African languages, ensuring their vitality and relevance in the contemporary world.
“In essence, the awarding of the honorary doctorate to Matjila by the university is not just a personal accolade, but a symbolic gesture of institutional support for African languages, affirming their significance in shaping knowledge, identity and cultural heritage for current and future generations,” said Mohlomi.
He said moreover, investing in the development of African languages promotes inclusivity and strengthens social cohesion, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of their shared history. Mohlomi said thus nurturing their languages is not only a duty to the ancestors, but also a gift to the generations yet to come.
“This will empower them to connect with their roots and contribute to a more vibrant and culturally enriched society. Overall, the ANCYL commends Matjila for his outstanding contribution and celebrates his well-deserved recognition by the NWU.
“This affirms its steadfast support for initiatives that elevate African languages and empower youth to embrace their cultural heritage,” he said.
Setshwantsho: Morui, Lucas Koji o a utsweditsweng dikgomo
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
Mongwe wa barui ba mono Taung o latofatsa sepodisi ka go goga dinao mo dipatlisisong tsa bone mabapi le bogodu jwa leruo. Lucas Koji wa kwa Ranstad are o na le dikgwedi di feta nne a butse kgetsi ya bogodu jwa leruo, mme o sentse a beile letsogo mo phatlheng, gonne go sena tswelelo-pele mo dipatlisisong tseo.
“Ke utlwile dintjha di bogola ka ura ya bobedi fa masigo a sa, mme go bontsha fa ele gone fa dikgomo tsame di ne di utswiwa. Ene ya re metsotso ele masome a le mararo morago ga ura ya boraro mo mosong, ke ne ka tsoga le go ya go lekola dikgomo.
“Ka maswabi, ke ile ka fitlhela lesaka le butswe kwa morago. Mme re ile ra tswa letsholo go batlana le dikgomo tseo. Ke ile ka feleletsa ke letseditse nnake gore a tle go nthusa go batla. Fa re ntse re batla, re utlwile kgomo e lela,” Koji wa tlhalosa.
Koji are ba ne ba ya kwa modumo wa kgomo o tswang teng gaufi le molapo. Are ba ile ba fitlhela kgomo ya bone e bolailwe ka lerumo.
“Jaanong re ile ra letsetsa sepodisi, mme ga se nke se tle. Kgomo e e bolailweng e, ene e na le dinamane di le tharo. Ene e tlhokometse dinamane di le pedi, gonne bo mma tsone ba ile ba utswiwa.
“Re sentse re rwele matsogo mo tlhogong, gonne le go fitlha ga jaana ga se re bone dinamane tseo. Ke utlwisitswe botlhoko ke ka mokgwa o kgomo eo e bolailweng ka teng. Ebile ga ra eja gonne e bolailwe botlhoko,” Koji wa tlhalosa.
Koji are ba ile ba emela mapodisi lobaka, mme ba ile ba ba feleletsa ba fisitse kgomo eo. Koji are mapodisi a gorogile morago ga di ura di le nne.
Kgabagare, sepodisi sa Taung se letse se tswile letsholo le go ruta barui gore ba dire jang go ka efoga gore leruo la bone le seka la utswiwa. Sebueledi sa sepodisi kwa sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are: “Beng ba diruiwa ba tshwanetse go tlhokomela gore magora le dikgoro di mo maemong a siameng go sireletsa leruo la bona. Go thapiwa ga motlhokomedi yo o katisitsweng sentle go botlhokwa gore a tlhokomele legora la gago letsatsi le letsatsi.
“A ka netefatsa gore o kaba diphatlha tse di leng teng mo legoreng le kwa tlase ga lona ka gangwe. Lekola kgotsa o tlhatlhobe dipaakanyo tseno ka bowena go netefatsa fa tsotlhe di siame. Megotlha ya masaka kana ya dipolasa tse di se nang batlhokomedi, e tshwanetse go nna e notletswe kgotsa e thibilwe ka dinako tsotlhe.”
Van Rooyen are fa morui a batla go reka polasa ya tlaleletso, o tshwanetse gore a gakologelwa gore beng ba polasa ba ba sa duleng mo dipolaseng tsa bona ga ba ungwelwe. Are bogolo ba leke go reka gaufi le fa ba nnang teng.
“Netefatsa gore ga go diphologolo dipe tsa matimela tse di fitlhiwang mo dikagong tsa gago. Masaka a na le go dirisiwa jaaka mafelothibelelo a go fitlha diphologolo tsa matimela. Fa go na le diphologolo tsa matimela begela mapodisi ka gangwe.
“Diruiwa di tshwanetse go balwa ke mong ka boena, bonnye gangwe mo bekeng. Fa batlhokomedi kgotsa badisa ba na le diruiwa tsa bona mo lesakeng la gago, go di tlhakanya le go di fudisa mmogo ke tsela e e siameng ya go thibela bogodu jwa diruiwa, (segolo fa bathapiwa e le bona ba belaelwa),” Van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.
Picture: The former Bafana Bafana coach, the late Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
South African Football Association (SAFA)president Dr Danny Jordaan visited late former Bafana Bafana coach Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala’s family home in Centurion to pay his respects on Monday afternoon.
Jordaan was one of the numerous visitors who arrived at the Tshabalala family home to offer condolences and comfort, including acting Gauteng Premier, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, MEC for Education and Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Matome Chiloane, and former Bafana Bafana team doctor, Dr Victor Ramathesele, among others.
South African football legend Tshabalala passed away in hospital last week after succumbing to injuries he suffered when he was shot in March 2024. Jordaan said the much-loved 75-year-old former player, coach and administrator left a huge mark on South African football, at Bafana Bafana, and at his former clubs Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs.
“We are still very shocked following the passing of Screamer Tshabalala. He has been in the three big clubs in this country. Screamer Tshabalala has been in the three big football clubs in this country – Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs.
“His footprints and fingerprints are in all three clubs and Bafana Bafana. When we played our first international match as Bafana Bafana in 1992 after SAFA became a member of FIFA, Screamer helped us to build a senior men’s national soccer team,” he said.
Jordaan further said the team had no name. He added that the coach had assembled players that were unknown to the world.
“The name came later when Sowetan used it, and they called the team Bafana Bafana. The funeral will be held at the Grace Bible Church in Pimville, Soweto, on Thursday and the service will start at 9am,” said Jordaan.
Picture: North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha
By OBAKENG MAJE
North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha was involved in a car accident. Sambatha and his Protectors were involved in an accident near Derby on the evening of Monday, 15 July 2024.
He was driving from Rustenburg to Klerksdorp on an official duty.
Meanwhile, the North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi said: “We take this opportunity to inform the residents of the province that Sambatha and his protectors survived the accident and have been admitted at the hospital in Klerksdorp.
“We wish both Sambatha and his Protectors a speedy recovery,”
Picture: The former SABC newsreader, Masego Ezekiel Matjila/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
The North West University (Mafikeng campus) will bestow an honorary doctorate to the renowned broadcaster and former SABC newsreader, Masego Ezekiel Matjila on 18 July 2024. The NWU said in a statement that Matjila has demonstrated significant dedication in promoting the Setswana language at the SABC.
“He started his career more than 30 years ago as an on-air radio personality for Radio Setswana, which later became Motsweding FM after merging with Radio Mmabatho. During this time, he also managed the archives for Radio Setswana, the Afrikaans Service, Radio Ndebele (Ikwekwezi FM), and Radio Swazi (Ligwalagwala FM).
“His exceptional broadcasting skills and language proficiency, led to his appointment as a Setswana sports commentator for SABC Topsport (SABC Sports). He was later seconded to the News department, where he worked as a Sesotho, Sepedi and Setswana prime-time news presenter from 1993 until his retirement in 2021.”
The university said Matjila also served as a bulletin editor and executive producer. It said that he advocated for more multi-lingual youth programmes on SABC2, noting that Setswana, Sepedi, and Sesotho-speaking youth were underrepresented. The university said his efforts at the SABC earned him numerous awards, including Best News Writer (SABC, 2008) and Commentator of the Year: AFCON 1996.
“His contributions to South African society, particularly in promoting the Sesotho, Sepedi, and Setswana languages in broadcasting, are noteworthy. The honorary doctorate from the NWU recognises these significant contributions.”
The Mamusa Local Municipality said has managed to restore power at various areas after a high voltage breaker burnt at Schweizer main substation. The acting Municipal Manager at the Mamusa Local Municipality, Vincent Masilo said this has disrupted the restoration of the much expected power supply after Eskom switched on power.
“All the areas that receive electricity from the municipality such as town, Roshunville and surrounding farms, Charon, Extension 7 and 14, were without power supply.
“The service provider will install a new high voltage breaker and ensure the restoration of electricity supply to all the affected areas. The municipality profusely apologises for inconvenience this causes you all,” he said.
Picture: The North West University students during animal health engagement
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Professor Mulunda Mwanza at the Faculty of Agricultural and Natural Sciences of the North West University (NWU) said a relationship started 10 000 years ago and continues to shape the world to this very day. Mwanza said as human societies transitioned from nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles to settled farming communities, they recognised the benefits of taming and breeding animals for a variety of needs.
He further said not only did this domestication revolutionise agriculture by enhancing food security, it also allowed the development of complex societies. Mwanza added that it was a pivotal period in the history of the species and now the subject group is ensuring that this relationship continues to thrive for the benefit of South Africa.
“It is a field where opportunities thrive. Animal Health at the university is so unique because it provides so many opportunities and so much exposure to students. From their first year, students are exposed to a working environment and all that entails.
“In addition to the veterinary possibilities, the programme offers students a wide variety of employment opportunities that include meat inspection, employment at animal feed companies, animal breeding stations and agricultural firms, and in biosecurity, for example for border control, and they are given training to be self-employed through entrepreneurship programmes,” he said.
Mwanza said the subject group has numerous focuses that include animal health, veterinary microbiology, biosecurity, food safety, community engagement, production, primary animal healthcare, companion animal healthcare, wildlife and research.
He said that there are numerous reasons why he would encourage prospective students to study in the field of animal health at the NWU.
“The programme is so well structured. Students are trained in small groups, and the training is done to ensure that students gain as much experience as possible. They are taught to think outside the box and to be independent thinkers as well as entrepreneurs who can significantly contribute to South Africa’s economic growth.
“The programme offers both undergraduate and postgraduate training. For students, this programme holds several benefits, but that is not the full extent of the picture. In this important field, students form part of a bigger picture, namely to protect the country against animal diseases through prevention, treatment, research and innovation with regard to diseases,” said Mwanza.
He said successful graduates also participate in the growth of agriculture, thus benefiting the country’s economy. Mwanza said animal health at the university also has a strong community engagement component.
“For four days a week, students engage with emerging farmers to help them with primary animal healthcare and to give them advice on diseases. This engagement has seen a drop in the disease burden in the area surrounding the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus, where the programme is hosted.
“A subject group also boasts state-of-the-art facilities that include a veterinary laboratory, which is approved by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF). It also has a fully equipped animal health hospital, which provides surgery, dentistry, orthopaedic, radiology, endoscopy and sonar services,” said Mwanza.
He said this, coupled with the NWU’s dedicated researchers, makes animal health an indispensable tool in the fight against a number of attacks on animal health.
“We are doing some very exciting and impactful research on emerging animal diseases and others like mastitis, rabies, campylobacter resistance, antibiotic residues, lumpy skin disease and foot-and-mouth disease, and we are developing new technologies for environment control.
“An example of this is the development of biological control of odours on farms and at abattoirs. Regarding food safety, we are doing innovative research on residues, mycotoxins and toxicology. We are also invested in ethnoveterinary research to help farmers reduce the use of drugs and other harmful chemicals,” said Mwanza.
He said innovation and dedication the NWU is ensuring that the next steps of our 10 000-year journey with animals will be more beneficial than ever before.
Picture: The North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari and Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital in Rustenburg/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari wrapped up his long week programmes that enable the acceleration of provision of primary healthcare services by visiting Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital in Rustenburg. Lehari’s Re Bona Ka Matlho Programme – comes hot on the heels of several visits to hospital sights and intervening were there are primary health service delivery challenges, including those that are infrastructural.
He first visited the Gelukspan District Hospital, which has recently encountered delays on its infrastructure refurbishment projects, followed by his visit to the biggest bedded hospital in the province, Klerksdorp-Tshepong Tertiary Hospital.
“I concluded my week long programme by conducting an oversight at Job Shimankana Hospital in Rustenburg. I want security to be beefed up in all hospital complexes I had visited to resolve on challenges around shortage of beds and medicines in some instances.
“Shortage of doctors and nurses will be made an apex priority. We should not be apologetic in resolving issues that shall benefit the poorest of the poorest. I understand that the issue of our people being hospicentric, meaning preferring hospitals over clinics remains a challenge, but we should upgrade our services at clinic-level and Community Health Centres, so we can unburden pressure on our doctors and nurses in hospitals, said Lehari.
He further said they are all going to play a role on this and he expect everyone to do exactly as the same. In between the visits to hospital complex, Lehari added that he also met with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of all hospitals, imploring on them to hoist stuff moral support, prioritise cleanliness and committing that as a political Head of the Department, he shall offer them support in achieving all targets of service delivery.
“I have committed that I will continue to visit hospitals and all healthcare centres, including clinics sites to get first hand information on some of the challenges the public has been experiencing,” he said.
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