January Edition Tel: 013-754-1600 Legacy project awards destitute family a house Happiness was the order of the day The Department of Human when an impoverished family of six Settlements was the one instructed received a fully furnished house in to find a sponsor to build the three- Sibetha, Thandukukhanya over the bedroomed house for the family, who weekend. survived on social grants. The family, who have been living in Speaking to the family and thanking poverty since the loss of their parents a sponsors, Mtshweni-Tsipane said that few years ago, were fortunate enough this gesture by government appeals to be identified by Premier Refilwe directly to the image of a caring and Mtshweni- responsive Tsipane and Mkhwanazi relived the sad institution. considered as times of need when she “It is, therefore, candidates to explained to Mtshweni- paramount that benefit from her Tsipane how they had environments legacy projects. survived stormy weather where children Learning of sleeping in a derelict structure are housed should their plight, be improved and Mtshweni- be habitable for Tsipane declared that a proper house human beings, as it poses a threat to should be built for them. their health, security and well-being. As Ntombikayise Mkhwanazi relived the government, we would like to thank all sad times of need when she explained role players, together with the sponsors to Mtshweni-Tsipane how they had that made this a success, and changed survived stormy weather sleeping in a the lives of the Mkhwanazi family for derelict structure. the better. Let’s encourage working “As good as this may be, I still can’t together for a common cause to save and believe that it is actually happening. change lives,” she said. This is simply because I have had all MEC for human settlements, Norah my hopes gone since the passing of our Mahlangu, committed to deliver parents. Me, together with my siblings, 6 694 housing units, service 5 000 had come to a point where we thought sites which will yield 11 694 housing we were all alone with no one to help opportunities, and issue 15 000 us,” explained the teary Mkhwanazi, title deeds to rightful beneficiaries in who thanked the premier for her and around the province during this Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane comforts Ntombikayise Mkhwanazi, who was overwhelmed with joy intervention in their lives. financial year. after receiving her new house. The newly built house for the Mkhwanazi family. Furniture donated by local sponsors. Tragic Trichardt accident claims seven young lives Thobile Mlangeni different parts of the province. The accident left the community The joy of winning a soccer match was traumatised, resulting in them calling on short-lived for Trichardt FC when a bakkie government to put in place more safety knocked down and killed seven of their measures. players and a supporter on January 17, with “We appreciate the speed bumps erected others admitted to hospital with mild to after the accident, but we still need serious injuries. The accident took place streetlights and other basic services in the next to the D508 in Holfontein close to the area. More road signs to caution drivers soccer field and their residences. about pedestrians and schoolchildren One of the deceased, Siyabonga Zulu crossing the road are also needed,” added (18), was accepted to pursue his engineering Lekhatho Letuka, one of the soccer players. studies in one of the country’s institutions of The MEC for community safety, security higher learning after passing his 2019 NSC and liaison, Gabisile Shabalala, visited certificate with flying colours. Itos Zulu, MEC Gabisile Shabalala with members of her entourage during her visit to the bereaved the victims’ families on Wednesday. his uncle, said, “We are so saddened about families. Comforting them, she told them that the whole incident. My nephew only had a Mpumalanga Mirror learned that 27-year- this to happen,” said Vusi Mthethwa, his government was with them in their pain. fracture on his leg, but he couldn’t make it. old Khayalethu Dlamini had cooked his uncle. The deceased are Mduduzi Dlamini, Shabalala called on the justice system to He had already told us that he was going to favourite meal for breakfast, which he ate, Khayalethu Dlamini, Siyabonga Zulu, take its course in ensuring justice in the study at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, in the morning and before going for the Melusi Masuku, Gilbert Mokgotho, Yasin case. but he will no longer pursue his dreams match that afternoon. “I didn’t know he was Alibbi and Wayn Chamoso. Alibbi was The bakkie driver has since appeared because of this tragic accident. We were enjoying his meal for the last time with us. cremated while the six others were buried in the Secunda Magistrate’s Court, facing expecting a lot from him but all our hope is We were shattered when we were called to by their families at their respective homes seven counts of culpable homicide and gone now. We are so saddened,” said Zulu. the scene, because we didn’t expect any of around KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and negligent driving. 2 Mpumalanga Mirror Tuesday January 28, 2020 Tuesday January 28, 2020 Mpumalanga Mirror 3 RM-439839NG 4 Mpumalanga Mirror COMMUNITY Tuesday January 28, 2020 Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane and MEC Bonakele Majuba with ANC reps, the SGB, teachers and learners of Middelburg Hoërskool. Provincial government visits schools Thobile Mlangeni around the dilapidated structures, Shongwe principal, Msungezi Nelson Nhlabathi. performance and its readiness for the announced a comprehensive intervention Shongwe also donated a couple of school 2020 academic year. The opening of the 2020 academic plan that includes the erection of a proper shirts for needy learners and gardening The MEC for social development, year began on a high in the province with fence for the food garden, sourcing fresh equipment, including a wheelbarrow, spade, Thandi Shongwe, visited Samora Machel politicians visiting and giving moral support paint to rejuvenate the dull school walls, and fork, and hosepipe. Secondary School in Mbuzini, Nkomazi. to schools. restoring discipline at school. The MEC for cooperative governance She encouraged the matric class to do better The day saw the premier of the province, Shongwe frowned at reports of lateness, and traditional affairs, Mandla Msibi, than the 79 per cent achieved by the class Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, and the MEC bunking classes, absenteeism and bringing visited two schools in Pienaar. of 2019. for education, Bonakele Majuba, visit dangerous weapons to school. "There will He called on learners at Bonginhlanhla Mpumalanga MEC for community safety, Middelburg Hoërskool in Steve Tshwete be no good performance for as long as the and Mayibuye Secondary Schools not to security and liaison, Gabisile Shabalala, Local Municipality, which produced the condition of the school remains unimproved. bring drugs and weapons onto the school visited Siyazenzela Combined School in overall best matric learner, Greta Catharina Effective learning and teaching can only premises. Perdekop and Theu Theu Secondary School Kurpershoek, from the matric class of 2019. take place once we turn around the way He also announced the construction of in Vukuzakhe near Volksrust as part of the She received her brand new Toyota Aygo we do things and how we take care of the four new classes at Mayibuye. The day also School Reopening Programme. During sponsored by Freedom Stationery as a token environment of this school," he emphasised. saw Msibi pledging registration fees to two her interaction with the learners, Shabalala of appreciation for her excellent work. Over the years, matric results have not been learners who passed matric, but struggled urged them to listen to their parents and The day also saw the MEC for agriculture, impressive. The school has plunged further with registration fees. respect the teachers. rural development, land and environmental down in its 2019 results, obtaining The MEC for health, Sasekani Manzini, She explained how critical it is for affairs, Vusi Shongwe, pledging a six- 46,2 per cent. visited Madzumbe and LM Nkuna learners to take their school work seriously. month intervention plan to restore Lindile Speaking to teachers and parents, secondary schools in Bushbuckridge. She reminded them that the future of this Secondary School to its former glory. Shongwe made a special appeal that She met with various stakeholders to country lies in their hands and the decisions He decried the state of the school. Walking they should support the newly appointed assess the school's previous examination they make today regarding their education. No. Name of Hospital No. Name of Hospital 1 Matikwana hospital 1 Carolina hospital 2 Tintswalo hospital 2 Embhuleni hospital 3 Mapulaneng hospital 3 Bethal hospital 4 Rob Ferreira hospital 4 Evander hospital 5 Themba hospital 5 Standerton hospital 6 Bongani TB Specialized hospital 6 Standerton TB Specialised hospital 7 Shongwe hospital 7 Piet Retief hospital 8 Tonga hospital 8 Ermelo hospital (Sesifuba TB ward part of Ermelo hosp.) 9 Lydenburg hospital 9 Amajuba Memorial hospital 10 Matibidi hospital 10 Elsie Ballot hospital 11 Sabie hospital 12 Barberton hospital 13 Barberton TB Specialized hospital No. Name of Hospital 1 Bernice Samuel hospital 2 Mmametlhake hospital 3 HA Grove hospital 4 Waterval Boven hospital 5 Impungwe hospital 6 Witbank hospital 7 Witbank TB Specialized hospital 8 Middelburg hospital 9 KwaMhlanga hospital.