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Established 1889 13 Martin Street; Galleria Arcade; Shop no 1 & 2 E-mail: mailbag@maﬁ kengmail.co.za GPS Co-ordinates: 25” 51’ 49,42 S • 25” 35’ 40,52 E 19 JUNE 2020 Tel: 018 381 1330/ Provincial 381 2884 Legislature Fax: 018 381 0425 R4-00 Speaker, VAT INCL Susan Dantjie. PAGE 2 MAHIKENG MAIL 19 JUNE 2020 Eskom announces electricity supply Covid-19 cut in Mahikeng and Mmabatho areas diagnosed MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: Eskom announced major interruptions into its electricity workers supply affecting greater Mahikeng today. In a statement , the power utility said, “ Eskom wishes to inform customers in and around Mahikeng may and Mmabatho areas of the major planned power outage. The power outage will allow Eskom technicians to conduct repairs on some the feeders return to that are affected”. The interruption is scheduled for Thursday, June 18 from 06:00 to 18:00. For safety reasons, all the electrical points must work be treated as live at all times. MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: For any enquiries and more information, please The Department of Employment and call Eskom’s Contact Centre on 08600 ESKOM Labour said last week that they had (37566). (SMS) Your query and account number / has noted a number of media reports indicating that Covid-19 patients meter number to 35328. Email: customerservices@ no longer needed to test negative to eksom.co.za resume work. The Department’s Chief Inspector for Health and Safety Tibor Szana said it was not correct that Covid-19 patients no longer needed to test negative to resume work. Meet the Miss SA Top 35 vying “In terms on the new directions, &DVK$GYDQFH if a worker has been diagnosed with :KLOHZDLWLQJIRU Covid-19 and isolated in accordance with 9 3HQVLRQ3DFNDJH for the Miss SA 2020 title the Department of Health Guidelines, 9 3URYLGHQWIXQG an employer may only allow a worker 9 5RDG$FFLGHQW)XQG MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: The contestants represent eight provinces – to return on conditions that, the worker 9 Gauteng has 13 contenders (with three from Pretoria and two from Soweto) followed has completed the mandatory 14 days of 3UR¿WIURP6DOHRI+RXVH by the Western Cape with seven; Kwa-Zulu Natal with five; the Eastern Cape and self-isolation, said Szana. 2IÀFHQR_&DUULQJWRQ Free State with three while North West has two and Limpopo and the Northern Cape Other conditions were that, the 6WUHHW_0DÀNHQJ each has one entrant. worker had to have undergone a medical &HOO The North West province will be starting entering after a knee injury halted evaluation confirming fitness to work represented by its very own Lerato Siko her ambition to be a Protea netball player. if the worker had moderate or severe aged (24) from Miederpark, Potchefstroom She loves burgers, enjoys knitting scarves, illness in relation to COVID-19. in the North West province. She has a B. trying new recipes and watching makeup Szana said it was vital for the employer Com degree in Marketing and Tourism tutorials and perfecting her makeup skills to ensure that personal hygiene, wearing Management from North West University, on herself and on other people. of masks, social distancing, and cough Potchefstroom and is the proud owner of L A etiquette amongst other known best S Events, an event styling and coordination practices identified is strictly adhered to business. She is also currently enrolled as by the worker and, the employer must a student at the University of Cape Town closely monitor the worker for symptoms for an online course in events management upon returning to work. and describes herself as multifaceted, hard- He said in this instance a worker will working and kind. be required to wear a surgical mask at Thato Mosehle aged (25) from least for the period of 21 days from the Klerksdorp in the North West is part of the date of the diagnosis in their interest and top 35 contestants. She is a medical doctor the best interest of those around them currently completing her internship with especially. the aim of becoming an anaesthesiologist. The new directive also states that She has won numerous pageants which she Lerato Siko Thato Mosehle workers who have been in contact in the workplace with another worker who has been diagnosed with Covid-19, the employer must assess that worker’s exposure in accordance with the Department of Health’s Guidelines to ascertain whether the exposure carries a high or low risk of transmission between the workers. “If there is low risk exposure, the employer may permit the worker to continue working using a cloth mask complying with standard precautions and, the workers symptoms must be monitored for 14 days from the first contact. “If there is high risk of exposure the worker must remain in quarantine for 14 days, and the employer of that worker must place the worker on sick leave in accordance with clause 27.3 for that period, said Szana. If employers need further clarity on understanding and interpreting the direction, they must feel free to contact Chief Inspector on 082 883 5737. 19 JUNE 2020 MAHIKENG MAIL PAGE 3 Dantjie, Legislature in trouble MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: The Speaker of the North West Provincial reports that alleged that in his 2018/19 Legislature, Sussana Dantjie and members of her administration have again been report, the Auditor-Generals cited accused of literally running down the legislature by not only ignoring a lot of wrong inadequate procurement processes and doings at the institution but also deliberately allowing blatant corruption and fraud, lack of policies and procedures concerning financial irregularities and mismanagement as well as misappropriation of funds procurement as the reason why close to 100 running into millions. politically connected companies had been The allegations against the Speaker and they claimed was not functional. These awarded contracts. “The irregularities in her team also include being directly involved services were the responsibilities of the CFO. procurement processes saw contracts worth in financial mismanagement of over R 76 The DA this week received support from more hat R2m procured without inviting million in the installation of the oracle , a whistleblower who is employed by the the minimum prescribed number of written BAS/Walker system as well as the SizaVOX Legislature and have pleaded for anonymity price quotations , applicants not meeting appointment. The latter was reportedly and confirmed the opposition party’s tax requirements and tenders simply not appointed outside the tender procedures. statement of wide-spread irregularities at awarded to the lowest bidder”, the DA said. They have also been accused of the institution confirming the existence of “The North West provincial encouraging corruption in the awarding irregular appointments by the Speaker and Legislature is dysfunctional and could of tenders in which a popular member of her management. collapse soon as a result of all the the National Assembly and his wife were The whistleblower also confirmed the irregularities taking place there”, the allegedly involved. The allegations were DA allegations of unauthorised, fruitless whistleblower said . first raised by the Democratic Alliance (DA) and wasteful expenditure which he said In their response to the latest early this year with the opposition party was displayed by the accounting authority allegations as presented by the threatening to lay criminal and other charges whose leadership showed no respect for whistleblower, the Legislature said against the Speaker and some senior officials public funds . “The accounting authority in a statement that “The Legislature at the entity. has through their actions conveyed their has noted your questions but They accused the legislature of irregular lack of interest in the implementation of remember these are the same appointments involving among others, the consequence management measures”, the allegations that the DA raised and CFO, Thabo Lehutso and acting executive whistleblower said supporting the earlier DA they are under investigation as the manager, Edwin Chaane. They accused the allegation. DA has alleged. We therefore want to legislature of illegally outsourcing financial The whistleblower also handed a pile of reassure the public that the legislature services at an exorbitant cost while approving documents to the Mafikeng Mail in support will comply with the law enforcement payment for data management system which of his claims which also confirmed DA agencies”. SANCO condemns Ndabambi double murder at Setumo Park MAFIKENG MAIL -MAHIKENG: The South African National Civic Organisation such heartrending circumstances,” he said. (SANCO) in the North West on Monday condemned the heinous crime allegedly Twenty-year-old Boitumelo who was committed by a 27-year-old man who stabbed two people including his own sister to stabbed to death by his elder brother death at Setumo Park in Mahikeng over the weekend. Molwantwa was also a bright student who SANCO Provincial Chairperson, Paul tragedy. “Though we are saddened by the graduated with B Comm Law degree from Sebegoe said that the extent to which mental shocking incident, we can only imagine the University of the Free State and was studying illnesses were contributing towards the pain of losing both of their children under towards LLB degree at the same university. upsurge in violent crime including gender- based violence and femicide must be SANCO investigated. Provincial “Our concern is that covid-19 related Chairperson, stress and anxiety could have triggered Paul the inexplicable violent behaviour of an Sebegoe otherwise meticulous civil engineering final year student who just went on a rampage stabbing everyone in his sight,” suggested Sebegeoe. Sebegoe said that the Central University of Technology final year Civil Engineering student, Molwantwa Ndamambi, diagnosed with schizophrenia three years ago should have been institutionalised. There would have been no need for community members to take matters into their own hands because in their view, the criminal justice system had failed them when it released a ticking time bomb to explode in their midst destroying innocent lives, he stressed. Sebegoe conveyed condolences to the Ndamambi family to whom the incident that occurred on Saturday was a double PAGE 4 MAHIKENG MAIL 19 JUNE 2020 Dear Fellow South Africans The words of Frantz Fanon that ‘each generation up the global social order. The manner in which literacy and train new educators. It is still held up in particular to take up the struggle against gender- must discover its mission’ come to mind every time the pandemic has taken hold has been a reminder as one of the most successful literacy campaigns in based violence. Unless we end the war that is being I have an opportunity to speak with young South of the interconnectedness of the human race and of modern history. Our young people must develop waged against South African women, the dream of Africans. No matter where they live and no matter the deep inequalities that exist between countries social upliftment initiatives and they must lead them. a new society will remain elusive. Those of us who what they do, they each have a burning desire to change and within countries. The pandemic presents an Just as they took up the struggle for equality in higher were part of student movements during the apartheid the world. While they certainly want to improve their opportunity to ‘reset’ a world that is characterised education, the considerable energies of our youth must era are often asked what we think of the young people own lives, they also want to achieve a better society by crass materialism, selfishness and self-absorption also be brought to bear to fight for equitable access to of today. There is a temptation to retreat into nostalgia and a better world. They see themselves as agents not just on the part of individuals but whole societies. health care, for the transformation of land ownership about ‘the glory days’ of student politics and youth for fundamental transformation. Throughout history Young people are telling us that the essential values and, most importantly, for gender justice. Like all struggle, never to be replicated. But just as the youth young people have been a driving force for change. of integrity, compassion and solidarity must be the South Africans, I have been deeply disturbed by a of yesteryear defined their mission, today’s youth In just the last few decades, young people have waged hallmarks of the new society that will emerge, and that surge over the last few days in the murder of young have defined theirs. South African youth of 2020 more numerous struggles against injustice, from the 1968 they are determined to be the champions of this new, women at the hands of men. These are shocking than meet the high standard set by their predecessors. student uprising in Paris, to the anti-war movement better world. In the discussions I have had with young acts of inhumanity that have no place in our society. They are optimistic, resilient and courageous, often in in the United States in the 1960s, to the anti-colonial people during this Youth Month, I have said that we Youth-led civic activism, awareness raising and peer the face of the harshest of circumstances. They are a struggle in many African and Asian countries, to should never underestimate the power of an idea, counselling are vital tools in our efforts to eradicate source of inspiration and hope. Through their actions, the fight against apartheid, to the Arab Spring. Most because ideas can and have changed the world. Ideas gender-based violence from society. At the same they are building a world that is more just, equal, recently, young people have been at the forefront of have spurred human progress and they are what will time, we must strengthen our justice system, ensuring sustainable and at peace. the #BlackLivesMatter movement that has gained enable us to chart a new path in the post-coronavirus that perpetrators are brought to book, bail and parole I wish all the young people of South Africa a global support in the wake of the killing of George era. These young people have turned their ideas into conditions are tightened and that those sentenced to meaningful and inspiring Youth Day. Floyd in the United States. Over the past week, action. They have not let a lack of resources hinder life spend the rest of their lives behind bars. While With best wishes, activists around the world have also been demanding them. They have carved a niche for themselves in a this needs society-wide action, I call on young men President Cyril Ramaphosa the removal of symbols that glorify the barbarity and number of sectors from high-tech to environmental violence of the slave trade and colonialism. At an sustainability. They are determined to succeed on Oxford University demonstration last week a protestor their own merits, to not depend on handouts, and Parliament celebrates Youth Day carried a placard with the words ‘Rhodes must Fall’, once they have ‘made it’ to help their peers. Through The Presiding Officers, led by Speaker of between the ages of 30 to 99 years and only 1.8% are the rallying cry of students in our own country five programmes like the Presidential Youth Employment the National Assembly, Thandi Modise and 29 years and below. This demonstrates that the youth, years ago. Young people across the world have found Initiative, the National Youth Service and many more Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, who constitute the greatest section of our national common cause. They are tearing down of statues and we want to support this country’s young people to Amos Masondo, this week joined the nation in population, are not immune to the virus. “Young symbols of racism, demanding the decolonisation of see their ideas through from incubation to opening commemorating Youth Day. Celebrated on Tuesday, people in their nature are inclined to move around, educational curricula, and calling for institutions to the doors of their businesses. Youth unemployment Youth month remains etched in the memories as a making them vulnerable to the virus and transmitting address racism and social exclusion. And so, as we is the greatest challenge we face and the coronavirus stark reminder of resilience and courage by young it further. This period calls upon all young South pay tribute to the generation of 1976 on this Youth pandemic has exacerbated an already dire situation. people in the evolution of the political landscape in Africans to lead society in this fight, and exercise all Day, we also salute the youth of post-apartheid South Now more than ever we will look to the innovative the country. It was 44-years ago when young people necessary protocols to help preserve the health of our Africa, the worthy inheritors of this noble legacy. The and pioneering spirit of our youth to come up with took to the streets demanding their voices be heard nation, and restore the economy and livelihood for mission of 1976 generation was to dismantle bantu solutions to the unemployment crisis that benefit by rejecting an unjust education system aimed at life post-COVID-19,” added the Presiding Officers. education; that of today’s youth is to take forward the them, their communities and society. At the same restricting their intellectual development. “Young “Despite all the current challenges, we encourage project of national reconciliation and transformation. time, I challenge our country’s youth to craft and people are the future of the country and their voices the youth to remain resolute. This pandemic presents In time to come it will be said that this year, 2020, design programmes that will enable us to meet our are critical to the developmental trajectory of our endless opportunities for digital growth and positive marked the start of a new epoch in human history. developmental goals. In 1961, revolutionary Cuba nation. They must be at the forefront of economic spin-offs. Young people must grab this opportunity Not only has coronavirus had a momentous impact sent legions of young student volunteers into the growth and development of the country. “This to fully exploit the fourth industrial revolution by on people’s lives and livelihoods, it has also shaken mountains and villages to construct schools, teach includes being central and actively involved in developing innovative digital platforms for youth the government’s service delivery initiatives and involvement and economic growth.” they further activities. It is more prudent now for maximum added. youth participation during the fight of the invisible As the national legislative authority, Parliament enemy known as Covid-19 as it is threatening the will work tirelessly and continue to ensure the livelihood of the county’s citizens and the youth”, government of the people under the Constitution by said Speaker Modise and Chairperson Masondo. providing a national forum for public consideration They added, “today’s youth struggle is characterised of issues, passing legislation and overseeing by the triple challenges of high unemployment, executive action to ensure that we accelerate change inequality and poverty. The ravaging virus, on the to radically better the quality of life of all South other hand, is affecting the country’s economy and Africans including the youth. As we commemorate is making the youth more vulnerable to job losses. Youth Day, let us engage in deep reflection, dialogue “With the courageous, selfless and resilient character and action to bring about meaningful and long-lasting of the current generation of young people, we have solutions to challenges facing our young population. no doubt that the challenges our nation faces today Parliament will hold Youth Parliament at the end will be overcome. On the flipside of the pandemic of this month and young people from all walks there are opportunities relating to innovation, of life will actively engage lawmakers on issues creativity and technology that youth will continue to affecting them. The event is aimed at encouraging Comment be lead in,” said the Presiding Officers. According youth participation in law-making to enable them to to the government (Department of Health) statistics influence legislation relevant to their current needs on Covid-19, data indicates that people aged 21 and creating a platform for dialogue between the to 30 and 31 to 40 are the second most infected Youth and parliament. group of people. Further indications are that 98.2% Hope we all enjoyed a Happy Youth Day South SOE Council must be welcomed of confirmed deaths of people in South Africa are Africans.

We are hopeful that critics of the Cyril FOREFRONT OF CHANGE IN MZANSI Ramaphosa administration who include Calls for young people to take active part in Communications Officer for political opponents as well as leaders of civil bringing change in the political, economic organisations are now pleased that after a and social spheres of the world reached fever the Department of Water and long wait, President Ramaphosa has finally pitch this week when leaders including South appointment the state-owned enterprises African President, Cyril Ramaphosa addressed (SOE) council to address the short-comings the June 16 annual commemoration. It is true Sanitation, Free State Region of the SOEs in the country. The appointment that young people today find themselves at the did not come as a total surprise as President front of the struggle for especially economic By– Larry Crisp and political freedom just like they did in 1976 Ramaphosa reiterated his undertaking to The country’s youth should be involved in to study in any water or environmental related seriously address the problems choking the when they took on the apartheid regime of the water conservation At the tender age of 10 years, science, which is from water care, to water resource administration of SOEs which attracted a colonial masters and brought down Afrikaans Nicole Vosloo was fascinated by environmental management or environmental sciences. Vosloo is lot of negative publicity for the ANC-led as a medium of instruction in schools. In his issues, particularly of the water ecosystems. It is no currently working in the Water Service Regulation government with oppositions slating what they address, President Ramaphosa called on the surprise that she now fulfils her passion working as section DWS. Her main responsibilities involve believed was rampant fraud and corruption youth to lead the road to the recovery of the an Environmental Officer at the Department of Water monitoring of drinking water and waste water quality. leading to the downfall of most state- ran novel Covid-19 pandemic. “I’m throwing a and Sanitation (DWS) in the Free State Province. The monitoring process involves the sampling and entities. Confirming his intension to vigorously challenge to young people to begin to see that Originally from East London in the Eastern Cape, inspections of water and waste water treatment works. address especially allegations of corruption post Covid-19 is a new platform. We need to Vosloo’s main responsibility is to ensure that Free “Our work process basically entails communicating and mismanagement at institutions like the set-up different ways of running our economy State residents enjoy quality water especially during and working with municipalities and consumers to troubled SAA, power utility Eskom and arms of ownership of our economy of managing our the Covid 19 pandemic. “I have learnt how important ensure that good, safe water quality is provided to maker Denel, the President has appointed economy and even production. Covid-19 has and essential water is for our survival at an early age, the community,’ she explained. She added that the experts in business, economists and academics created great opportunities especially for the and as I progressed in school grades I began to notice Department holds Municipalities accountable with to “support government’s repositioning of youth, he said adding that technology would how South Africa is a water scarce country. I was non-compliance letters if they fail to meet prescribed SOEs as effective instruments for economic pay a leading role in assisting young people immediately intrigued by the fact that water, which is water quality standard. Part of the job often requires development”. Ramaphosa will chair the to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. so essential, could also be so scarce and limited. long working hours and traveling long distances and council and will be supported by different “This is ushering in a new digital society. As This is where my curiosity for working in the water sacrificing your weekends. “I do not mind as t is such heavyweights including ministers responsible young people, we need to ask ourselves, are sector really began” said Vosloo. She took a keen a wonderful feeling knowing that you are a part of the interest in the management of water within the country, process for ensuring good water quality to the people for SOEs. According to information from we prepared to continue living with inequality as well as the challenges and skills it entails for the of South Africa. It is fulfilling for one to know that that has persisted forever and a day? Are we the presidency, the department of public water sector. She then took a decision to be part of the she directly makes a positive impact and difference enterprises will serve as secretariat for the the young people of June 16, 1976 who said water sector and be able to make a difference. “My in the community. That is the best part of my work council as shareholder representative for enough is enough, we want to see change? interest peaked when the Aqua Enduro facilitators and I enjoy helping people and serving the people government. We applaud Ramaphosa’s move “There has to be life after Covid-19. We are visited our school,” she said. Aqua Enduro is a youth of my country,” she said. She encouraged the youth to address wide-spread criticism of poor looking forward to innovation, creativity, new program within DWS which is focused on addressing to get involved in issues of environment challenges governance in SOE’s which has been giving ideas from young people and we want young the shortage of skills within the water sector as well as facing the country. “The youth of today are facing all those in opposition benches ammunition to people who are going to speak out and step creating awareness of water related careers. ”I entered sorts of environmental challenges and the only way slate government for lack of decisiveness in forward”, Ramaphosa said adding that “young the program and received guidance regarding a career to make a difference is to get involved and to make a ending the challenges of proper administration people must be given a lift. All we need to do in this sector. With the help from the Department, I contribution in making a change in our environment. at SOEs. is to give young people a lift and I know that managed to select correct subjects to study at a tertiary We as the youth need to be the driving force behind YOUNG PEOPLE MUST BE IN THE they will start flying on their own”. level”, she added. Vosloo studied Environmental this change to ensure that our planet survives for Management at the University of the Free State future generations. The Water and Sanitation industry Comment by Bobby Saul of 13 Martin Street, Galleria Arcade, Mafikeng. and graduated with a Degree in Environmental can be a very fulfilling career to those who have the Management in 2016. She advised young aspiring passion to conserve and protect our land’s precious professionals looking to work in the water field resources,” she concluded. 19 JUNE 2020 MAHIKENG MAIL PAGE 5 Draw inspiration from 1976 youth – SANCO MAFIKENG MAIL -MAHIKENG: The South African National Civic Organisation defused through job creation opportunities, are disillusioned. (SANCO) in the North West on Tuesday urged young people to draw inspiration from the vocational training and accelerated skills “The economic participation of our youth courageous actions of the 1976 generation to overcome daunting challenges facing youth development programmes. “We cannot afford is critical to address the triple challenges of today. to lose this generation to hopelessness, drugs grinding poverty, rising unemployment and “Our youth must not allow the Covid-19 creativity in information communication and gangsterism when opportunities such as widening inequality because while social pandemic to demoralise them or respond in technologies and science to contribute free higher education are available for them grants offer temporary relief, they are not a fear. They must adapt to the new normal and solutions that will address current challenges to soar,” he emphasised. Sebegoe further sustainable solution. Efforts to bring young brace themselves for a new world order in facing South Africa,” he said. called for SMME development supported people into the mainstream of the economy which young people will increasingly play Sebegoe stressed that youth must resist by mentoring programmes to boost job must be intensified as part of economic dominant roles,” said SANCO Provincial the temptation to be captured and swayed creation opportunities, support infrastructure recovery,” underscored Sebegoe. Chairperson, Paul Sebegoe in a statement by empty rhetoric coupled with recklessness development issued on National Youth Day. Sebegoe said action including crass materialism as this will and inclusive that this will come with greater responsibility compromise the historic role they have to play economic growth for the youth of today. to sustain freedom, democracy and advance to give hope to “They must therefore seize opportunities development. young people offered by the Fourth Industrial Revolution He emphasised that the ticking time bomb most of whom (4IR) to unleash their innovation as well as of youth unemployment must be urgently Gina meets NW economic cluster MECs MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Nomalungelo Gina, participated in a virtual consultative meeting with the Economic Cluster Members of Executive Council of the North West. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen collaboration for implementation of catalytic projects in the platinum province. The Cluster consists of the MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi: Economy are being given more attention in terms of the Dept of Economic Development , MEC Desbo Mohono new thinking in government. Dept of Agriculture, MEC Gaoage Oageng Molapisi: Dept “Economic recovery will mean that the provincial of Public Works, and MEC Motlalepula Rosho: Finance. government, in particular the Economic Development Deputy Minister Gina, said that Corona Virus had Department, must demonstrate leadership in the province redefined what South Africa use to know and dictated that to ensure that the effects of the economic downturn are not all citizens change, and adjust to the new normal. According as severe as they may be. We have to correctly identify the to Gina, the economy has already, in this two months, taken sectors that can jerk up the economy and intervene as a state a huge knock because of the lockdown. Gina warned that decisively to support those as provincial government.” South Africans need to brace themselves for many big and “This is a province that is endowed with mineral deposits. small companies which will close down and retrench many The provincial economy, notwithstanding other sectors, employees. is essentially the mining sector driven economy. Mining, She noted that the issue of localisation, extra support for Agriculture and Tourism are the cornerstones that define, SMMEs and other forms of the economy such as Social the economy of the province,” added Gina. Uncle’s double life sentences MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in the North West on Thursday hailed the double life sentence handed by the Klerksdorp Regional Court to a 28-year-old uncle who raped his two nieces as a victory against the scourge of gender-based violence and reaffirmation of children’s rights. “Such harsh sentences will not only restore the confidence accused took the pair to the bedroom where he raped them. of the public in the criminal justice system but also send Sebegoe echoed Kwena’s commending of the an unequivocal message to perpetrators that there is no investigating officer, Warrant Officer Nkagisang Motsumi. place in society for those who rob little children of their “Although the victims suffered psychological and innocence and betray their trust particularly in the safety physical trauma that might take a long time to heal, justice of their homes,” remarked SANCO Provincial Chairperson, was ultimately served. For that,we also commend Motsumi Paul Sebegoe following the Tuesday ruling. and the prosecution for a job well done,” he emphasised. According to SAPS Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant- He said that the sentence will encourage victims to speak General Sello Kwena, the sentence stems from an incident out in the knowledge that perpetrators will face the full reported on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, in Kanana outside wrath of the law. Sebegoe called on real men to stand up to Klerksdorp, where the uncle sent the victims, aged 9 and 11 be counted in united action against gender-based violence to buy cigarettes at a nearby shop. When they returned, the and to protect girl-children who are the most vulnerable. PAGE 6 MAHIKENG MAIL 19 JUNE 2020 DA rejects Councillors’ salary increases MAFIKENG MAIL -MAHIKENG: The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Ramothsere months of April and May 2020. “Negotiations DA Provincial Spokesperson on Cooperative Moiloa Municipality last week opposed the 4 percent salary increases for Councillors and to honour the municipality’s agreement to settle Governance, Freddy Sonakile MPL, to write to municipal officials. the R50 million Eskom debt is underway and if the MEC of Cooperative Government, Gordon In their statement, the DA said the current brought by years of poor governance, no agreement is reached soon, Eskom intends to Kegakilwe, to conduct a review to determine economic instability and subsequent uncertainty compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic, suspend electricity supply. The proposed salary the failures and effectiveness of placing the called on municipalities to restrict budgets increases for councillors and officials backdate municipality under administration. and redirect funding towards the needs of to June last year, can go a long way towards The MEC must consider appointing a residents. The opposition party said the settling the Eskom debt. “Politicians and more competent team that will restore the Ramotshere Moiloa Municipality had been municipal officials cannot continue to reward municipality’s finances and return good under Section 139(1)9b) administration since themselves with salary increases and bonuses governance”, the party said. May 2018, but the provincial intervention had while failing to fulfil not yielded any significant improvements in their obligation financial management or service delivery. “The of restoring good Missing activist, Mbuyisa municipality is unable to fulfil its monthly governance and financial obligations, revenue collection improving service Makhubu’s family should dropped from between R1.7 million - R3.5 delivery. “We million per month to a mere R200 000 for the will request our close chapter of his life - Deputy President assesses North Makaneta MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: Popular Education activist, West response to COVID-19 Hendrick Makaneta this week brought back the memories of June 16 1976 when he urged the Makhubu family in Soweto to accept the harsh reality that their son, Mbuyisa was no longer alive. In his Youth Day statement on Tuesday, Makaneta appealed to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in collaboration with the Makhubu family to approach the Gauteng South High Court and make an application for the presumption of death order following the long-awaited return of missing June 16 hero, Mbuyisa Makhubu. Mbuyisa Makhubu who was born in 1957 is an anti-apartheid activist who is seen carrying Hector Pieterson in a photograph taken by Sam Nzima after Hector Pieterson was shot during the Soweto uprising on 16 June1976. “Mbuyisa has been missing for far too long. I met his mother Nombulelo in the year 2000 and we talked about many things including Mbuyisa’s disappearance. It is sad that she died without full closure on her son’s whereabouts. It is now twenty years since I last spoke to Mbuyisa’s mother and I think the NPA should just help the surviving family members to apply for a presumption of death order in the high court so that the entire nation can find closure on the matter of Mbuyisa.” Makaneta said. “For many years we thought that Makhubu would return. Our comrades returned one after the other from exile since 1990. It is now 30 years since the return of exiles, but we are yet to hear from Makhubu. Maybe it is time for us to accept that he may be dead. “In the same note we pay tribute to the many generations of activists who fought for the improvement of education in South Africa. Humanity should not forget the roles South Africa’s Deputy President David Mabuza, accompanied by played by various generations of activists in the terrain of education. North West Premier, Prof Job Mokgoro and Members of the Provincial “We owe our current successes to activists such as Mbuyisa Makhubu. Command Council visited Bojanala District Municipality to assess the May the souls of those who died rest in peace. May the missing ones Province’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic last week. The NW return back to the country.” Makaneta added. Mbuyisa’s mother had 977 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus at the time of going to press. The Bojanala district is the epicentre of infections. Five Covid-19 told the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that she received a related deaths have been recorded in the province. Deputy President letter from Mbuyisa in 1978 and that at the time the letter came from Mabuza visited several facilities around Rustenburg to ensure that Nigeria. “The nation needs closure on the life of Mbuyisa Makhubu. there is adherence to regulations in order to minimise the spread of The sooner we get closure the better. After all Mbuyisa was a son of the coronavirus. the soil. He does no longer belong to his mother, but to the nation as a whole,” said Makaneta. 19 JUNE 2020 MAHIKENG MAIL PAGE 7 Sivukile Journalism awards 2020 show cases great journalism MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: South Africa boasts a rich history of something the world had previously not journalists following in the footprints of excellent journalism with one of the most recognised moments in its history forever paid much attention to, ultimately leading Nzima. This year’s Awards opened at the immortalised by a photograph taken by Sam Nzima. to greater international opposition such as beginning of June and close 15 July. This He was covering a protest in Soweto Hundreds including Hector Pieterson lost sanctions against the Apartheid government. year freelancers can enter for free provided by students (school children) on 16 June their lives that day. Nzima’s photograph Following its publication, Nzima they submit a letter confirming their work 1976. The students were protesting the (taken for The World) of Hector Pieterson, faced death threats and had to go into from their editor and the publication must introduction of mandatory Afrikaans- the 13 year old scholar, being carried hiding. His photograph is the epitome of be aligned with media associations. PSS language instruction in their township by Mbuyisa Makhubu and running with journalism and is part of Time magazine’s members will pay R80 entrance fee. schools when police opened fire on them. Pieterson’s sister, Antoinette Sithole, drew 100 Photos, which recognises the most The entry kit with all details regarding the attention of influential images of all time. It is also what submissions can be accessed and the world to the the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism downloaded at http://www.pdmedia.org. Four Kgetlengrivier policy of Apartheid Awards stands for and the Awards are proud za/ and all submissions can be submitted at residents die while in South Africa, to showcase great journalism by brave https://sikuvile.org/. Hefty sentences handed to ruthless murderers repairing a sewer MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The Democratic Alliance Kwena, welcomed maximum sentences secured by the Ikageng Detectives recently in the Potchefstroom Regional Court. (DA) in Kgetlengrivier has expressed deep sadness at the passing This after the court found Phindile Vis (29) and accused’s place on Tuesday, 12 March 2019 and found an of four men who died trying to unblock a municipal sewer pipe Vuyisile Mkhalipi (22) guilty and subsequently sentenced occupant. The latter informed the police that the accused in Koster. them on Tuesday, 9 June 2020 to 30 and 25 years left his place with a lot of blood on the floor, which was The four men, Connie Cloete, Lennox Thubeni, Chris Pretorius imprisonment respectively for murder and theft of motor cleaned up. Forensic experts were immediately summoned and Mpho Melato were overcome by gas fumes while trying to repair vehicle. The sentences emanate from to the scene to collect evidence. Whilst police were still the sewer pipe which allegedly led to their tragic deaths. Connie an incident which was reported on busy at the house, a phone call was received from Welkom Cloete and Lenox Thubeni were declared dead at the scene and Chris Saturday, 9 March 2019 after police, indicating that they recovered Mogale’s vehicle Pretorius and Mpho Melato died later in hospital. In their statement the body of a 51-year-old and arrested two occupants. Consequently, one of them; the DA said, “We extend our heartfelt condolences to their families Isaac Tsietsi Mogale, known Phindile Vis was linked with the Ikageng murder case. and friends and wish them strength during this difficult time. They as “King of the Rastas”, was Through intensive investigation by Warrant Officer Bonita lived and died to serve their community and are local heroes we will found by a passer-by inside Dry, both accused admitted that they assaulted the victim a water hole near Dassierand, with a hammer and killed him before taking his vehicle to celebrate”. The sewer blockage left an unbearable stench which led Potchefstroom. He sustained sell it. The first accused who were sentenced was Phindile to the four men’s desperate attempts to fix it. “The tragic deaths of multiple injuries and his head Vis to 20 years imprisonment for murder and 10 years these men are a direct result of the municipality’s failure to bring was covered with a plastic bag. imprisonment for theft of motor vehicle. service delivery to the people of Kgetlengrivier. “Service delivery Further investigations The second accused was Vuyisile Mkhalipi who was is non-existent, residents are constantly without water supply, refuse revealed that his sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for murder and collection is erratic and infrastructure maintenance are almost non- vehicle; a BMW 10 years imprisonment for theft of motor vehicle. The existent. “These deaths come just as Koster was coming to grips with was also missing. Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant the death of Johan Rossouw, who died after being hit by a vehicle The suspect was General Sello Kwena, welcomed the sentences handed while crossing Rissik Street in Koster. For years, residents have been identified shortly down to the accused. calling for a four-way stop or speed humps to be installed at this after the incident He also thanked the Investigating Officer, Warrant was reported. Officer Bonita Dry and other role players, including intersection”, the party said. The DA said they would write to the That was after the prosecution for securing the sentences which will ensure MEC for Cooperative Governance, Gordon Kegakilwe, requesting police visited the that ruthless criminals are removed from society. him to immediately intervene by establishing and implementing a turnaround strategy that will restore service delivery and good WO Bonita Dry: Investigation Officer at Ikageng Detectives governance in the municipality. PAGE 8 MAHIKENG MAIL 19 JUNE 2020 Mafikeng PROPERTIES Yo ur DA calls for Jeanette Hunter’s head to your MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: The Democratic Alliance (DA) in North West been vaccinated in the fourth quarter. has expressed concern that a staggering amount of R1.1 billion in accrued invoices “Several mothers in need of vaccinations would be carried over to the Department of Health’s 2020/21 financial year, placing for their children, along with other newhome! strain on an already limited budget. patients in need of chronic medication for This came to light during a virtual Health presented its fourth quarter report conditions such as high blood pressure meeting this week when the Department of to the North West Provincial Legislature’s and diabetes, have in recent weeks been Portfolio Committee on Health. turned away at clinics. “This not only The opposition party said that at the poses a serious health risk, but also start of the 2019/20 financial year, R839 speaks of financial mismanagement and million in accruals had been carried over the failure of the National intervention in from previous years and out of the 8 788 terms of Section 100(1)(b). “The inability accrued invoices paid in the last quarter, of the Administrator, Jeanette Hunter, to some date as far back as 2012. They argued successfully steer the Department out of its that the enormous backlog of accrued, dire financial straits since her appointment unpaid invoices had put immense strain on in May 2018, speaks volumes and should hospitals and clinics that were unable to be enough reason for her to step down. supply vital medication to patients. “Due to We will write to the Minister of Health, a shortage of medical supplies, only 49.6% Zweli Mkhize, to intervene by appointing of children under the age of one year had a competent administrator to ensure that the supply of medicine is restored and that drastic measures are implemented to bring the Department’s finances in order,” DA spokesperson on health, Gavin Edwards said.

19 JUNE 2020 MAHIKENG MAIL PAGE 9 PAGE 10 MAHIKENG MAIL 19 JUNE 2020 Committee calls for acceleration in gender based violence interventions MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: The Portfolio Committee on Social Development to speedily finalise the process of verifying has called on the Department of Social Development to accelerate the interventions 169 non-profit organisations providing that would ensure all citizens understand the importance of protecting women and direct services to victims of crime, gender- children in their communities, by either preventing or reporting situations that lead to based violence and femicide so they can gender-based violence. receive funding. It also calls for a strong In a statement this week, the committee the department on the progress made in collaboration between the department’s condemned the rising scourge of gender- implementing the gender-based violence gender-based violence command centre and based violence and femicide that had and femicide emergency response plan. the South African Police Service to ensure vastly increased during the past two weeks Among the key interventions stipulated by that cases referred by the command centre prompting government leaders including the department, was the changing of norms are investigated, perpetrators were arrested President Cyril Ramaphosa to speak out and behaviour through high-level prevention and convicted. The committee called on strongly against the scourge that was efforts. The interventions also included men and young boys to be active in the plaguing the country. “Every single day access to justice for victims and survivors, fight against gender-based violence. It is there are news reports of women who are as well as urgently responding to victims important for men to be the drivers of this found murdered gruesomely allegedly and survivors of gender-based violence. fight through mechanisms that will reach all by their partners”, President Ramaphosa The committee called on the department parts of society. remarked during his address Last week the committee was briefed by ‘Three word stories’ campaign MKAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The old adage ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’ has never been more powerful than now. According to a recent survey on Covid-19 and mental health conducted by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), 65% of the 1214 respondents admitted to feeling stressed as a result of South Africa’s lockdown, while more than half (55%) said that anxiety and panic were challenges they had personally experienced. During June and July, a major insurance company Mathebe, Keabetswe Jan, Lehlohonolo Thoabala and is encouraging South Africans to talk about their Abongile Mangala will spearhead the campaign in experiences linked to the pandemic through its new partnership with radio personalities, who will take to campaign ‘Three Word Stories’, providing easy-to- the airwaves and facilitate the conversations. use steps that will help consumers navigate the “new ‘Am I Okay?’ Is an example of a three word story used normal”. to spark a conversation with consumers. Llewellyn Allen, Head of Marketing of the company The motivator will then offer three concrete and explains: “We are talking to those who feel that they are practical steps to help consumers navigate their specific in some way responsible for others. concerns, such as: ‘If you’re not okay, acknowledge Perhaps they’re a breadwinner, a key person within that feeling; do things that make you happy and bring their community, a frontline worker, or a caregiver in you joy; and lastly, be careful of the type of content you their family. consume to keep a healthy state of mind.’ Each week, the company will use the airwaves as “This campaign aims to inspire mental strength so that well as print and digital media to enable dialogue on a we can all cope better with life in a Covid-19 world. variety of issues, ranging from education to parenting in South Africans are facing tremendous challenges, the time of Covid-19. and understand that life will never be the same,” said Well-known personalities such as Dr Musa Mthombeni Nontokozo Madonsela, Chief Marketing Officer of the and motivational speakers Malibonge Xaba, Hector company.

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Omphile Evelyn Sello of 299 Ngaka Kepopele Baby Molefe of 10181 Mokgoro Street, Montshioa was born Ramosadi Village was born on on 1977/05/31 and died on 2020/06/10 1919/02/16 and died on 2020/06/13 of natural causes. The funeral service of natural causes. The funeral service will be held on 2020/06/20 at 299 will be held on 2020/06/19 at 10181 Ngaka Mokgoro Street, Montshioa at Ramosadi village at 07h00. For further 07h00. For further information contact information contact 0783953965/ 0833356310/ 0826608357. 0796721272. Two suspects busted with dagga worth over R250 000 MAHIUKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The police in Potchefstroom arrested two suspects aged 33 and 38 respectively for possession of dagga. It is alleged that on Sunday, June 14 at Kilograms with estimated street value of about 08:30, members were doing routine over R250 000.00 patrol when they spotted a suspicious white The pair were immediately arrested and Volkswagen Polo exiting Syferfontein gravel their vehicle confiscated. They are expected to road and joining the R54 (Vereeniging - appear before the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Potchefstroom) road and driving towards Court on yesterday, Wednesdayon a charge Potchefstroom direction. The members of possession of dagga. immediately followed the vehicle and The Provincial Commissioner of North tried to stop it, but the driver sped off. As a West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena result, back up was called and the vehicle lauded all members involved in the operation was stopped by members of Potchefstroom for a sterling job. He warned that criminals Flying Squad just before it drove into N12 should not think that Lockdown (Alert (Johannesburg - Potchefstroom) road. Level 3) Regulations allow people to do as Lonely Park is a poverty-stricken village with little job opportunities. Many After the vehicle was pulled off the road they wish and reiterated that the police will people are unable to provide for their children. Omolemo Care Centre is a and searched, it was discovered that it was always be vigilant to ensure that those who beacon of hope in dark, cold times. fully loaded with dagga weighing 103.1 break the law are brought to book. PAGE 12 MAHIKENG MAIL 19 JUNE 2020 Universities SA and HSRC to launch joint dialogue series MAFIKENG MAIL -MAHIKENG: Universities South Africa (USAf) and the Human Premier at Walter Sisulu University. The HSRC- By virtue of falling within Youth Month, Sciences Research Council (HSRC) will co-host a one-and-a-half hour webinar titled The USAf Dialogue Series is a joint programme the webinar on 22 June is expected to generate Impact of Universities’ COVID-19 Response on Different Student Groups next Monday in which the two organisations will facilitate insights on best practices from the university (June 22). Between 12:30 to 14:00. public engagements formalised through a sector while also bringing to the fore, students’ The webinar, set to celebrate Youth Month Principal of the University of Pretoria; Dr Memorandum of Understanding. Through this experiences of universities’ response to 2020, will mark the first collaboration event in the Sizwe Mabizela, Vice-Chancellor and Principal collaboration, the two organisations aim to COVID-19. It is envisaged that these insights new HSRC-USAf Dialogue Series, which will of Rhodes University; Dr Angelique Wildschut, assemble experts, from time to time, to share will influence future policy considerations be chaired by Professor Crain Soudien, CEO of Senior Manager: Research and Policy at information on any matter of wide societal to enhance, among other matters, students’ the HSRC, while Professor Ahmed Bawa, CEO the National Student Financial Aid Scheme concern or on-going research projects; to jointly experience of learning, and success. This of USAf, plays the role of discussant. The panel (NSFAS); Professor Thierry Luescher, Research fundraise for research in areas of common webinar is seeking to attract academics, of experts who will lead this debate will include Director at the HSRC and Mr Siphesihle interest and to disseminate research findings researchers, students and policy makers as well Professor Tawana Kupe, Vice-Chancellor and Msomi, ISRC President and Mthatha Campus jointly -- in pursuit of common goals. as members of the public. Appropriations Select Committee adopts appropriation Bill MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: The Select Committee on Appropriations (SeCOA) on decision-making in the South African budget appropriately with the public sector unions on Monday considered and adopted its report on the 2020 Appropriations Bill [B4 – 2020] when process. the wage bill and other conditions of service Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni will table a special adjustment budget next Wednesday In terms of the public sector wage bill, issues such as personal protective equipment to modify the current budget to provide for the rapidly changing economic conditions and the committee expressed concern about the (PPEs) in the health sector. enable spending on the Covid-19 response. consultation process between the government The report will be tabled for consideration The adoption follows careful consideration the committee that the Open Budget Index had and organised labour unions. Having noted and debate scheduled to take place in the and briefings from various stakeholders which found out that there was a need for increased submissions from Cosatu, the committee urged National Council of Provinces (NCOP) today include, among others, the Financial and transparency and public participation in fiscal government to take further steps to engage (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday). Fiscal Commission (FFC), the Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) and the Congress of the South African Trade Unions (Cosatu). Special COVID-19 SRD Grant paid to beneficiaries in North West It also follows the consideration of numerous written and oral submissions received from MAHIENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: About 48 161 applicants have received their Special 6 578 762 applications were considered the public during its public hearings held on COVID-19 SRD Grant which was launched by Minister of Social Development Hon: valid. To date 3 277 660 applications were Friday, June 5 2020. Included in its report Lindiwe Zulu on Monday, May 11. rejected with the key reason being the fact was the FFC’s endorsement of government’s CEO of SASSA (South African Social largest number of applications were made that applicants had some form of income Security Agency) Busisiwe Memela- using the USSD (SMS) line, others on the immediate response to cushion businesses and or are receiving social grants. households from the impact of the lockdown, Khambula and the team have worked website, WhatsApp and via email. One of the Applications received are subjected to but also their view that only R95 billion of tirelessly to put the systems in place in a very main challenge that contributed to the delays the total fiscal package could be considered short time to enable the Agency to start taking was the fact that these 13 million applications validation against various databases such a fiscal stimulus, which falls far too short, nationwide applications for the grant. were invalid and had to be cleaned and as: Department of Home Affairs database, given the expected shock to the economy. Also Over 13 million applications and enquiries verified and most of them were duplicates. Social Grants database (Socpen), included were the issues of public participation were received across different channels. The After the process of verification, a total of Receiving a stipend from NSFAS, Being as reported by the BJC. The BJC indicated to on Government payroll and Receiving benefits from Unemployment Insurance Fund etc. Personal details provided did Luzipo dismisses Mileham’s “misleading information” not reconcile with their information on MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on agreed, it would have scheduled a meeting the Department of Home Affairs database. Mineral Resources and Energy, Sahlulele Luzipo, said this week that he had noted the for briefing by the department. Luzipo is The Special COVID-19 SRD grant misleading media statement by the member of the committee, Kevin Mileham, who clueless about why Mileham chose to remain payments have been done through bank expressed some misinformation about Luzipo and the committee. silent in the meeting about his request, which accounts and applicants who do not Although Luzipo understood Mileham Mileham was present in the same meeting. he considered urgent, but rushed to issue a have bank accounts or cell phones will to be aiming at gaining some political However, for the reasons only known to media statement. The letter will be tabled in be paid through post offices. However, mileage, he held a view however, that it him, he said nothing about the letter, and for a committee meeting for consideration and a beneficiaries are urged not to go to post was disingenuous to state that he has not that, Luzipo found him to be disingenuous way forward, which is the normal procedure. responded to Mileham’s request for urgent in his approach. However, if agreed, scheduling of a briefing office until they have received the sms briefing of the committee on the eminent Luzipo believes that it would have been by the department will be subject to the from SASSA, must bring along an identity shortage of diesel supply in the country. appreciated, had Mileham raised the matter availability of a virtual platform. document as is required document. The request is in a letter dated 9 June, with the committee in the meeting as he Luzipo is of the view that only Applicants can check their status on the which was only sent in the afternoon of usually does, or brings it to his attention on the dishonourable people with underhanded website on https://srd/sassa/gov/za or call the following day, on 10 June 2020 when side. Luzipo is confident that the committee tactics behave in the manner that Mileham 0800 60 10 11/018 397 3360. the committee meeting was in progress and would have considered the request, and if has behaved.

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We will not be forced to publish material that is defamatory, untrue or unjust and will not be tempted to conceal or suppress material that is in contrast with the interest of the community. PAGE 14 MAHIKENG MAIL 19 JUNE 2020

Winner of Sudoku 565

The winner of Sudoku No: 565 is Moseki Oscar Modimogale of 527 Cul 18, Unit 2, Mmabatho, Mafikeng. Kindly collect your prize at The Get your Mafikeng Mail office at 13 Martin Street, Galleria Arcade during normal copy of working hours. the Mafikeng

JUNE MONTH CELEBRATION WITH OBAKENG MOATSHE: A young “Chief Engineer” securing water and infrastructure

By Marcus Monyakeni

MAFIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: In recognition of the national Youth Month, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) through its structure of Learning Academy gives recognition on youth development in young future water sector Scientists and Engineers. Among such youth is Obakeng Moatshe, for Departmental projects under Central a 31 year old qualified engineer who holds Operations. BEng-Mechanical Engineer Degree. As Moatshe scope of work also goes a recipient of a bursary, he pursued his beyond the Department, by overseeing mechanical engineering studies at the the operations and maintenance of 27 University of Pretoria. dams, weirs, pump stations that are His passion for engineering was ignited collectively under the contractual care of by his inquisitive and innovative mind Municipalities, Water boards and Water from his early school days. Born and Users Associations. bred in dusty township of Hammanskraal, “The Department’s responsibility is Obakeng refused hostile childhood to provide quality water and dignified environment to determine his future but sanitation to the society. kept his eyes locked on educational target. It is therefore my responsibility as Obakeng Moatshe is now a Chief Engineer an Engineer to ensure infrastructure at DWS and works with commitment to maintenance that would provide secured ensure that the Department’s mandate of and quality water supply to our key ensuring water quality is realized. stakeholders (domestic users, Eskom, “The Department has played a pivotal farmers, mines, etc.). role in my education support by funding As engineers we have to ensure that the my undergraduate studies from second Department does not continuously incur year level up to graduation. Even after the costs due to failing infrastructure” he completion of my degree the Department added. continued to support my development Moatshe said it is important for the through the Learning Academy graduate country to commemorate the sacrifices programme and short courses as required of the Youth of 1976. He said youth of by (ECSA) Engineering Council of South today, should use education as a vehicle to Africa”, said Moatshe. honour what those youth fought for, and As the Chief Engineer, his managerial at the same time use it break the chains of responsibilities include to ensure full poverty in the societies. operations of the Departmental schemes He encouraged the youth to venture and compliance to policies. He is also in engineering field and explore great responsible for technical maintenance opportunities that are brought by this and authorisation of operational expenses intriguing and rewarding career. $VRRN_$VZHOODV 5XVWHQEXUJ ,WSD\VWRDGYHUWLVH 0DUWLQ6WUHHW *DOOHULD$UFDGH6KRSQR 7HO %REE\6DXO 7HERKR/HWVHOHOD 0DGHOHLQ&RHW]HH -DFNLH*KRVQ *HRUJHV*KRVQ /\QGD+D\PDQ 2OLIDQW20HUH 0DEHO7KRPDPD (GLWRU -RXUQDOLVW $GYHUWLVLQJ&RQVXOWDQW $GYHUWLVLQJ&RQVXOWDQWV 5HFHSWLRQLVW &LUFXODWLRQ 2IÀFH$VVLVWDQW )D[ (PDLOPDLOEDJ#PDÀNHQJPDLOFR]D EREE\#PDÀNHQJPDLOFR]D\# J WHERKR#PDÀNHQJPDLOFR]D#J PDGHOHLQ#PDÀNHQJPDLOFR]D#J DGYHUWV#PDÀNHQJPDLOFR]D#J PDLOEDJ#PDÀNHQJPDLOFR]DJ# J PDLOEDJ#PDÀNHQJPDLOJ# J FR]D PDLOEDJ#PDÀNHQJPDLOFR]DJ# J 19 JUNE 2020 MAHIKENG MAIL PAGE 15 YOUTH DAY: SA youth concerned about their surroundings

MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: As South Africa celebrates Youth Day, the have little opportunity to hold politicians the fact that our young peoples’ faith in results from a sweeping pan-African survey reveal that South Africa’s youth have accountable for their actions. Only a small democracy is being tested like never rising concerns about the future of the country and weakening trust in the power percentage (12%) reported having an before. This country’s first generation of democracy, while unemployment and corruption are considered the top issues interest in seeking elected office in future born into freedom, many growing up with facing the nation. and similarly, interest in participating in high-hopes in the power of the democratic In comparison with the rest of the standards of living will improve over the political demonstrations (16%) waned. process, have for years seen their priorities continent, South Africa’s youth are less next two years. While unemployment (23%) and ignored and are thus disillusioned.” optimistic about the future, with 50% The African Youth Survey 2020 – a corruption (14%) were considered the “The youth’s key concerns of feeling negative about the future of the project of South Africa’s Ichikowitz top two issues facing the nation, less unemployment and corruption, country. Half of respondents believe their Family Foundation - revealed that young than half (47%) of young people in South together with disappointing levels of community is going in the right direction South Africans are nearly evenly split on Africa intend to start a business in the entrepreneurship, is a wake up call for while only 30% believe Africa as a whether they prefer a democratic system next 5 years, making South Africans the government and the private sector to continent is on the right track, revealing to a stable, single-party system, and least entrepreneurial among the countries expedite efforts to generate more job lower levels of ‘Afro-Optimism’ as found split about whether their constitutional surveyed. opportunities. elsewhere in Africa. Young people were democracy represents Western Looking ahead to the next five years, As the country is struggling to revive more optimistic about their personal democracies (47%) or traditional African youth specified that creating new, well- the economy during the COVID-19 crisis, futures with 73% believing that their strongman regimes (49%) where citizens paying jobs (31%) and increasing access the task ahead is very daunting and will to basic services (30%) are top policy require decisive leadership from all issues that must be addressed. sectors of our society. Chairman of the Ichikowitz Family We have much work to do if we are to Foundation, Ivor Ichikowitz, stated that, stand a very real chance of making the The albinism stigma “While today we celebrate Youth Day, dream of the African Century a reality for must be eliminated we must recognise and reflect upon our people.”

MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: June 13 is recognised globally as International Albinism Awareness Day, and South Africa joins the world in recognising and observing this day in partnership with persons with albinism. The 2020 theme for the day is Made To Shine. The theme is chosen to celebrate “We call upon all communities to the achievements and successes of ensure the protection and upholding of persons with albinism worldwide, the rights of persons with albinism and while at the same time, making a call for communities to help bring an end to to stand in solidarity with persons with all forms of attacks and discrimination albinism through their challenges. In against them,” said Deputy Minister this unprecedented time, persons with Mkhize. albinism continue to suffer human rights The White Paper on the Rights of violations. Recently, in some countries, Persons with Disabilities adopted in they have been branded ‘Corona’ or December 2015 recognises albinism as ‘COVID-19’ in an attempt to scapegoat an impairment that must be seen from a them for the pandemic. disability rights perspective. International Albinism Awareness The Development of the National Day calls for the prevention of attacks Albinism Action Plan on persons with albinism, emphasizing The crafting of the National Albinism that they should also enjoy inherent Action Plan on persons with albinism is human rights. This day provides currently underway and will be driven countries including ours, with the by government and civil society. This opportunity to focus on the challenges plan will be implemented throughout that persons with albinism face. all spheres of Government. Deputy Minister in the Presidency “I urge all South Africans to observe for Women, Youth, and Persons with this day with fortitude, empathy and Disabilities Professor Hlengiwe unwavering support to persons with Mkhize has criticized the persistent albinism. This call to action emphasises stigmatisation and discrimination the need to assist persons with albinism against persons with albinism leading to realise their potential, ability and to harmful practises such as ritual achievements,” said Deputy Minister murders. Mkhize. KEEP YOUR EYE ON the Mafikeng PAGE 16 MAHIKENG MAIL 19 JUNE 2020

Million mark in the sights as fundraiser moves up a gear

MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: Every member of the 2019 Springbok Rugby World Cup squad, as well as Golf to return the coaches, have donated a unique prize which can be won by buying raffle tickets for only R32-12. The million rand mark is moving ever closer for players – cannot be bought. MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: GolfRSA and the Golf the Springboks in their #StrongerTogether for R32- Other prizes revealed so far include a match jersey bodies this week welcomed the efforts of the Department 12 campaign, which raises money for struggling worn by Siya Kolisi in a RWC pool encounter, Faf de of Sports, Arts and Culture that have allowed for the safe communities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Klerk’s SA flag-print underwear, Rassie Erasmus’s lucky return of golf. SA Rugby’s hunger alleviation campaign was launched white shirt and a talk to raise funds for the winner’s The Golf bodies wish to thank the Minister, Director General just under a month ago and to date approximately charity of choice, as well as a personalized RWC Trophy and their team of staff for their commitment to helping Golf R825,000 has been raised for charity organisations Food Tour to the house of one lucky winner. to begin exercise and training for members of a federation, Forward SA and Gift of the Givers. Gilbert, official ball supplier to RWC 2019 and agency, club or body. Every member of the 2019 Springbok Rugby World SA Rugby, has also come to the party and added a Golf acknowledges and recognises that the safety of human Cup squad, as well as the coaches, has donated a unique limited-edition replica Cup final ball for every winner, life is of paramount importance. We appreciate the challenge prize which can be won by buying raffle tickets for only commemorating last year’s final, which the Springboks presented to government to ensure an appropriate response to R32-12, which pays homage to the Boks’ winning score won, 32-12 over England. the threats presented by the global Corona Virus pandemic. As in the final last November in Japan. And ASICS, official apparel sponsor of the Springboks a result, we sought to ensure compliance with unfolding There is also a Schools Challenge, where all schools and SA Rugby, have thrown into the prize pool regulations and directives. are asked to support the campaign and sell as many commemorative World Cup GEL-LYTE III sneakers and Over the past few weeks, GolfRSA has equipped all clubs tickets as possible to support the cause. The school which a new Springbok jersey. with Risk Mitigation Strategies and training of Compliance sells the most tickets before the campaign ends on July Kolisi has been actively involved in struggling Officers. In addition to this, GolfRSA has provided all facilities 1, will have the honour of welcoming the Webb Ellis Cup communities since the outbreak of the pandemic and said with a state-of-the-art Application that allows for the scanning at their school for a “personal visit”. “I went hungry when I was a kid, but it was nothing as and monitoring of all golfers and staff. On Monday, livewire scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies bad as some people are suffering right now. We might not Clubs need to complete the Confirmation of Compliance pledged a RWC match jersey and the unique green raise millions, but you don’t know how much it means Document and submit it to GolfRSA before they can open their “Champions” cap the squad wore after they beat England to each single person to have one proper meal a day – it facilities. in the final. These items – and others donated by the could save their lives right now.”

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