Matloding- Grey haired elderlies of Matloding in Ngaka Modiri Molema said young people have forsaken old traditional ways of marriage, child rearing and healthy food. They were sharing indigenous information to more than 200 young people at an intergenerational heritage celebration held in the area to mark the closure of Heritage month.

Ngwanamodimo Seitlhobogile, 84, said for young people to have sustainable life they should adopt the old system of marriage and respect their parents.

“It is unfortunate that our daughters have boyfriends these days who do not follow our traditional ways where the parents would meet to discuss their union,” Seitlhobogile said, adding that young people should be provided with parental care especially when they are in the puberty stage.

During the celebration North West MEC for Social Development Fenny Gaolaolwe handed over blankets, food parcels and fruit basket to 200 destitute families. Gaolaolwe said residents must use the services of social workers to access departmental social assistance.

“It is time we fast-track service delivery in most deprived wards. Our plans are at an advanced stage to launch Semelelang bakery owned by rural women,” Gaolaolwe said.

Meanwhile Kgosi Lekoko urged young women to respect tax payers money by stop misusing child support grants to play solitaire cards. These grants, Kgosi Lekoko said are meant to take care of needy children not for gambling purposes. He said the tribal authority and the residents have decided to call a meeting and decide on steps to be taken against those who misuse government social assistance grants.

The elderlies, especially grannies clad in their traditional attire spent most the better hours of the day by telling old stories, serving indigenous food, traditional beer and showcased wooden utensils.
-TDN
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