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ANC in North West cleanse itself as it removes eight ‘incompetent’ councillors from their positions

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Picture: Some of ANC Provincial Executive Committee members during media conference in Rustenburg

By OBAKENG MAJE

Even though ANC in the North West insists that it does not have a leadership crisis, it has requested over seven councillors to resign from their positions in various municipalities across the province.

According to the ANC provincial chairperson, Nono Maloyi, this was done after their Local Government Assessment Report that was conducted in 2022. Maloyi said they have met with all councillors in Rio Hotel Casino and Convention Resort in Klerksdorp, to present to them, a Local Government Barometer document, which seeks to monitor performance of municipalities and individual councillors.

“We wish to put this on record because there were some people who wanted to accuse the leadership of the ANC of targeting certain individuals in municipalities. This mid-term assessment of municipalities and councillors, is part of our program of action, which was adopted long ago.

“At the helm of our intention is to stabilise our councils and enable them to deliver basic services to our people. The issue of non-performance cannot be tolerated ever again in the ANC,” he said.

Maloyi further said the ANC visited all 22 municipalities in the province during the assessment, accompanied by the Regional Executive Committees (RECs). He added that the assessment focused on a number of issues.

“Amongst others was the functionality of the ANC caucuses, putting the people first, delivering basic services, good governance, building capable government, and local economic development. The assessment also focused on performance of our councillors, particularly the Troika (Mayors, Speakers and Whips).

“Inclusive of other key performance indicators, which are contained in the ANC Local Government Barometer document. Emanating from the thorough assessment, amongst other decisions, the ANC has taken a decision to re-deploy the Kagisano Molopo Local Municipality, mayor, Tshireletso Marabutse and the executive mayor of the City of Matlosana, James Ntsolela, who has already been replaced by Fikile Mahlophe,” said Maloyi.

He said this includes the removal of Greater Taung Local Municipality mayor, Tumisang Gaoraelwe and Naledi Local Municipality mayor, Cliffton Groep. Maloyi said this decision was taken in a spirit of strengthening and adding capacity in various municipalities, but also redeploying some to areas where their skills and expertise are needed most.

“The assessment was also concerned about the functionality of our political caucuses in municipalities. On that score, the ANC resolved to re-deploy the Chief Whip of the City of Matlosana, Khaya Ndincede, the Chief Whip of Naledi Local Municipality, Letshwene Ramothibedi, the Chief Whip of Kgetleng Local Municipality, Amogelang Selaledi and the replacement of the Chief Whip of Rustenburg Local Municipality, Loiusa Mabe.

“The ANC reiterates its commitment to make sure that North West municipalities provide services to our people without fail. The leadership of the ANC will continue to supervise these municipalities,” he said.

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Newly-appointed contractor for the D109 Road project introduced 

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Picture: The North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Oageng Molapisi introduces the newly-appointed contractor/Supplied 

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI 

The North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi, accompanied by the acting North West Premier, Nono Maloyi, met with the Bakwena-Ba-Mogopa community in Bethanie on Thursday. 

The meeting occurred before the last instalment of the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme – Thuntsha Lerole for the 6th administration held at Chaneng village, near Rustenburg. 

During the session, Molapisi officially introduced the newly-appointed contractor for the D109 Road project, which extends from Berseba at the intersection with Road P51/1 (Majakaneng to Sun City). He further said the road passes through Madikwe and Bethanie and ends at 22, 5km at the intersection with R511 Road between Brits and Thabazimbi.

He added that they introduced Maximus Earthworks as the newly-appointed contractor following the termination of the contract by the previous service provider. 

“The project will take approximately 10 months to complete at a total value of R 106 638 989.40. The target set aside for Small Micro-Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) through sub-contracting opportunities for this project stands at a whopping R 21.9 million (excluding VAT). 

“This will bring about 30 work opportunities for local communities. Skills transfer will also be part of this project as participants will receive technical, generic, and managerial skills with 2 students in the Built Environment,” said Molapisi.

He said his department places provision of quality road infrastructure as key for economic growth in the province. Molapisi said he is pleased that the administration did not delay the appointment of the new contractor.

“I am more delighted about the economic benefits as a result of the road project,” he said. 

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Maano Secondary School in Masutlhe gets facelift  

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Picture: The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi announces new changes at Maano Secondary School/Supplied  

By OBAKENG MAJE 

The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said she is proud to announce the official conversion of Maano Secondary School in Masutlhe II village, outside Mahikeng, to an Agricultural Focus School on 17 May 2024. Motsumi made this announcement during the second-last instalment of the Thuntsa Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery program led by the acting North West Premier, Nono Maloyi. 

She further said Maano Secondary School, previously a public ordinary school, was selected as one of seven Agricultural Focus Schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema in 2023, with the aim to equip learners with the skills and knowledge they need to participate in the agricultural economy and develop a love for farming.

Motsumi added that North West is an agrarian province and the establishment of agricultural schools is crucial to enforce these skills and love for agriculture amongst our learners. 

“This will ensure a brighter future not only for our learners, but for the entire province’s agricultural sector. The school received a R2.5 million from the Maths, Science, and Technology Conditional Grant, to establish its agricultural production lines. 

“Currently, the school boasts of a crop production, poultry production (including broilers, layers, free-range chickens, and egg housing), goat production, and plant production in the form of orchard,” said Motsumi. 

She said the conversion of Maano Secondary School coincides with the distribution of National School Nutrition Program (NSNP) utensils to the school. Motsumi said other schools in the Ngaka Modiri Molema district that benefited from the NSNP, include Kebonang Secondary School, Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School, St. Mary’s Special School and Motheo Thuto Secondary School.

“We also visited Boitsanape Technical School, which is currently refurbishing its school furniture. The school is additionally providing training to its General Assistants to help them further develop their skills.

“The department remains steadfast in providing its learners with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. By fostering a love for agriculture and equipping students with the necessary skills,” she said.

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The appointment of Lazarus Mokgosi as North West MEC for Social Development welcomed  

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Picture: The ANC deputy chairperson, Lazarus Mokgosi sworn-in as new North West MEC for Social Development/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in North West said the newly-appointed North West MEC for Social Development, Lazarus Mokgosi will have to prove his worth. Mokgosi was appointed as North West MEC for Social Development after the North West acting Premier, Nono Maloyi, fired Boitumelo Moiloa from the position yesterday.

The DA deputy provincial chairperson, Freddy Sonakile said, Mokgosi has been a Member of the Provincial Legislature (MPL) in North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL) for barely a year and would need to prove his worth as he takes over a department that has in recent months been fighting internal conflicts at the expense of residents, who desperately depend on the department’s social services to keep absolute poverty at bay.

“At a time where North West’s unemployment rate continues to surge and residents increasingly rely on the government’s R350 Social Relief of Distress Grant, this department continues to be used as a political yoyo by ANC politicians.

“The DA approached the Public Protector to investigate and determine the legality of Premier Bushy Maape’s decision to place former MEC, Boitumelo Moiloa on special leave two months ago and indirectly placing the Department of Social Development under an unexplainable provincial administration,”he said.

Sonakile further said, unfortunately, for Mokgosi, there is no time for celebratory parties. He added that Mokgosi boarded a “Titanic” that was already facing waves.

“We will closely monitor how he deals with the mess and the mafias in the department and use every mechanism at our disposal to ensure that residents receive the social services they desperately need,” said Sonakile.

Meanwhile, the ANC Chief Whip in the NWPL, Paul Sebegoe said: “We wish Mokgosi well in the new area of responsibility. We are confident that he will stabilise the department and ensure that it focuses on its mandate to accelerate service delivery for the benefit of the most vulnerable within our communities.

“Mokgosi has played a pivotal role in fostering the unity of the ANC caucus in the provincial legislature and ensuring implementation of the resolutions of the ANC Caucus Lekgotla.”

Sebegoe said Mokgosi’s hands-on approach and commitment to serve gives them confidence that he will deal decisively with the challenges facing the department and steer it towards reclaiming its service delivery track record that will respond to the plight and aspirations of our communities.  

He emphasised that Mokgosi brings to the department invaluable experience, skill and expertise that he has gained throughout over 35 years in the public service, leadership in the trade union as well as the ANC.

Sebegoe also expressed gratitude to Moiloa for the service she has rendered communities across the province during her tenure.

Meanwhile, the F4SD president, Dr Mbahare Kekana said they welcome the appointment of Mokgosi.

“Remember, that role has been vacant and is very central to the needs of our masses. However, we question the dual positions that are being held by Maloyi. We believe that he was supposed to appoint Mokgosi as the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) because that’s where the problems are.

“As we speak, that portfolio remains severely neglected because most municipalities continue to receive disclaimers and other challenges. So, we expected Maloyi to fire himself as MEC for COGHSTA and appoint somebody capable, who could take the department forward,” Kekana said.

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