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Police concerned about rise number of burglaries Make sure doors are locked and curtains are closed at all times

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Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University mascot called Professor joyfullly shows his dance moves together with students during the institutions 5th birthday celebration at Ga-Rankuwa recently.

Man hangs three kids then himself FULL STORY ON PAGE 2

The Block W taxi driver had a history of attempting to commiti suicide, in March this year he was rushed to Dr. George Mukhari hospital after eating rat poison.

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olice have called on members of the community to remain vigilant at all times, this comes on the back of the number of burglaries recorded in the recent weeks.

Rietgat police spokesperson Captain Stephen Maluleka said although the crimes are sporadic as they happen through the day.

“As the station we would like to call on members of the community to ensure that all windows, doors and gates are locked properly.

They must not leave keys on the door at night and make sure that curtains are not widely open.

They should not leave enablers such as dustbins around the yard where they can be used by criminals to either gain entry or exit the premises.

Curtains must remain closed at all time so that thugs loitering the streets must not see inside the house,” said Maluleka.

He encouraged members of the community refrain from buying stolen goods since it is criminal to do so

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“Molefe has taken everything, I am left with nothing,” said the visibly shaken kids mother.

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he community of Soshanguve is reeling in shock following the horrific death of three children LEADING STORY allegedly at the hands of a man

By Tshepo Marutha engaged to their mother who then editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za committed suicide.

3 kids killed by molefe

The 28 year old taxi driver Molefe Mojutu was found in a room hanging from the roof top alongside the three children aged 11, 3 and 2 years. The man had previously attempted to commit suicide by eating rat poison.

According to the man’s younger brother Johannes Mojutu the gruesome incident took place after the deceased could not find his fiancé at her home in Block FF. “He then took the kids with him to his place in Block W. Upon arrival he asked his other younger brother to take the taxi to car-wash. He told him he would get the money from his elder sister who stays houses away from his place. When he came back he found the house was locked with no answer.

At the time he made a phone call to his fiancé telling her that he was going to kill her children. She then made a phone call to my sister telling her about Molefe’s plans. Knowing about his previous attempt to commit suicide, I then rushed to his place to the dreadful discovery,” said the distraught Mojutu.

A 64 year old neigbour and a family friend Maria Mthwening said everything happened so fast; “When they arrived everything seemed normal. The kids seemed happy when they greeted me. I am still shocked that I heard no screams from the children. I was surprised when I heard that Molefe had killed the kids before committing sucide.

LEFT : 11 year old Thabang , TOP RIGHT : 3 year old Amogelang, BOTTOM RIGHT : 2 year old Lebogang

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ourteen kids and two teachers escaped the claws of death when a gas discharged from the cylinder caught fire at a crèche in Soshanguve recently.

One teacher sustained serious burn injuries to her face, hands and lower part of her body. While 13 kids between the age of two and five years sustained minor injuries and were taken to Dr. George Mukhari Hospital for observation.

Ward 25 Councillor Phumzile Hlatshwayo echoed sentiment shared by locals suggesting the facility did not comply with the health and safety regulations for early childhood centers.

“There are many logistics to consider when one creates an ECD facility that meets South African registration requirements. Unfortunately this facility did not meet most of them. There was no storage room for necessary equipment like gas cylinder, instead it was kept in the same room with children.

The regulations require that kitchens or areas used to prepare food must be separated by, at least, a partition if in a single room all together. Secondly the facility did not have a single fire extinguisher.

We are saying that the deliberate non compliance of safety regulations by owners of crèches must come to an end. We cannot have people who are only concerned about making money than the welfare of the children,” said Hlatshwayo.

Rietgat police Spokesperson Captain Stephen Maluleka said they are busy with an inquiry into what caused the incident.

“When we arrived at the scene the gas cylinder was still intact. There is no sign to indicate that the gas bottle has exploded. At the moment we believe that gas was discharged from the cylinder and as a result it caught fire.

“A learner is not allowed to carry dangerous weapons”

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crime Dube Police Station Spokesperson Sergeant Thembi Nowathe addressing learners

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chool is supposed to be a safe place and conducive for learning

to take place, but it seems nowadays teachers fear weapons and under the influence for their safety as learners of drugs.

In the February-March edition sometimes come to school carrying dangerous of Tshwane Bulletin, the headline

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read 21 cellphones, knife found on learners at a Soshanguve School Recently Dube Police officials had to intervene and educate learners about drugs and bullying at Mmakaunye Village after three learners were found in possession of dagga at Khubamelo Primary School by educators.

The minors cannot be named due to their age, two of the trio are said to be disruptive in class, sometimes display erratic behaviour and bully other schoolchildren, when police arrived at the school one of the boys was sent home to call his parents for beating another learner at the school.

Finger pointing became their strategic defense as they accused each other of bringing the drugs to school but after police interrogation it was found out that one of the boy’s uncle sells dagga in the Moshongoville area.

Addressing the learners Dube’s Police Station Communication Officer Sergeant Thembi Nowathe said “A learner is not allowed to carry dangerous weapons and if you see a fellow learner doing so please report that learner immediately. Smoking and using drugs is prohibited, the role of a child in school is to get educated. Stop bullying each other as it contributes towards the victim resenting coming to school and I know that you don’t want to be responsible for affecting another learner in that way. Learn to love and respect each other.”

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adio Soshanguve Sports Button presenter Martina Motaung passion for sports spans decades after starting playing soccer at the tender age of 14 under the tutelage of Mr Lejaga at Block K in Soshanguve, unbeknown to her that it was moulding process for the journey she was destined to take.

Motaung said “I started playing soccer in 1986 with Torians FC under the late Mr. Lejaga

the team. Then I moved to start a team namely Soshanguve Ladies Football Club coached by Sello Mthimunye.”

The team she started, gave birth to Zebra Force FC under the late Mr Nkosi.

Then in 2006 she joined Dlalantombazana as coordinator. In 2007 her experience led her to become the national women team match announcer including games including Bafana Bafana.

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nament) and Orange Cup U/17 also match announcer the whole tournament She is the first woman match announcer in South Africa before female sports announcers gained prominence.

“Currently I am presenting sports button in Sosh Radio from Monday and Friday.

I belong to South African Legend and Masters Association and also Dlalantombazana as a Coordinator. People in the community are receiving my show very well and it covers all sporting codes,” Motaung.

In 2011 the Mabopane resident become match announcer for African Women Championship (AWC) which was hosted by SA and Orange Cup Under 17 also hosted by the republic.

Her curriculum Vitae includes match announcer for the following games female Bantwana v/s Tanzania at Caledonian stadium 2009, all Banyana Banyana games from 2009- 2014, Bafana Bafana games from 20122011, AWC 2011 (match announcer the whole tour-

Tshwane Bulletin’s interview with Tshwane's Executive Mayor Councillor Stevens Mokgalapa

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. Break it down for us Executive Mayor, in simple terms, what is the concept "I am Tshwane" about?

The concept around “I Am Tshwane” is to inspire confidence into the people of Tshwane to take ownership of the City in knowing that this is their City and that they need to take ownership by doing just basic things like paying for our rate and taxes, reporting cable theft, water leaks and many others 2. We have seen it linked to payment of municipal services by residents and businesses alike, what is the significance of Tshwane resident to pay for services? In the same breath, what are the limitations and consequences of not honouring the payment of services?

This is very important. You know we come from a terrible history before our democratic transition in 1994 when we used to embark on the rates and taxes stay-away and that culture is somehow still perpetuated. We need to ensure that our residents understand the importance of paying for the services. I can tell you now that as a City we have a comprehensive indigent policy and a social package that will ensure that about 80-thousand residents of Tshwane, whose properties are below 150-thousand rand, will not be paying for rates and taxes. So it means those who can afford to pay for services really need to pay for those services. Payment for services is to make sure that the City is able to continue to deliver basic services. “I Am Tshwane” is part of inspiring people to pay for the rates and taxes.

3. What vision and sense of hope will the EM's drive, "I am Tshwane" give to the segment of our City's important population, the youth?

Youth development is very important, I’ve already hosted the Youth Summit on the 6th of April and interacted with a lot of young people because my philosophy is “Nothing about us without us” and I wanted to hear from them as to what is it that they want the city to do to assist them. There were a number of issues that were raised and we have resolved to implement some of them like the question of internship.

We’re are going to give them internships in the City. Part of the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) of municipal officials in their departments will include offering internships to young people. Secondly, 4. How does your motto, "Mošomo o tšhaba diatla" find expression in the "I am Tshwane" campaign?

In addition, how would you like to see communities taking part in ensuring their environment is clean? Are there challenges in waste collection?

The motto, "Mošomo o tšhaba diatla" is an expression that comes from the Good Book in Proverbs14 verse 23 which says “Hard work always pays off; mere talk puts no bread on the table”, so the essence is to get people to understand that if you put hands together and work hard, nothing is insurmountable.

5. Your recent State of the Capital Address (SoCA), presented tangible programmes that are underway by the City, for example, student accommodation, what shelter/ housing plans are there for

those in the periphery of the CBD, residents of Region 1 & 2?

I have already made available two properties of the City, the Kruger Park and Melgisedek, for student accommodation so that we assist with issues around student accommodation. I will also be launching what we call “Monyetla 2021” which will be a replacement of the “Tshepo 10 000”. This is where we’re going to separate entrepreneurship and procurement opportunities.

The Campaign will offer skills development for the youth and also ensure that the new Tshwane Local Economic Development Strategy as well as the support for SMME’s will be geared towards supporting youth entrepreneurs.

6. "I am Tshwane" brings out a sense of belonging - for one to align herself or himself with the concept, for an individual to have that pride - when one is jobless, what is the objective of the municipality in creating jobs?

Job creation is very important, currently we’ve attracted about R6-billion rand of investment.

One is the Ford development in Watloo in Silverton which is about R3-billion and the other one is the Nissan development in Rosslyn which we launched recently with President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Gauteng Premier David Makhura. This is a R3,6 billion investment which will provide about 1200 jobs. It is very important that we create foreign direct investment and domestic investment in order to create jobs and improve economic growth. According to investment experts, manufacturing is the key to alleviate poverty and in this instance, the

Nissan and Ford investments are surely to play a role in creating jobs for our youth and the unemployed in general.

7. It is unfortunate that the City has been on some occasions labelled as the capital of Nyaope, does the municipality have a framework to deal with drugs and substance abuse?

Of course substance abuse insone of the challenges that we have in the City. The question would be, what is the City doing to address this? We are supporting a lot of NPO’s and NGO’s and I will be establishing one in my home village where one of the schools, Motsemoholo Primary will be turned into a Skills and Drug Rehabilitation Centre so that we can deal with issues around drugs. But I think the issues around drugs goes back to joblessness. We have to make sure that we create an environment where we create jobs and to achieve this we are continuing discussions with the DTI, we want to revitalize the Ga-Rankuwa industrial, Babelegi as well as the Ekandustria in Ekangala.

8. The Tshwane that every resident and visitor aspire to be part of is a safer metropolitan municipality. With that said, congratulations on the results of South African Cities Network (SACN) survey that put the City as a safer one in SA. Where there is darkness it’s not entirely safe Executive Mayor, is there a crime combating strategy to deal with the rife cable theft that lead to constant power outages?

The issues around power outages is quite a source of concern.

This thing called cable theft is a reality. I don’t want to always

I am Stevens Mokgalapa, Executive Mayor of Tshwane.

Service delivery is my only priority.

go to public meetings and sound as if I’m making excuses when I say most of our power outages are caused by cable theft but there’s no way I can run away from it, it is a reality, it is what it is, it’s cable theft. However, we are working hard with a number of security companies where we are planning to utilize their contact centres to try and assist us in terms of technology.

We’re going to invest in facial recognition technology, we’re going to appoint in-house Asset Protection Unit which aims to hire 3 000 guards to guard assets against theft and vandalism.

This, we believe will assist us but fighting cable theft should be a concerted effort between us as the City and the communities through the CPF’s and other community organizations to ensure that we deal with this thing. This is where the “I Am Tshwane” drive kicks in, taking ownership of the City’s property.

We have now recently appointed what we call Service Delivery Scouts. This will be people going around checking whether the street lights are working, the location of the potholes to be fixed.

My priority as the Executive Mayor of Tshwane remains service delivery. That is how “I am Tshwane”.

Be my partner and report cable theft on 012 358 7095/6, water leaks at waterleaks@tshwane. gov.za Be my partner and report potholes at potholes@tshwane. gov.za and illegal connections on 012 358 7095/6.

Be my partner and report fraud and corruption on 080 874 9263 and illegal dumping on 012 358 7095/6

City of Tshwane I Official (Page) www.twitter.com/City Tshwane

Be my partner in building our city!

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Brilliant minds honoured at SMU Aura of excitement permeated in the hall

Vice Chancellor donates portion of own salary

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he South African healthcare fraternity is much richer as the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) recently conferred graduates with their qualifications in their chosen field of study as the institution held its 2019 graduation ceremony at its Sports Complex in Ga-Rankuwa campus recently.

Ululations, tears of joy, clan praises and an aura of uncontainable excitement permeated in the hall as both parents from all corners of the country and

graduates smartly dressed reflected about the years of hardwork, challenges they faced along the way to finally achieve their dreams The highlight of the event of the university was the recognition and celebration of 29 brilliant minds who were awarded their degrees cum laude (outstanding results). The bestowed graduates received exciting prizes for their achievements.

Bachelor of Speech Therapy and Audiology graduate and best learner, 24 year-old Sibonelo Dlamini from Swaziland despite the uncertainty of her employment pros-

pects said “I am humbled to be announced as the best learner, it’s an honour. As a foreign person, I am still waiting to start my community service. My future plans are to study further and contribute towards the advancement of my profession and healthcare in general.”

Sharing her studying methodology Dlamini said “Understanding your learning method and studying style is key, you need to work hard and continuously throughout the year not wait for the last minute to focus on your work. Most importantly in the whole process of learning, take time to re-

University given R1, 4 million birthday gift

We have to forge partnerships with institutions

EDUCATION MTN Foundation General Manager Kusile Mtunzi Hairwadzi tests the SMU System they donated

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he students of Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University were the beneficiaries of a R1, 4 million gift as the institution celebrated its 5th birthday at the Ga-Rankuwa Campus recently.

Mobile Giant MTN presented SMU as the university is affectionately called, with state of the art multimedia centre that will contribute towards the academic improvement of

the students, as it is user interactive and curriculum embedded.

MTN Foundation General Manager Kusile Mtunzi Hairwadzi said “First and foremost I would like to thank the University for allowing us to be part of its birthday celebration and we thought what better way to contribute to the institution.

As a foundation we love to form partnerships with different stakeholders.

Not only partnerships but invest in the community we

operate in, we hope that the students will use the centre to their benefit.”

This is the 10th multimedia centre we have donated nationwide thus far and it cost about R1.4 million and I implore the learners to use fruitfully, because it has proven to improve the overall academic results of users where we have installed it. All expenses incurred during the usage of the resource centre will be fully paid by us, then we will work out a payment

EDUCATION Vice Chancellor Professor Chris De Beer

Vice Chancellor Professor Chris De Beer confers a graduate during the SMU’s graduation ceremony

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fresh the mind and body.”

Amongst those in attendance was Mr Ananias Kgopa, a Lecturer and a Ph.D Student, in the Department of Biochemistry, established a tissue-culture and molecular biology laboratory for Honours, Masters and PhD students, at SMU. Kgopa had to build the laboratory afresh as the university did not have one. The Laboratory focuses on Cancer and Diabetes research, using tissue culture to explore the impact of traditional medicine to manage Diabetes and Cancer.

plan with the institution,”said Hairwadzi SMU Vice Chancellor Professor Chris De Beer said “As an institution of higher learning we have to form partnerships in order to grow and forge ahead, I am very grateful for the generous contribution by MTN this will play a pivotal role in the academic performance of our learners.”

Students Representative Council Leader Innocent Chauke gave a scathing attack on big corporate companies in South Africa and said “Gone are the days whereby companies come into our institutions and give us notepads and pens whilst they pocket millions, it is sickening and that needs to change they need to give back to the community.”

Director of Marketing and Communications Dr Eric Pule addressing the students said “Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule and joining us in celebrating this important milestone. In a space of five years we have grown from an unknown institution to an respected and credible university. The SMU brand is growing day by day into a modern institution and that will be achieved with partnerships such as this one with the MTN Foundation. We are grateful for their generous contribution.”

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eading by example, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Vice Chancellor Professor Chris De Beer, made a benevolent gesture to the students by committing 5% percent of salary towards the Hands of Compassion Initiative.

De Beer made the pronouncement as the institution celebrated its 5th birthday in style recently. The hands of Compassion assist students in need at the university affording them a chance to focus on their studies rather than their financial burdens.

“Mathematically let’s say 2500 students contribute R10 for the whole year and staff members pay R100 a R1million target can be achieved.

Charity begins at home so let’s all chip in; I will personally contribute 5% from my own pocket to the cause. We are in our 5th year of existence and already proving and making our mark

Also the university will, from its own coffers as part of the Infrastructural Development Plan allocate R40 million Vice Chancellor Professor Chris De Beer De Beer further said “The establishment of SMU happened against all odds, the prophets of doom were already waiting for its demise but we managed to prosper unscathed. We are growing in stature and making strides in the right direction.”

“I can confirm that the Ministr of higher education has approved the construction of student’s accommodation, also the university will, from its own coffers as part of the Infrastructural Development Plan allocate R40 million to construct a student pavilion, cafeteria overhaul its water reticulation system and staff establishment. So let’s take pride in our institution,” said De Beer.

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Orphanage in urgent need of repairs

A once safe haven home for orphans in need of repaires in Soshanguve.

Pictured bathoom in desparate in of repairs. The living area need new furniture.

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ajor corporate companies, building stores, small business and individuals have been asked to show their compassionate side and dig deep into their own pockets and assist in making lives of those in need comfortable.

For the past 16 years Jehovah Jirah Orphanage Centre at Soshanguve Block GG has been a safe haven for the most vulnerable members of society . The centre find itself in need of urgent repairs as its condition has deteriorated The Centre has sheltered hundreds of orphaned children from all over South Africa and even outside our borders.

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SOCIAL WeLFARE be said; “The haven is falling apart and we kindly need all the help we can get to carry on doing the work to make a difference in our children's lives. We are in need of major renovations. Our home used to be a dream, but throughout the years it was bound to fall apart as it is expected.

It really takes a village to make this a reality. Kindly share and help us take back the glory our Centre used to have and give it its dignity once again.

Help can be in any form that can contribute towards its upgrade as the cabinets, tiles and painting are in a sad state. Our children deserve a better place to live in. Let's make Jehova Jirah Orphanage Centre a dream Orphanage once again. Let’s make giving attractive, together we can,” said Thebe .

Call Kgomotso on 072 490 5407

City of Tshwane free public Wi-Fi growing bigger and better

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he City of Tshwane is pleased to announce that it is on target for the restoration and expansion of its free public Wi-Fi service.

Currently, the City has 56 high TshWi-Fi connections sites or towers with 44 of them being fully operational, accounting for 79-percent of fully operational sites. The remaining 21 percent of non-operational sites, situated within the Mamelodi and Soshanguwe zones, have been impacted by continued vandalism and theft.

These towers are responsible for feeding signals to the current 1 086 free internet zones or hotspots across the Tshwane.

Over the next three years, the City will roll out an additional one thousand free internet zones which will double the number of available hotspots. To date, the City has already installed 35 of these hotspots in Region 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 as part of the expansion phase which commenced in November last year Although the hotspots continue to have challenges linked to connectivity, the City remains committed to providing efficient WiFi solutions that are not to the detriment of business. Additional methods to expand the range will be explored as the City continues to place value on the accessibil-

ity of telecommunications and the internet.

The provision of the free public Wi-Fi service forms part of the City’s strategy to build robust information and communication technology infrastructure to stimulate economic growth, improve service delivery of basic services and bridge the digital divide.

To achieve this, the City is now offering its residents and those who visit the City access to more data, doubling the free access data allocation from 500MB to 1GB per person, per day.

In addition, users will have access to a new public Wi-Fi app, which will allocate a local number to users, allowing them to make outbound calls to both mobile and landline numbers.

The app will not only make available usage statistics, but

will also provide access to urgent announcements regarding other municipal service offerings from the City. It will further offer access to new online skills and learning advancement features. This includes a free exam revision programme available for Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners through the TshWi-Fi public WiFi service, called the EduBlush Virtual Academy.

EduBlush allows TshWi-Fi users to download digitised versions of previous Department of Education exam papers for exam practice, with automatic marking, corrections and score recording abilities to keep track of progress. The Academy is affiliated to a number of forums to encourage peer discussion, such as the BS Exam Practice Forum, the Economics Exam Practice Forum, the Grade 12 Forum, LS Grade 12 Exam Practice, Top-

Tutors Maths, and the Tourism Exam Practice Forum.

Through the TshWi-Fi app, the City of Tshwane is further providing Tshwane youth with free access to the IBM Digital-Nation Africa (D-NA) programme which allows local entrepreneurs and communities access to knowledge, skills and tools to innovate, design, develop and launch their own digital solutions.

D-NA offers knowledge around disruptive technologies such as articifical intelligence (AI), the cloud, cybersecurity, data science and analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain.

This will enable users to understand these concepts and how to use these new skills to seek potential employment.

Additional community youth upliftment is provided through the City’s implementation of a Youth

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Development Programme, which will include mentorship of 20 youth ambassadors as identified by the City. These youth ambassadors will join the technical teams for hands-on training and practical experience.

Finally, the improved service include SMME Economic Development, in the form of more than 20 local Tshwane-based suppliers specialising in cabling and Field Network Services for support and maintenance, and implementation of the Wi-Fi network.

The City of Tshwane views the provision of free Wi-Fi as a basic service however vandalism of our infrastructure is a recurring nightmare which affects a myriad of services such as power and water supply and now the provision of the free Wi-Fi service.

We urge our residents to assist in protecting these valuable WiFi sites by reporting suspected vandalism and theft of TshWi-Fi connection equipment by calling 012 358 8555 or by sending an e-mail to PublicWiFi@tshwane. gov.za or WiFI@tshwane.gov. za. The public can also make of these contact numbers and email addresses for queries around the TshWi-Fi service.

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ity of Tshwane Mayor Stevens Mokgalapa maiden budget speech was met with mixed reaction by opposition parties after his presentation recently.

The African National Congress Chairperson Kgosi Maepa said “There is nothing new about the speech, it is just a regurgitation of our policy and it speaks nothing about catering for the poor the budget speech was only to please the DA ward councillors in Centurion while the township residents of Hammanskraal still faced poor service delivery.

“The mayor is allocating millions for a lake in Centurion and this is council money but people in the townships don’t deserve it. To them, Centurion Lake is a priority because their councillors wanted it that way. But the Hammanskraal water is still dirty.”

Maepa said” parts of the budget speech regurgitated ANC policies, such as the R69.5 million allocated to Tshwane free WiFi, it is pleasing to see our policies Residents of Soshanguve will breathe a sigh of relief as their clinics will start operating on 24 hours Mokgalapa said “PROVISION OF CLINICS

Through consultation in Region 1, community members confirmed that the area was in dire need of a new clinic, while in Region 3 residents requested that inner city clinics should operate on a 24-hour basis.

We have identified three clinics that will operate on a 24-hour basis and they are Boikhutsong in Soshanguve Block T, KT Motubatse, Block X in Soshanguve and Refilwe. We are in agreement with this suggestion, as we cannot perpetuate a situation where our people are unable to access medical attention within close proximity due to clinics being closed. We will therefore be working closely with the Department of Health to ensure that, at all times, the people of this city have access to affordable healthcare facilities.”

“Again pleased to report that the 2019/20 budget is fully funded.

Our total budget is R39,7 billion, with the operating budget being R35,6 billion The total capital budget amounts to R4,2 billion for 2019/20 and R4,6 billion for 2020/21 and 2021/22 respectively.

This is a R200 million increment from 2018/19. The capital budget is funded by the following sources: • City of Tshwane’s own funding – R394,8 million • Borrowings – R1,5 billion (which is equivalent to 35%) • Grant funding – R2,3 billion 7 OPERATING REVENUE The operating revenue (excluding capital grants and contributions) amounts to R35,5 billion, which is an

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he Tshwane Region African National Congress top brass has accused the Tshwane City Manager Dr. Moeketsi Mosola of settling his legal costs using city coffers.

The allegations were made at a press conference by ANC Chairperson Kgosi Maepa; “The shenanigans of the

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increase of 7,5% against the 2018/19 adjustment budget. Operating expenditure amounts to R35,4 billion, an increase of 7,6% against the 2018/19 adjustment budget, resulting in a surplus of R19,6 million for the 2019/20 financial year,” said Mokgalapa.

Mokgalapa further said “I announce that Soshanguve and Winterveldt will be recipients of water and sanitation pipes. Through consultations we learned that there is no electricity and water in Refilwe X 7 and 8; we will address these with this allocation. Madam Speaker, in my State of the Capital Address I spoke extensively about challenges we had encountered as a City in achieving targets we had set ourselves in providing access to water and sanitation to our residents

Manager legal woes allegedly settled from state coffers

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City Manager read like an adventure. Dr Moeketsi Mosola built an impenetrable wall of fire by creating a closely knit power faction consisting of the Group Head of Legal Services Marna Kock and the Governance and Support Officer Lorette Tredeux who helped him pay for his legal fees against the City’s Executive using the city’s coffers.”

“It is said that the two women are the literally Mosola’s snipers targeting and dealing with anyone who shows dissent by arranging senseless suspensions as we have become accustomed to without accounting to the Executive of the City

and Council. It is not known how much money was used to pay for Mosola’s legal fees and none of it accounted for.

These two women at the beck and call of Mosola have created a vicious circle of unending trepidation amongst senior and junior officials in the city which covers their unlawful acts,” said Maepa as he read the statement.

Furthermore Maepa said “Upon taking the reins of the city from Msimanga , Mokgalapa said he will act on the Auditor General findings on the Glad Africa scandal and until today we are still waiting for a report to be served in

he City of Tshwane’s team of technicians is attending to a power failure that has affected parts of Soshanguve this morning. This interruption of service was caused by theft and distraction of electricity components that supplies power between Soshanguve and Rietgat substations. Only Soshanguve Blocks P,R,S,T,U,Y,X,SS1-SS5 and KK are affected. The City apologises to the affected residents. All residents affected by power failures should report at Customer Care Centres on 012358999 Council. Instead Mokgalapa said he will set up what he called a Financial Misconduct Board to look into the Glad Africa scandal. “ He also mandated Mosola’s henchwomen to “investigate his involvement in the Glad Africa scandal. How do subordinates investigate their supervisor while he is not suspended? Who must sign off the reports? Is it a case of playing the referee and player at the same time

by Mosola? Or is it a case of playing political gimmicks by Mokgalapa. It appears Mokgalapa himself can’t breach the ring of fire built by Mosola We are still calling for a report on Glad Africa to be submitted to Council for the cautionary suspension of the City Manager. We are reiterating that we will support it should it be presented to council procedurally.

Mayor Mokgalapa’s tenure in office at Tshwane house came into question after his name appeared in the Democratic Alliance gazetted parliamentary list and cast a shadow of doubt on promises he made as he delivered his maiden 2019/2020 Budget Speech recently.

Cracks are also showing in the coalition with the Economic Freedom Fighters as they called him a ‘Caretataker Mayor ‘before he tabled his budget speech.

EFF Councillor Obakeng Ramabodu said “the agreement between both parties was that he holds the reigns for a certain period as a caretaker mayor and that time is June.

The ANC also joined the EFF remarks and asked whether the mayor was delivering his last speech before taking off to Cape Town.

“We have learned and noted that he still remains in the DA’s gazette National list to parliament and the DA hasn’t gone public to clarify the confusion. The DA and their coalition partners the EFF seem to be playing Russian roulette with lives of the people of Tshwane with deepening uncertainty on what is going to happen over the next few weeks in the leadership corridors,” said Maepa.

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Forum donates sanitary pads to learners Learners start going through menstrual cycle at a very young age

EDUCATION Primary school learners from six different schools who eceived dignity sanitary towels from Greater Stinkwater Development Forum

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rimary school learners from six different schools received dignity sanitary towels from Greater Stinkwater Development Forum .

The donation was part of the Region Two Games which were held recently .

Participants were expected to affiliate in the games by donating a minimum of one packet of dignity sanitary towels.

Event organiser, Shimmy Monama says through consultation with the schools in the area, they identified a need for sanitary towels for the female learners from disadvantaged backgrounds.

“The teachers explained that many

of the donors donate for high school learners forgetting that the learners start going through their cycles at a very young age in recent years.

“We immediately saw it fit to encourage the participants to contribute towards improving a learners learning journey bearable.

“We are happy to have collected enough to cover the identified group for five months,” he says.

The games were conceptualised six years ago as part of the community’s collective objective to revive sports in the community, promote health, and wellness for people of all ages.

The Region 2 games sporting extravaganza are hosted annually where participants showcase their talents in soccer, netball, indigenous games, and aerobic marathon.

Another organiser, Aaron Maluleka says the games are held to help channel the energy and attention of young people into positive and meaningful activities.

“Through the years, we identified that that the collapse of sports in the area is the root of the rising drug and alcohol abuse as well as crime.

“The games are also held in a bid to encourage a culture of exercising across all ages, which will see to the drop in obesity, sugar diabetics and high blood pressures,” he explains.

Maluleka says as the community they cannot continue complaining about the abuse of illicit drugs such as nyaope when we do not offer an alternative to our youth and the games afford us a platform to showcase talent in our communities”.

“We are growing in leaps and bounds; we are appealing to many business people to raise their hands in support of these games. Investing in the youth will benefit society and guarantee a better tomorrow, “he adds”.

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Police kickstart child protection awareness Themed ‘Let us protect all children to move South Africa forward’

lana Mabopane Police Station Spokesperson said “100 pamphlets were distributed which included child safety and safety tips at home.the police went further to advise the community to report any form of abuse by dialling crime stop 10111 or child line.”

Also the Department of Social Development on urged South Africans from all walks of life to participate in the campaign and to take real action in protecting children within families and communities.

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Fastest growing retailer opens door at Wonderpark OBC chicken has become a tenant of choice

“Tlamelong clinic in a bit to raise awareness on child neglect” social SPECIAL REPORT Mabopane SAPS Social Crime and Victim Support Centre at Tlamelong Clinic

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outh Africa is set to commemorate national Child Protection Week, which aims to raise awareness of the rights of

children.

Now in its 22nd year, the campaign will be observed under the theme 'Let Us Protect All Children to Move South Africa Forward’.

Heeding the call Mabopane SAPS Social

Crime and Victim Support Centre division visited Tlamelong clinic in a bit to raise awareness on child neglect, domestic violence, elderly care act, and human trafficking Captain Rheineth Mot-

The campaign will start with the commemoration of International Children’s Day, where children will hand over the Children’s Manifesto to government and other entities entrusted with the protection of the rights of children.

The manifesto urges the incoming sixth administration and all spheres of government to translate the children’s rights enshrined in the Constitution into a living reality

Ga-Rankuwa, Mabopane hit by water restrictions Higher rate of consumption lead to water reservoir levels dropping to 40%

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he residents of Ga-Rankuwa and Mabopane are amongst those who have been called by the City of Tshwane to make water conservation measures that were implemented during the initial restriction, a lifestyle norm.

This as a result of higher rate of consumption, which has led to water

reservoir levels throughout the city dropping to 40%.

Tshwane spokesperson Lindelani Mashigo said the water restriction will be applicable throughout the city.

“If this appeal is heeded water-related interruptions will be minimized. The City of Tshwane urges residents to make water conservation a lifestyle.

As the municipality we

will continue to ensure the control and provision of water supply to all the residents of Tshwane.

“Residents are urged to report water leaks and burst pipes. Water their gardens before 06:00 or after 18:00 only when necessary. They should collect rainwater for gardening or washing their cars. Should use brooms instead of hosepipes to clean their driveway,” said

Mashigo.

This comes after a notification by Rand Water which supply water to the City of Ekuruleni, Johannesburg and Tshwane of low water levels at Brakfontein, klepfontein and Hartebeeshoek reservoirs.

The water utility company said this was due to the high on the system.

Government must help reduce unemployment-Dlodlo

By Tshepo Marutha launched by DPSA. “Today I want to talk editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za With the first quarter national unemployment rate currently at a staggering 27,6%, the former Minister of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), Ayanda Dlodlo’s Ministers’ Dialogue with students on employment was actual and relevant to TUT students and graduates.

Hosted at the Tshwane University of Technology’s GaRankuwa Campus, the Dlodlo talked about Government as an Employer of Choice (#EmployerOfChoice) and recent employment initiatives

about interventions that the Public Service, the biggest employer in the country, is implementing to deal with the high unemployment rate These interventions include a Government recruitment scheme, approved by Cabinet in December 2017.

“This formal graduate recruitment scheme realises the need for Government to be pro-active not only in creating opportunities, but also to recruit enthusiastic, dedicated young people and develop their skills.

Another purpose of the scheme is to address shortages of skilled professionals in the public service, especially in the fields of health, policing, infrastructure planning, engineering, finance and information technology,” she added.

Dlodlo advised students to visit the DPSA website and start knocking on Government doors to find access opportunities.

“In engagements with young people, they raised concerns about unreasonable requirements, such as experience, to seek employed in Government. We understand that a lack of experience is a

big factor that keep them stuck in the unemployment limbo.

The Minister also mentioned that young people complained about the cost of applying with the Z83 form and that they preferred doing everything online.

“I asked the department to put together e-job online application system, based on a programme another department has been using successfully. This is a Z83 on steroids – it is accessible on the internet,” said Dlodlo.

Giving students some common sense advice, Dlodlo warned them about how they portray themselves on social media.

TOP: New at the till cashier at the OBC Wonderpark store Bottom: A customer pays fro groceries at the flagship store

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BC Chicken one of South Africa’s fastest growing retail brands recently opened its doors at Wonderpark to enhance customer service and convinience, with a mission to support the low to mid sector by providing quality, affordability and convenience. OBC Chicken has grown to a network of over 50 stores and a solid foundation is now ready for rapid nationwide expansion. Having positioned their stores strategically near to mass market communities and transport nodes, they offer convenient access to frozen chicken, fish, red meat, processed meat and other essential grocery items to a growing market.

This is part of the reason that OBC Chicken has become the tenant of choice in the chicken and meat segment. In fact, many stores that undergo conversion to OBC, experience an overnight uptick in trade immediately after the OBC branding goes up.

Wherever people love good food, they love OBC. At the heart of the OBC success story is a set of strong family values, coupled with a powerful business model and a wellestablished brand.

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Book picnic to celebrate Young Africa Liberation month Soshanguve Event focused on promoting african heritage

man aims to inspire youth

arts & culture Some of the African Languages books that were showcased and some handed to those in attendance

By Ofentse Mathibe editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za As part of the Africa month celebrations, SixViews Mountain Activities in collaboration with Ditsong Museums of South Africa and the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) and other stakeholders hosted a book picnic in celebration of “The year of Indigenous language” and as part of Africa liberation month at Ga-Rankuwa Zone 6, recently.

The month of May is recognized as Africa month – a time when the continent of Africa commemorates

the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). It is celebrated on May 25th since its establishment in 1963, ‘Africa Day’ as it is now known, marks the beginning of a quest for the unity of the continent and for the political and economic emancipation of its people as well as co-operation among them.

Africans across the world are today celebrating Africa Day in grand style, dressed in beautiful traditional outfits and putting on a colourful display of culture, food and diversity. It is more than half a decade since, 21 additional countries have joined the OAU, with South Africa the last country to join in

1994 after Apartheid ended.

Director of SixViews Thabang Rabotho said: “The fun filled event focused on promoting African heritage, celebration of culture and African languages, indigenous games and museum exhibitions on display. The celebration included an exploration of Thaba Legotlo, a sacred cultural and Prayer Mountain located in the area.”

The Tshwane Book Picnic aims to promote a culture of reading in our communities. African literature books were handed out to all those who were in attendance. Entertainment included poetry, live performances and cultural dancing.”

Soshanguve Crossing celebrates birthday in style

entertainment As part of its 5th birthday celebration Members of a drum majorette Soshanguve Crossing recently threw a chats after entertaining the crowd jamboree to thank its loyal customers for at the malls birthday their continued support. celebration in Soshanguve Enhancing customer relation they roped in Black Motion to mingle with their consumers and get a chance of getting

By Letlhogonolo Mosete the groups autograph and hosted a lot of prize giveaways courtesy of their generous editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za tenants.

Customers were entertained by live performances by up and coming artist and were fed cake as part of the festivities Marketing Manager Martha Khoza said “Today is a very special day for us and we wanted to thank our loyal customers for their continued support because they could have chosen to do their shopping anywhere they wanted but instead they chose us. Also we want to thank our tenants and all the different stakeholders who are instrumental in the operation of the mall.”

“We will make sure that we improve customer relation by enhancing their experience and standard by striving for best value for money,” said Khoza Magdeline Mogashoa from Block TT said “I prefer coming to Crossing as it is nearer to my place and it got a variety of shops so it is convenient and I have been coming here for years since it opened its doors and my experience has been a pleasant one. I want to wish them a happy birthday may it grow in leaps and bounds.”

entertainment motivation Soshanguve born young lad, Lethabo Kupa

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Soshanguve born young lad, Lethabo Kupa prides himself as being a philanthropist and an entrepreneur who is passionate about leadership, health and education.

With his leadership skills, the 22-year-old Kupa wants to bring about change in his community by motivating young people and creating projects that helps the needy as well as creating opportunities for talented youth around Tshwane.

Kupa hopes to inspire, motive and bring change to various communities with his charitable work. His humanitarian work saw him become crowned first prince of the 2018 Mr Commonwealth South Africa.

“It’s not about the crown or winning for me. It’s about touching people’s lives and to inspire young people to be advocates of change and humanity,” said Kupa who holds the Diploma in Sports and Exercise nutrition.

The founder of the Amos Kupa Foundation said they will soon be working with other foundations in terms of alleviating poverty. “We will be implementing various initiatives as our way to combat poverty in our communities, said Kupa.

The University of Pretoria’s alumni said: “The attributes one needs to have, to be successful is being self-motivated and confident in his or her craft. We were born to move mountains – and not just to exist. Even if failure occurs, one needs to get up, even on those painful times, and keep moving.”

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Job creation at the centre of our national agenda

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he Executive Chairperson of NYDA Sifiso Mtshweni has cried foul over the increasing rate of unemployment in the country, particularly amongst the youth and graduates. Mtshweni was reacting to the 1st quarter of 2019 employment figures released by StatsSA. The stats revealed that the youth aged between 15–24 years are the most vulnerable in the labour market. This as unemployment rate among the group stands at 55,2% in the Q1 of 2019.

This while 31,0 % of graduates in this age group are unemployment, compared to 19, 5% in the 4th quarter of 2018. An increase of 11,4 percentage points quarter-on-quarter.

However, the graduate unemployment rate is still lower than the rate among those with other educational levels, meaning that education is still the key to these young people’s prospects improving in the South African labour market.

Mtsweni called for 40% youth representation in the workplace across private and public sector institutions.

education Dimakatso Primary School learners scrambling to hug Rietgat police station Social Crime Officer Sergeant Ntombizodwa Maphanga The day saw a number of riveting others as a cover for the sad reality performances by students who used of abuse he has to endure at home. song, dance, poetry and drama to put Addressing the students, Social

By Tshepo Marutha healthin the scourge of bullying under the Crime Officer at Rietgat Police spotlight.

Station Sergeant Ntombizodwa editorial@tshwanebulletin.co.za The Grade Rs kicked-off the Maphanga said every child deserves event with an emotional recitation to be safe at all times; “ No person es it is a new dawn and bullying of the preamble of South African has a right to attack, make fun, take a will not see the light of the day in constitution. This as the little one’s pencil, money or lunch from another our school,” shouted in unison the made a vow to respect the laws of student. Society expects us all to be learners of Dimakatso Primary our country in honour of those who safe at all times. If you want to be sacrificed their lives for its liberation. protected then why harm another School.

“We honour those who have child.”

This was during the launch of an antiThe school Principal Solly bullying campaign organised by the suffered for justice and freedom. school in partnership with Rietgat Police Respect those who have built and Mashifane encouraged the society Station. The men and women in blue put developed our country. We believe to come together and fight bullying aside their guns, handcuffs showering the that South Africa belongs to all who at schools; “It is our responsibility live in it. United in our diversity,” as teachers, society and other spellbound learners with gifts. stakeholders to turn students into This follows calls by the MEC of they said.

While the Grade 4s gave a good citizens. The one’s who respect Education in Gauteng Panyza Lesufi for an integrated approach in the fight against fascinating drama performance the rights of others and abide by the about a learner who chose to bully law of the country. acts of bullying in schools.

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“However, we demand that the new government administration increase the speed at which it moves to resolve this dire situation,” “We believe the scrapping of experience as a prerequisite to job placements will drastically reduce number of unemployed graduates.

The growing number of discouraged workseekers and the number of people who were not economically active for reasons other than discouragement needs urgent attention.

The commitment by government working together with social partners to place economic growth and job creation at the centre of our national agenda is welcomed. However, we demand that the new government administration increase the speed at which it moves to resolve this dire situation,” said Mtsweni Last year this time, 34,2% of persons aged 1524 years were not in employment, education or training.

The “number of employed persons decreased by 237 000 to 16, 3 million in Q1 of 2019.

This while the number of unemployed persons increased by 62, 00 to 6,2 million compared to Q4 2018.

Pageant Queen wants to empower young girls

“Young girls out there to believe in themselves, to never give up”

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beauty & Lifestyle Some of the Miss Township participants strutting their walk on the ramp recently

he second edition of the Miss Township Pretoria 2019 was held at Rosslyn VIP Lounge.

38 finalists from Tshwane and surrounding areas between the ages of 13 – 24 strutted on the runway, showing off their stylish dresses, beautiful looks and presentation skills.

Founder and Director of the pageant Gontse Mokwena said the pageant aims to empower, inspire, and boost esteems of young women in and around Tshwane, as well as educate them on how to carry themselves in a pleasant manner. “This pageant is an opportunity for the women with alluring beauty and sharp brains to get well-deserved recognition. The CITY NEWS initiative has played a role in bringing together the people of different cultures and groups to be a part of this merriment of womanhood,” said the 22-year-old from

Winterveldt.

Mahlatsi Mashigo, who hails from Atteridgeville was crowned Miss Township PTA 2019 Queen. Tshimollo Nhlapo and Samantha Thabete were first and second princesses respectively.

Mashigo said she was proud to have been named the eventual winner. “It was a wonderful pageant. I have learned a lot about myself. The experience was amazing. And I'm going to work hard during my reign as a Queen.

My aim as a winner is to motivate and empower young girls out there to believe in themselves, to never give up, to be courageous and to always have a positive mind-set,” said Mashigo.

Teen category winners (13-17) Queen: Karabo Ngobeni (Soshanguve).

1st Princess: Bonolo Lelaka (Mountain View).

2nd Princess and Public Choice Award: Lerato Kwale (Ga-Rankuwa).

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Netball SA announces World Cup Squad

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019 has been an exciting year in South Africa from a sporting front. Most of the country’s sporting codes are participating in their various world cup tournaments.

For netball specifically, this has been one of the busiest years for the sport as well as the federation. The INF in March awarded South Africa the right to host the 2023 Netball World Cup which will be staged in Cape Town.

Before South Africa can host the 2023 Netball World Cup, the SPAR Proteas will be partaking at the global

showpiece in Liverpool from the 12th till 21st July 2019. South Africa’s head coach Norma Plummer knows the significance of the world cup and what it means as she has won it both as a player and as a coach.

Plummer who has been with the SPAR Proteas since 2015 understand how important it is for this team to do well at the upcoming 2019 Vitality World Cup and it is therefore critical for her to make sure that she chooses the best 12 players to represent South Africa at the prestigious global showpiece.

“Getting the best players to come with to Liverpool is very important and critical part of our preparations. I have worked with all SA based players during a week’s camp in Pretoria and I have assessed them again during the

2019 edition of the Telkom Netball League which is currently underway in Pretoria. I have also been working very closely with coach Dorette (Badenhorst) who is looking after the SPAR Smileys to make sure that we choose what we believe are the best players for this world cup,” says Norma Plummer – SPAR Proteas head coach.

I have spent some time also assessing some of the players that are plying their trades in England, New Zealand and Australia, this also helped us identify who we need and what value will they bring into the team especially when it mattered the most. Based on the data that I collected I was then better placed to make my decision with the assistance of the bench, concludes Plummer.

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he South African sporting fraternity will have to wait with bated breath to see what changes the new Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa who was drafted first in cabinet by President Cyril Ramaphosa recently .Social Media is already abuzz with well-wishers sending messages congratulating the minister on his appointment As member of parliament since 2002, and having previously served as the Minister of Arts and Culture from 2014 to 2019 before being merged with sports in order to reduce the number of department as stated by the president.

He has to hit the ground running as grassroot sport especially in the rural areas is in dire need of infrastructural, financial support from the department Well known Radio and Television Sports presenter Robert Marawa tweeted “Welcome to the Sports Arena.”

“Special Tweet from my heart to yours: @Nathi MthethwaSA @Lesufi You are on a league of your own. You are the complete embodiment of heart and intelligence. Fervent supporter Ayanda Nenemba tweeted.

Nathi Mthethwa replaces former minister Tokozile Xasa, with Nocawe Mafu as his deputy.

Mthethwa holds a Diploma in Community Development from University of Natal, Certificate in Mining Engineering from University of Johannesburg and a Certificate in Communications and Leadership from Rhodes University.

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