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More than 1000 households to benefit from Modimong Water Supply project  

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By OBAKENG MAJE 

The Department of Water and Sanitation in North West said it has completed the Modimong Water Project worth more than R 24 million, which will benefit more than 1 000 households with access to clean fresh water in Modimong and Madibaneng villages, Taung. 

The Department of Water and Sanitation spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa said this project, funded through the Department’s Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG), was completed in November 2023, and will provide a basic level of water supply service to the communities.  

“The project entailed hydrogeological work that tested an aquifer on existing boreholes, as well as drilling a couple of new production boreholes. The new borehole pump-houses were reinforced with concrete to ensure better security.

“The work also included upgrading of the pumping and reticulation networks, installation of isolating and scour valves, as well as 46 new communal water standpipes. A 305 kilolitre of an existing elevated steel water storage tank was refurbished at Modimong village,” he said.

Mavasa further said a water supply network that provides emergency potable water to Madibaneng village, was constructed and this included laying of ten water pipes and two 10 kiloliters Jojo tanks (with fencing), and three new communal standpipes. He added that 15 jobs were created for local people from the project.

“The department urges community members within the Greater Taung Local Municipality (GTLM) to protect the infrastructure and report any form of vandalism or criminal activities related to it.

“The community members are also encouraged to use water prudently, and harvest water during the rainy season in their area,” said Mavasa.  

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Taung man arrested for raping a minor

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 46 year old man appeared before Taung Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday after he was arrested in connection of rape. The suspect allegedly raped a 10 year-old girl more than four months ago, but he was only arrested on Tuesday this week.

It is alleged that the suspect, who was the SGB chairperson at the school, raped a girl at his home in Lokaleng village, Taung.

North West police spokesperson, col Sabata Mokgwabone said the matter took place in April this year according to the mother of the victim. “A man appeared before court on Wednesday and was remanded in custody until Monday where he will be back in court for formal bail application,”

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‘Taung to host school competition’

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BY REGINALD KANYANE
The North West Department of Education and Sport Development will hold the Provincial Schools’ Arts and Culture Championship (PSACC) at Mmabana in Taung from Friday 18 to Saturday 19 September 2015.

Departmental spokesperson, Elias Malindi said: “This two day event is held annually and it is organised, co-ordinated and monitored by the department to promote unity in diversity, national reconciliation, social cohesion and positive values amongst learners in the province.”

He said that the learners in the mainstream and special schools will compete at a secondary and primary school level in artistic codes which include poetry, visual art, drama, indigenous music & dance, instrument art and gumboot dance.

“The eliminations started at area offices, then moved to district offices and are now at a provincial level. These competitions will be judged and winners in various categories will be awarded trophies. Those that did not win will receive certificates of participation to honour their efforts,” he said.


Malindi said that each district is expected to bring a total number of 86 participants on each day. Kwa Zulu-Natal and the North West province are currently the only two provinces holding this type of competitions. He said that it is hoped that other provinces will hop on the bandwagon thus creating an environment for national championships.

“The department wishes all those who are taking part in the championships the best of luck and would like to encourage those that are not competing this year to take part in next years’ event,” Malindi said.

The event, which is scheduled as follows:

Time:09:00

Date:18 – 19 September 2015

Venue: Mmabana Taung
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Legislature visits Taung in engaging with the people’

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

North West Provincial Legislature launched a programme called “Engaging with the Legislature” at Mmabana Taung in the Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District on Friday. The event was attended by ANC chief whip, Hoffman Galeng and the portfolio committee for education led by Boitumelo Moiloa.

The North West speaker, Mosetsanagape Dantjie who was suppose to address the proceeding, she was committed elsewhere and could not make it.

Galeng said the legislature wants to teach public about their rights and how it operates.

“The event was tailored under the theme: “Know your Legislature – Itse Kokoano- peo molao ya gago” which focused on the various thematic areas such as: The role of the legislature; the role of the members of the public and civil societies in the legislature as well as, enhanced public participation,” he said.

Galeng also added that it is very imperative for the public to associate themselves with the laws and their rights. He said that will improve the lives of the citizens and make sure everything run accordingly.

“People need to know that the government consists of three areas. There is judiciary, legislature and parliament. They need to know that we conduct oversight and make sure all laws pertained in the legislature, need to be followed,” he said.

Winnie Seoposengwe who was representing parliament said: “The programme envisages inculcating the broader understanding of North West citizenry about the roles and responsibilities of the legislature through continuous education in this regard. Over and above, it aims at profiling the legislature and most of all, enhancing oversight responsibility,” she said.

Lebogang Ditire from legal department in the legislature also encouraged the public to make sure they follow all needed processes if they have any grievances. He said the public must understand how petitions work and if they are forlorn about service delivery, what should be done.

“This programme seeks to create a continuous awareness and educative institute that will provide the legislature with an opportunity to assist the community of Bokone Bophirima in distinguishing the responsibilities of both the Legislative Sector and the Executive.

“They need to know that the executive consists of MECs and the premier himself. All service delivery will be brought by government which is the executive. And if they experience any problems regarding service delivery, then the portfolio committee will take charge and also the legislature will mediate between the executive and the public after executed all proper channels,” he said.

Mashome Takalase from Mase village in Taung said she leant a lot from the legislature because she did not know who does what. “I’ve leant a lot because to us, the parliament, government and the legislature were just the same, but now we know where to go if we encounter any problems,” she said.

Another resident, Keditlwaetse Sere from Tamasikwe village urged the legislature to always come back to give them a response. “We always see government officials visiting us, but what makes me sad is that, we never get a response from them. They always come and give us empty promises, and then they left,” Sere said.

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A 75 year-old woman arrested in Tauñg

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 75-year-old elderly woman was arrested in Mokgareng village, Taung on Saturday. According to information,  police received a tip-off one of the member s of the community that there is a bag of dagga in her house.

North West police spokesperson, sergeant Kelebogile Moleko said police acted swiftly and allegedly found bag of dagga in the house.

“A 75 year-old woman was arrested and will appear at Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday for being in possession of dagga. She was subsequently arrested and police investigations continue,” she said.

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Taung Business Forum concern over foreign businessmen killings in Taung

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

THE plan to beef up security in various foreign shops has been discussed amidst the killings that recently escalated in across Taung. According to Taung Foreign Business Forum (TFBF) more than 10 business owners had been killed in Taung so far. This results in them planning to close down their businesses.

Hasan Al Zaid, 34, who is a secretary for Taung Foreign Business Forum (TFBF) said it seems their safety has been compromised. “We no more feel safe in the area. Almost 10 foreign-businessmen had been killed so far, and that leaves us vulnerable because you end up asking yourself who is next. We need an intervention and also the police need to act swiftly,” Zaid said.

Three weeks ago a Bangladesh businessman was killed in Matsheng village, Taung in his shop while he was asleep. North West police managed to arrest four suspects whom they were linked positively to the crime.

A week ago, another Bangladesh was a victim in Mothanthanyane village, after the suspects entered his shop and bludgeoned to death. The suspects allegedly set his shop ablaze afterwards and no one has been arrested so far.

Taung Business Forum chairperson, Lesego Lencwe said they met with foreign businessmen including police to come up with strategic plan of how to combat this criminal behaviour. He said they will beef-up security and another plan is to have patrollers around different areas.

“We met with our fellow foreign brothers to discuss plans how to stop this carnage. We decided to come up with strategic plan like to have patrollers and also to work hand-in-hand with police. The killings of business owners are a serious concern,” Lencwe said.

However North West police spokesperson, col Sabata Mokgwabone said: “It is not true that we are dragging our feet to deal with crime. We are committed to ensure a safe and secure environment for all the citizens. Visible patrols are conducted on a daily basis not only in Taung, but in other parts of the province.

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“In Taung, regular meetings are held with communities including foreign nationals who own shops as part of proactive measures of curbing crime are discussed. However, it is imperative that the community work together,” he said.

According to Mokgwabone six suspects have been arrested relating to two cases in which foreign nationals were attacked in Matsheng.

He said in the first case, four accused are expected to appear in court on Monday, (24 August 2015).

“In the second case, two accused appeared in court on Friday, (21 August 2015). We are still investigating a case in which a foreign national was killed in Mothanthanyaneng village,” he concludes.

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Two suspects nabbed, beaten up in Taung

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TWO suspects were admitted at Taung hospital after they were beaten  by Matsheng village residents, in Taung.

The atrocity took place on Sunday at around 12:00pm after four suspects allegedly entered the shop owned by Chinese national.

North West police spokesperson major Pelonomi Makau said four suspects allegedly entered the shop and pointed the owner with firearms.

“The suspects allegedly robbed the Chinese shop undisclosed amount of money and other belongings at gun-point. One of community members who saw the incident, screamed for help,” Makau said.

She said the community members chased at the armed suspects and managed to arrest two of them.

“The community chased after the suspects and managed to arrest two of them. The two suspects were severely beaten and were admitted at Taung hospital,” Makau said.

Ward councillor, Ebusang Tladi applauded community members who helped in arresting the suspects.

“Number of police need to be increased so that they can fight pound for pound against criminals. We waited for police for long, and community took the matter into their own hands,” he said.

Police advised community members to refrain from mob justice as that is unlawful and they could be arrested.

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Taung to host International Cooperatives Day

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BY OBAKENG MAJE
The Minister of Small Business Development, Lindiwe Zulu and the MEC for Finance Economy and Enterprise Development in the North West, Wendy Nelson, will host this year’s International Cooperative Day Conference and Exhibition in Taung, North West, on Friday and Saturday.

About 1 500 co-operative members from all nine provinces, industry associations, policy and decision-makers within the private and public sectors and other key stakeholders are expected to attend the conference.

The central focus of the Conference will be on equality.

“Inequality has serious negative socio-economic and security consequences. Co-operatives help to reduce inequality by empowering people through dignified and sustainable ways of making a living. Co-operatives are a proven force for economic and social inclusion”, said Minister Lindiwe Zulu. 

MEC Wendy Nelson said: “Under the slogan, “Choose Cooperative, Choose Equality”, the conference will discuss issues that are pertinent to members of co-operatives. We expect conference to emerge with resolutions that will empower cooperatives to participate meaningfully in the mainstream economy”. 

The International Day of Co-operatives which will be held at Mmabana Taung.

In addition to the conference, there will be exhibitions which will seek to expose cooperatives to support services that are provided by government departments, development agencies and private sector players which will run concurrently with the conference.

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Taung attempted murder case postponed

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BY OBAKENG MAJE
A case against two suspects who were arrested in connection of attempted murder of a Taung prosecutor was briefly postponed by Taung Magistrates Court on Monday.

Sandile Mbogazi(38) was allegedly stabbed at Rooival village, near Taung after an argument ensued between him and two suspects at a local tavern.

Mbogazi suffered fatal injuries on his head and stomach and he was airlifted to Johannesburg private hospital for medical attention.

Two suspects were subsequently arrested a week after and appeared before Taung Magistrates Court and they were remanded in custody until their next appearance on 25th of June 2015.

Umthuthuzile Kula(22) and Siyabonga Forane(26) were arrested and charged with attempted murder.

They will be back in court on 25 June 2015 for bail application.

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‘The sun set on Taung interpreter, family downhearted’

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BY OBAKENG MAJE
THE family of Nceba Novazi(45) was left crestfallen after his untimely death.

Nceba Novazi who was working at Taung Magistrate Court as translator was involved in a ‘head on’ collision accident between Vryburg and Taung on Friday.

According to reports, two cars were involved in a head on collision accident and left 14 people injured.

North West police spokesperson sergeant Kelebogile Moleko said two cars, a white quantum and a white mazda bakkie were found 500m apart.

“All fourteen passengers in a quantum were injured and a seven year-old baby and a driver in a bakkie were also injured. Vryburg police were summoned to the scene and found one person dead and other occupants injured,” Moleko said.

Ntsikelelo Novazi(34) who is a brother to the deceased said the family lost a father figure, a brother, a friend in Ncebo.

“My brother was always smiling, always encouraging us to work-hard in life. Death robbed us a giant, and his untimely death left a void in our hearts. We will forever remember him,” Ntsikelelo said.

Nceba leaves his wife and four kids behind.

North West police are investigating a case of culpable homicide and investigations continue.

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