Seabo High To Become Agricultural School

By Obakeng Maje
Kokomeng-The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC mme Desbo Mohono handed over a food gardening to the school of Seabo high school in Kokomeng village, near Taung.

Seabo high school applied to become an Agricultural school and their approval is still under scrutiny.

The school still waiting for their approval from the relevant authority and MEC Mohono came to hand-over a food gardening and donated some tools to be used like water pipes, wheelbarrow and other items.

North West premier Thandi Modise was part of the celebration and the principal of the school said they are so grateful and crossing fingers for approval.

“We’re so grateful to see MEC Desbo Mohono and premier Modise visiting our school. This really shows that the provincially government cares and we hope our school will be turned into an Agricultural school. We were encouraged by rre Kgopodimetsi to turn our school into an agricultural school as he said we have potential to do so”. Jacqueline Moroke said.

“We are so grateful and as a grade 12 student, I hope this will benefit our school well and we will manage to produce good results. To us agriculture is our future, so this augurs well as we will produce good students in agriculture sector who will take our province forward” Keletso said.

The Head of Department in Agriculture rre Pontsho Mokaila said his department will monitor the school from now on.

“We have inspectors who will visit the school oftenly and we also elected five students and will be trained to make sure the school is in line with the departmnet’s policy” Mokaila said.

The councillor of ward 15 Mogoje Ditshakane also outlines that they are willing to extend the food gardening and will make sure it produces food.

“The garden will produce food and we will extend it so that more space can be used. We would like the community at large to take part and make sure they protect the legacy. This new garden is not only for the school, but each member of the community must take part and make sure the food gardening become successful” he said.

The premier also encouraged everyone to make sure the initiative is implemented wisely.

Modise said: “Taung is one of the best agricultural areas in the province. So let’s make sure we support those who are in charge as the food gardening will produce food not only for pupils in Seabo, but also within the community. I appeal to all business people in Taung to support education and make sure every kid in Taung attend school. With education, nothing can stop you from achieving, so to all parents please take a full responsibility of you child”.

The ceremony was graced by most dignitaries.-TDN
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Seabo High To Become Agricultural School

By Obakeng Maje
Kokomeng-The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC mme Desbo Mohono handed over a food gardening to the school of Seabo high school in Kokomeng village, near Taung.

Seabo high school applied to become an Agricultural school and their approval is still under scrutiny.

The school still waiting for their approval from the relevant authority and MEC Mohono came to hand-over a food gardening and donated some tools to be used like water pipes, wheelbarrow and other items.

North West premier Thandi Modise was part of the celebration and the principal of the school said they are so grateful and crossing fingers for approval.

“We’re so grateful to see MEC Desbo Mohono and premier Modise visiting our school. This really shows that the provincially government cares and we hope our school will be turned into an Agricultural school. We were encouraged by rre Kgopodimetsi to turn our school into an agricultural school as he said we have potential to do so”. Jacqueline Moroke said.

“We are so grateful and as a grade 12 student, I hope this will benefit our school well and we will manage to produce good results. To us agriculture is our future, so this augurs well as we will produce good students in agriculture sector who will take our province forward” Keletso said.

The Head of Department in Agriculture rre Pontsho Mokaila said his department will monitor the school from now on.

“We have inspectors who will visit the school oftenly and we also elected five students and will be trained to make sure the school is in line with the departmnet’s policy” Mokaila said.

The councillor of ward 15 Mogoje Ditshakane also outlines that they are willing to extend the food gardening and will make sure it produces food.

“The garden will produce food and we will extend it so that more space can be used. We would like the community at large to take part and make sure they protect the legacy. This new garden is not only for the school, but each member of the community must take part and make sure the food gardening become successful” he said.

The premier also encouraged everyone to make sure the initiative is implemented wisely.

Modise said: “Taung is one of the best agricultural areas in the province. So let’s make sure we support those who are in charge as the food gardening will produce food not only for pupils in Seabo, but also within the community. I appeal to all business people in Taung to support education and make sure every kid in Taung attend school. With education, nothing can stop you from achieving, so to all parents please take a full responsibility of you child”.

The ceremony was graced by most dignitaries.-TDN
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Mothutlung residents to march with Malema

Brits – Mothutlung residents were boarding a bus to Brits in the North West to march with EFF leader Julius Malema to the local municipality’s offices on Friday morning.

People wearing red berets and Economic Freedom Fighters T-shirts were singing in the bus as they waited for more residents to arrive.

Mothutlung residents staged protests against water shortages last week. Four people were killed during the protests, allegedly at the hands of the police.

Malema was expected to lead the march to the Madibeng local municipality.

Meanwhile North West premier Thandi Modise on Friday asked residents to give its R2 billion water project a chance before staging violent protests.

“There is no need for communities to be misled to participate in illegal marches, burn properties or allow themselves to be used by those who seek to exploit their genuine concerns to create an environment for chaos,” she said in a statement.

The plan includes bulk infrastructure upgrades and borehole refurbishments to meet the basic demand of 60 litres of water per person per day.

The project also includes the development of a groundwater scheme in Mankwe and Madikwe, and the replacement of old asbestos cement pipes.

The plan, with delivery time-frames, was part of a memorandum of understanding signed between Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa and Modise last weekend.

Modise said the project would be rolled out across the North West soon.

Water problems had been experienced in several parts of the province, including Jericho and Mothutlung.

In nearby Hebron, residents had been complaining about service delivery and called for the resignation of their ward councillor. They claimed the councillor neither listened to them nor addressed their grievances.

Madibeng mayor Poppy Mangongwa and two other officials – chief whip Solly Malete and speaker Buti Makhongela – resigned on Tuesday. No reason was given for their resignations.

On Thursday, a new pipe was installed in Madibeng to address the water shortage in the area.

Water affairs department spokesman Mava Scott said a 600mm diameter pipe had been installed to enable an increased flow of water into the system. It would accommodate about 200 cubic metres of water an hour.

Scott said the department had identified other areas which also needed attention. – Sapa

Mothutlung residents to march with Malema

Brits – Mothutlung residents were boarding a bus to Brits in the North West to march with EFF leader Julius Malema to the local municipality’s offices on Friday morning.

People wearing red berets and Economic Freedom Fighters T-shirts were singing in the bus as they waited for more residents to arrive.

Mothutlung residents staged protests against water shortages last week. Four people were killed during the protests, allegedly at the hands of the police.

Malema was expected to lead the march to the Madibeng local municipality.

Meanwhile North West premier Thandi Modise on Friday asked residents to give its R2 billion water project a chance before staging violent protests.

“There is no need for communities to be misled to participate in illegal marches, burn properties or allow themselves to be used by those who seek to exploit their genuine concerns to create an environment for chaos,” she said in a statement.

The plan includes bulk infrastructure upgrades and borehole refurbishments to meet the basic demand of 60 litres of water per person per day.

The project also includes the development of a groundwater scheme in Mankwe and Madikwe, and the replacement of old asbestos cement pipes.

The plan, with delivery time-frames, was part of a memorandum of understanding signed between Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa and Modise last weekend.

Modise said the project would be rolled out across the North West soon.

Water problems had been experienced in several parts of the province, including Jericho and Mothutlung.

In nearby Hebron, residents had been complaining about service delivery and called for the resignation of their ward councillor. They claimed the councillor neither listened to them nor addressed their grievances.

Madibeng mayor Poppy Mangongwa and two other officials – chief whip Solly Malete and speaker Buti Makhongela – resigned on Tuesday. No reason was given for their resignations.

On Thursday, a new pipe was installed in Madibeng to address the water shortage in the area.

Water affairs department spokesman Mava Scott said a 600mm diameter pipe had been installed to enable an increased flow of water into the system. It would accommodate about 200 cubic metres of water an hour.

Scott said the department had identified other areas which also needed attention. – Sapa

Mothutlung residents to march with Malema

Brits – Mothutlung residents were boarding a bus to Brits in the North West to march with EFF leader Julius Malema to the local municipality’s offices on Friday morning.

People wearing red berets and Economic Freedom Fighters T-shirts were singing in the bus as they waited for more residents to arrive.

Mothutlung residents staged protests against water shortages last week. Four people were killed during the protests, allegedly at the hands of the police.

Malema was expected to lead the march to the Madibeng local municipality.

Meanwhile North West premier Thandi Modise on Friday asked residents to give its R2 billion water project a chance before staging violent protests.

“There is no need for communities to be misled to participate in illegal marches, burn properties or allow themselves to be used by those who seek to exploit their genuine concerns to create an environment for chaos,” she said in a statement.

The plan includes bulk infrastructure upgrades and borehole refurbishments to meet the basic demand of 60 litres of water per person per day.

The project also includes the development of a groundwater scheme in Mankwe and Madikwe, and the replacement of old asbestos cement pipes.

The plan, with delivery time-frames, was part of a memorandum of understanding signed between Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa and Modise last weekend.

Modise said the project would be rolled out across the North West soon.

Water problems had been experienced in several parts of the province, including Jericho and Mothutlung.

In nearby Hebron, residents had been complaining about service delivery and called for the resignation of their ward councillor. They claimed the councillor neither listened to them nor addressed their grievances.

Madibeng mayor Poppy Mangongwa and two other officials – chief whip Solly Malete and speaker Buti Makhongela – resigned on Tuesday. No reason was given for their resignations.

On Thursday, a new pipe was installed in Madibeng to address the water shortage in the area.

Water affairs department spokesman Mava Scott said a 600mm diameter pipe had been installed to enable an increased flow of water into the system. It would accommodate about 200 cubic metres of water an hour.

Scott said the department had identified other areas which also needed attention. – Sapa

Mothutlung residents to march with Malema

Brits – Mothutlung residents were boarding a bus to Brits in the North West to march with EFF leader Julius Malema to the local municipality’s offices on Friday morning.

People wearing red berets and Economic Freedom Fighters T-shirts were singing in the bus as they waited for more residents to arrive.

Mothutlung residents staged protests against water shortages last week. Four people were killed during the protests, allegedly at the hands of the police.

Malema was expected to lead the march to the Madibeng local municipality.

Meanwhile North West premier Thandi Modise on Friday asked residents to give its R2 billion water project a chance before staging violent protests.

“There is no need for communities to be misled to participate in illegal marches, burn properties or allow themselves to be used by those who seek to exploit their genuine concerns to create an environment for chaos,” she said in a statement.

The plan includes bulk infrastructure upgrades and borehole refurbishments to meet the basic demand of 60 litres of water per person per day.

The project also includes the development of a groundwater scheme in Mankwe and Madikwe, and the replacement of old asbestos cement pipes.

The plan, with delivery time-frames, was part of a memorandum of understanding signed between Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa and Modise last weekend.

Modise said the project would be rolled out across the North West soon.

Water problems had been experienced in several parts of the province, including Jericho and Mothutlung.

In nearby Hebron, residents had been complaining about service delivery and called for the resignation of their ward councillor. They claimed the councillor neither listened to them nor addressed their grievances.

Madibeng mayor Poppy Mangongwa and two other officials – chief whip Solly Malete and speaker Buti Makhongela – resigned on Tuesday. No reason was given for their resignations.

On Thursday, a new pipe was installed in Madibeng to address the water shortage in the area.

Water affairs department spokesman Mava Scott said a 600mm diameter pipe had been installed to enable an increased flow of water into the system. It would accommodate about 200 cubic metres of water an hour.

Scott said the department had identified other areas which also needed attention. – Sapa

Mothutlung residents to march with Malema

Brits – Mothutlung residents were boarding a bus to Brits in the North West to march with EFF leader Julius Malema to the local municipality’s offices on Friday morning.

People wearing red berets and Economic Freedom Fighters T-shirts were singing in the bus as they waited for more residents to arrive.

Mothutlung residents staged protests against water shortages last week. Four people were killed during the protests, allegedly at the hands of the police.

Malema was expected to lead the march to the Madibeng local municipality.

Meanwhile North West premier Thandi Modise on Friday asked residents to give its R2 billion water project a chance before staging violent protests.

“There is no need for communities to be misled to participate in illegal marches, burn properties or allow themselves to be used by those who seek to exploit their genuine concerns to create an environment for chaos,” she said in a statement.

The plan includes bulk infrastructure upgrades and borehole refurbishments to meet the basic demand of 60 litres of water per person per day.

The project also includes the development of a groundwater scheme in Mankwe and Madikwe, and the replacement of old asbestos cement pipes.

The plan, with delivery time-frames, was part of a memorandum of understanding signed between Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa and Modise last weekend.

Modise said the project would be rolled out across the North West soon.

Water problems had been experienced in several parts of the province, including Jericho and Mothutlung.

In nearby Hebron, residents had been complaining about service delivery and called for the resignation of their ward councillor. They claimed the councillor neither listened to them nor addressed their grievances.

Madibeng mayor Poppy Mangongwa and two other officials – chief whip Solly Malete and speaker Buti Makhongela – resigned on Tuesday. No reason was given for their resignations.

On Thursday, a new pipe was installed in Madibeng to address the water shortage in the area.

Water affairs department spokesman Mava Scott said a 600mm diameter pipe had been installed to enable an increased flow of water into the system. It would accommodate about 200 cubic metres of water an hour.

Scott said the department had identified other areas which also needed attention. – Sapa

Cops arrested after Babuseng’s murder

Johannesburg – Four police officers were arrested on Friday morning for the fatal shooting of a protester in Roodepoort, Gauteng police said.

“After receiving the initial factual report on the incident it was decided that there is enough evidence to arrest and charge the member who fired the shots for murder as well as defeating the ends [of justice] and the others for defeating the ends of justice,” said Brigadier Neville Malila.

“The four members between the ages of 33 and 49 years old, were all arrested in the early hours of this morning on charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice.”

Suspended

Malila said provincial commissioner Lieutenant General Lesetja Mothiba viewed the shooting in “a very serious light”.

“The members are deemed to be suspended as they were arrested and detained on the criminal charges.”

The four officers were expected to appear in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court soon.

Residents of Durban Deep, on the West Rand, took to the streets on Thursday to protest against an eviction order and a lack of housing.

A 28-year-old man, Tshepo Babuseng, was shot dead, allegedly by a policeman, after protesting residents barricaded roads with stones and burning tyres.

SAPA

Mental strength is key – Salgado

Basetsana midfielder, Grabriella Salgado believes that the South Africans will have to be at their best to overcome a 6-0 deficit against Nigeria in the final 2014 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

Basetsana take on the Falconets in the penultimate qualifier that will see one of two African teams book their place for the 2014 edition of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup to be staged in Canada between the 5 and 24 August.

The return-leg qualifier will be played at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, 25 January. Kick-off is at 16h00.

Having sat out the first leg match due to injury, Salgado says the 6-0 loss to Nigeria in the first leg was big blow. However, she added that they have a better idea on how to approach the return leg match following a video analysis of the match.

“It means a lot going into this match because we want to make the country proud and restore our pride when we take on Nigeria this Saturday. I am well aware that we suffered a heavy loss against the Nigerians in the first leg but we also want to come to the party on Saturday.

“It is unfortunate that I missed out on the first leg due to injury but when we went through the video of the previous match, it has given me an idea of how they play and I am confident we will match them on Saturday,” said Salgado.

The High Performance Centre-based midfielder said the practice match against Kaizer Chiefs development gave the team direction on areas they need to focus on ahead of the much anticipated match.

“Our first match against the boys was really to point out how we should approach the match on Saturday. Having missed out on an opportunity to be in Costa Rica, we are anticipating taking part in the World Cup that will be hosted in 2016 and I believe a lot of hard work needs to be put into preparing for 2016 if we want to be successful,” said Salgado.

The Falconets arrived in Johannesburg this morning and will train at the match venue on Friday (24 January) afternoon.

Officials from Cameroon have been assigned to take charge of the match, with Neguel Therese as the middle man. Therese will be assisted by Carine Atezambong Forno and Lum Rochelle while Aboutou Therese Sylvie will sit in as the fourth official. Glada Mokowe from Botswana has been appointed match commissioner.

Basetsana will play a practice match against the Thembisa U17 Boys team at the Edenvale Football grounds this afternoon and have their final training session at Dobsonville Stadium on Friday afternoon.-TDN
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Mental strength is key – Salgado

Basetsana midfielder, Grabriella Salgado believes that the South Africans will have to be at their best to overcome a 6-0 deficit against Nigeria in the final 2014 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

Basetsana take on the Falconets in the penultimate qualifier that will see one of two African teams book their place for the 2014 edition of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup to be staged in Canada between the 5 and 24 August.

The return-leg qualifier will be played at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, 25 January. Kick-off is at 16h00.

Having sat out the first leg match due to injury, Salgado says the 6-0 loss to Nigeria in the first leg was big blow. However, she added that they have a better idea on how to approach the return leg match following a video analysis of the match.

“It means a lot going into this match because we want to make the country proud and restore our pride when we take on Nigeria this Saturday. I am well aware that we suffered a heavy loss against the Nigerians in the first leg but we also want to come to the party on Saturday.

“It is unfortunate that I missed out on the first leg due to injury but when we went through the video of the previous match, it has given me an idea of how they play and I am confident we will match them on Saturday,” said Salgado.

The High Performance Centre-based midfielder said the practice match against Kaizer Chiefs development gave the team direction on areas they need to focus on ahead of the much anticipated match.

“Our first match against the boys was really to point out how we should approach the match on Saturday. Having missed out on an opportunity to be in Costa Rica, we are anticipating taking part in the World Cup that will be hosted in 2016 and I believe a lot of hard work needs to be put into preparing for 2016 if we want to be successful,” said Salgado.

The Falconets arrived in Johannesburg this morning and will train at the match venue on Friday (24 January) afternoon.

Officials from Cameroon have been assigned to take charge of the match, with Neguel Therese as the middle man. Therese will be assisted by Carine Atezambong Forno and Lum Rochelle while Aboutou Therese Sylvie will sit in as the fourth official. Glada Mokowe from Botswana has been appointed match commissioner.

Basetsana will play a practice match against the Thembisa U17 Boys team at the Edenvale Football grounds this afternoon and have their final training session at Dobsonville Stadium on Friday afternoon.-TDN
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