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‘Tourism is a key economic sector’ 

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Picture: Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille

By REGINALD KANYANE 

Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille said the sector is often overlooked as a key economic sector, yet it is a significant contributor and driver of economic growth and job creation. De Lille said as they commence the 7thadministration, their mission is to elevate the profile of tourism by supporting efforts to grow the sector and demonstrating this growth and the sector’s impact on the economy and communities.

She further said as articulated by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Opening of Parliament Address, the cabinet has defined the three priority areas for government for the next 5 years. De Lille added that the cabinet will develop a Medium-Term Development Plan, which will translate these priorities into a detailed plan and interventions that the government will implement over the next five years.

“The Government of National Unity (GNU) has resolved to dedicate the next five years to actions that will advance three strategic priorities such as driving inclusive growth and job creation, reduce poverty and tackle the high cost of living and build a capable, ethical and developmental state.

“We have placed inclusive economic growth at the centre of the work of the GNU and at the top of the national agenda. Those are the three priorities for the government and all departments, entities and sectors must make a contribution to achieving these priorities within the next five years,” she said.

De Lille said her department is currently working on finalising their five-year plan, which will align to the GNU priorities, the National Development Plan(NDP), the Tourism Sector Master Plan and the National Tourism Sector Strategy. She said the NDP states that Tourism is one of the fastest growing economic sectors and there is an opportunity to increase employment in this sector. 

“As part of our plan, our target will be to increase arrivals to 15 million by 2030, as stated in the NDP. We have just finalised a 2-day departmental Lekgotla together with SA Tourism, where we have made an assessment of where we are now.

“The next part of the plan is to map where we want to go and how we will get to the 15 million arrivals by 2030. We have an opportunity now to design the future of tourism for the next 5 to 10 years and it is not going to be business as usual.

“We have to drive urgency in the implementation of our plans for us to succeed in reaching our targets. These action plans will be implemented together with the private sector inclusive of the whole tourism value chain,” said de Lille. 

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Molapisi closes off Mandela Month by handing over two RDP houses to the needy  

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Picture: North West MEC Oageng Molapisi, his Head of Department, Kgomotso Mahlobo and departmental officials handing over goodies to some of the elders at Hands that Cares Old Age Home/Supplied

By BAKANG MOKOTO

The North West MEC for Corporate Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Oageng Molapisi accompanied by Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality mayor, Dinah Pitso and Head of Department (HOD), Kgomotso Mahlobo, closed off the Mandela Month activities by spending 67 minutes at Hands that Cares Old Age Home in Dinokana and Gopane Village, Zeerust.

Molapisi visited the centre wherein he donated blankets, groceries, toiletries and sanitary packs to the centre. He described the Nelson Mandela Day as an extremely important day for everyone, especially South Africans as it reminds them of the global icon and all the good deeds he has done towards building a better South Africa.

“Throughout his lifetime, Madiba inspired us with acts of generosity. We are forever indebted to his lesson of humanity. His legacy should not die. I therefore urge all of us to work together in ensuring that the Madiba legacy multiplies for generations to come.

“We are grateful that our officials lent helping hands at the centre by cleaning the yard. We would like to thank them for their selfless contribution and ensuring that they play their part as this embodied the values of peace and human dignity as espoused by Nelson Mandela,” said Molapisi.

In addition, he also handed over two newly-built houses to the Morubane and Phejane families at Gopane village. The handover is part of the Molapisi’s programme of unblocking all the blocked projects across the province.

Meanwhile, both beneficiaries appreciated the gesture bestowed to them citing that indeed their living conditions will be improved.

Hands that Cares Old Age Home was founded in 2006 by Gadifele Sebogodi and operates as a non-profit making organisation, which renders social welfare services to elderly people, middle-aged people, people living with disability and destitute people.

Sebogodi said: “The centre provides the victims with access to shelter, provision of nutritious food, emotional support and other essential services in order to ensure the physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being of fellow citizens.

“We would like to thank the department and all stakeholders involved for the donations they received. Truly, we did not expect anything nor made applications to any institution for assistance.”

She further thanked the department for remembering them on Mandela Month. Segodi added that this is a testament that indeed the good work is noticed out there.

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North West MEC for Education, Viola Mosumi wishes school choirs well at music competition 

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Picture: A school choir during music competition/Google  

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI 

The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said they wish schools representing the province at the 2024 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) Championships well. Motsumi said the province is sending 22 choirs from 18 schools that will be competing at the national championships, that is 7 primary schools and 14 secondary schools (other schools are competing in two sections).

The national championships will take place at Rhema Church, Randburg from 7-11 August 2024.

“Choirs will be accompanied by 47 teachers including conductors and 18 departmental officials and the Provincial Task Team members. Day 1 Choirs for primary schools are Reoleboge Primary School from Bojanala District, which will be competing in the Own Choice category, Ramaifala Primary School from Bojanala District will be competing in the Sextet and Boys Choir categories. 

“Motlhabane Primary School from Ngaka Modiri Molema District will be competing in the Boys Choir category. Kgwanyape Primary School Bojanala District will be competing in the Mixed Choir (Western) and Mixed Choir (African) categories. Sunrise View Primary School from Bojanala District will be competing in the Folklore category,” she said.

Motsumi further said Day 2 Choirs, which are secondary school include Tlamelang Special School in Ngaka Modiri Molema District that will be performing in the Own Choice category, Moedwil Combined School in Bojanala District will be performing in the MDQ and SATB Chamber Choir, Mothutlung Secondary School in Bojanala District will be competing in the Mixed Choir B (African). She added that Ikatisong Secondary School in Bojanala District will be competing in the Mixed Choir B (African). 

“During Day 3, which falls under secondary schools, Batswana Secondary School will be competing in the Soprano Solo category, Baitshoki Secondary School will be competing in the Tenor Solo category, Kebonang Secondary School will be competing in the Male Choir (TTBB) category, Mmabatho Secondary School will be competing in the Female Choir (SSA) category, while Kgaphamadi Secondary School will be competing in the Mixed Choir A (Western) category. 

“On Day 4 (Secondary School), Tshebedisano Secondary School in Dr Kenneth Kaunda will be competing in Mezzo Soprano Solo category, Ntolo Secondary School in Bojanala District will be competing in the Baritone/Bass Solo category, Kebonang Secondary School in Ngaka Modiri Molema District will be competing in Septet category, Matlosana Secondary School in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District will be competing in Mixed Choir A (Afican) category, while Setilo Secondary School in Ngaka Modiri Molema District will be competing in the Folklore category,” said Motsumi. 

She conveyed her heartfelt well wishes to the choirs and urges them to bring the trophies home. Motsumi also extended her sincerest gratitude to the dedicated teachers, who have worked tirelessly with the learners throughout this musical journey. 

“I also express my appreciation to the parents for their unwavering support. Your contributions have been invaluable. Choirs will be traveling from 6-11 August 2024. The department will accommodate and cater learners, teachers and the officials during the championship period,” she said. 

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Three Zimbabweans nabbed for theft 

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Picture: Three Zimbabwean suspects nabbed for theft/Supplied  

By REGINALD KANYANE 

A concerted effort between police and private security company employees, culminated in the arrest of three Zimbabwean foreign nationals on 1 August 2024, in Lichtenburg for possession of suspected stolen goods. it is alleged that a suspicious white Ford Ranger vehicle with three occupants, was spotted in Lichtenburg on 31 July 2024. 

The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said as a result and utilising CCTV cameras, Lichtenburg Visible Policing, K9 Unit and CIB Security members, monitored the movement of the vehicle, which headed to the direction of Mahikeng. Mokgwabone said on Wednesday evening, 1 August 2024, the same vehicle was spotted entering Lichtenburg with truck tyres loaded at the back. 

“The vehicle was stopped and one passenger tried to run away, but he and two other suspects were caught. It was established that the trio stole the tyres from trucks at Ramatlabama Port of Entry in the policing precinct of Mahikeng. The suspects aged 32, 37 and 38, briefly appeared in the Lichtenburg Magistrate’s Court on 5 August 2024,” he said.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, welcomed the success and thanked the team for their collaborative efforts, hard work and patience. 

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‘Women changed the political landscape of South Africa in quest for freedom and democracy’

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Picture: The ANC Chief Whip in North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL)

By REGINALD KANYANE 

The ANC North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL) Caucus on Monday joined the multitudes of South Africans from all walks of lives welcoming and celebrating Women’s Month 2024. The ANC Chief Whip in North West Provincial Legislature, Motlalepula Rosho said women’s month is important in the calendar of South Africa’s liberation struggle in pursuit of the fundamental goal of advancing women’s rights.

Rosho said every year in August, South Africa celebrates Women’s Month to pay tribute to more than 20 000 women, who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956, in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women. She further said the demonstration by women changed the political landscape of South Africa in quest for freedom and democracy. 

“The tireless efforts of the women of 1956 demonstrated the resilience and bravery of our womenfolk in changing the course of the struggle for the emancipation of women in general and South Africans in particular. As we use this month as an opportunity to reflect on strides, we have made as a nation to advance women’s struggles. It also equally affords us an opportunity to look at what needs to be done to protect and empower women going forward.

“This call to action to accelerate women’s equality and protect the gains already made by the ANC and spur us to actively work to improve women’s access to economic opportunities and, in particular, business financing and credit so that women can pursue business opportunities in all areas,” said Rosho.

She added that it remains a collective responsibility to ensure that women of this country and beyond, are equally represented in the economy and receive equal pay. Rosho said investing in women and championing gender equality turbocharges a future where everyone in society can thrive, creating a world of boundless opportunity and empowerment for all. 

“Implementing gender responsive budgets will strive for a fair distribution of resources especially towards women residing in our remotest areas. We firmly believe that achieving gender equality and women’s well-being in all aspects of life is more crucial than ever if we are to create inclusive and prosperous economies and healthy society.

“Ending gender-based violence against women, children and LGBTQ+ people remains our priority as the ANC. We must continue to affirm the freedom of women and engage in campaigns that involve communities in the prevention of femicide and rape. As a country, we need to redouble our efforts and ensure that women are not exposed to any form of harassment and discrimination,” she said. 

Rosho said the ANC Caucus calls on all South Africans to mark this month by rededicating themselves to the realization of the vision of those gallant women of 1956, who sought a country where they had equal opportunities, felt safe and had the freedom to contribute as equals in our country’s development.

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Banna ba ba tlhometseng go utlwala ba kgothositse sejanaga se se rwalang madi sa Fidelity mono Taung 

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Setshwantsho: Banna ba ba tlhometseng ba tshwere sejanaga se se rwalang madi sa Fidelity poo

Ka OBAKENG MAJE 

Sepodisi mono Taung se tlhalositse fa se butse kgetsi ya go kgothosa go tlhometswe. Seno se tla morago ga gore banna ba ba neng ba tlhometse go utlwala, ba kgothose sejanaga se se rwalang madi sa Fidelity fa pele ga lebenkele la Pep Store mo toropong ya Taung mo letsatsing la maabane. 

Go begwa fa banna ba, ba ile ba thuntsa sejanaga sa Fidelity, mme ga gona ope o boneng dikgobalo. 

Sebueledi sa sepodisi sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are: “Ka ntlheng ya bosisi mo dipatlisisong mo kgetsing e, ga nkitla re kgona go tsenelela mo dintlheng mabapi le gore go diragetse eng, gonne seo se ka ama dipatlisiso tsa sepodisi.” 

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Motlanthe returns to SAFA as new COO

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Picture: The newly-appointed SAFA COO, Advocate Tebogo Motlanthe

By OBAKENG MAJE 

The former South African Football Association (SAFA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Advocate Tebogo Motlanthe has returned to the South African Football Association (SAFA) as the new Chief Operations Officer (COO). The position of COO has been vacant since May 2023, when Lydia Monyepao was elevated to CEO following Motlanthe’s departure for personal reasons. 

SAFA president, Dr Danny Jordaan welcomed Motlanthe back and said the new COO has already hit the ground running.

“The position of COO has been entrenched at SAFA but was vacant, so we are happy that Adv Motlanthe has agreed to return. We want to make sure that we have winning national teams, we want to strengthen school sports, we want to qualify for the FIFA Women’s and Men’s World Cups, AFCON and WAFCON, strengthen our administration and also work on the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid,” he said.

Montlanthe said he was happy to be back at SAFA House.

“I am happy to be back and part of a collective that is working on making SAFA a world class organisation,” he said. 

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Mosadi o shetse mo ntlung kwa Matsheng 

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Setshwantsho: Ntlo e Maria Seane a shetseng mo go yone  

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Ba lelapa la ra Seane kwa motseng wa Matsheng, gaufi le Taung, ba tlhalositse fa loso la ga Maria Seane (65) le ba tlogetse ba gamaregile. Go begwa fa Maria a ile a sha lore-lore mo ntlung ya gagwe, morago ga go runya ga kgabo ya molelo mo bosigong jwa letsatsi la Lamatlhatso. 

Mongwe wa lelapa, Bontle Seane are, ba ne ba le kwa maitishong, mme ba ile ba makadiwa ke go bona kgabo ya molelo kwa ntlung ya moswi. Bontle are ba ne ba tla ba taboga, le go bona gore sebakwa sa molelo ke eng. 

“Baagi le bone ba ile ba tla go re thusa go tima molelo, fela metsi a ile a fela mo tankeng. Ba ile ba tshwanelwa ke go tsena motse ka legare le go batlana le metsi. Nna ke ile ka tswa ka ya go batlana le moswi, gonne re ne re sa tshepe gore a ka tswa a ne a le mo teng ga ntlo fa e sha. Ka go tlhoka lesego, ga ra ka ra mo bona, mme badiri ba ba timang molelo, ba ile ba goroga le bone. 

“Ba ile ba leka go tima molelo, fela le bone ba ile ba kopana le mathata gonne metsi a bone a ile a fela. Le bone ba ile ba tsena motse ka legare go batlana le metsi. Mme ene ya re mo go boneng metsi, ba ne ba boa ka bonako jo bo tseisang sedidi le go tswelela ka go tima ntlo. Le fa metsi ao a ile a fela gape, ba ne ba setse ba timile fa moswi a neng a le teng, mme ba ile ba re bolelela fa a le teng mo ntlung,” Bontle wa tlhalosa. 

Bontle are se se ba utlwisitseng botlhoko ke mokgwa o ba latlhegetsweng ke rakgadi wa bone ka teng. 

Monnawe moswi, Lenah Motsage are one a amogela mogala go tswa kwa ngwaneng wa moswi kwa Gauteng. Motsage are ene one a mo kopa gore a lebe kwa Mokgareng, gonne ntlo ya ga mmagwe e sha. 

“Ene ya re fa ke tsena kwa Matsheng, kene ka kgatlhantshiwa ke kgabo ya molelo. Ke ile ka fitlhela kgabo ya molelo e potologile ntlo, ebile e tswile ka matlhaba-phefo. Tota ka mokgwa o molelo oneng o tukang ka teng, go ne go sena gore motho a ka tsena. Ntlo ile ya sha lore-lore, mme re ile ra bona setopo sa ga ausi wame se shele. Ka mokgwa o seneng se shele ka teng, one o bona fela ka tlhogo gore ke motho. Ke utlwile botlhoko jwa ntho gonne ke ene fela o ntseng ke setse le ene mo lapeng,” Motsage wa tlhalosa.             

Kgabagare, sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are: “Sepodisi sa Taung se tsweletse ka dipatlisiso morago ga gore mosadi a shele mo ntlung. Go fitlha ga jaana, ga re itse gore go diragetseng, gonne dipaki tsotlhe di ne di robetse. Go butswe kgetsi ya morago ga loso.”

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Sepodisi se ikuela go barui go tshwaya diruiwa tsa bone 

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Setshwantsho: Sepodisi se tsweletse ka letsema la go ruta barui go tlhokomela diruiwa tsa bone 

Ka OBAKENG MAJE 

Beng ba diruiwa ba rotloediwa go netefatsa fa magora le dikgoro tsa lesaka le ba bayang diruiwa tsa bone mo go lone le le mo maemong a siameng go sireletsa leruo la bona. Sepodisi sa Taung se ne se tsweletse ka motsele-tsele wa go ruta beng ba diruiwa go ka ditlhokomela jang le go efoga gore di utswiwe. 

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen o kaile fa go le botlhokwa go thapa motlhokomedi yo o katisitsweng sentle go tlhokomela legora leo letsatsi le letsatsi. Van Rooyen are barui ba netefatsa fa mothapiwa o, a kaba diphatlha tse di leng teng mo legoreng leo le kwa tlase ga lona ka gangwe. 

“Lekola kgotsa o tlhatlhobe dipaakanyo tseno ka bo wena 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. Fa o batla go reka polasa ya tlaleletso, gakologelwa gore beng ba polasa ba ba sa duleng mo dipolaseng tsa bona ga ba ungwelwe. 

“Bogolo leka go reka gaufi le fa o nnang teng. Netefatsa gore ga go diphologolo dipe tsa matimela tse di fitlhiwang mo dikagong tsa gago. Masaka a na le go dirisiwa jaaka mafelo-thibelelo a go fitlha diphologolo tsa matimela. Fa go na le diphologolo tsa matimela begela mapodisi ka gangwe,” van Rooyen wa tlhalosa. 

Van Rooyen are diiruiwa di tshwanetse go balwa ke mong ka boena, bonnye gangwe mo bekeng. Are fa batlhokomedi kgotsa badisa ba na le diruiwa tsa bona mo lesakeng la gagwe, 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). 

“Batho ba latlhegelwa ke dikgetse tse dintsi kwa kgotlhatshekelo ka ntlha ya dingangisano mabapi le diruiwa tse di sa tshwaiwang sentle. Fa phologolo e tshwailwe ka letshwao le le kwadisitsweng kgotsa thathuu/e tlantswe letshwao, dingangisano di tlaa efogiwa. Bathapiwa ba tshwanetse go tshwaya diruiwa tsa bona sentle, go latela molao wa 2002, wa go tshwaiwa ga diruiwa (Molao 6 wa 2002), segolobogolo ka go di baya letshwao. 

“Tlhokomela thata fa ngwedi e feletse, go le lesedi, mafelo a beke, mafelo a kgwedi kgotsa kwa tshimologong ya kgwedi mo magareng a dinako tse, go itemogelwa go utswiwa ga leruo thata (go tlhabiwa go jewa kgotsa apewa) go go diragalang thata. Begela sepodisi kgotsa baagisani ka gangwe ka ga diruiwa tse o sa di itseng mo gare ga diruiwa tsa gago,” van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.  

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834 suspects nabbed for various crimes across North West 

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

A total of 834 suspects were arrested for various crimes ranging from murder, attempted murder, assault with the intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and common, dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, possession of drugs, burglary at business and residential premises to driving under the influence of alcohol. In addition, 74 suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing by Immigration Officials.  

The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said of 834 suspects, 322 were nabbed as wanted during Detectives’ suspect raiding operations. Mokgwabone said in one of the operations in Brits, police in collaboration with Protego Security, arrested three suspects on 2 August 2024.  

“The police were in operation when they responded to a robbery at a filling station. The suspects who fled in a Volkswagen Polo, were pursued and cornered by Protego Security members. However, one of them got out of the vehicle and fled on foot, while others escaped with the vehicle. The police joined the security officers and the suspect that fled on foot was arrested. 

“The other two suspects were arrested near Silkatsnek, while the other fled on foot. Upon searching the car, the police found a firearm, ammunition and a set of number plates that matches the description of the vehicle that was used during the commission of the crimes. They are expected to appear in court soon,” he said.  

Mokgwabone further said in Kanana Township, near Orkney, Provincial Office and Dr Kenneth Kaunda District personnel as well as role players, including traffic and officials from the local municipality, saturated the place to heighten visibility through patrols, Vehicle Check Points (VCP) and to ensure compliance with various legislation. He said during the operations, 209 premises, 2 306 persons and 1 402 vehicles, were searched. 

“Moreover, the operation led to confiscation of alcohol, 23 ammunition, a variety of drugs, two handguns, three vehicles and tobacco products,” said Mokgwabone.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, stated that police working with other role players will continue to work hard through enhanced crime prevention and combating operations conducted between 29 July and 4 August 2024, to ensure that those who commit crime are arrested.

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