Sechaba News December Paper

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UNLEASHING BREAKING NEWS BBK MASTER PLAN IS THE SOLUTION FOR SECONDARY ECONOMY K Monageng The taxi industry is also advised to expand their He wishes everyone a merry Christmas, joyous business. They are encouraged to come up with holidays and a splendid New Year’s. He Kgosi NMJ Pilane encourages the a logistics business, so they can be able to play encourages people not to drink and drive and people of Moruleng and neighbouring a major role in transporting goods and services. be vigilant at all times and look after one villages to build their business. Their This can make them major and end up owning another. Motho ke motho ka batho! businesses must be in line with the airlines and railway. masterplan of BBK (agriculture, mining, tourism and manufacturing) One of the priorities of their project is Children are also encouraged to participate in to develop roads that are linking the sports. Sports can discover the mental capacity 32 villages to Moruleng. During this of children, keep them off the street, discipline construction project job opportunities and build character. The BBK has started a will be created, businesses will gear soccer team. Moruleng stadium is also open for up and many people will accumulate different kinds of sport activities and events. new skills. According to the master plan every cluster must have a sports arena. The infrastructure water bulk and This plan includes all the disadvantaged people. sewage system that is serving Moruleng would be expanded to all In closing the king edges the society to live in the 32 villages of BBK. He also added peace and harmony. The king is against gender- that the 32 villages will have access to based violence it is a big No! fibre so that they don’t have network connectivity issues. PITBULL MAULS A MAN KWA SOLLY Please report animal cruelty directly to your local SPCA. In case of an emergency, Rebone Tshiamo Kotsedi \"For the moment being, we cannot An investigation is being conducted by accuse him of murder since it's not as use the local SPCA emergency numbers North West police into the death of a man though he instructed the dogs to attack and email. who was reportedly mauled by two pit bulls the man. “According to witnesses, this in the early hours of Saturday at Kwa Solly is the normal procedure of the owner. 014 592 3181 – inspector at SPCA tarven. When he closes the tavern, he Email address liaison@nspca unleashes the dogs because of safety, to When the 39-year-old guy climbed the wall protect the property. Funani said for NOTIFICATIONS of the property for undisclosed reasons, now police have opened an inquest the establishment at Mogwase near docket. Rorisang Thale Rustenburg was closed, police spokesperson Lt-Col Amanda Funani told “The case is going to go to court. Should Executive Mayor Cllr Matlakala Nondzaba the media. \"Patrons were advised to leave our investigations prove otherwise we said young girls and women were still the the pub at closing time, that was about can then change the charge to murder. most vulnerable group to be exposed to HIV 2am on Saturday morning. “We are not saying he is not going to be and Aids. arrested, we can change the charge. As \"The bar owner closed down the far as we know the police handed the Cllr Nondzaba was giving the keynote establishment, but the man returned. dogs over to the SPCA.” message to the community of Sefikile during We're not sure why. The gates had already the World Aids Day commemoration on 2 been closed. It is understood the dogs have since Dec 2022. The paramedics declared the man dead. been put down by the SPCA. The Executive Mayor emphasized that HIV As things stand, the tavern owner won't be was not a death sentence and many lives held accountable, according to Funani. had been saved through the ARV treatment. She added that government was aware that poverty was a major contributor to the prevalence of HIV as it forced some people to resort to desperate measures just to survive. Sefikile village is located on the northern region of Moses Kotane Local Municipality. Its proximity to the mining operations has made it a host to opportunity seekers from across the country. SECHABA NEWS | PAGE 2

UNLEASIHININGGBBRREEAAKKININGGNNEEWWSS GROOMING AND NURTURING OF YOUNG TALENT IN MORULENG K Monageng On the 30 November until 2 December there was a 3-day arts workshop held Mphebatho museum Moruleng. Many people’s talent goes unrecognised Within these three days a new due to the lack of opportunities and a play was created and a song place to showcase their talent. This within the few days. This was a workshop came at a right time as the 32 good initiative as it gave people villages of BBK communities got the opportunities they never had chance to showcase their work and talent. before. As it continues it will help create job opportunities and take As the workshop proceeded a lot of talent people of the street and put was discovered within the arts and Moruleng on the map. culture. Professional musicians and actors were there also to assist and This is an opportunity for all the discover new talent. Mama Sibongile arts and culture lovers to share Ngema was one of them who is One of the their passion and talent with the pioneers in South Africa, along with her world. there was Dr Sindo who is a director, performer, writer to name a few. BBKDW PROJECT IS A GENERATIONAL WEALTH K Monageng On the 20th October 2022 the BBKDW held a SMME empowerment workshop which was held at Mphebatho Most people in the rural areas have The NEF among othMerustehuinmgs atoffMeroruleng business ideas, but being in rural has its own disadvantages. Many financial mentorship, capital contribution of the people either don’t have and Equity shares on business that have knowledge on how to run the 51% black ownership along with business or lack of funds to make Enterprise Supply Development. The it a success. Standard Bank supports people who want to start a business and already has land and offer 1-5. Million and for The BBKDW saw this and held a corporate they offer 3-20 million. workshop that would bring People are encouraged to start business knowledge to the people and funds for them to be able to make their that are aligned with our GDP as Bojanala dreams come true. Different companies were gathered there which are Agriculture, mining, like National Empowerment (NEF), Industrial Development corporate manufacturing, tourism. People are also (IDC), Standard Bank Commercial. encouraged to go through the intribution program to familiarise with running business. This program supports all people who were previously disadvantaged and for more information visit www.NEF.co.za ESKOM AND ITS SUB CONTRACTOR PLOUGHS BACK Rorisang Thale The manager in the office of the mayor, Mr. Tshegofatso ESKOM together with its sub Motlhabane, said that as part of contractor namely MKHULU a special project, they keep Electro distributor donated White working with different state- Cane sticks, wheelchairs and owned organizations and the blankets to office of the Mayor - private sector to support Special Projects. communities for example availing thesr wheelchairs to Moses kotane local municipality requests received. has a fully launched Disability forum, which is one of the Mayor Nketu Nkotswe thanked platform that ensures issues or both organizations whom resources of people living with answered positively through disabilities are taken care of. Community social development initiatives by donating white White canes sticks are a mobility cane sticks, wheelchairs and tools used by people who are blankets. On behalf of blind or visually impaired to walk beneficiaries who shall receive independently with. this, we are thankful. SECHABA NEWS | PAGE 3

UUNNLLEEAASSIIHNIGNGBRBERAEKAIKNIGNGNENWEWS S MULTIDISCIPLINARY ROADBLOCK AS WELL AS OFFICIAL OPENING Rorisang Thale OF THE DLTC DIVISION Tweelagte regional traffic centre The following message was shared: • Do not drink and drive. MEC for Transport and Community Safety • Do not chat while driving. Hon. Sello Lehari and Moses Kotane Local • abide by all road rules even if it's festive Municipality Mayor Cllr. Nketu Nkotswe season. led a Multidisciplinary roadblock on R565 • give yourself extra hours, do not at Ledig.The operation was a planned pressure yourself to arrive in your collaboration between the Provincial destination during this festive. department Transport & community • Wear safety belt at all times. safety, Moses Kotane Local Municipality, • adhere to the speed limit. SAPS, Department of Home Affairs and Department of Economic Development, From the municipality, the Mayor was accompanied Environment, Conservation and Tourism by Portfolio head of Community Services: Cllr. Bushy (DEDECT). Manganye, Portfolio head of Infrustructure & Technical Services: Cllr. Hazel Molefe,Portfolio head The operation saw approximately 137 of Corporate Services: Cllr. Dithoti Tshetlhane and vehicles that were stopped to check motor Portfolio head of Local Economic Development: Cllr. vehicles roadworthiness and general Mogapi Motsisi, Municipal Manager: Mr. Mokopane compliance. Letsoalo, Director Community Services: Mr. Segale Kotsedi and Chief Traffic: Mr.Israel Molwantoa. MEC Lehari and Mayor Nkotswe were interchangeably encouraging various This was followed by another activity which is the motorists on festive season road safety official Opening of Tweelagte DLTC division. rules, so that to arrive alive. FEARLESS TO THE WORLD. Rebone Tshiamo Kotsedi \"If you want to achieve something in life, believe in yourself, the biggest step is to start, the sky is not the limit\" Fearless twin Mabele-a-podi raised a young star aged 25 encourages. Always surround yourself with people full of vision within Amapiano culture. Ororiseng and a positive mindset. With the immeasurable support from Moloantoa was born and bred in Mogwase his friends, family and supporters. He kept on mentioning the with both parents. Under his both parents likes of DJ Smati. Christianity wing he is what he is today. Ororiseng grew up with his twin Ontiretse Moloantoa. He then came up with the stage name Fearless SAFER FESTIVE SEASON TO ALL Twin. Both of them own a couple of companies which he pleads not to mention them all. He 1. Follow all traffic laws at all mentioned Fearless Towing trucks and times Fearless H1 hire. In 2017 he started developing his love for music especially after 2. Make sure you always wear amapiano hit the continent. your seatbelt In the mid of 2022, Saki98, Offixl RSA & DJ 3. Ensure that your vehicle is Smati geared up and brewed a hit song Bonk’o roadworthy Msholozi. The track has been breaking the charts on Youtube and TikTok with over 2 4. Don’t drink and drive million streams. “I realized my music touches 5. Don’t text and drive a lot of souls when I was playing at some gig 6. Do not speed around the neighbourhood, I played my song DLALA ft Tiiley SA, and the crowd responded positively and that gave me goosebumps\". He told Sechaba News that he also has a trending EP titled 014 Piano Art. Ororiseng mentioned DBN Gogo was impressed with his craft. SECHABA NEWS | PAGE 4

UUNUNLNELLAEESAAISSIHNIIGINNGBGRBBERRAEEKAAIKKNIGINNGNGENNWEESWWSS JUB JUB INSULTS MORAFE Rebone Tshiamo Kotsedi Before the big Moses Kotane art festival, it is alleged 3rd December 2022- Jub Jub and his team went to Manyane game resort to that Molemo Katleho Maarohanye “JubJub” did not pay for the artists’ accommodation. 30 minutes after paying for the want youth from Moruleng to partake in the event accommodation he received a call from one of his mates at the stadium activation as he believes the girls are not geared informing him that two unknown men chased away the liquor and sound enough to do the job. His partner in the project Ms supply truck. With all being said he had no other option but to call off the Keabetswe Mokwena hired youth from Moruleng to event. show Jub Jub that Moruleng youth is more capable. In the early stages of this project, he discredited MmaAUSI which is believed that she is equivalent to Makhadzi in the North West. Keabetswe tried to show and guide him, but unfortunately, it did not succeed. \"He missed various interviews to promote the event because of his inability to understand youth development in the province, particularly in Moruleng,\" says the business partner. He has not given himself time to interact with youth. His reputation in business is foul, he is disrespectful. “There were no millions taken out by Bakgatla” Ms Mokwena told Sechaba News reporter that she made sure that she gets local artists such as GeePee Molf, Future records gift talent( group), Ceeya wa Bantu, Msidy SA, Yellow hippie, Punta 013 & Fearless Twin. Later that evening it was brought to Sechaba News that people came in numbers to the stadium regardless of the cancellation. In the video that went viral, the crowd was seen celebrating in the field with unknown local DJs. Before printing the promoters hired from Moruleng did not receive their payment as per agreement with the RAAH Foundation partners. SECHABA NEWS | PAGE 5

UNLEASHING BREAKING NEWS MEC MADODA SAMBATHA URGES PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO TAKE ELIGIBLE CHILDREN FOR IMMUNISATION AGAINST Rorisang ThMaleEASLES AS CASES GROW IN NORTH WEST. The North West Department of Health MEC Madoda Sambatha Older children usually complain of sensitivity to light and joint pains. makes a humble plea with parents and caregivers to take their Koplik's spots (small spots with white or bluish-white centres children for immunisation against Measles at their nearest resembling \"grains of salt sprinkled on a red background\") may be healthcare facilities. The outbreak of Measles was first confirmed seen on the insides of the cheeks in over 80% of cases before the onset in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District by the Centre for Vaccines of the rash. A blotchy red rash usually appears behind the ears and & Immunology (CVI) and National Institute for Communicable on the face within two to four days after the pre-rash feverish period. Diseases (NICD) on 02 December 2022. The rash peaks in two to three days and becomes most concentrated on the trunk and upper extremities. It lasts from three to seven days. “To date, the North West Province has 36 confirmed cases of Malnourished or vitamin-deficient children may develop severe skin Measles with Ngaka Modiri Molema 29 cases, Bojanala 3, Dr exfoliation. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati 2 and Dr Kenneth Kaunda District 2. Complications may include middle-ear infection, blindness, This situation is alarming and we urge our community to take diarrhoea, dehydration, respiratory infections, pneumonia, action and protect their children by them to healthcare facilities neurological complications such as convulsions, and even death. The and immunisation outreach campaigns rolled out throughout highest death rates occur in infants 6 to 11 months of age. the Province” pleaded MEC Madoda Sambatha These rates may underestimate the true lethality of measles because Measles is a highly infectious notifiable viral disease. Measles of incomplete reporting of the outcomes of measles illness, such as commonly presents with high fever, a general feeling of delayed deaths related to chronic diarrhoea. In certain high-risk unwellness, coughing, a runny nose and teary eyes two to three populations case fatality rates as high as 20% or 30% have been days before a typical rash appears. Although there is no rash at reported in infants younger than 1 year old. the onset of the fever and flu-like symptoms, the patient is highly Measles can also cause severe illness in children, and also in adults. contagious during this time before the rash appears. A non- One positive case of measles may quickly spread to up to 17 productive cough is usually present throughout the feverish unprotected/unimmunized cases in a short period of time. Because period, persisting for one to two weeks in uncomplicated cases, measles so easily spreads among groups of people, especially in often being the last symptom to disappear. Swelling of the glands schools and crèches, it is absolutely important to protect groups of commonly occurs in young children. children/people by immunisation/ vaccination with a safe measles vaccine. “The Department has enough vaccine to deal with Measles in the Province therefore we urge our community to share the message and raise awareness about this outbreak and mobilize for more children to be protected through immunisation” MEC Sambatha concluded. SECHABA NEWS | PAGE 6

UNLEASHING BREAKING NEWS GO TSHWARWA GA BAEPI BA MOEPO BA BAS ENG MO MOLAONG Rorisang Thale Se ke morago ga gore lephata la phutlhamiso(takedown operation)le dire tsheka-tsheko Moranang a tlhola malatsi a le supa mono ngwaga,ba Lephata le le ikemetseng la sepodise The Hawks le tshwere eteletswe pele ke ba lephata la dipatlisiso tsa bosinyi, ka thuso ya maloko babelaelwa ba ba golaganyiwang le le go epa ese ka fa molaong kwa a Special Task Force, National Intervention Unit, Air Wing, South African moepong mono Bokone Bophirima mo malatsing a laboraro le Air Force, Bidvest Protea Coin, TOMS, PCSI, Klerksdorp illegal mining task Labone Ngwanatsele a tlhola malatsi a le lesome le borataro le team go akaretsa le Forensic Sciennce Laboratory. lesome le bosupa 2022 kwa Rustenburg.seo se latela morago ga gore tona ya mapodise go akaretsa le komiti ya palamente ba etele Letsholo le le diragetseng kwa moepong wa Rustenburg le lebisitse kwa go Stilfontein morago ga go tshwarwa ga setlhopa se se seng mo fitlhellweng ga chrome e boleng ba dimillione di le pedi le di diriswa tsa molaong se tlhometse kwa lefelong leo Diphlane wa mono ngwaga. boleng ba dimilione di le lekgolo Rikhotso o ne a tswelela ka gore Go ya ka sebueledi sa The hawks sa profense,Tlangelani Rikhotso babelaelwa ba akaretsa Samuel Saki Makhoti wa dingwaga di le masome babelaelwa ba balelwa go dingwaga di le magareng ga masone a a marataro le borobedi,le Andries Sekgobela wa dingwaga di le some a mararo le boraro le masome a supa le bobedi.Ba tshwerwe ke The mane le bone ba golotswe ba bail ya diranta di le makgolo a mararo Hawks ka thuso ya maloko a setlhopa sa illegal mining task mongwe le mongwe kwa kgotlatshekelo ya magistrata wa Mogwase Tlhogo team,National Intervention unit go akaretsa le Bidvest Protea Coin ya profense ya dipatlisiso tsa bosinyi Ptrick Mbotho o opetse setlhops se se Security. lebisitseng kwa go tshwarweng ga babelaelwa legofi ka tiro entle ya go fitlhelela baepi ba bas eng mo molaong. Rikhotso o tlhalositse fa ba fitlheletse dijanaga di le pedi tse ba dumelang di fitlheletswe ka nako ya bosinyi mme dipatlisiso di tsweletse ka ga tsona. Babelaelwa ba ne ba tlhageletse kwa kgotlatshekelo ya magistrata wa Mogwase ko ban eng ba lebaganwe ke ditatofatso tse di farologaneng tse di akaretsang go epa go se mo molaonh,tshenyo e tseneletseng ya dithoto,tiriso ya dikgoka mo phatlhalatseng go akaretsa le go gataka molao.Letshogo la go batlisisa meepo eseng mo molaong le tsweletse mo mafelong a Rustenburg go akaretsa le Tlhatlhaganyane. CONTRIBUTE TO THE SPCA Rebone Tshiamo Kotsedi CHARITY STORERustenburg - The Rustenburg Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has launched a fundraising campaign called \"For the Love of\" to support animals in need. You can browse a wide selection of goods here, including jewelry, glassware, books, puzzles, workout gear, and gifts for your pet pals! They are open from 10:00 till 15:00 on Tuesdays through Thursdays. With their incredible discounts and sales, which are available every Friday from 09:30 to 16:00, every day is Black Friday. By restoring and modernizing their kennels, the money raised by the shop will help the Rustenburg SPCA improve circumstances for the animals under their care. Additionally, it will aid them in paying their VILLAGE BOYS TO THE TOP. Rebone Tshiamo Kotsedi The Chilambo Social Experience Project was conceptualized by Thabiso Senoelo and Kutloano Tsheko. It all jumped like a play, but now it provides for them, the two told Sechaba News. They made arrangements to speak with the proprietor of Lesville Car Wash about their feelings in 2019, and that is when it all started. Things were difficult because there weren't enough people for outdoor parties because of the Covid19 pandemic. . The proprietor of the Starsign trademark, Otshepeng Prince Mabule, then formed a partnership with Thabiso and Kutloano. All of their Chilambo social experience events featured sales of the Starsigns brand. The company sells unisex sweaters, hoodies, and T-shirts with graffiti. Chilambo, which featured the most anticipated local DJs and musicians, arrived in Lesetlheng Village on December 17, 2022, The likes of Ona the DJ, Chetwin, DJ Parapa, Reeigh, Fearless Twin and many more. Thabiso mentioned that the event was a success compared to the previous years. “See you in 2023 for yet another episode” He finished off SECHABA NEWS | PAGE 7

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