Issue 4 DECEMBER 2015 ZFZF MGCAWUMGCAWU DISTRICTDISTRICT NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER NORTHERN CAPE P a g e 2 ZF MGCAWU DISTRICT EXECUTIVE MAYOR’S MESSAGE district and within the Provincial Govern- ment. The fruitfulness of this year is dedi- cated to our fallen heroes who have depart- ed from earth. We also pay tribute to the late Cassius Plaatjies who has been visible in the youth movement in the province, es- pecially the ZF Mgcawu District, may his soul rest in peace. I am looking forward to work closely with our stakeholders in the district as the newly elected Executive Mayor of the district. May the hard work and positive atmos- phere continue to overshadow the negative energies. CLLR. ABRAHAM VOSLOO On behalf of the ZF Mgcawu District Munici- pality council, I extend my warmest regards and best wishes to everyone. May the spirit As we are approaching the end of the year of this wonderful season be with you and 2015, moving towards 2016, it is clearly your loved ones throughout the holidays evident that the year has been a good one. and many blessings in the New Year. In my short space of time at the District Mu- nicipality, I have experienced and witness I would like to wish each and every one a the effort and hard work that is put into the happy and joyful festive season. May every- daily operations of the institution. one enjoy their December holidays and the I am delighted to be on board at ZF Mgcawu festive season altogether. Let’s not forget District Municipality. to buckle up and drive safely on the roads, so that we can all meet again in 2016 safe We are now approaching the festive season, and sound, in one piece. and many would be traveling to other parts of the countries, others will be going abroad. Be cautious on the roads, and re- member that a safety belt saves lives. In this year alone, as good and fruitful as it was, we have lost great leaders, both in the P a g e 3 ZF MGCAWU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY The staff participated in the teambuilding HOLDS ITS QUARTERLY TEAM BUID- as part of interacting with one another. LING The day kicked off with a motivational session in the council chambers. The staff further participated in different games as part of the team building at the Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium. The aim for the regular team building ses- sions is to break down barriers, acceler- ate communication between co-workers, strengthen team work and to have fun. P a g e 4 ZF MGCAWU DISTRICT ZF MGCAWU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY GETS A NEW EXECUTIVE MAYOR AND SPEAKER ZF Mgcawu District Municipality’s new Speaker, Cllr ZF Mgcawu District Municipality’s new Executive Patricia Wetbooi Mayor, Cllr Abraham Vosloo The ZF Mgcawu District Municipality has elected an Executive Mayor and District Speaker who took officer af- ter Cllr Gift van Staden and the later Speaker, Cllr Nokhaya Mjila. The inauguration of the newly elected mayor and speaker took place at the Protea Hotel in Upington and they were sworn in by Magistrate Malcolm View during a special Council Meet- ing. The staff of the municipality was then formally introduced to the new Execu- tive Mayor through a staff meeting in Back: Hannes Combrinck, Manager in the Mayor’s office Left: Cllr Vosloo, Executive Mayor & Cllr Wetbooi, the ZF Mgcawu District Municipality's District Speaker Council Chambers. I s s u e 4 P a g e 5 WATER IS LIFE, SANITATION IS DIGNITY South Africa has experienced little to Working within the Inter-Ministerial no rainfall since the beginning of the Committee, considerations are being year. As a result drought conditions given to requests for similar interven- are being experienced across the tions in the other affected provinces to country. To date five provinces are se- support the human, agricultural, and verely affected by the drought and de- economic needs related to water in clared disaster areas, with KwaZulu these provinces. Natal as the province worst affected. Other provinces include Free State, South Africa experienced its worst Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North drought in 1983 with national average West. dam level at 34.0%. Currently our na- tional average dam level is sitting at The Department of Water and Sanita- 63.3%. This means that our regional tion has committed R352.6 million to water supply dams and schemes re- the initial drought intervention pro- main water secure sitting with positive jects in Kwazulu-Natal. Some of the water balance. emergency relief measures that are currently being implemented with the The department continues to encour- allocated funds are water tankering, age all consumers to use water spar- borehole drilling and rehabilitation, water conservation and demand man- ingly. Our joint efforts have the poten- agement, as well as water source aug- tial to yield significant water savings mentations. that would go a long way in improving Significant additional funding is still needed for a second drought declara- the water security of our coun- tion which is being led by the Province try. #Savewater Disaster Management Unit of the De- partment of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. P a g e 6 ZF MGCAWU DISTRICT Mayor Koloi at the opening of the Kalahari Mall Nedbank Branch A new Nedbank branch at the Kala- steps of Nedbank. The management of hari Mall has been opened recently Nedbank also handed over Soccer jerseys and the Mayor was also invited to to the Vela Langa Primary School which is the event. The Mayor thanked situated in Paballelo. Nedbank for their continued initia- tive to give back to the less fortu- nate communities in the //Khara Hais region. She also urged other businesses to follow in the foot- The Mayor of //Khara Hais receive awards PMR Diamond Award overall performance to the Municipality that did extremely well in the following aspects: * for creating job opportunities * social upliftment * cleanest environment * crime prevention * attract foreign investors * attract tourism SALGA Certificate for Excellence in im- The speaker, Mr T Basson, Mayor L proving the Audit Report of the 2013/2014 Koloi and Mr DE Ngxanga (Municipal financial year Manager) The Mayor of //Khara Hais received the The Mayor would like to thank everyone following rewards: that played a role to make it possible for her to receive this awards on behalf of // PMR Africa Award for the most pro active Khara Hais Municipality. Mayor the past 12 months. I s s u e 4 P a g e 7 Prayer Day at //Khara Hais hosted by the Mayor The mayor, Cllr LA Koloi ety. This year, together with thought it is best to start the religious fraternal, they praying at the four corners had a successful prayer entering Upington. event inside the Council There was a time when peo- Chambers. The mayor ex- ple chose the easy way out, pressed her gratitude to- committing suicide on the wards the different church The prayer session held an- bridge over the Orange Riv- organisations for their con- nually by the mayor as we er, alcohol and drug abuse, tinued support with prayer begin the festive season, also signs of overall degrad- towards this good cause. was started in 2011. ing moral values in the soci- Swimming Pools & R e i t z p a r k SWIMMING POOL - TOWN SAPS CRIME ALERT Mon - Sat: 11:00 - 20:00 If you work late, ask a co- Sun: 14:00 - 18:00 worker or someone you trust to escort you to your PABALLELO & BELLVUE car/the taxi rank. Mon - Sat: 09:00 - 18:00 Sun: 14:00 - 18:00 The swimming pool in town is used on Saturday between 11:00 and 13:00 as well as weekdays between 19:00 and 20:00 by diving club members for exercise purposes. This exercise is only done at the deep end of the swimming pool. !!! WARNING!!! FRAUD IS A VICIOUS CIRCLE. Stop the cycle before it starts... REITZPARK The toll-free number to call to report fraudulent activities is Reitzpark is open from 08:00 till 22:00 everyday. The public 0800 63 63 63. should bring their own braai facilities. This facility exists to report NB: Parents must please look after the children during the fraud anonymously!!! festive season and always be cautious. P a g e 8 ZF MGCAWU DISTRICT 16 Days of activism launched in k e i m o e s On 25 November 2015, stand against homopho- the Northern Cape men bia. The march led to the kick started the Interna- Keimoes stadium to tion Men’s Day with a launch the 16 Days of march in support of the Activism. 16 days of activism. A pledge was then This came after they had signed at the main event a workshop on 24 No- of the day by the Prem- vember in Upington. The ier, MEC’s, mayors, theme for this year is “Not speakers, municipal In My Name”, this is to managers, departments take stand against the and the members of the abuse of women and chil- public. The march was dren and also taking a headed by Men’s Sector together with the public. Main event at the sports grounds I s s u e 4 P a g e 9 ZF Mgcawu’s end year function ZF Mgcawu District Mu- nicipality held its last council meeting for the year 2015, followed by an end year function with the council, man- agement and staff. The newly elected execu- tive mayor and speaker addressed the audience as it was their first for- mal function with the ZF Mgcawu administration.