AFTER ‘SHOCKING DISCOVERY’ OF SERVICE DELIVERY IN NC, ANC PROMISES TO DO BETTER

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Dlamini-Zuma said local government leaders in some parts of Kimberley seemed not to care and didn’t even try to address glaring concerns.

Following what the ANC describes as the shocking discovery of poor service delivery in the Northern Cape, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has told Eyewitness Newsher department will now intervene in the province.

Last week, ANC leaders criss-crossed Kimberley ahead of the party’s 108th birthday celebration to mobilise support for the next local government elections.

Angry and frustrated residents used the opportunity to showcase their dismal living conditions.

ANC leaders said their presence in Kimberley exposed the poor conditions the majority of people live under in the province.

From poorly maintained roads, overflowing sewage, no access to clean drinking water, no jobs, poverty and unemployment, the province serves as a grim example of what the party has to show after 25 years in government.

President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged in his speech on Saturday that his administration will keep a close eye on the province and do more to fix governance at a local level across the country.

Dlamini Zuma said local government leaders in some parts of Kimberley seemed not to care and didn’t even try to address glaring concerns ahead of the arrival of ANC leaders last week.

She said her department would step in to ensure services are rendered.

The country is preparing for local government elections next year and the ANC is promising south Africans that 2020 is the year of action in terms of service delivery.

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ANC in the North West condemns femicide killings

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

The ANC in the North West said is saddened by the continuous gruesome killings of women and children in the province. The ANC provincial spokesperson, Kenny Morolong said the ruling party is gravely perturbed by the deaths of Thato Lesetedi (24) from Mafikeng and Zanele Biya (15) in Rustenburg recently.

The suspect (40) briefly appeared in the Bafokeng Magistrate’s Court in Tlhabane on Wednesday for the alleged kidnapping and murder of Biya. According to the North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, the alleged suspect was seen leaving a local tavern in Chaneng village outside Phokeng in the company of the victim and her friend (18) on 24 December 2019.

“He allegedly went to his place where he raped the pair. Subsequent to the incident, a case of rape was opened for investigation. The suspect evaded the arrest until he met Biya at the same tavern again on 31 December 2019. They left the tavern and were both seen entering the nearby bushes between midnight and 1am.

“Since then, the victim was never seen and as a result, the victim’s parents opened a case of kidnapping on 3 January 2020. At that point, the suspect was already in detention after being arrested on 1 January 2020 through information received from members of the community for the initial rape allegedly committed on 24 December 2019,” said Mokgwabone.

He further said the suspect appeared in the Bafokeng Magistrate’s Court on two separate cases of rape. Mokgwabone added that further investigation into the matter led to the discovery of the 15-year-old victim’s decomposed body in the bushes at about 11:00 on Sunday near Chaneng village in Rustenburg.

The North West Police Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms and said that the police will have no mercy in dealing with those who commit gender based violence. He expressed his gratitude to members of the community for coming forth with information that led to the arrest of the suspect.

Furthermore, Kwena urged the public to collaborate with the police in protecting women and children as well as to ensure that perpetrators are brought to book as it happened in this incident. Meanwhile, the ANC Provincial Convenor, Basetsana Dantjie visited the Biya’s family to express the ANC’s heartfelt condolences.

Meanwhile, the ANC Provincial Convenor, Basetsana Dantjie visited the Biya’s family to express the ANC’s heartfelt condolences.

Morolong said: “These heartrending incidents represent a painful reminder that women and children continue to endure suffering in the hands of barbaric monsters that should be isolated from society. We urge our communities to work with our law enforcement agencies to ensure that culprits of these hideous acts are brought to book.

“We further direct that members of the ANC should actively support all affected families. The ANC-led government is called upon to ensure that it is available to the affected families by providing requisite professional support. We wish all affected families and communities’ strength during these dark hours,” he said.

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ANC stalwart, Bantjies passes on

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(Picture Supplied) : ANC stalwart, Hans Bantjies

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
The ANC in the North West mourns the death of its stalwart, Hans Bantjies (50) who passed away on new year’s eve at Schweizer Reneke Provincial Hospital after short illness.

The North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL) Chief Whip, Paul Sebegoe described Bantjies as a selfless combatant who was passionately in love with Africa’s oldest liberation movement.
Sebegoe delivered a eulogy during the memorial service held at Ipelegeng Community Hall in Schweizer Reneke on Tuesday.

Sebegoe said: “This humble cadre and energetic community builder lived for and dedicated his entire life to serving the ANC with every modicum of energy that he could muster. Though he had lost limb from gunshot of the apartheid police during the Mamusa unrests in 1986, he valued life and cherished freedom and equality more.

“Bantjies’ passion for community development saw him establishing the Ipelegeng People with Disabilities Forum that pioneered the development of a Telecentre in the impoverished Township.”
He further said that the ANC Caucus dips its revolutionary banners in appreciation of the service that Bantjies had rendered the ANC and salutes him as a loyal and dedicated cadre.
“Comrade HB and his generation did not betray their mission hence he leaves behind a proud legacy of patriotism, lifelong activism and serving the ANC with pride and dignity.

“His laughter, humour and positive attitude will be sorely missed. We are poorer without him because of the indelible mark he has made and the gigantic footprints he has left in the sands of time, ” said Sebegoe.

He said Bantijies has deeply enriched the activist legislature through his work as a political researcher and a cadre of a special type.
Sebegoe added that Bantjies’ contribution has throughout his employment by the North West Provincial Youth Commission to his current role in the ANC caucus Staff influenced oversight, monitoring, evaluation, youth empowerment and service delivery for the benefit of communities.
“He will forever be engraved in the monument of our hearts as a change agent and a humble patriot par excellent. His positive attitude and preparedness to learn distinguished him from the pack.

“He was not a populist nor a wedge driver that the esteemed ANC President Comrade OR Tambo had warned us during the Morogoro Conference but a unifier,” he underscored.
In paying tribute to Bantjies, Convenor of ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) deployee and Deputy Minister of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Obed Bapela urged the Mamusa community to deliver a decisive ANC elections victory to honour his memory during the 15 January 2020 municipal bi-elections.
Bapela was accompanied by a high-powered delegation that included his fellow NEC members, Minister of Tourism, Khensani Kubayi-Ngubane and former ANCYL President, Malusi Gigaba and members of the Interim Provincial Committee ANC MP, Kenny Morolong, Lenah Miga and Sophie Maine.
The emotional service was also graced by among others the NWPL Deputy Speaker, Viola Mocumi, Corporative Governance, Traditional Affairs & Human Settlements MEC Gordon Kegakilwe, Public Works MEC Saliva Molapisi, NWPL Chair of Chairs Mmoloki Cwaile, ANC MPs Tidimalo Legwase and Eric Landsman.

Bantijies graduated with BA in Political Science from the University of Cape Town (UCT) back in 1997.
Former anti-apartheid activist, Bantjies who had served as one of the political researchers for the NWPL ANC Caucus since 2014 is to be buried on Saturday at Ipelegeng Township.

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‘National Parliament speaker, Modise harasses nurses at Taung District Hospital’

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Picture: (Taung hospital staff embark on strike)

By OBAKENG MAJE

Patients were left unattended at the Taung District Hospital in Taung on Thursday after nurses downed tools. The striking nurses said they demand justice after one of their own was ‘ill-treated’ by the National Parliament speaker, Thandi Modise and the management did nothing.

One of the nurses who refused to be named for fear of reprisal said: “On 26 December 2019, the National Assembly speaker, Thandi Modise arrived at the hospital to come and check on her ailing brother who since passed away. Modise arrived at around 9am, which was out of visiting hours.

“Her brother was admitted to the hospital at ward F. When she arrived at the reception, we asked if we could assist her. However, she was rude to us and called us names. She also asked if we know who she was.”

One of the sources said Modise allegedly forced her was to the wards even though she was told to wait for visiting hours. It is alleged that Modise called the hospital CEO, Tumediso Setlhodi to come and ‘reprimand his dogs’.

According to our source, Setlhodi arrived at the hospital along with the hospital Board of Directors chairperson, James Gadinabokao. Setlhodi allegedly reprimanded one of the nurses who was in talks with Modise and threatened to fire him, while Gadinabokao hauled unprinted words to the on-duty nurses.

Picture: National Parliament speaker, Thandi Modise

Now, nurses said they demand to see the North West MEC for Health, Madoda Sambatha to address their challenges. They also want Gadinabokao to be removed as the chairperson of the Board of Directors at the hospital.

North West Health department spokesperson, Tebogo Lekgethwane said the department is aware of the allegations leveled against Modise.

“Yes, the department is aware of this matter, however, Modise always calls on MECs whenever she visits government facilities to raise issues of service delivery nature. It was also the case in this instance and not about a hassle with any employee. She merely gave the MEC complaints that were raised by patients in the hospital and requested them to be attended to.

“The CEO has also denied making any threats to any employee, but demanded that employees do their work accordingly. Visiting hours of the hospital is between 12pm-1pm and 5pm-6pm daily. No prominent people/persons get special treatment while visiting the hospital,” Lekgethwane said.

He further said Gadinabokao as chairperson of the Board of Directors at the hospital has the responsibility to attend to complains raised by the community irrespective of their status. Lekgethwane added that Gadinabokao said he attended to a number of complaints during the month of December and in all of them he requested employees to assist patients where patients were complaining.

The National Parliament spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo said Modise was affected by the treatment she received in the hands of nurses.

“Honestly, we should be concerned by the horrendous and outrageous treatment patients and community members suffer at the hands of that hospital’s rude and indifferent staff, which makes mockery of our healthcare system, instead of being used by them to discredit victims.

“Just ask yourself, if they could treat an MP in this manner, who also has oversight powers under the law to inspect service delivery at that facility, what hope do we have for ordinary members of the public?”

Mothapo added that he was not going to bother Modise with the inquiry as she is grieving the death of her brother and certainly would not want to relive the trauma she and family suffered at the hands of that hospital staff.

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Mokgoro applauds the ‘Class of 2019’ for job well-done 

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By OBAKENG MAJE

North West Premier, Prof Job Mokgoro applauded the ‘Class of 2019’ for exceptional work in the National Senior Certificate Examinations. Mokgoro was a keynote speaker during the results announcement ceremony that was held at Fields College in Rustenburg on Wednesday.

The ceremony was attended by all education sector stakeholders who came to witness the fruits of the seeds planted since the beginning of 2019 academic year. The province has made a significant improvement and reached 86,8% matric pass rate.

“Education knows no social or economic standing. It knows no race, colour, gender, religion or creed. For, we all agree that every child has a right to quality basic education and today is a culmination of our effort towards achieving laying a basis for a bright future for these learners and the country.

“Thank you for putting this beautiful province in the limelight. An overall improvement of the NSC Examination results by 5.7% from 81.1% of 2018 is no mean feat. This despite all the odds stuck against you, you showed character and prevailed,” he said.

Mokgoro also commended MEC for Education, Mmaphefo Matsemela, the entire management, the SGB’s, principals, educators and most important learners for having done extremely well in ensuring that the North West province re-claims the rightful space amongst the best performing provinces in the country.

“You have managed to navigate a very difficult academic year that 2019 was. You also managed to achieve good results despite the challenges that many of our learners faced as a result of disruptions to normal schooling brought about as a result of community protests witnessed in the last year as well as damage to various schools infrastructure,” said Mokgoro.

However, the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the North West says the results are not a true reflection as so many learners dropped out before reaching matric. According the North West DA spokesperson on Education, Gavin Edwards said: “Although this is an improvement from 81.1% in 2018, celebrating the top three rankings is misplaced considering the high drop-out rate. From the 62 766 Grade 10 learners that enrolled in 2017, more than 20 000 dropped out before matriculating, leaving the North West with a real pass rate of only 37.1%.

According the North West DA spokesperson on Education, Gavin Edwards said: “Although this is an improvement from 81.1% in 2018, celebrating the top three rankings is misplaced considering the high drop-out rate. From the 62 766 Grade 10 learners that enrolled in 2017, more than 20 000 dropped out before matriculating, leaving the North West with a real pass rate of only 37.1%.

“The drop-out rate, combined with the poor quality of education, is a recipe for disaster. Many of these youth will struggle to find employment and if they do, it will be for menial labour, locking them in a cycle of hardship and poverty.”

Edwards added that the department of education is not doing the learners any favours by setting low standards in basic education simply to pursue improved statistical outputs. He said the conditions that learners are expected to perform under remain extremely poor.

“Ongoing school safety challenges, poor infrastructure, shortage of schools and unrealistic teacher/learner ratios continue to plague this province. We congratulate every matriculant that worked hard in the face of all these hardships and also thank those teachers who walked the extra mile to ensure those learners are equipped for the next phase of their lives.

“We further commend the 2019 matriculants at the 12 high schools around Klerksdorp who were affected by service delivery protests during their final exams. The fact that 9 out of these 12 schools did well is an achievement of note,” said Edwards.

He also singled out the 2019 matric class of Thuto Lore Secondary School in Bloemhof, who had to be moved overnight to safety after the community threatened to disrupt their examinations. Edwards said despite difficult circumstances, learners there still managed to achieve an 80% pass rate, showing true determination

Edwards said despite difficult circumstances, learners there still managed to achieve an 80% pass rate, showing true determination.

Meanwhile, the ANC in the North West welcomed with jubilation the results of the class of 2019 and congratulates all role players for achieving this milestone. The ANC provincial spokesperson, Kenny Morolong said the achievement of 86.7% with a recorded 5% improvement from the 2018 results call for celebrations across the province.

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‘The system is on the rise.’ Matric pass rate hits 80%

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Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is expected to announce that the matric pass rate has breached the 80% threshold for the first time.

City Press can also reveal that the Free State has reclaimed the top spot from Gauteng, which has reportedly dropped to second position.

North West grabbed third position, with the Western Cape completing the top four.

THE DEPARTMENT IS GOING TO ANNOUNCE THE HIGHEST MATRIC PASS RATE. THE SYSTEM IS ON THE RISE
Department insider

Insiders, education experts and commentators attributed the improvement in the pass rate to the maturing of the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement, holiday schools and a significant improvement in infrastructure, and pupil and teacher support material, all of which boosted the pass rate up from 78.2% last year.

“The department is going to announce the highest matric pass rate. The system is on the rise,” said an insider in the department.

“The biggest thing is that the department needs to account for the increase in terms of performance across the board. If we aren’t able to do that, people will accuse us of cooking the results. The department has done what it said it would do – identified weaknesses in the system, addressed them and made sure that teaching and learning take place.”

A senior executive in the department in the Eastern Cape revealed that her provincehad recorded the most significant improvement in years.

“What I can tell you is that we’re on the other side of 75%, up from 70.6% in 2018. We’ve worked very hard.”

I WON’T GIVE YOU DETAILS NOW, BUT I CAN TELL YOU THAT WE’RE THE BEST-PERFORMING PROVINCE, FOLLOWED BY GAUTENG, NORTH WEST AND THE WESTERN CAPE.
Free State education official

Another official in the Free State said his province had displaced Gauteng in terms of overall academic success.

“I won’t give you details now, but I can tell you that we’re the best-performing province, followed by Gauteng, North West and the Western Cape.”

Educational expert Professor Mary Metcalfe said that, considering that the pass rate had been growing by more than 1.6% over the past decade, the improvement was to be expected.

“The national pass rate for the National Senior Certificate has been steadily improving over the past 10 years from 62.6% in 2008 to 78.2% in 2018. This is an average increase of 1.6% a year,” she said.

“There’s no reason to expect a marked change from that pattern. This figure, however, tells us little about the overall performance of the system.

“It tells us that 80% or so of the pupils who reached Grade 12 [which is only 60% of the pupils who start school] passed. We must remember that this is only 37% of those who started the journey.

“Our national attention should be on the 63% who’ve fallen by the wayside along the way, what we must do to address their economic and social inclusion and what we can do to make sure more succeed in future.”

HOLIDAY SCHOOLS

So effective are the winter and spring holiday camps that the department organises for matric pupils that the performance in quintile one, two and three schools – the poorest schools in the country – has, for the first time, surpassed the performance in former model C schools.

“We’re now starting to see that it doesn’t matter where or who you are. When given the opportunity, you’ll perform,” said the insider, adding that 44 of 75 education districts had achieved a pass rate of 80% and above.

A report that the department presented to SA’s Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, Umalusi, last month shows that the holiday camp schools attracted more than 530 000 matric pupils across the country’s provinces.

It also shows that the camps resulted in pupils receiving an additional 20 schooling days. The holiday schools targeted high-risk pupils, progressed pupils and schools that enrolled more than 100 pupils for a single subject, as well as schools that enrolled more than 50 pupils but had achieved a matric pass rate of less than 60% in 2018.

THEY TAUGHT US NEW TECHNIQUES ON HOW TO ANSWER EXAM QUESTIONS. THE FEEDBACK WAS CLEAR AND WE UNDERSTOOD CONCEPTS BETTER.
Matric student

The department’s director-general, Mathanzima Mweli, spent 21 days visiting 114 holiday camp schools.

The detailed report covers the subjects offered in the camps, the topics covered by them, the quality of teaching, the type of support offered, the duration of each subject per day and attendance levels.

About 88% of polled pupils said the camps had been “very helpful”.

A pupil at Wiggins Secondary School in Durban who was interviewed about her experiences said: “Winter school teachers are dedicated and show a genuine concern for pupils. Interacting with pupils from other schools provided us with opportunities to learn from each other.”

Similarly, a pupil at Seleje Secondary School outside Mahikeng in North West said: “They taught us new techniques on how to answer exam questions. The feedback was clear and we understood concepts better.”

BIG INVESTMENTS

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi yesterday said it would come as no surprise if the matric pass rate continued to rise.

“We can only go upwards. Over the past few years, there’s been serious competition at the top, middle and bottom of the provincial matric pass rate ranking. Provinces at the bottom have made a significant push upwards, and most of those at the top have sustained their rankings.”

Lesufi added that the department had made big investments in the sector over the past decade.

THE DEPARTMENT HAS ALWAYS PLANNED TO RECORD AN IMPROVEMENT AND ANY INCREASE IN QUALITY OF PASSES WOULD BE WELCOME.
Elijah Mhlanga

“We’ve invested billions in infrastructure, material development, stabilisation of the curriculum and teacher development.”

The department’s spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga, declined to comment on the anticipated pass rate announcement, but said: “The department has always planned to record an improvement and any increase in quality of passes would be welcome.”

He added that he was happy that Umalusi had acknowledged the strategic interventions that the department had put in place to improve the sector.

Mweli said he had spent a significant amount of time in provinces monitoring and supporting teachers and pupils.

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A man arrested for ‘negligence handling’ of a firearm in Zeerust

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

A 39-year-old man is expected to appear at Zeerust Magistrate’s Court in Zeerust for ‘negligence handling’ of a firearm.

North West Community Safety and Transport Management spokesperson, Alpheus Koonyaditse said the man was arrested after he allegedly disrupted a meeting between the department and taxi drivers on Sunday.

“The man continuously disrupted the meeting. Initially, he refuted allegations that he had a firearm with him. It was later found out that he had the licensed 9mm firearm, and one magazine.

“He was arrested immediately for negligence handling and will appear at the Zeerust court on Monday. The meeting was to intervene between taxi operators travelling between Zeerust and Roodepoort in Gauteng,” Koonyaditse said.

He added that the meeting went well and ended amicably albeit regrettable incident of one of them being arrested.

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Molelema family needs a wheelchair for their son!

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Picture: Patricia Sesoko (53) with her grandson, Tshiamo (5)

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

The Sesoko family at Molelema village in Taung was left dejected after the North West Social Development department allegedly failed them. Patricia Sesoko (53) said they are in need of a ‘special wheelchair’ for their grandson, Tshiamo (5) who is suffering from cerebral palsy.

“My grandson was born with cerebral palsy and he needs a special wheelchair. Tshiamo’s condition has not improved since his birth and it is difficult for us. No one is working in the house, so we survive with Tshiamo’s disability grant.

“The clinic is too far and it is difficult for me to take him to the clinic when the needs arise. I have three children and we urge any Good Samaritan for assistance. We’ve requested assistance from the government, however, our plea fell in deaf ears,” Sesoko said.

According to Sesoko, she was forced to go and borrow her father’s wheelchair which is not designed to ferry cerebral palsy patients when taking Tshiamo to the clinic.

A local social activist, Mothibi Makoro said: “We believe that our government should ensure that it caters for the deprived. It is so devastating to see Sesoko family living in this dire condition, while we have government officials sitting comfortably in air-conditioned offices.

“However, I do not blame the ANC-led government for these shenanigans, but public servants. We urge our government to ensure that our people receive basic services such as electricity, water, and sanitation. The family had no electricity in their home and we had to fight for them to get it. Tshiamo is using the device that needs electricity and imagine living without it.”

However, the North West Social Development spokesperson, Petrus Siko said the department has been in contact with the family. Siko further said the ward social worker has also visited the family several times since April this year.

“The ward social worker has compiled a home circumstance report that outlines the needs of the family. Based on the home circumstance report, the social worker has linked the family of the boy with the local municipality to provide them with electricity because the device that the boy is using requires electricity.

“I can confirm that the electricity has been installed with the support of the ward social worker. The boy has been referred to the Taung hospital to undergo physiotherapy. The social worker has also requested the hospital to put the boy’s name on the waiting list of those who are awaiting wheelchairs,” said Siko.

He added that Tshiamo is currently receiving a child support grant from SASSA too. Siko said communities are urged to use ward social workers’ services or visit the nearest service point of the department.

“Furthermore, the department has a school social worker programme which addresses the needs of the learners within the school premises,” he said.

Gina Jansheski, M.D. who is a Board Certified Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics said: “Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological condition caused by brain damage and it is the most common motor and movement disability of childhood.

Cerebral palsy causes a range of disabilities, from mild to severe.”

Anyone who would like to assist the family can contact Patricia Sesoko on 0737198770

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Baagi Ba Molelema Ba Tlhoka Motlakase

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Ka REGINALD KANYANE

Baagi ba feta makgolo a le mararo kwa motsaneng wa Molelema gaufi le Taung ba ikuela go masepala o mogolwane wa Taung (The Greater Taung Local Municipality) go ba neela motlakase mo matlung a bone.

Baagi bano, ba kaile fa ba na le dingwaga-ngwaga ba ikuela go masepala go ba tsenyetsa motlakase, mme masepala o itshela moriti o o tsididi. Mongwe wa baagi ba ba tshakgetseng, Kgotlha Molwantwa are ga e sala a agelwa ntlo ya RDP e e senang motlakase ka ngwaga wa 2009, mme le go fitlha ga jaana ga se ba bone motlakase.

“Pelo tsa rona di botlhoko gonne go thata go tshela ntle le motlakase. Fela se se makatsang ke gore matlo mangwe kwa metseng e tshwana le Kokomeng, Matsheng ga mmogo le kwa Longaneng a tsentswe motlakase le fa a tlile morago. Jaanong re batla go itse gore masepala o re sekisa eng se se kana-kana,” Molwantwa wa tlhalosa.

O mongwe wa baagi, Maria Gaedie yo eleng moruti kwa kerekeng ya Bethlehem Reformed Church o kaile fa kereke ya gagwe ena le dingwaga di feta 15 e sena motlakase.

“Ke ile ka ikuela go masepala go ka ntsenyetsa motlakase mo kerekeng yame, mme ke ile ka shwaba nko go feta molomo morago ga gore ba nkaele go se matshwanedi gore dikereke di nne le motlakase.

“Jaanong go thata fa re na le dikonferense le dikolobetso kwa kerekeng gonne ga rena motlakase. Re kopa masepala o dire ka natla gore le rona re nne le motlakase. Dithapo tsa motlakase di feta fela fa thoko ga kereke, mme gore bothata ke eng re sa tsenyediwe motlakase ga re itse,” Gaedie wa tlhalosa.

Moeteledipele wa baagi, Mothibi Makoro are se se botlhokwa ke gore puso e nne le barongwa ba ba siameng mme ba bee dikgatlhego tsa baagi kwa pele. Makoro are ba ikuela go baeteledipele kwa masepala go etela baagi mme ba ba tlhalosetse gore matsapa di a tsaya kae.

“Re eletsa gore baagi enne bone ba ba tlhopang baeteledipele ba ba tla ba emelang jaaka barongwa pusong. Seo se tlile go fedisa ngodiego le botsokunapi mo go direleng setshaba. Jaanong re ikuela go mmusa-kgotlha wa masepala, Ebusang Tladi gore a tle le mokhanselara wa kgaolo, Nosi Ntasi mme ba tlhalose gore ke mabaka afe a a dirileng gore baagi ba Molelema ba be ba sena motlakase mo ngwageng one wa dichelete,” Makoro wa tlhalosa.

Kgabagare, mmusakgotlha wa masepala o mogolwane wa Taung, Ebusang Tladi are: “Jaaka masepala, re ne re solofetse gore mafelo a a tshwanang jaaka Molelema, Kokomeng ga mmogo le mafelo a mangwe a tla be a bone motlakase go ya ka tsela e re ile ra atlegenisa thulaganyo ya matlo ka teng. Re ne re na le metse e feta masome a le mabedi le botlhano (25) e e ne e tshwanetswe ke go tsenngwa motlakase.

“Se se ile sa diragala ke gore katlenegiso eo ya mafelo a a ne a tshwanetse gore a tsenngwe motlakase, a ne a romelwa kwa Eskom jaaka ele batlamedi ba motlakase. Jaaka re tlhaloganya gore Eskom le yone e bona madi go tswa kwa lefapheng la maatla, ba feleditse ba bone ledi le le sa lekanang, jaanong seo sene sa ama mafelo a re ne re a atlenegisitse jaaka masepala. Mafelo a a sa tsenngwang motlakase a tlile go ka tsenngwa mo thulaganyong ya ngwaga o o latelang wa dichelete.”

Tladi o kaile fa ba setse ba emetse karabo go tswa kwa Eskom go ba tlhalosetsa gore ke metse efe e e tla amogelang motlakase mo ngwageng o o latelang wa dichelete.

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Political parties scramble for votes at Mamusa

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

Service delivery continues to be a challenge at Mamusa Local Municipality. The municipality is still under pressure after the North West Provincial government put it under Section 100 (c) citing lack of service delivery, maladministration, and corruption.

Now political parties are preparing for the by-elections on 15 January 2020 to elect a new council. The North West Provincial government embarked on a service delivery blitz a month ago at the embattled municipality in an attempt to bring services closer to the people.

However, the Democratic Alliance (DA) leader in the North West, Joe McGluwa accused the ANC of being desperate to secure votes in the upcoming by-elections and resorted to ‘window-dressing’ service delivery.

McGluwa said: “The ANC-led provincial government has been in Mamusa over the last couple of months to hand out token title deeds, promising that the rest will be handed over soon. A blatant lie and behind the scenes, the ANC national government is hell-bent on expropriating property without compensation, so it is quite possible that the title deeds handed out will be taken back should the ANC continue with its plan of expropriation.

“Earlier in the year when we campaigned in Mamusa before the 8 May elections, we conducted extensive oversight inspections across the municipality. At the municipal dumping site, we found the entire area operating outside of legislation.”

McGluwa said they have conducted an oversight inspection and the situation has deteriorated. He added that people of Mamusa could do with some basic services such as a proper water management plan, clean drinking water, and sewage free streets and communities.

“Smoke, mirrors and the abuse of state resources to try and swindle votes out of a desperate community will not do the ANC any good. The ANC has governed Mamusa since the dawn of democracy and is completely responsible for the collapse in governance, non-existent service delivery and the socio-economic misery that the people of Mamusa has to endure.

“The alarm bells signaling the collapse of Mamusa under the ANC have been ringing for more than seven years. Since the 2012/13 financial year, the Auditor-General could not ascertain the financial health of the municipality and issuing disclaimer audit opinions.

Marred by internal factionalism, ANC cadres have been fighting each other to secure power through the state to continue the unabated looting and abuse of power we have seen in Mamusa,” said McGluwa.

However, the spokesperson for ANC interim structure in the North West, Kenny Morolong extended the party’s appreciation and congratulated the people of Mamusa for the successful nomination of their preferred ANC councillor candidates.

“These community meetings reaffirm the ANC as a mass-based organization that is rooted amongst our communities. We are confident that this process will produce credible candidates who will serve our people with honour and humility. We encourage our community members to participate in the remainder of our community meetings.

“The ANC in the North West calls upon the residents of Mamusa to exercise their hard-won democratic right and register to vote in the upcoming by-elections in their municipal area. Those who are already registered as voters are called upon to visit their respective voting stations and check their names in the voters roll,” Morolong said.

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