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Community members from Mmabatho Unit 15 and 9 has cleaned illegal dumping Illegal dumping side within their vicinity that was posing a health risk. According to Tebogo Malebe site converted who took it upon herself to knock at most of the houses of the affected surroundings, to rewarding said the situation was unbearable and posing detrimental health risks. “It is also garden our responsibility as community members to take care of our environment and make it a conducive place to stay at,” emphasised By: Thabo Seadira Malebe. Residents working together with Community Safety personnel from the municipality left no stone unturned in taking part in the project. After removing all the rubbish, they fenced the area to protect trees and flowers which they planted and also to prohibit any further littering. The project leader thanked everybody who contributed and further requested residents to always keep the area clean. Councillor Betty Diakanyo Mayor of Mahikeng Local Municipality endorsed the initiative and appealed to other communities to follow such. OneSA has established a comprehensive food Food relief for Mahikeng families distribution operation to provide staple foods packages to poor and vulnerable families in our country’s informal settlements. OneSA has worked hard to make sure that food parcels were delivered to families that needed them. The organization has partnered with community organisations, NGOs, religious bodies and businesses to make sure that families in need receive food. OneSA has extended its operation to Mahikeng and has already delivered 37 food parcels in Tsetse village and seven in Moshawana village. The organization has also geared up to continue this campaign for another two days because South Africans are subject to increasing levels of poverty and joblessness.

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MAFIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: South African Social Security Agency beneficiaries have been advised not to go to banks and retailers on June 1 to collect their grants. Payments will only start on June 3 and will be staggered according to grant types. The Speaker responds agency has adjusted its payment cycle due to Covid-19. Old Age and Disability Grant beneficiaries an additional R250.00 grant as they did during will receive their grants on June 3 and 4. the month of May until the end of October to DA alligations This will include child support grants linked 2020. Child Support Grant beneficiaries will to these beneficiaries. All other grants such as now receive 500.00 per Primary Care Giver Child Support, Foster and Care Dependency as opposed to the R300.00 per child that they of misconduct grants will be paid from June 5. Payments at received during the month of May 2020. cash pay points will resume on June 8 to 12. Beneficiaries are urged to come along with MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: In response Beneficiaries are also made aware that these their ID documents to collect their grants in to the DA’s statement last week in which the payments will include the grant increments order to be prioritised when receiving services opposition party said they would lay alleged that was announced by President Cyril and to come on dates that their money will be misconduct charges against the North West Ramaphosa in order to relieve the distress as available. Communities are urged to observe provincial Legislature and senior managers in a result of covid-19. Older Persons, Disability social distancing during the payment of social the organisation, the Speaker of the North West and Foster Care Grant recipients will receive grants. Provincial Legislature, Sussana Dantjie, said she had noted the media statement issued by the Democratic Alliance on 21 May 2020, titled “DA to lay charges of alleged misconduct against senior managers in the NW Provincial Legislature”. Dantjie said in her reaction that the DA “make wild accusations about herself and North West Provincial senior management of the Legislature, Speaker, institution and welcomes the Sussana Dantjie. steps they allege to have taken to report the matter to law enforcement and Oversight agencies like the South African Police Service, the Public Protector and the Public Service Commissioner. “Given the severity of the allegations, let us allow the Presiding officers of the North West Provincial Legislature, led by myself (the Speaker) to consider them and at an appropriate time we will issue a full statement on the position of the Legislature. “The Secretary to the Legislature, Mr Oageng Mosiane, and all involved parties, have been advised to allow the processes as alleged to be initiated by the DA to unfold without any interruptions and to cooperate fully with law enforcement and oversight agencies,” said Dantjie. PAGE 4 MAHIKENG MAIL 29 MAY 2020 Dear Fellow South Africans Today marks 57 years since the leaders of 32 the virus was unknown. It was not something the across the continent to distribute medical supplies. on the support of the international community independent African nations met in Addis Ababa to world has experienced for over a century. African The aim is to pool the procurement of diagnostics and international financial institutions to bolster establish the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), countries have been able to use their experience in and other medical commodities. the existing continental effort and build economic the precursor to the African Union. managing outbreaks of malaria, cholera, HIV, TB The deployment of community health workers resilience, African countries are holding their own. The preamble of the OAU charter is a rousing call and hemorrhagic viruses like Ebola and Lassa. Our to do screening, testing, contact tracing and This Africa Day we are reminded once again to unity, cross-cultural understanding and solidarity. understanding of communicable diseases and how case management is happening in many African that the solutions to Africa’s problems, be they Like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to manage them has put us in good stead when it countries, and draws heavily on our experience overcoming disease or eradicating poverty and the UN Charter and the South African Constitution, comes to coronavirus. with HIV and TB. African nations have also underdevelopment, reside within Africa itself. it affirms the inalienable right of all people to African governments have been swift and joined the race to produce test kits, with Senegal Although the coronavirus pandemic is not an control their own destiny. We mark Africa Day this proactive in implementing measures to flatten in an advanced stage of developing a low-cost African problem alone, we have shown ourselves year just over three months since the first case of the coronavirus curve. By early May, 43 African testing kit. At lease 25 African countries have capable of agility and ingenuity. coronavirus on the continent was confirmed. This countries had full border closures, 53 had closed registered clinical trials for possible COVID-19 The work being done to defeat the coronavirus pandemic has been a stark reminder that regardless institutions of learning, 54 had limited public treatments, including for the BCG vaccine, is evidence of a continent determined to leverage of whether we are born into wealth or indigence, gatherings, 26 had instituted the compulsory use of hydroxychloroquine, antiretrovirals and Remdesivir, its strengths and capabilities to resolve its own we are all mortal, and can succumb to disease. As face masks, 32 had instituted night-time curfews and as part of the global Solidarity clinical trials. challenges. This is the premise on which the countries around the world battle to turn the tide and 18 had imposed nation-wide lockdowns. Whether it is in repurposing health protocols used Organisation of African Unity was founded against the pandemic, Africa has taken firm control The African Union developed a comprehensive with other infectious disease outbreaks, rapidly and it continues to guide and inspire us as we of its destiny, by developing a clear strategy and Joint Continental Strategy to guide cooperation deploying health care workers to communities, strive to build a better life for all of Africa’s raising financial resources from its member states. between member states and set up a COVID-19 or in launching mobile COVID-19 testing labs people. Wherever you may be at this time, I wish The African response to the coronavirus Response Fund. A number of countries, including to improve national testing capacities, Africa you a happy Africa Day. pandemic has received widespread praise. South Africa, have rolled out massive food relief is working proactively to overcome this global With best wishes, Despite the multitude of resource challenges they and social assistance measures to support the threat. Though it is clear we will continue to rely President Cyril Ramaphosa face, African countries have come together in vulnerable during this time. Although there have remarkable ways, united by a common purpose. been severe shortcomings and constraints, such The countries of the Global South are more as the shortage of personal protective equipment, Parliament commemorates Africa vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19 because of testing kits and ventilators, there have also low levels of development, insufficient resources been stories of excellence and intercontinental Day amid COVID-19 pandemic and weak health systems. Countries ranking low collaboration. One such example is the work of on human development indices, many of which the African Centres for Disease Control (ACDC) Parliament’s Presiding Officers, led by President of the Republic. The Presiding Officer’s are in Africa, are less capable to manage the fallout and prevention, a world-class institution with National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise said: “We support the united efforts by African of a global health emergency of this kind on their capabilities for disease surveillance and intelligence and National Council of Provinces Chairperson governments against the pandemic, through the own. Yet at the same time, some of the very health and health emergency preparedness and response. Amos Masondo, on Monday joined the rest of AU, which includes the fundraising drive to challenges African countries have wrestled with African countries have scaled up their respective the continent in celebrating Africa’s special day strengthen the Africa Centres for Disease Control for decades have given us a clear understanding capacities for screening, testing and isolating. – Africa Day This year’s marked 57 years since and Prevention.” “Coronavirus is primarily a of what needs to be done, and how to do it. The In April, the AU and the ACDC launched the the formation of the Organisation of African Unity human tragedy and a health crisis that is affecting unprecedented nature of the pandemic caught Partnership to Accelerate COVID-19 Testing to (OAU) on 25 May 1963, later succeeded by the countries around the world, presenting an many countries both unaware and unprepared. strengthen testing capacity in vulnerable countries, African Union (AU), and is being commemorated unprecedented challenge which can overwhelm Much of what we witnessed in the early days of with the aim of testing 10 million people over during this most challenging time of tackling any healthcare system In this regard, the battle the outbreak was governments in western countries the next six months. Through this partnership the global outbreak of COVID-19. The AU has can only be won through the implementation struggling with containment because so much about warehousing and distribution hubs are being set up described COVID-19 as a pandemic requiring of aggressive measures aimed at containing co-ordinated efforts of its Member States, the the spread of this virus,” they added. One World Health Organisation, and other partners to major side effect of the COVID-19 lockdown limit transmission and harm. South Africa is an is that many countries across the continent are integral part of Africa and her national interest is reporting an increase in cases of gender-based fundamentally linked to the stability, unity and violence, as well as violence against children. prosperity of the continent. The Parliament of This crisis increases as access to resources and the Republic of South Africa supports the AU’s service delivery become more strained due to the initiatives for a prosperous Africa based on good economic inactivity, compounded by the deep- governance, strengthened democracy, peace, seated poverty, unemployment and inequality. stability, and respect for human rights. Parliament It thus becomes vital that efforts to flatten the also supports a people-driven Africa, relying on curve of the virus are linked to and integrated the potential of her people especially its women, across the oversight and legislative programmes Comment youth and children. Though significant strides and activities of Parliament. In support of the have been achieved in realising these initiatives, AU’s initiatives for a peaceful resolution to so much more still needs to be done. Africa Day conflicts in Africa, Parliament is hosting a virtual is intended to honour and recognise the progress public lecture today. The theme of the lecture that the African continent has made, whilst is: “Silencing the Guns: Creating conditions How soon we changed reflecting upon the common challenges that the for Africa’s development to achieve the goal continent faces in a global environment. The sixth of a conflict-free Africa”. The AU embraced (to our political colours) democratic Parliament will continue to strengthen this theme to realise the goal of a conflict-free relations with other Parliaments in Africa to Africa. The theme also speaks to ending gender- ensure a lasting solution to the challenges facing based violence and violence against children. When he first announced South Africa’s others led an onslaught against first president the continent, including the current COVID-19 As we honour Africa Day 2020, we call on all programme of action in the then upcoming Ramaphosa, the command council, Drs pandemic. According to the AU’s Africa Centres Africans to unite in promoting peace, for a better fight against the novel Coronavirus about Dlamini-Zuma and Mkhize and of course, for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) continent. Africa is grappling with issues of three months ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa the ANC. It was obvious from the type of – as at 24 May 2020 – 54 AU reporting member poverty and economic inequality but its people are received high praise from all walks of life arguments the DA’s temporary leader, John states reported a total number of cases of 107, richly endowed with skills and talent and together for his assertiveness and his foresight in Steenhuizen put forward that they were out to 412 Coronavirus, with 3, 246 deaths and 42, 626 we can achieve our goal of a better Africa and a getting the country ready for the upcoming frustrate Ramaphosa’s shine in the covid-19 recoveries. In curbing an increase of the invisible better world. Let us intensify our battle against the battle against the dreaded Covid-19 epidemic. pandemic limelight and believing that the ANC enemy that has ravaged the continent and the rest pandemic as citizens of Africa, including adhering Political party leaders and their followers , was becoming the nation’s favourites with of the world, South Africa has been on lockdown to social distancing, hygiene and other safety representatives of civil organisations, political the voters as the country was also preparing since 27 March, following the announcement protocols. “experts” and South Africans from various for next year’s local elections. Opposition of the National State of Disaster Act by the Happy Africa Day. structures including religious organisations all parties supported by their friends in civil applauded and praised the President’s quick organisation circles joined in the attack on the action while countries such as the United ANC criticising the ruling party and president States were still uncertain about the virus Ramaphosa ‘s stance on the lockdown MDDA launches second and its impact on human life. There were no and the national economy with others different political parties in the country. We threatening court action for government’s all sang from the same hymn book. We all delay in relaxing some of the regulations emergency relief fund stood together. South Africa and the rest of of the lockdown. President Ramaphosa The Media Development & Diversity Agency A total of R10 million will be allocated to media the world took a united position against the and his comrades in the command council (MDDA) this week launched its second phase of projects in relief packages according to need. life threatening virus with the World Health have also been criticised for among others, COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funding open to all Community and SCM projects are eligible for the Organisation (WHO) directing the programme government’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis community and small commercial (SCM) media second phase of the Emergency Relief Funding, of action against the pandemic. Ramaphosa’s as well as misleading the nation on the effects projects across South Africa from Monday (May irrespective of whether or not they received work was made even more easier by the of the pandemic on the economy, job creation 25). This followed the end of the first phase of funding in the first phase as this was focused on national command council on Covid-19 and a host of other difficulties with Dr Mkhize the Fund, which ran in March and April of 2020, safety essentials. There is no set closing date for directed by Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma being the latest on the list of attacks about with some R10 million being disbursed to 116 applications for the second phase, which will close and others, the provincial advisory team his part in the Prof Glenda Grey saga as well community broadcasters and 115 community and when available funds have been exhausted. The on Covid-19 chaired by Prof Salim Abdool as his presentation to parliament on Tuesday SCM publications in R45,000 relief packages, per Board and MDDA Executive will monitor the Karim as well as the leadership of another indicating that Covid-19 hot sport described station/publisher. The Emergency Relief Fund was developments with regard to COVID-19 and make national Covid-19 hero, Minister of health, as high-risk regions could remain on level 4 approved by the Board of the MDDA in recognition necessary decisions in relation to further support to Dr Zweli Mhize and his medical team and instead of moving to level 3 with the rest of of the critical and essential service played by the the sector, should the need arise. those in the front line of the battle including the country. The opposition and their friends community and SCM sector in information, news “Community and SCM media has continued, doctors, nurses and other health workers. All are angry and bitter that the Covid-19 had and content dissemination, particularly during the in the face of considerable economic and safety these leaders enjoyed the praises of South come onto the scene as a “saving grace” for National Lockdown and coronavirus pandemic. challenges, to play a responsible and highly active Africans as the battle carried on. However, the ANC. “This virus will in future be blamed The sector faced severe pressures as a result of role in informing communities around the dangers politics soon appeared on the horizon and in for South Africa’s economic woes; not the the economic impact of the National Lockdown and of COVID-19 and the precautionary measures typical fashion destroyed the unity the country ANC’s mismanagement and corruption,” one subsequent loss of advertising, while there is also that urgently need to be taken,” commented enjoyed against the virus. The cracks soon anti-ANC populist remarked in a COVID-19 an urgent need to minimise the safety risks to media MDDA CEO, Zukiswa Potye. “We received started to show when the main opposition statement this week. projects personnel during this period. “The second an overwhelming response to our first call for party, the Democratic Alliance and various How quickly do we forget! phase of the Emergency Relief Fund is therefore Emergency Relief Funding and we are grateful to aimed mainly at assisting community media and be able to make a contribution to alleviating some Comment by Bobby Saul of 13 Martin Street, Galleria Arcade, Mafikeng. SCM projects with operational costs, with a lesser of the hardships faced by the sector as a means of portion for acquiring safety and hygiene essentials. thanking them for the vital role they play.” 29 MAY 2020 MAHIKENG MAIL PAGE 5 Department declares scholar transport’s state of readiness

MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The Department of Community Safety and 2020 prior to Coronavirus lockdown. Transport Management this week announced its state of readiness to provide students “We want the Department to respect our with learner transport when the schools reopen from June 1. This follows the decision relationship and continue to engage us by the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga to phase-in the reopening of in planning. We would like to pledge our schools starting with Grades 7 & 12 next Monday. unqualified support to the Department but In a statement, the Head of Department, This figure will increase as gradual opening do continue to trust us and engage us. We Botlhale Mofokeng stated that they have of other grades was being implemented on would also like to appeal to the Department been holding discussions with operators a date still to be announced. SANSBOC to contribute Personal Protective Equipment represented by South African National on the other hand raised issues around (PPEs) especially thermometers,” appealed Small Bus Operators Council (SANSBOC) outstanding payments. The Department said SANSBOC North West Provincial to prepare for the reopening. According to they had paid all outstanding fees from last Chairperson, Final Kgodumo. Meanwhile, Mofokeng, the Department needs 358 buses year and has in the meanwhile been paying another storm is brewing within the to transport 11 576 Grade 7 and 12 learners. from the second week of January to March operators themselves about who should be contracted to operate for the grades going back to school. A small group of operators who are in scholar transport are planning to form a rival group. A chart group has been created to discredit the leaders of SANSBOC and to make them lose members. “According to a member of SANSBOC who is also ‘moonlighting’ on the other group, the rival group’s intention is to dislodge SANSBOC leadership so that they can have access to the influence that SANSBOC has. “The first step is to discredit the Chairperson of SANSBOC as much as possible so that members can turn against him. ‘They know that a rival structure will not have legitimacy so eventually the plan is to take over SANSBOC because of its recognition up to national level’ he said. They want to use current problems of payments, rates and allocation of routes cause tension because they now members are emotionally stressed. “Kgodumo who is also the Secretary General at national level said they are aware of the plot and those who sponsor it from within the Department. Our radical push for recognition and fair distribution of opportunities seem to have rubbed some cartel the wrong way and they are fighting back, he said. “As SANSBOC we don’t have a problem with other structures being Africa prioritises flattening formed because we live in a democracy. What we will not allow being bullied and the Covid-19 curve blackmailed by those who are motivated by greed and covering looting scams through MAFIKENG MAIL -MAHIKENG: As South Africa commemorates Africa scholar transport. We have been with our Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended governments on the continent members for years fighting for recognition for their swift and proactive response in implementing measures to flatten the using our resources and we cannot not Coronavirus curve. allow this structure to be taken over by In his letter to South Africans, the countries, with the aim of testing 10 looters”. With regard to challenges between President on Monday said the African million people over the next six months. SANSBOC and the Department, “The Union (AU) developed a comprehensive President Ramaphosa said African relationship that doesn’t have challenges Joint Continental Strategy to guide nations had also joined the race to doesn’t grow,” said Mofokeng appreciating cooperation between member states and produce test kits, with Senegal in an candidness of set up a COVID-19 Response Fund. advanced stage of developing a low-cost the meetings A number of countries, including testing kit. At least 25 African countries with SANSBOC South Africa, have rolled out massive have registered clinical trials for possible leadership. “We food relief and social assistance COVID-19 treatments, including for are appreciative measures to support the vulnerable the BCG vaccine, hydroxychloroquine, of the fruitful during this time. antiretrovirals and Remdesivir, as part of engagement and In April, the AU and the African the Global Solidarity Clinical Trials. continue to keep us Centres for Disease Control and The President said although the on our toes. This Prevention launched the Partnership Coronavirus pandemic is not an African will ensure we have to Accelerate COVID-19 Testing to problem alone, Africa has shown its all our ducks in a strengthen testing capacity in vulnerable capabilities of agility and ingenuity. row,” emphasised the HoD. PAGE 6 MAHIKENG MAIL 29 MAY 2020 Mafikeng PROPERTIES Yo ur to your Standard Bank Sikuvile newhome! Awards 2019 open MAFIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards The PSS thanks Standard Bank for their will open on Monday June 1 and close on July 15. This year will see a virtual awards continued sponsorship of the Awards, ceremony that will take place on October 15 (subject to change). especially in these difficult times. Their This year there will be no entry fee for Achiever Award - the Allan Kirkland Soga sponsorship not only makes the awards freelance journalists and a discount of Achievement Award. possible but allows for all the winners to 50% for Publisher Support Services (PSS) This year will see the inaugural bursary receive R15 000, a trophy and a certificate. members, reducing the cost of an entry to for mid-career journalists awarded. The This year’s theme The Naked Truth is about R80. goal of the category is to empower mid- “plain unadorned facts, without concealment The Awards are the premier awards for career journalists and editorial executives or embellishment. Stripped to its essence” journalism in the country and have been with at least five years’ experience who and given the time we are living in; this is a rewarding journalists for excellence in show potential to become future newsroom fitting theme. COVID-19 has shown just how journalism in 14 categories as well as leaders. The prize is a fully paid month important the truth and the facts are as the recognising the South African Story of the training at an international journalism school world struggles to distinguish between fact Year, Journalist of the Year, Upcoming/ or training institution. All expenses will also and fiction, conspiracy theories abounding Rising Star of the Year and the Lifetime be paid such as flights and accommodation. and fake news about the virus. Shoprite donates over NW Legislature Economic R13 million in surplus committee food during lockdown meets NW Gambling Board

MAFIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, Agriculture and Rural Development chaired by Bitsa Lenkopane held a virtual meeting with the North West Gambling Board over the third quarter performance report for the 2019/20 financial year and draft MAFIKENG MAIL -MAHIKENG: The Shoprite Group has since the start of the business case. lockdown donated surplus food valued at more than R13 million, providing 4.4 million In his 2020 State of the Province meals to hungry South Africans. Address, Premier Job Mokgoro One of the 240 vetted non-governmental collection facility. So far this partnership has pronounced to the North West people organisations benefiting from this drive is raised more than R3.3 million to assist the that the North West Gambling Board Unathi Community Orphans Home based in most vulnerable during this crisis. was one of the entities expected to Mafikeng. In addition to these immediate relief boost the economy and contribute to During this same period the Shoprite efforts, the Group also has a more sustainable the revenue of the province. Mobile Soup Kitchens have delivered more hunger relief programme in place to address The meeting learnt that the entity than 490 000 meals to over 700 beneficiary the problem of food scarcity in the long- incurred irregular expenditure of R28 organisations across the country. term. Since 2015 it has partnered with more 526 076 and fruitless and wasteful Customers who want to join hands with than 100 community gardens and 347 home expenditure of R335 037 in the the retailer can contribute to the Solidarity gardens across all 9 provinces to the benefit financial year 2018/2019. Fund via its in-store Act For Change Fund of more than 23 000 people. The irregular expenditure R24 083 187 from prior years had not yet been resolved. Some of the goods and services of a transaction value of R500 000 were procured without inviting competitive bids and deviations were approved by the accounting officer. The public Entity incurred a net loss R4 839 848 during the year ended 31 March 2019 and of that date, the Public Entity’s current liabilities exceed total assets by R7 425 930 whilst failing to collect R38 416 129 in revenue collection in the 3rd quarter of 2019/20. According to Lenkopane, the Portfolio Committee received complaints about the Board’s alleged departure from good governance principle and its involvement into administrative matter reflecting badly on the entity’s ability to perform its regulatory responsibilities. “The Committee will ensure that government remains accountable to its citizens through consistent oversight by making its operations more transparent in order to increase public trust in the government as per Sections 114 and 115 dictates,” said Lenkopane. Lenkopane further said the Committee continued to prioritize oversight which takes into account value for money, service delivery to the people (impact through APP) and compliance with legislation. 29 MAY 2020 MAHIKENG MAIL PAGE 7 PAGE 8 MAHIKENG MAIL 29 MAY 2020 SAPS capacitates complaints centre to deal with police brutality report MAFIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The South African Police Service in response to date and time of the incident and details of contain, combat and manage the spreading the judgement handed down on Friday, May 15 by Judge H Fabricius in the North the SAPS officials involved. of COVID-19. Law enforcement agencies Gauteng (Pretoria) High Court of South Africa; in the matter of Collins Khosa, has The national state of disaster has created an are expected to ensure that the disaster capacitated the SAPS’ National Service Complaints Centre to enable the public to also unprecedented situation which requires the management regulations are adhered to by report allegations of police brutality or cruel, inhumane and/or degrading treatment co-operation of everyone to prevent, limit, all inhabitants of the country. and/or punishment, committed by members of the SAPS. The public may, for the duration of the Complaints can vary from torture and/ Department launches online E- book and State of Disaster, report complaints regarding or cruel, inhumane and/or degrading the SAPS at the nearest police station, the treatment and/or punishment, committed By Edith Mogapi E-lending library National Service Complaints Centre on the toll by law enforcement members including MAFIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The Department of Arts, Culture, Sport and free number 0800 333 177 or on the following poor service delivery regarding police Recreation (ACSR) has shifted the gear firmly into the 4-IR (fourth industrial email addresses complaintsnodalpoint@saps. response, investigations, police negligence revolution), with the launch of an E-book and E-Lending service to help reach gov.za or [email protected]. and police misconduct. When members of more people and promote the use of books. the public report a complaint; the respective An E-book is a text presented in a number of days on their devices.Libby is complaint will be required to contain detailed format which allows it to be read on a free app where you can borrow ebooks information such as full names and surname, a computer or hand-held device such and digital audiobooks from your public identity number, residential/business address, as smartphones or tablets. Many titles library. You can stream books with Wi-Fi telephone and cell phone numbers and an which are available in print can be or mobile data, or download them for email address. read as E-books, including best-selling offline use and read anytime, anywhere. Complainants will also be required to give fictions, classics and reference texts. All you need to get started is a library a detailed description of what occurred during E-books may consist simply of card. “Currently the North West library the incident including the province/area in the electronic text and may also ebook app/Libby app has a limited which the complaint originate as well as the contain extras, such as audio, video number of books and will only be able to or hyperlinks. The introduction of the expand its catalogue in time. The number service in the North West Province of users on the app and requirements/ comes hot on the heels of the global needs of books requested will guide and celebration of books on World Book influence additional material which will Day (April 23). The day was identified be added in future,” said Ms Tlhapi. by UNESCO (United Nations, To have access to ebook and e-lending Educational, Scientific and Cultural library, one has to register on https:// Organization) as World Book and northwestlib.overdrive.com and Copyright Day to promote reading, download the libby app on their device. publishing and copyright. Your 24-hour digital library for your “During the Covid-19 Lockdown, it is convenience. critical to take the time to read on your For more information please contact own or with your children,’’ said ACSR Mr. Shuping Sebolecwe on 018 388 MEC Galebekwe Virginia Tlhapi. 2763/083 302 6318 “One can take the time to celebrate the importance of reading, foster children’s growth as readers and promote a life- Townships and villages long love of literature and integration into the world of work.” entrepreneurs receive ACSR, through its Directorate second wave of support of Libraries & Archives, launched the service with Overdrive Digital MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: The 0\QDPH LV $VDQGDIURP 5LYHUD Library and e-lending library (ebook). 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Tutu Jeanett Letlole of 10478 Bonolo “Snole” Mooketsi of No. 60206 Tsholofelo Julia Malwane of House Petrus Masaka Matiwane of Magogoe Ramatlabama 600 was born on Mosiane View was born on 1965/03/15 no: 30837 Makhubung was born on Tar was born on 1942/06/15 and died 1944/07/10 and died on 2020/05/21 and died on 2020/05/20 of natural 1961/09/29 and died on 2020/05/22 on 2020/05/24 of natural causes. of natural causes. The funeral service causes. The funeral service will be held of natural causes. The funeral service The funeral service will be held will be held on 2020/05/30 at 10478 on 2020/05/27 at No. 60206 Mosiane will be held on 2020/05/30 at House on 2020/05/30 at Magogoe Tar at Ramatlabama 600 at 07h00. For more View at 08h00. For more information no. 30837 Makhubung at 06h30. For 07h00. For more information contact information contact Lesley Morena contact 0833156565/ 0722199715. more information contact Boipelo 0827852734. Letlole 0832065762. 0795474611. Arrest for illegal possession of firearm, bribery MAHIKENG MAIL-KLERKSDORP: Tsebiso Matshela (23) appeared in the Orkney Magistrates’ Court recently for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition as well as possession of gold nuggets. He was remanded in custody until today police R3 500.00 in order to release Matshela. (Thursday) for a formal bail application. The accused was arrested immediately Matshela was apprehended last week for bribery after handing the money over Tuesday in Extension 4, Kanana near to the police. Consequently, Mojakisane Orkney following leads of information to his also appeared in the Orkney Magistrates’ rented room where a search was conducted. Court today for bribery. The Provincial During the search, a pistol, two magazines, Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant ammunition, a substantial amount of cash and General Sello Kwena lauded the police for gold nuggets with an estimated street value of their prompt reaction and diligence that led R320 000.00 were found. to the arrests and seizures. He said that the Furthermore, 41-year-old Elliot Mojakisane successes will also send a clear message was also arrested on the scene after he tried that although there are few unethical police to bribe the police. It is alleged that the officers, the majority of our members are police were still conducting the search when professional, respect the rule of law and act in Mojakisane arrived. He allegedly offered the a manner that is honest and accountable. Seized gold nuggets. Seized firearm. Trio nabbed Kulula: Fly before October 2021, or... MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Comair – which owns Ticket holders need to make a choice between these options for stock theft kulula.com and operates British Airways in South Africa – went on https://www.comair.co.za/business-rescue, by 17 June 2020. into business rescue earlier this month, causing some anxiety If you don’t select an option by 17 June, the value of your booking among the holders of unused tickets. will remain valid until 31 October 2021. If you booked a ticket via a MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: Last week its business rescue practitioners outlined the options travel agent or another airline, you have to contact them to directly, Police in Mareetsane recently for ticket holders who booked kulula or BA flights for departures the business rescue practitioners said. There is not yet clarity about arrested Pule Mosimanyana (39), between 14 March and 31 October 2020: cancelled airline tickets booked via Vitality on Emirates, Qantas Kabelo Leshomo (37) and Ofentse If you bought the ticket directly from the airline (your flight ticket or BA International; or cancelled hotel bookings purchased with Albert Mogodu (35) for possession of number will start with "161"), you have three options - Vitality or on kulula.com, on mtbeds or kulula Holidays. suspected stolen property last week * You must make another booking on a Comair-operated flight Monday. – and use it by - by 31 October 2021. You will have to pay the The trio’s apprehension came after difference in rates, fares and/or taxes if needed. a case of stock theft was reported that * You can become a creditor of Comair and try to claim back the Transport service they had stolen seven cattle from a value of your unused tickets if the business rescue plan is approved. grazing field at Tshunyane village near * You can give up the booking and the claim – you won’t get Lomanyaneng. anything back. centres to open soon The lawful owner was traced MAHIKENG MAIL- MAHIKENG: Driving Licensing Testing and identified his stolen stock with Centres, registering authorities, vehicle testing stations and a registered brand mark. Suspects Suspect in custody for selling driving schools will resume their services with effect from 1 June. appeared in the Itsoseng Magistrate’s Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said the opening of these court last Thursday on charges of stock liquor during lockdown period services is subject to hygiene, disinfection control, social distancing theft while he requested to be given MAHIKENG MAIL- MAHIKENG: A 29-year-old suspect and sanitizing measures stipulated in the directions. On 20 May, money in the meantime. The keeper has been arrested for contravening the Disaster Management the Minister issued directions related to the commencement of reported the matter to the police where Act for allegedly selling, dispensing and distribution of liquor services and extension for the validity period of learner's license, they managed to make the arrest. during the lockdown period. driving license cards, license disks, professional driving permits and The Provincial Commissioner of The suspect was arrested after an intelligence driven operation registration of motor vehicles. People should not be allowed to enter North West, Lieutenant General Sello was conducted by members of Mahikeng SAPS upon receiving the premises of these services if they are not wearing a mask that Kwena commended the police and information about a certain house selling liquor in Lonely Park covers the nose and mouth. "All learner's licenses, driving licenses, members of the community for their village near Mahikeng last week Wednesday. On arrival at the said temporary driver's licenses, motor vehicle license, temporary permits, cooperation that led to the success and address more than 3000 litres of home brewed beer were found roadworthy certificates and professional driving permits that expire the recovery of the livestock. and seized by the police. The suspect is expected to appear before during the period that commenced from 26 March 2020 are deemed the Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court “in due course”. to be valid and their validity period is further extended with 90 days from 1 June 2020," the Minister said. PAGE 12 MAHIKENG MAIL 29 MAY 2020 Lockdown Level 3 Continued - what to expect... lockdown MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The president, Cyril Ramaphosa has 3$<$)7(5:25. ,6'21( announced that the country will be moving to alert level 3 from alert level '50$0$-$&.,( 4 on Monday (1 June). But what does all this mean to us? %$%$6$0 Well, the implementation of alert level 3 from the beginning of June will worries TLU SA )LQDQFLDOSUREOHPV involve the return to operation of most sectors of the economy, subject to 6HOOSURSHUW\\ SURYLGHQW SHQVLRQ observance of strict health protocols and social distancing rules. The opening of /RVWORYHU the economy and other activities means that more public servants will be called MAFIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: TLU SA joined millions of South Africans in 0DJLFZDOOHWVWLFN back to work. welcoming President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decisions over the weekend to open a large EURRP 8QÀQLVKHGMREVIURP Although high risk economic activities will remain prohibited, which include variety of businesses following the three months old lockdown in the country. RWKHUGRFWRUV * restaurants, bars, taverns - except for delivery or collection of food In a statement this week TLU said they “Every little piece of economic stimulation 6HH\RXUHQHPLHVLQ * accommodation PLUURUDQGZDWHU were thankful that the government had now is now essential,” he says. “That is why the 0RQH\LQ\RXUDFFRXQW *domestic air travel - except for business travel, which will be phased in on accepted the essence of the suggestions continued ban on tobacco products does not E\WKHDQFHVWRUV dates to be announced about the lockdown the organisation make any sense.” * conferences, events, entertainment and sporting activities made adding that the onus now mainly “We foresee various challenges for * personal care services - including hairdressing remained in the hands of South Africans specifically the agricultural sector as soon and beauty services. People will be able to exercise at any time of to act responsibly to limit the spread of as more industries start opening. These the day, provided this is not done in groups and the COVID-19. included Electricity supply, Fuel supply curfew on the movement of people will be lifted. The organisation said the financial impact and Food distribution. Alcohol may be sold for home consumption only of the prolonged lockdown was, however, “It is also imperative that all support under strict conditions, on specified days and for too big for many companies to continue. measures are transparent and adheres limited hours. Although the sale of tobacco products “The economy already took a massive to good audit rules. We hear too many will remain prohibited, during level 3, due to health knock,” says Louis Meintjes, the president complaints of corruption.” risks associated with smoking. of TLU SA. “Many companies will not The organisation also expressed concern A major announcement came on Tuesday be able to carry the extra financial strain that churches we still not allowed to play evening (26 May) when the President announced of implementing compulsory hygiene their role that religious institutions will be allowed to hold measures. The drastic decline in the “What is important now,” Meintjies gatherings - though financial ability of consumers will lead to a said, “is that everyone should put down this may not exceed passive opening of markets since there is a their heads and work very hard to get the 50 people. lack of spendable funds. economy going again.” NSFAS students urged to use allowances to buy devises

MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: Students receiving aid from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) were urged this week to use their learning material allowances to purchase learning devices so they can learn remotely during lockdown. “Many students, who still not have bought 200 issued once a year to beneficiaries to purchase things laptops must do so, especially those who have been like laptops, tablets and books. paid the annual teaching assistance allowance of Nchabeleng said the committee was satisfied with R5 200, to buy gadgets that will facilitate their the proficiency and efficiency with which the NSFAS learning during this challenging time,” said the Administrator, Dr Randall Carolissen has run the entity, chairperson of the Select Committee on Education even during the COVID-19 distraction. and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture, Elleck The committee also welcomed the task team announced Nchabeleng. by Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister, Dr NSFAS qualifying students receive learning Blade Nzimande, over the weekend. material allowance for the year, which includes R5 The task team will investigate challenges associated with the move to the student-centred model at NSFAS in 2017. Nchabeleng said the work that NSFAS was doing in support of the departmental objectives to increase the number of poor students in higher education at no cost, was noted.

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Also single Stay safe and let us collect your penis enlargement, early ejacu- and double rooms. From only VEHICLES FOR SALE medication. 081 331 0631. lation and erection problems, R750.00 Cell: 083 997 7776. ------WEBSITE 29/5 boosting and binding business, ------49883 29/5-17/7 stop smoking and drinking; any LARGE caravan only R500, ac- BAKKIE. 1974 Ford Ranchero, court case, casino and horses V8 Automatic. Mag wheels, very by using Chiwomba Oil. Get rich commodation, spaza, kitchen. within 5 hours by using magic 083 997 7776. good condition. R85, 000. Con- sticks and Caribbean water, etc. ------49884 29/5 tact Phil 083 750 8142. Phone or whatsapp 083-349------WEBSITE 29/5 3260. 10 FORD Ranger 2006 Supercab ------1508 29/5 Bakkie . 2.5 Turbo Diesel. 270, AILING? Have pain? Google HUISE TE KOOP 000 km. Service history. Excel- natural healing herbs and let us lent condition , new tires and prepare your favorite meal. Huge HOUSES FOR SALE solid loading back cover . R95, selection of fresh herbs! Call Are 000. Contact Phil 083 750 8142. Jeng 076 343 3194. ------49880 29/5 ------WEBSITE 29/5 SIT down soon! For now deliver- SETUMO Park: 4 Bedrooms, ies, see our menu on Facebook: kitchen, lounge, dining, 2 bath- Are Jeng. Cell: 076 343 3194/ rooms, TV room, double garage. 083 997 7776. R1.2m. Unit 14: Shop for sale, ------49881 29/5 swimming-pool, bar area, braai area, cold rooms. R1.2m. 600 6 Village: 3 Bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, 2 bathrooms, dining, NOTICE. REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA. FORM J 193. NOTICE WOONSTELLE TE HUUR TV room. A tuckshop. R500 000. TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES. All persons having Contact: 018 004 0307, 067 918 claims against the under-mentioned estate must lodge it with the FLATS TO LET 0577. Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of ------49878 29/5 publication hereof. *Mandatory Fields: *Notice Language: English#. 2 BEDROOM fl at to rent in Dan- 15 *Province: North West. Province of the Master’s offi ce specifi ed on ville. R4000 p.m. including water, this form. A. *Estate Number: 1662/2020. *Surname: Tube. *First lights. Available end June. Con- ALGEMEEN TE KOOP Names: Bothepha. Date of Birth: 1946-09-29. ID Number: 460929 tact 074 793 3001. 0117 088. Last Address: 1244 Nkau Street Montshiwa Unit 2. Date ------49871 29/5 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE of Death: 2019-10-09. Master’s Offi ce: Mahikeng. C. Name of Ex- BACHELOR fl at to let, behind ecutor or Authorised Agent: Christiaan Jacobus Maritz. *Address of Embassy on main road. Safe Executor or Authorised Agent: Private bax X2103 Mahikeng 2745. area, remote gate, under roof *Advertiser Name: CHRIS MARITZ ATTORNEY. Advertiser Address: DOUBLE door cooldrink Private bax X2103 Mahikeng 2745. Advertiser Email: maritzcj@ parking, water & electricity in- fridge in good condition for busi- cluded. Immediately available. telkomsa.net. *Date Submitted: 2020-05-15. *Advertiser Telephone: ness use. Price: R4 900 o.n.c.o. 018-381-3025. *For Publication in the Government Gazette on: 2020- R3500 p.m. Contact 082 368 Phone: 073 286 4495. 5959. ------49872 29/5 05-29. ------49874 29/5 LAPTOP for Sale. Notebook ------K1 29/5 presurio 233 Gigs and pro- NOTICE. REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA. FORM J 193. NOTICE 8A grams including laptop carry TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES. All persons having bag R3500. Very good condi- claims against the under-mentioned estate must lodge it with the AKKOMMODASIE tion. Contact Laure: Cell: 082 Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of 968 7632. publication hereof. *Mandatory Fields: *Notice Language: English#. ACCOMODATION ------WEBSITE 29/5 *Province: North West. Province of the Master’s offi ce specifi ed on WALL Unit. 3 piece, Solid wood this form. A. *Estate Number: 1647/2020. *Surname: Mathane. *First with slide out Bar cabinet and Names: Gregory Lawrence. Date of Birth: 1961-06-20. ID Number: MONTSHIOA: Big fi tted room lighting. Excellent condition 610620 5264 087. Last Address: 15 Rus Street, Danville, Mafi keng. with wardrobe available imme- R7500. Contact Laure 082 968 Date of Death: 2019-01-17. Master’s Offi ce: Mahikeng. B. Only ap- diately. R1500 p.m. Contact 072 7632. plicable if deceased was married in community of property/subject 864 1244. ------WEBSITE 29/5 to the accrual system: First Names of Surviving Spouse: Dorothy ------49870 29/5 SOLID Pine Benches for sale. Sarah. Surname of Surviving Spouse: Mathane. Date of Birth of Sur- UNIT 9: 2 Room communal avail- Fom R1000 to R2000 each . viving Spouse: 1959-08-30. ID Number of Surviving Spouse: 590830 able, only kitchen & bathroom Pine Chest R550. Contact Laure 0184 081. C. Name of Executor or Authorised Agent: Christiaan sharing. Available immediately. 082 968 7632. Jacobus Maritz. *Address of Executor or Authorised Agent: Private R2000 p.m. Excluding electricity. ------WEBSITE 29/5 bag X2103 Mahikeng 2745. *Advertiser Name: CHRIS MARITZ AT- Contact 072 864 1244. TORNEY. Advertiser Address: Private bag X2103 Mahikeng 2745. ------49869 29/5 Advertiser Email: [email protected]. *Date Submitted: 2020- 15A 05-15. *Advertiser Telephone: 018-381-3025. *For Publication in the Government Gazette on: 2020-05-29. SHOPS/OFFICES TO LET ------K2 29/5 WARNING NOTICE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA. FORM J187. LIQUIDA- TION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES Hofi egids ALL LYING FOR INSPECTION. In terms of section 35 (5) of the Admin- OFFICE space available in in- istration of Estates Act, No. 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that Heading Key copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (fi rst and fi nal, un- 1. PERSOONLIK dustrial area, Mahikeng. Prime ADVERTISEMENTS spot. Contact 083 306 6357, 072 less otherwise stated) in the estates specifi ed below will be open for PERSONAL 601 4602. the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 1a. IN MEMORIAM RELATING TO: ------46811 31/5 A/C T/C days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specifi ed 1b. DOODSBERIGTE • Loans and fi nancing OFFICES to let: 122m2. Offi ce or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later, DEATH NOTICES suite for R13 000 or 10m2, 1 and at the offi ces of the Masters of the High Court and Magistrates 2. BETREKKINGS • Hire purchase problems / room offi ce for R2 350. Contact as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters SITUATIONS VACANT Transfer of installments 082 743 2379. concerned during the specifi ed period, the executors will proceed to 3. BETREKKINGS GEVRA • Business opportunities ------47437 19/7 A/C T/C make payments in accodance with the accounts. *Mandatory Fields. *Notice Language: English. *Province: North West. Province of the SITUATIONS WANTED • Investments 4. GELD EN LENINGS TIPS FOR Master’s offi ce specifi ed on this form. A. *Estate Number: 2895/2019 MONEY & LOANS • The fi lling of envelopes *Surname: JACOBZ *First Names: SAKINA. South African ID Num- • Work at home ber: 1901270046087 *Last Address: 6 LANG STREET, DANVILLE, 5. HUISE TE HUUR CLASSIFIED MAFIKENG, 2745. C. Master’s Offi ce: MAFIKENG *Advertiser HOUSES TO LET • Earn extra money Name: SMIT STANTON INCORPORATED. Advertiser Address: 29 6. WOONSTELLE TE HUUR • Business propositions ADVERTISE- WARREN STREET, MAFIKENG, 2745. Advertiser Email: convey- FLATS TO LET • Part-time work [email protected] *Date Submitted: 2020-05-14 *Adver- 7. PLOTTE EN PLASE TE HUUR MENTS tiser Telephone: 0183810180 PLOTS AND FARMS FOR HIRE PROHIBITED: 1. Plan and write out ------K3 29/5 8. ALGEMEEN TE HUUR Use of the following your advertisement NOTICE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA. FORM J 193. NOTICE GENERAL FOR HIRE words in abovementioned OF CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES. All persons having 8a. AKKOMMODASIE advertisements are before you visit the claims against the under-mentioned estate must lodge it with the ACCOMMODATION Mafi keng Mail. Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of prohibited: publication hereof. *Mandatory Fields *Notice Language: English. 9. TE HUUR GEVRA 2. Ensure that the *Province: North West. Province of the Master’s offi ce specifi ed on WANTED TO HIRE *No Credit Checks required *Blacklisted clients welcome correct particulars this form. A. *Estate Number: 006020/2019 *Surname: MHLANGA. 10. HUISE TE KOOP *First Names: FRANCIS TEMBINKOSI *Date of Birth: 1952-08-01 HOUSES FOR SALE *Free Credit etc. and contact details *ID Number: 5208015887080 *Last Address: ERF 758 UNIT 2, 11. WOONSTELLE TE KOOP MUST contain the such as name and/ MMABATHO, 2745. *Date of Death: 2019-03-06. Master’s Offi ce: FLATS FOR SALE MAFIKENG. C. *Name of Executor or Authorised Agent: PABALLO following information in or address and 12. ERWE TE KOOP the advertisement: MHLANGA *Address of Executor or Authorised Agent: 2013 UNIT 2, STANDS FOR SALE telephone and/or CUL 3, LEHURUTSHE, 2880. *Advertiser Name: SMIT STANTON 13. PLOTTE EN PLASE TE KOOP Telephone number INCORPORATED. Advertiser Address: 29 WARREN STREET. Ad- PLOTS AND FARMS FOR SALE Street address cellphone numbers vertiser Email: [email protected] *Date Submitted: 14. BESIGHEDE TE KOOP are provided. 2020-05-11 *Advertiser Telephone: 0813810180 Name of person and/or ------K4 29/5 BUSINESSES FOR SALE business. 3. The costs of a NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Sefefo Distributor would like to 15. ALGEMEEN TE KOOP These are the inform the Mosiane View community of the newly erected mortuary MISC. 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Nombuiselo “Portia” Nkgodi and Molefi “Shimmy” Nkgodi got married on Use water December 13, 2019 at Lomanyaneng Village. sparingly, use as a weapon against :,15 COVID-19 MAFIKENG MAIL –MAHIKENG: As the country’s dam levels begin their downward spiral as expected in the %ULGHRIWKH\HDU winter, South Africans are called upon to double their water saving efforts to sustain water supply and respond to the advent 3KRWRFRPSHWLWLRQ of COVID-19 during the imminently dry winter season. 1DPHRI%ULGH The virus has so far infected well over 17 200 South Africans while it claimed the lives of many more than 312 others in its wake. 1DPHRI*URRP The government has called on all citizens to wash their hands regularly with water and soap to stem the tide of Coronavirus. :HGGLQJGDWH Amidst the outbreak of the pandemic, water has played an important role in pushing back the frontiers of the rampant pestilence. 3KRQH Invariably, the call to wash hands frequently Nontsokolo Motloung and Aaron has placed an unprecedented strain on the Motloung tied the knot on December availability of water throughout the country (PDLO 08th 2019 at the Calvary Baptist Church, even as the Department of Water and Unit Mmabatho. Sanitation has embarked on a massive rollout ,QWHUHVWHGEULGHV to distribute jojo tanks among communities 9HQXH 0XVWKDYHEHHQPDUULHGEHWZHHQ-DQXDU\ to enable them to have access to water. ±'HFHPEHU However, the latest weekly report on $GGUHVV dam levels by the department indicates the 0867UHVLGHRUZRUNLQWKHFLUFXODWLRQDUHDRI0D¿NHQJ0DLO beginning of a drop in dams as the country enters its dry winter season. In the past two 7KHFRVWSHUHQWU\LV5HDFKDQGLVQRWUHIXQGDEOH weeks dam levels have decreased marginally :HZLOOQHHGRQHSKRWRJUDSK 3/($6((1685(7+$77+( from percent to percnet. 48$/,7<2)7+(3+2726<283529,'($5(2)*22'48$/,7<+2726<283529,'($5(2)) *22'48$/,77< Gauteng, one of the provinces with the :(:$1772(1685(*22'48$/,7<35,17685(*22'48$/,7<35,177$1$1',17(51(7' ,117(511(7( highest virus infection, dropped its dam '',63/$,63/$<< levels from percent to percent followed by )RUHQWULHVWREHDFFHSWHGWKHHQWU\IHH 5 QHHGVWREHSWHGWKHHQWU\IHH 5 QHHGVWREH¿Q¿QDOLVHGQDOLVHGG Northern Cape at percentand North West at 7KH0D¿NHQJ0DLOUHVHUYHVWKHULJKWWRWKHFRPSHWLWLRQLIQRWHQRXJKHQWULHVDUHKHULJKWWRWKHFRPSHWLWLRQLIQRWHQRXJKJ HQWULUHVVDUH percent . Free State, with the biggest dams in UHUHFHLYHGFHLYHG the country, remained unchanged at percent . Against this background, the Minister of ,IWHUPLQDWLRQRFFXUVWKHQWKHSDUWLFLSDQWVZLOOEHUHIXQGHGWKHQWKHSDUWLFLSDQWVZLOOEHUHHIXQGQ HG Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, 3OHDVHQRWH LQFDVHRIRQOLQHEDQNSD\PHQW WKDWWKHEHQH¿FLD\PHQW WKDWWKHEHQH¿FLDDU\UHIHUHQFHXSRQSD\PHQWU\UHIHUHQFFHXSRQSD\PHQW Lindiwe Sisulu, called upon every citizen VKRXOGEHPDLO \RXUQDPH HPDLO \RXUQDPH to start saving water in earnest and use its 3KRWRJUDSKVRISDUWLFLSDWLQJEULGHVZLOOQRWRQO\EHSXEOLVKHGWRQO\EHSXEOLVKHGLQWKH0DLQWKH0D¿NHQJ0DLOEXWZLOODOVR¿NHQJ0DLOEXE WZLOODOVR availability as a weapon to fight Coronavirus. EHSRVWHGRQWRRXUZHEVLWHDQG)DFHERRNSDJHV0D¿NHQJ0DLOZLODJHV0D¿NHQJ0DLOZLOOOWKHQLQYLWHWKHSXEOLFWRYRWHWKHQLQYLWHWKHSXEOLFWR YRWH “The current water levels have the IRUWKHEULGHRIWKHLUFKRLFHHRIWKHLUFKRLFH potential to sustain us until the next summer %\HQWHULQJDQGDFFHSWLQJWKHWHUPVDQGFRQGLWLRQVHDFKFRQWHUPVDQGFRQGLWLRQVHDFKFRQWHVHVWDQWWDQWQ rains provided we use water wisely and XQGHUVWDQGVWKHUXOHVDQGDJUHHVWRWKHFRQGLWLRQVDVVHWE\RWKHFRQGQ LWLRQVDVVHV WW E\E WKHWKHRUJDQLVHUVRUUJDQLVHHUV sparingly,” Minister Sisulu said. 29 MAY 2020 MAHIKENG MAIL PAGE 15 Committee Load shedding worries consumers

MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: In a welcomes particularly cruel combination of events, South African small businesses still alive eight weeks into lockdown - along with those planning a return to business in level publishing rules three – now, again, face the prospect of load shedding. While Eskom announced that due to reduced demand there was unlikely to be for municipalities load shedding during lockdown, with the resumption of some business in level four, MAFIKENG MAIL -MAHIKENG: The Select Committee on reports of electricity supply disruptions have Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy increased across the country. has welcomed the plan to implement the Nuclear New Build A key risk associated with interrupted Programme at a scale and pace that the country can afford to electricity supply is damage to alarm systems, ensure the security of energy supply. either from run down batteries or surges The Department of Mineral Resources briefed the committee when electricity is restored. There is also yesterday on its strategic plan for the five-year term 2020/25, and the risk of, “theft when alarms crash at night budget for the 2020/21 financial year. or over weekends when business premises The committee expressed concern over governance and leadership Committee shortlists are unsupervised,” said Christelle Colman, challenges that riddle the state-owned companies. Insurance Expert at Old Mutual Insure. The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, candidates for MDDA Board While it’s a good idea for small businesses to said since his appointment as the Minister of the department last year, ensure that their alarm systems have back up entities that experienced problems at leadership level have functional MAFIKENG MAIL -MAHIKENG: A subcommittee of power, “batteries don’t last indefinitely and boards and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), however, he said there the Portfolio Committee on Communications unanimously run down or degrade with repeated power are only two of them that still have such challenges. shortlisted 20 candidates on Monday to be interviewed to outages,” she warned. “We have normalised entities by reducing operational and fill four vacant positions on the Media Development and While lockdown has presented both functional risk,” said Minister Mantashe. Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board. individuals and small businesses opportunities The committee wanted to know the extent to which the department The candidates included Lichelle Barry, Sibusisiwe to reduce or delay cover – as well as premium has gone regarding the issue of generation of electricity by Chimombe, Marina Clarke, Bernedette Muthien, Luzuko payments - the prospect of another round of municipalities as President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in his State Buku, Edwin Naidoo, Lionel Adendorf, Nomfundo Kakaza, load shedding as South Africa’s economy of the Nation Address in February that municipalities in good standing Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, Blaise Koetsie, Simphiwe Mbabane, opens up, “presents small business owners would be able to develop or procure their own power generation. Brenda Leonard, Qondile Kedama, Adv Leah Khumalo, with a double whammy of increased risk, In response to that, the department said regulations for the Dumile Matheza, Hlengani Mathebula, Nikelwa Tengimfene, coupled with reduced income with which to municipalities to generate their own electricity are out, but the Rosie Motene, Nolitha Pietersen and Andiswa Ngcingwana. manage this risk,” said Colman. department said, what is important to note is that power generation A full complement of the MDDA Board is constituted Both official and unofficial electricity for municipalities will be aligned to the national plan. by nine board members, six of whom are appointed by the supply disruptions raise a number or Committee Chairperson, Tebogo Modise, said the reduction President on the recommendation of the National Assembly in important questions from an insurance of fatalities in the mines, the publication of regulations for line with Section 4(1)(b) of the MDDA Act of 2002. The other perspective. Either way, “the first line of municipalities to procure their power generation, the connection of three is appointed by the President in line with section 4(c) of defence for both individuals and small electricity to households that were mostly in rural areas, indicate that the same Act. The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed businesses facing this toxic cocktail of the department is improving on its work and accelerates its wheels of during the course of next week. reduced or no earnings combined with power service delivery. disruption, is information,” Colman added. PAGE 16 MAHIKENG MAIL 29 MAY 2020

Miss SA top 3 to compete in three international competitions

MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: For the first time in the history of the Miss South Africa pageant, the top three finalists will represent the country at the world’s three most prestigious pageants. Previously, the Miss South Africa Organisation has sent a representative to both Miss Universe and Miss World, but will also now be fielding a candidate to Miss Supranational. The first Miss Supranational competition began in 2009 in Poland with 40 countries from around the world represented. There are now SA Rugby more than 80 competitors from every continent. Leopards Rugby Union South Africa has sent entrants before but this will be the first time under the official Miss South Africa Organisation banner. congratulates Leopards MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: SA Rugby congratulated the Leopards Rugby Union Last year Miss South Africa 2019 Zozibini on their centenary celebrations and lauded Tunzi represented the Rainbow Nation at Miss on centenary celebrations the Potchefstroom-based province for their Universe and took the title, while first runner-up continued contributions towards the national Sasha-Lee Olivier went to Miss World. rugby landscape over the last 100 years. CEO of the Miss South Africa Organisation, Founded in 1920 as Western Transvaal Rugby Stephanie Weil explains: “We are delighted that Union, the Leopards became the 10th member a third finalist (the second runner-up) will now of the erstwhile South African Rugby Football be able to shine on the international stage. Once Union. Since then, the “Mielieboere” have Miss South Africa 2020 is crowned in August, contributed in a meaningful way to the development of South African rugby, while and the two runners-up are announced, we will serving the North West Province, in particular, decide which candidate would do the best at with distinction. which competition.” SA Rugby president, Mark Alexander wrote Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski, President of to Mervyn Taylor, President of the Leopards, the Miss Supranational Organisation: “It is with thanking him and his executives, current great pride and pleasure that we welcome the CEO Eugene Fourie, as well as the provincial Miss South Africa Organisation as the newest players, coaches, management staff and clubs member of the Supra family.’’ of the province, and congratulating them on Miss South Africa 2020 will be crowned this milestone. “The Leopards will always be in the first weekend in August, as the country remembered as pioneers in the very rich tapestry of South African history when they became the starts its Women’s Month celebrations, with an first black-owned rugby team in South Africa, entertainment packed pageant which will be after securing sponsorship from Royal Bafokeng broadcast live on both M-Net and Mzansi Magic. Sports Holdings in October 2007,” Alexander Weil revealed that she was delighted with the said. Over the years, the Leopards delivered a number of entries received to date from around number of players and coaches to the Springbok the country. cause, with the likes of Kobus Wiese, Marius Those wishing to enter the Miss SA contest Hurter, Gert Smal, Lood de Jager and Matt still have until Sunday (May 31) at midnight Proudfoot all playing a part in South Africa’s to do so. three RWC victories. The late Prof Johan Claassen, who played in 28 Test matches for the Springboks, famously captained South Africa in nine of those as a Western Transvaal player. The Leopards have over many years hosted international touring teams including the All Blacks, Wallabies, British & Irish Lions and claimed the international scalps of Uruguay and Namibia. Werner Lessing is their most capped player, with 191 matches (1998-2007), with Eugene Hare’s record of 129 matches as provincial captain remains a national landmark. They also hosted a Test match between the Springboks and All Blacks at Royal Bafokeng in 2006, which the men in green and gold won 21-20 courtesy of a late penalty goal by Andre Pretorius, who later played for and is now the Leopards’ head coach. That the Leopards have managed to survive through many turbulent times and up to today still continue to play a role in the administrating affairs of SA Rugby, is a testament to all those who have through the years refuse to give up its territory and its undoubted love for the game of rugby, wrote Alexander. “On behalf of the SA Rugby Executive I want to extend our warmest congratulations. Long may they continue with their quest to keep the game alive in the North West Province, and here’s to much more success for the following 100 years,” said Alexander. PRINTED BY NORTH WEST WEB PRINTERS (PTY) LTD. TEL: 014-592 8329