BY OBAKENG MAJE
THE Greater Taung Municipality opened a Thusong Centre at Kokomeng village, near Taung on Tuesday. Various departments of government like Sassa, Labour, Seda and Home Affairs were part of the opening ceremony.

Municipal Councillor, Motseothata Mabe who is also Executive Committee for Community Social Service within the municipality said the Thusong Centre will help the community to access government service in their area.

“Thusong Centre will bring the service to the community and improve service delivery. This will help the government to convey the message to the community” Mabe said.

Kokomeng Thusong Centre afford opportunity to unite against poverty and starvation which was launched at a glittering function held in Kokomeng village.

Some of community members were glad and say the Thusong Centre will intend to empower them in fighting poverty and unemployment and eventually close the gap between those who are privileged and less privileged.

“We are very grateful and want to see local young people participating in the economy of the country and believe this will help them as organizations like Seda and others will be accessible to them” Martha Maroke adds.

Another resident, Flora Mohale from Molelema village which is in neighborhood said the centre will come in handy as Taung CBD is too far for them.

“It is heart-breaking to observe our young people depending on hand outs and social grants. We hope the centre will turn that around and open doors for them through business and skill development” Mohale said.

Mabe concluded by saying the center will help the youth and unemployment as all government services will be nearer to them.

“We always encourage the youth to open their own businesses and come to government to request more training for skill development. We cannot sit on our laurels and watch while our young fellows swim in poverty and unemployment” he said.

Kokomeng village chief said they welcome the Thusong Centre and believes it will benefit the community.

-TDN

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