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More than R198m set aside to eradicate mud houses in North West

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Picture: One of the mid houses in Manthe village, near Taung/Facebook

By OBAKENG MAJE

The acting North West Premier, Nono Maloyi said the Department of Human Settlements has set aside a total budget of R198 million inquest to eradicate 1356 mud houses across the province. Maloyi said over 579 of these units have already been delivered. 

“It cannot be correct that there are still people who are living in these dire conditions. As the North West Provincial Government (NWPG) has taken a stand to prioritise the eradication of these mud houses as part of restoring the dignity of many residents, who still live in such conditions.

“Although there are challenges, the province has experienced unprecedented levels of development in the last 30 years. The number of households had increased from 591 145 in 1996 to over 1.14 million in 2022. This depicts an upward trend of 88% of formal housing in the province,” he said.

Maloyi further said, when the 6th administration assumed office in 2019, the government made a commitment to ensure that communities are provided with adequate housing. He added that, he is proud to announce that, since 2019 to 2023, they have constructed 19 307 houses.

“In 2023, we have delivered 2768 houses to their rightful beneficiaries. With regards to the Deelpan Floods intervention programme, we have announced that the provincial government has cleared all the hurdles that delayed the project and 104 houses will be completed at the end of March 2024.

“A further 317 houses will be built following the donation of land by Kgosi Kogodi Molete of Bakolobeng and his Traditional Council. In addition, we will be launching the R2.6 billion N14 mixed development project in Ventersdorp,” said Maloyi.

He said this development will see installation of bulk services for 4000 sites and create over 600 jobs for local people through the construction of Breaking New Ground, Social Housing and bonded stock. Maloyi said this is part of efforts by the provincial government to changing the image and restoring dignity of the people in Ventersdorp, whom were subjected to bad history of occupation by a right-wing racist group called AWB.

“The provincial government will continue to ramp up the title deeds restoration programme that seeks to hand over title deeds to rightful owners across the province through the integrated service delivery approach called Thuntsha Lerole. To date, 6 283 title deeds have been handed over to beneficiaries across the province. 

“Lastly, we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese National Import and Export Corporation and part of their project investment is a commitment to invest further resources to assist eradicate mud houses in the province by building 500 houses every year, for the duration of this MoU,” he said.

Maloyi said this project is expected to create a minimum of over 10 000 jobs. 

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R198m set aside to eradicate mud houses in North West

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Picture: One of the mid houses in Manthe village, near Taung/Facebook

By OBAKENG MAJE

The acting North West Premier, Nono Maloyi said the Department of Human Settlements has set aside a total budget of R198 million inquest to eradicate 1356 mud houses across the province. Maloyi said over 579 of these units have already been delivered. 

“It cannot be correct that there are still people who are living in these dire conditions. As the North West Provincial Government (NWPG) has taken a stand to prioritise the eradication of these mud houses as part of restoring the dignity of many residents, who still live in such conditions.

“Although there are challenges, the province has experienced unprecedented levels of development in the last 30 years. The number of households had increased from 591 145 in 1996 to over 1.14 million in 2022. This depicts an upward trend of 88% of formal housing in the province,” he said.

Maloyi further said, when the 6th administration assumed office in 2019, the government made a commitment to ensure that communities are provided with adequate housing. He added that, he is proud to announce that, since 2019 to 2023, they have constructed 19 307 houses.

“In 2023, we have delivered 2768 houses to their rightful beneficiaries. With regards to the Deelpan Floods intervention programme, we have announced that the provincial government has cleared all the hurdles that delayed the project and 104 houses will be completed at the end of March 2024.

“A further 317 houses will be built following the donation of land by Kgosi Kogodi Molete of Bakolobeng and his Traditional Council. In addition, we will be launching the R2.6 billion N14 mixed development project in Ventersdorp,” said Maloyi.

He said this development will see installation of bulk services for 4000 sites and create over 600 jobs for local people through the construction of Breaking New Ground, Social Housing and bonded stock. Maloyi said this is part of efforts by the provincial government to changing the image and restoring dignity of the people in Ventersdorp, whom were subjected to bad history of occupation by a right-wing racist group called AWB.

“The provincial government will continue to ramp up the title deeds restoration programme that seeks to hand over title deeds to rightful owners across the province through the integrated service delivery approach called Thuntsha Lerole. To date, 6 283 title deeds have been handed over to beneficiaries across the province. 

“Lastly, we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese National Import and Export Corporation and part of their project investment is a commitment to invest further resources to assist eradicate mud houses in the province by building 500 houses every year, for the duration of this MoU,” he said.

Maloyi said this project is expected to create a minimum of over 10 000 jobs. 

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Maloyi outlines his plans for economic resurgence 

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Picture: The acting North West Premier, Nono Maloyi/Facebook 

By OBAKENG MAJE

In his 2024 State of the Province Address, the acting North West Premier, Nono Maloyi made a compelling narrative of economic resurgence in the province, highlighting substantial job creation and strategic initiatives set to transform the province.

Maloyi said that, the province stands as one of the three provinces with the most significant employment growth during the third quarter of 2023. He further said a staggering 61,000 jobs have been generated, showcasing the administration’s commitment to addressing the pressing challenges of poverty and unemployment.

“We expressing deep concern over persistently high levels of poverty and unemployment, particularly among women and the youth. However, there is urgency of addressing these issues, citing the critical role that women and young people play in the growth of the provincial economy. 

“Despite an 11% increase in the unemployment rate from 2010 to 2023, there is a comprehensive roadmap for economic recovery and promising signs for job creation. We need to applaud the North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism’s pivotal role in notching two vital investment promotion events such as the North-West BRICS Investment Conference and the Premier’s Dinner with Investors, which yielded 34 investment pledges, totalling over R104.1 billion,” said Maloyi.

He added that, currently, 14 confirmed projects worth R13.5 billion are in the pipeline for the Bojanala Special Economic Zone, promising an additional 10,000 jobs. Maloyi said the implementation of the Tourism Recovery Plan has already yielded growth in both domestic and international visitors.

“There are plans to revitalise Pilanesberg and George Dick Montshiwa Airports, aiming to boost tourism and create new economic opportunities in cargo hauling, hanger and airline services. The requests for proposals have been sent out, and the preferred bidders are expected to commence work by May 2024. 

“The completion of the resuscitation of the Premier’s Economic Advisory Council, which is a crucial step in ensuring strategic support and coordination for the implementation of the PGDS. The Council will play a pivotal role in promoting integrated economic planning and sector contributions,” he said.

Maloyi said the imminent announcement of Economic Advisory Council members is scheduled within the next two weeks following consultations with critical stakeholders.

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North West govt to implement renewable and alternative energy sources to fight load-shedding

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By OBAKENG MAJE 

The acting North West Premier, Nono Maloyi said his government, through the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), is coordinating extensive intervention efforts to assist municipalities in the province to implement renewable and alternative energy sources.

Maloyi made this announcement on 20 February 2024, while delivering the 2024 State of the Province Address (SOPA) during the official opening of the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL).

“In an effort to end load-shedding, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with the Chinese National Import and Export Corporation to construct R16 billion gas to electricity power stations at both the City of Matlosana and Moses Kotane Local Municipalities.

“The first phase of this project will see the City of Matlosana producing 198 megawatts of electricity. The construction is earmarked for a maximum of 90 days per 100 megawatts. This latest development, is part of the continuing efforts to ensure support and interventions in municipalities and will go a long way in resolving electricity supply challenges,” he said.

Maloyi further said challenges facing municipalities, include electricity supply challenges as a result of aging infrastructure faults, vandalism of transformers and load-shedding impact on infrastructure and water supply leading to a collapse in service provision. 

He added that, with the new power stations, they should resolve these problems. Maloyi said municipalities such as City of Matlosana and JB Marks, are also to insource road maintenance and pothole patching on an ongoing basis as a municipal function undertaken by municipal employees. 

“This initiative will be emulated in other municipalities across the province. Furthermore, there is an on-going effort to provide dedicated support to all municipalities to improve financial management through the implementation and monitoring of the Financial Recovery Plans (FRPs).

“The Executive Council has approved the appointment and deployment of Provincial Executive Representatives (PERs) to implement financial recovery plans for identified municipalities, under the joint coordination of Provincial Treasury and Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA),” said Maloyi.

He said progress has been registered by the intervention team deployed to the Ditsobotla Local Municipality, however, it is not significant enough to reverse the extent of the governance collapse in the municipal administration. 

“The Ditsobotla Local Municipality requires constant and sustained support and intervention from Provincial Government before full recovery can be declared. 

“EXCO has deployed a team of experts and other seconded officials to the municipality to assist with capacity we remaining hopeful that we will make the municipality to function better,” said Maloyi.

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