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WHEN THE SUN RISES WE WORK HARD TO DELIVER FREE Iwww.mpumalanga.gov.zanhlabamkhosiMpumalanga Provincial Governemt MpumalangaGov Issue 4 Vol 2017/18 Lighting of sixteen candles as a sign of renewing commitment towards relieving the plight of women and girls. Calling for the end of violence against women and children By Dudu Shaba: Office of the Premier he Minister of Communications, Ms Africa to declare a truce on violence against women and also to further avoid intimidation, stigmatization Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane together and children and ultimately, to make it a permanent and victimization by the members of the public and with the MEC of Community Safety, one. perpetrators. The Department of Social Development Security and Liaison, Mr. Petrus The campaign also aims to challenge the perpetrators should also assist child headed families and ensure that Ngomana, led the launch of the 16 Days of violence to change their behaviour, to involve they are protected from any form of abuse,” she said. Tof Activism for No Violence against Women and men in helping to eradicate violence and to Meanwhile, Major General Christina Sithole, Children Campaign in Dr JS Moroka, Mpumalanga. provide survivors with information on services and KwaMhlanga, South African Police Services Cluster The community members of GaMaria Village organisations that can help lessen the impact of Offices, added that victims of abuse should avoid joined the rest of South Africa and the world in violence on their lives. withdrawing and settling cases by payments in commemorating the event at Moletamotse Sports In her keynote address, the Minister for exchange of their children’s rights. Ground. Communications, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi- “Do not withdraw cases so that we are able to keep to • This year, the theme for the commemoration is Ngubane said that a lot of women and children have our mandate as police,” she said. “Count me in: together moving a non-violent succumbed to a lot of violence and abuse in the Addressing the crowd, Mr. Patrick Mahlakoane, South Africa foward.” The theme continues to hands of their families, guardians, brothers, men and Provincial Chairman for the Disabled People of South raise awareness among South Africans and the neighbourhood. She also noted that men are also Africa, said that physically and mentally abused world about the negative impact of violence abused, she acknowledged the fact that must not be persons are highly abused and need support and against women and children. underestimated. protection from their families and government. • Violence against women and children is one of “According to a report from the Minister of Police, “No one applies for disability, in this launch, we need the most pervasive violations of human rights, Mr. Fikile Mbalula, the statistics of crime committed to know that mentally and physically challenged denying women security, dignity, self-esteem and against women and children in South Africa is very persons are sexually abused and they are defenseless. their fundamental rights. high. We are very unhappy about that,” she said. Let us all work together to move forward and to In the home, on the streets, at school, in the workplace She called upon members of the community to report protect the disabled people,” she said. or in their community, women experience physical, any incidents of abuse. Minister Kubayi-Ngubane, together with MEC emotional or sexual violence at some point in their “ If we do not report cases and protect our children, of Community Safety, Security and Liaison Petrus lifetime. the abusers will be likely to continue perpetuating the Ngomana visited Pelonolo, a centre for learners with This year’s theme presents an opportunity for the violence and abused children who are highly affected mental challenges and disabilities. Minister Kubayi- Government and all stakeholders to renew their will begin to act unruly and violently,” she said. Ngubane also used the opportunity to create awareness commitment towards relieving the plight of women She also called upon the South African Police Service about Broadcasting Digital Migration, she donated and girls and to consolidate efforts to end the violence to protect victims of abuse and to treat them with television sets and witnessed the installation of Set against women and children. dignity when they report cases at police stations. Top Boxes to beneficiaries. She also donated fully The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against “ They should be given their privacy so that they can furnished houses and blankets to identified resource Women and Children campaign also challenges South be able to express themselves without any interference deprived families at the stadium. 2 INHLABAMKHOSI Mpumalanga house of traditional leaders congratulates Ikosi Mahlangu as new chairperson of the national house By the Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs he Mpumalanga Provincial House of Traditional Leaders (MPHTL) has congratulated the newly elected Chairperson of the National House of Traditional Leaders (NHTL) Ikosi Sipho Mahlangu who hails from Mpumalanga Province. Ikosi TMahlangu served as the Provincial Chairperson of the House and subsequently the Deputy Chairperson. ‘We congratulate Ikosi Mahlangu of the Ndzundza Mabusa Traditional Council in his new role as the National Chairperson of the House. We have confidence in his leadership and the entire newly elected Executive. We are confident that he will steer the traditional leadership institution towards the objectives of improving the livelihoods of communities in rural areas,” said Chairperson of MPHTL, Inkhosi Sandile Ngomane. Inkhosi Ngomane expressed the determination of the MPHTL to support Mahlangu and the new Executive. Ikosi Mahlangu was instrumental in the initiatives to curb the loss of lives in the initiation schools. Ngomane’s compliments were echoed by the MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni. “Ikosi Mahlangu’s leadership speaks for itself in the structures of the institution of traditional leaders. We will rely on his experience which he accumulated over the years whilst serving as Chairperson of the Provincial House and in various committees of the house. He exemplifies the strategic partnership between traditional leaders and government Newly elected National Chairperson of the House of Traditional Leaders, Ikosi Mahlangu sharing a joke with the Premier, Mr David that shares the common vision of improving the lives of Mabuza during a function in Mbombela. communities in rural areas,” says Ms Mtshweni. SALGA Mpumalanga Provincial Members’ Assembly hosted successfully her keynote address, the MEC for the Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Ms Refilwe Mtsweni, appreciated the participation of SALGA and the support it provides to the municipalities and departments on matters pertaining to local government. “We note the challenges that lie ahead and the conditions under which councilors have to fulfill their obligations,” she said. During the proceedings of the assembly, LGSETA delivered a presentation on the importance of skills development and capacity building that requires urgent intervention in the province. Two panel discussions also took place that focused on Governance and Intergovernmental Relations and Municipal Finance. The PMA also focused on commissions that looked into Community Development, Economic Development and Planning and Municipal Institutional Development issues. Clr. S Mathonsi (SALGA Mpumalanga Deputy Chairperson), Inkosi C Mahlangu (Mpumalanga House of Traditional Leaders Deputy Chairperson), The Provincial Members Assembly tabled their MEC R Mtshweni (MEC for COGTA), Clr. M Chirwa (SALGA Mpumalanga Chairperson) and Clr. L Malatji (SALGA Mpumalanga Deputy Chairperson) resolutions and appreciated the relations between SALGA, the Provincial Government, Mpumalanga by SALGA House of Traditional Leaders the Mpumalanga n the 5th to the 6th of October 2017, consider reports from the working groups and Provincial Legislature and its strategic partners for SALGA hosted its Provincial Members’ oversight bodies and also to deal with other issues of continuously providing the necessary support and Assembly at the Protea Hotel, concern emanating from the provisions applicable to assistance to the member municipalities. eMalahleni. The purpose of the event provincial members. The members also declared to continue sharing best was to adopt the provincial members’ The SALGA Constitution stipulates, “SALGA shall at practices in order to introduce innovative practices Oprogramme of action, the business plan and budget, to least annually, hold a meeting of its members. During amongst municipalities and SALGA. 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