TAUNG RESIDENTS WELCOME THE NEW CHILDHOOD CENTRE


By Obakeng Maje
Taung-Kgosi Nyoko Motlhabane of the Batlhaping Baga-Maidi says the residents of Matsheng and the surrounding villages in Taung are highly spirited to receive a new early childhood development centre in their area – a move that would empower children from an early stage.

Motlhabane was speaking at an early childhood development (ECD) massification campaign held at Mmabana in Greater Taung Local Municipality on Friday.

“The establishement of the centre here in Matsheng is a history that will remain on record that government has built a centre for our children. This is a fresh start in the education of our children. By this, we are rest assured that the future of our children is bright,” Motlhabane said, adding that the vicious circle of poverty would only be broken with education.

During the campaign North West MEC for Social Development, Collen Maine, accompanied by Kgosi Motlhabane and the municipal councillors conducted a sod-turning of ECD centre at Matsheng.

Maine said his department is geared to achieve intended purpose, of intervening in the lives of toddlers, between the ages of 0 to 4 years, with the intention of preparing them mentally and physically for the life that awaits them in the later years.

“To this effect, the department in partnership with the National Development Agency has set aside R3 million to build three prototype early childhood development centres in three district municipalities in the next current financial year. We have already conducted three sod-turning ceremonies to mark the erection of these centres in Bojanala, Dr Kenneth Kaunda and Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district municipalities,” Maine said.

As part of the activities of the campaign Maine addressed more than 500 early childhood development practitioners who braved a sunny weather to meet the authorities at Mmabana in Taung.-TDN
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TAUNG RESIDENTS WELCOME THE NEW CHILDHOOD CENTRE


By Obakeng Maje
Taung-Kgosi Nyoko Motlhabane of the Batlhaping Baga-Maidi says the residents of Matsheng and the surrounding villages in Taung are highly spirited to receive a new early childhood development centre in their area – a move that would empower children from an early stage.

Motlhabane was speaking at an early childhood development (ECD) massification campaign held at Mmabana in Greater Taung Local Municipality on Friday.

“The establishement of the centre here in Matsheng is a history that will remain on record that government has built a centre for our children. This is a fresh start in the education of our children. By this, we are rest assured that the future of our children is bright,” Motlhabane said, adding that the vicious circle of poverty would only be broken with education.

During the campaign North West MEC for Social Development, Collen Maine, accompanied by Kgosi Motlhabane and the municipal councillors conducted a sod-turning of ECD centre at Matsheng.

Maine said his department is geared to achieve intended purpose, of intervening in the lives of toddlers, between the ages of 0 to 4 years, with the intention of preparing them mentally and physically for the life that awaits them in the later years.

“To this effect, the department in partnership with the National Development Agency has set aside R3 million to build three prototype early childhood development centres in three district municipalities in the next current financial year. We have already conducted three sod-turning ceremonies to mark the erection of these centres in Bojanala, Dr Kenneth Kaunda and Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district municipalities,” Maine said.

As part of the activities of the campaign Maine addressed more than 500 early childhood development practitioners who braved a sunny weather to meet the authorities at Mmabana in Taung.-TDN
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A woman’s half naked body found in N West


By Obakeng Maje
Swartruggens- Police are investigating a case of Murder after a decomposed body of a woman between the of age 26 and 30 was found in the bush behind a tavern near Swartruggens shopping complex on Sunday at about 15:00 by a passer-by.

“It is alleged that the deceased was found half-naked wearing only a T-shirt and was without shoes or underwear. Her face was allegedly smashed with a stone. It is further alleged that her breasts were cut off and her private parts slightly cut with unknown sharp instrument” captain Pelonomi Makau said.

Makau said the woman stomach was also cut open from the navel to the chest.

“Post-mortem will be conducted on 27 January 2014 and to determine also if the deceased was raped before she was murdered” she concludes.  Investigation continues.-TDN
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North West Finance appoints new Head of Department


Mahikeng- The North West MEC for Finance Paul Sebegoe is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Maanda Pringle Raedeni as the new Head of Department (HoD). He assumed duty on the 06 January 2014.

“I would like to welcome Mr Raedani to our department and can say without a shadow of doubt that he is the right person for the position of HoD which has been vacant for a long time since the suspension and ultimately the dismissal of former HoD. It is my firm conviction that Mr Raedani will take the department to where we want to be in terms of our strategic plan and mandate of serving the people of the province to ensure proper financial management and accountability in the province. He is a very astute and illustrious administrator and a visionary,” said Sebegoe.

Mr Raedani brings a wealth of extensive experience gained in both the public and private sector. He served in various senior management position in his previous employment which include amongst other Operations Manager at United Nations Development Programme, Director of Finance and Fiscal Relations at South African Local Government Association and is the former Administrator of the Moses Kotane local Municipality, Acting Municipal Manager at Rustenburg Local Municipality and Chief Financial Officer of Madibeng Local Municipality.

He has also served as member of the Audit Committee at Invest North West and has worked as consultant in aspects of financial management, human resource management, strategic planning and performance management.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Diploma in Management studies, Master of Business Administration and Certificate in Management development from Wits Business School.

Sebegoe further expressed his gratitude to both Mr Geo Paul and Israel Kunene who served as Acting HoD’sf or steering the ship during the time the position was vacant and is pleased with the contribution they have made to ensure the void is filled. He said both had done a sterling and commendable work not only for the department but the entire province considering the oversight role of the department.-TDN
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DA shocked by Swartruggens murder


By Obakeng Maje
Swartruggens-The DA is both horrified and deeply saddened by the gruesome mutilation and murder of a young woman in Swartruggens, North West.

“The details surrounding this murder are so gruesome as to be indescribable and we have been left shocked and speechless” DA Tiaan Kotze. 

This is a yet another reminder of the unrelenting war being waged against the women and children of our country.

“We simply cannot continue to ignore the fact that rape and murder of women in South Africa has now become a national crisis – one which requires decisive and swift action from our government” Kotze said. 

DA said they have a great deal of work to do to build a society in which women enjoy the same freedom as men, and can live their lives without fear.

“Unspeakable crimes such as this one show us that South Africa is still a deeply patriarchal and broken society. We need to identify interventions which will enable us to fix what is broken in our country and ensure that crimes such as these are never committed again” he said. 

The DA sends its deepest condolences to the friends and family of the deceased victim.

“We trust that the perpetrators of this vicious act will be swiftly brought to book and that justice will be served” concludes DA.-TDN
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DA shocked by Swartruggens murder


By Obakeng Maje
Swartruggens-The DA is both horrified and deeply saddened by the gruesome mutilation and murder of a young woman in Swartruggens, North West.

“The details surrounding this murder are so gruesome as to be indescribable and we have been left shocked and speechless” DA Tiaan Kotze. 

This is a yet another reminder of the unrelenting war being waged against the women and children of our country.

“We simply cannot continue to ignore the fact that rape and murder of women in South Africa has now become a national crisis – one which requires decisive and swift action from our government” Kotze said. 

DA said they have a great deal of work to do to build a society in which women enjoy the same freedom as men, and can live their lives without fear.

“Unspeakable crimes such as this one show us that South Africa is still a deeply patriarchal and broken society. We need to identify interventions which will enable us to fix what is broken in our country and ensure that crimes such as these are never committed again” he said. 

The DA sends its deepest condolences to the friends and family of the deceased victim.

“We trust that the perpetrators of this vicious act will be swiftly brought to book and that justice will be served” concludes DA.-TDN
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Premier expresses shock at Swartruggens woman’s gruesome murder


North West Premier Thandi Modise has expressed shock at the gruesome murder of a woman whose body was discovered behind a tavern in Swartruggens with her breasts cut off.

“We wish to condemn in the strongest terms possible the horrendous act that resembles a muti killing. We call on the Swartruggens community to assist police with their investigations for the heartless murderer/s responsible for the ghastly act to be removed from society before he/they strike again. No stone should be left unturned,” Premier Modise said.Modise emphasised that escalating incidents of gender based violence call for united action against the scourge and for real men to stand up to protect women and girl  children.

According to police, the body of the woman, believed to be aged between 26 and 30, was discovered by a passer-by on Sunday afternoon in the bush behind a tavern near the Swartruggens shopping complex.

Police Spokesperson Captain Pelonomi Makau said that the woman was found half-naked wearing only a T-shirt.

“Her face was smashed with a stone… Her breasts were cut off and her private parts slightly cut with an unknown sharp instrument,” Captain Makau said.

Her stomach had also been cut open.

Police were awaiting the results of the post mortem to determine whether she had been raped before the murder, Makau said.-TDN
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North West Premier Thandi Modise has expressed shock at the gruesome murder of a woman whose body was discovered behind a tavern in Swartruggens with her breasts cut off.

“We wish to condemn in the strongest terms possible the horrendous act that resembles a muti killing. We call on the Swartruggens community to assist police with their investigations for the heartless murderer/s responsible for the ghastly act to be removed from society before he/they strike again. No stone should be left unturned,” Premier Modise said.Modise emphasised that escalating incidents of gender based violence call for united action against the scourge and for real men to stand up to protect women and girl  children.

According to police, the body of the woman, believed to be aged between 26 and 30, was discovered by a passer-by on Sunday afternoon in the bush behind a tavern near the Swartruggens shopping complex.

Police Spokesperson Captain Pelonomi Makau said that the woman was found half-naked wearing only a T-shirt.

“Her face was smashed with a stone… Her breasts were cut off and her private parts slightly cut with an unknown sharp instrument,” Captain Makau said.

Her stomach had also been cut open.

Police were awaiting the results of the post mortem to determine whether she had been raped before the murder, Makau said.-TDN
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Pirates edge Urban Warriors


Orlando Pirates recorded their first victory of the year with a 2-1 defeat of Ajax Cape Town in the Premiership on Monday night.

Bucs, who picked up a point from their previous two outings, claimed the full share of the spoils via goals either side of the break from Khethowakhe Masuku and Thabo Matlaba at Orlando Stadium.
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Postal workers embark on strike: Sapo


The strikers were employed in the mail sorting centres, said spokesman Christopher Hlekane.

“Early indications are that some operations, including mail and retail, are being disrupted by the work stoppages,” he said.

It was not clear how many workers were on strike.

Hlekane said Sapo management was trying to resolve the workers’ issues.

“Sapo advises that the principle of no-work, no-pay will apply. The organisation will also deal with any incidents of intimidation accordingly,” he said.
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