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Two learners admitted in hospital after eating popcorn  

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

9 November 2024- Two learners from Lehurutshe, near Zeerust, have been admitted to the Lehurutshe/Zeerust Hospital. The learners were treated at the hospital casualty on the evening of 7 November 2024, for vomiting, diarrhoea and weakness.

The North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari said, according to the learners, they had eaten popcorn and ice blocks on 5 November 2024, and subsequently fell ill later in the evening. Lehari said they reportedly did not go to school on Wednesday and Thursday due to consultation at the hospital.

“We send our well wishes to the learners. Upon receiving the news, I was worried, but later sighed with relief when I heard that the learners are stable. With everything that has been going on in the country, we need to treat such cases promptly.

“I am glad that the learners and their families saw the need to seek medical attention as soon as they did. This shows that they take their health seriously. Overnight, one other learner from the same school has been seen at the hospital complaining of having vomited during the day,” he said.

Lehari encourages others to come forward should they need medical attention. He further said their healthcare facilities and workers are here to assist.

“We need to use the system that is at our disposal, and trust that we are in good hands. We wish the learners a speedy recovery and hope to see them back at school, concluding their exams.

“The girls are currently in a stable condition in the ward, and both still complain of abdominal cramps and diarrhoea. Further tests have been conducted for laboratory results, which will conclude the cause,” he added.

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Prayer session to strengthen a fight against crime 

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Picture: Some of community members attending the praying session/Supplied

By BAKANG MOKOTO

Following the commitment recently made by the North West Community Safety and Transport Management on strengthening the fight against crime, the department led the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prayer session at Dinokana village, near Zeerust.  

The Chief Director for the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service, Mpho Maleme, called on victims not to withdraw their cases and explained the role of the department in ensuring that police services communities according to the law.

“We are responsible to ensure that you get the service that you deserve at police stations and upon our investigations, we are able to re-register your case should we find discrepancies from the police side upon their investigation. 

“The prayer session was organised under the District Development Model (DDM), where a number of government departments such as National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, South African Police Services, Home Affairs, Social Development and South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), presented to communities on their services, particularly on dealing with cases of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBV&F),’ she said.

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Disadvantaged learners receive bicycles 

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Picture: Learners receive bicycles at Mmakgaje Secondary School in Moshana village, near Zeerust/Supplied

By BAKANG MOKOTO

North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng has reaffirmed his commitment to transform lives of the most disadvantaged in society. In upholding the legacy of Nelson Mandela, Morweng spent the day with learners of Mmakgaje Secondary School in Moshana village, near Zeerust.  

During this occasion, he distributed 80 Shova Kalula bicycles to learners who walk no less than 3km to school. As a former learner at the school, Morweng is dedicated to ensure that the future of the current generation is secured. 

“We should be relentless about limiting conditions that prohibit learning. Dr Nelson Mandela has instilled in all of us a great sense of humility and humbleness. Moreover, it is because of him that we fully comprehend that education is a great equator.

“A daughter of peasant can become a doctor. I leave you with those words of Tata Madiba, that you use education as a tool to reach for your dreams. That is the reason why we saw it fit to bring our campaign here today,” he said. 

Morweng further encouraged them to prioritise their education against the social ills that many of them face. He added that many learners face the difficulty of having to travel to school by foot. 

“Very often, on rough terrain and harsh weather conditions. The department, through the Shova Kalula bicycles limits these difficult conditions for learners, by making school easily accessible so that learning continues to uninterrupted. 

“Shova Kalula is a programme aimed at accommodating learners, who do not qualify for scholar transport service but still travel a distance of 3-5km between school and their homes,” said Morweng.

Meanwhile, the school principal, Phutulogo Mokgotu welcomed the gesture, adding that the school will be able to meet their desired pass targets of 90% in the upcoming National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination. 

“We have re-focused our efforts to ensure that learners attend their extra classes, as well as weekend lessons.  This is now very much possible by the mobility solution presented by the department,” he said.

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