Gordon Sibanda saw court after a find of illegal cigarettes in Leeudoringstad

Leeudoringstad -  A 42-year-old Zimbabwean national, Gordon Sibanda, has appeared before the Leeudoringstad Periodical Court for a bail application, following his initial appearance at the Wolmaransstad Magistrate’s Court

Sibanda was arrested on Monday, 2nd June 2025, after police intercepted and searched a truck he was driving on the Leeudoringstad/Orkney road

Officers discovered 169 boxes of illicit Chief and Remington cigarettes, with an estimated street value of R850 000. The suspect was arrested on the spot, and the truck along with the illicit cargo was confiscated by authorities

He faces a charge of illegal possession of illicit cigarettes. The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng, commended the arrest, calling it a significant breakthrough in the province’s fight against the illicit economy, which undermines legal trade, evades taxes

“It is alarming that the accused and the contraband managed to travel such a distance from the Port of Entry without being detected” -  Major General Asaneng

“This raises serious questions about border control procedures. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) must thoroughly investigate how these goods entered the country undetected”

He further stressed the need for accountability

“If evidence of corruption or negligence by officials emerges, those responsible must face the full force of the law”

The case has highlighted growing concerns over the smuggling of illicit goods into the regions of the country , which poses both economic and law enforcement challenges.

The DPCI is currently investigating the possibility of collusion or border control failures that allowed the illegal cargo to bypass standard security checks. Sibanda remains in custody pending his next court appearance

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Criminals continue to target crucial power lines in Tswelelang

Tswelelang - Power has been restored after an outage that lasted for  15 hours in areas of Ext 5,10,13 and 15 on Tuesday, 24th June 2025

The outage began at the morning hour of 6am and was restored at 7:50pm

According to suspicions, it was a cable theft that led to the outage the lasted for more than 10 hours near the newly built Shoprite USave store in the Ext 10

Residents say, at the early morning of Tuesday, a group of individuals were stealing a copper cable in the Ext 10, which is a main powerline for areas of Ext 5, 10, 13 and 15

Details regarding the matter are still sketchy, however, criminals continue to target the newly built Shoprite USave store in the Ext 10. The store has seen series of criminal events from criminal groups

In October last year, some of the widely known gang members robbed construction workers of their cash amounting to R950.00 at the Shoprite USave's construction site

It was alleged that three males, armed with pangas, went to a supermarket's construction site on the 06th October 2024, in the Ext 10. The trio allegedly intimidated and demanded money from the employees. The suspects then searched and robbed two employees of their R800 and R150 respectively, and left the place

The matter was reported to the police and upon receiving the case on the 26th October 2024, members of Anti-Gang Unit expedited investigation, which resulted in the arrest

The gang members targeted contractors, employees at construction sites, tuck shops as well as members of the community, among others by demanding protection fees and committing robberies.  Investigation into the matter including the tracing of the remaining suspects, continues

On the other hand, a Councillor, Mpho Andrew Hlongwane & two other accused were involved in an extortion case registered against them. The two suspects including the councillor, were also arrested on the 16th October 2024 for extorting money from the contractor of the Shoprite USave store in Tswelelang, Ext 10

Power has been fully restored to areas that were affected on Tuesday

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The District Health Department led a health campaign in Tswelelang

Tswelelang - The North West Department of Health in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District led the launch of Closing the Treatment Gap and Tshela Ka Itekanelo Campaigns on the 27th and 28th June 2025, at the Tswelelang Ext 13 Sportsground

The launch, was set to encourage communities to start and stay on treatment and lead healthy lifestyles, was led by the MEC responsible for the department of Health, Sello Lehari

The "Close the Gap" campaign in South Africa aims to put an additional 1.1 million people living with HIV on treatment. This campaign, launched by the Minister of Health in February 2025, focuses on identifying and supporting those who know their HIV status but are not yet receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART)

The goal is to contribute to the country's efforts to achieve the 95-95-95 targets, ensuring that 95% of people living with HIV are diagnosed, 95% of those diagnosed are on treatment, and 95% of those on treatment achieve viral suppression

“We would like to urge the communities in the district to take this opportunity and be part of the launch, as it contributes to our efforts to build a healthy nation that is aware of its health standing and takes action” - BP Maboe, the Chief Director for the Dr KK District Health Services

Maboe said the campaigns emphasize the importance of early treatment with ART to suppress the virus, prevent transmission, and improve health outcomes and early identification of TB infection and treatment. It involves various activities, including community mobilization, awareness campaigns, and outreaches to reach the broader and target populations

Daily activities of the launch  included Health Walk, Aerobics, Cycling, Health Run, Soccer and Netball Tournaments. Different health services were offered onsite at the stadium and other government departments were also part of the launch to offer integrated services

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The DR KK Health led another Planning Lekgotla for the 2025/26 Financial Year

Wolmaransstad - The Maquassi-Hills Sub District team has concluded it's  2-day Planning Lekgotla for the 2025/26 Financial Year

Priorities remain encompassed over the provision of quality, efficient health care, that's according to the sub-district team

In 2025, the Dr KK District Health led a Lekgotla in the Maquassi-Hills sub-district for its 2024/25 Financial Year. Different units in the sub district led by Simanga Shabangu, met to plan, review and put into perspective different interventions to improve the health services delivery in the sub district. The Lekgotla which was held recently sought to highlight Nic Bodenstein Hospital's financial flow for the upcoming year & what should be implemented to allow the hospital's service delivery progress amid challenges faced by sfaff & management

The hospital has been been experiencing a challenge of beds due to shortage with some going for repairs. The hospital also experienced a challenge with staff shortage

The shortage of staff impacted service delivery at the hospital due to budget shortage as numbers of patients continue to rise with some released to the care of their loved ones, making a way for those in critical illnesses & conditions to access beds. The hospital is also short of blankets, allowing staff members to make provisions & request families of those admitted for intensive care to send in warm blankets for their loved ones

The former Health MEC reitarated in an interview with Wolmaransstad Link that, the hospital will be upgraded in terms of a number of beds & new staff members Nic Bodenstein Hospital, not only service Wolmaransstad residents for serious health conditions, it also services Makwassie, Boskuil, Leeudoringstad, Witpoort - nearby farms. Despite budget allocation - The hospital's finances can't cover all costs as there are too many challenges demanding to be fixed

The former Health MEC in the North West, Madoda Sambatha also confirmed to Wolmaransstad Link that they will shift healthcare access for Ottosdal residents to Nic Bodenstein Hospital in Wolmaransstad as their district hospital, said Mbatha, the Nic Bodenstein Hospital still has to be upgraded in terms of the number of beds and staff members to accommodate Ottosdal residents

"We will shift hospital access for Ottosdal residents first, they will access it in Nic Bodenstein as their district hospital, therefore it means Nic Bodenstein Hospital would have to be upgraded in terms of first the number of beds and secondly staff establishments. We have a problem, the community needs us to build afresh Nic Bodenstein" - Sambatha

The old buildings of that hospital will be closed permanently and be relocated to the new identified land. Due to its age, it will be costly to have it under-go maintanance

Sambatha made words that, Nic Bodenstein Hospital will be turned into a district hospital for Maquassi Hills residents including that of Ottosdal Sambatha said, it will strain department of health's budget to maintain & renovate hospital's structure due to its aging such as equipments, beds including bathrooms that are not of good conditions

"Instead of the health community centre because they have one. We are going to upgrade the designs of a community health centre to become a district hospital, build it where the land was identified for the community health centre and later when finished we will close down Nic Bodenstein to relocate it to a new area because it is very expensive to maintain it on the basis of its age" - Sambatha

The Dr Kennth Kaunda District Health panel of officials have concluded the Lekgotla which was held at the Nic Bodenstein Hospital boardroom

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Rape cases have been opened after underage girls fell pregnant

 Three cases of statutory rape have been opened at the Christiana Police Station after three teenage girls, aged 14, 15, and 16, visited the local clinic unaccompanied by parents and were confirmed to be pregnant.

According to police, the matter was brought to their attention by a nursing sister and a medical practitioner, who became concerned about the girls’ ages, absence from school, and lack of adult supervision. 

The concern also raised questions about possible neglect or breach of duty of care by their guardians.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit was alerted and has since launched an investigation into the possible contravention of the Sexual Offences and Related Matters Amendment Act of 2007.

 This law prohibits consensual sexual acts with children under a certain age, even if the child gives consent.

Preliminary investigation revealed that all three girls were in intimate relationships that led to unprotected sex. The 14-year-old was allegedly impregnated by a 17-year-old boy, the 16-year-old by an 18-year-old, while the age of the 15-year-old girl’s boyfriend is still being verified. 

Police say all dockets will be referred to the Senior Public Prosecutor for a decision.

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3 suspects appeared before Ganyesa Court for murder of Katlego Moribe

 The three men arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 38-year-old Katlego Moribe in Seoding Block A, ealier in June 2025, have appeared before the Ganyesa Magistrate's Court on firearm-related charges.

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Sive Gunya confirmed that Mafatshe Mogotlhong (28) and Tshiamo Goodman Moalahi (32) have been charged with:

Possession of firearms

Possession of a firearm without a licence, permit or authorisation

Possession of ammunition

Their case was  postponed  to 2 July 2025 for bail profiling and to allow accused number 2, Moalahi, time to secure a private legal representative. Mogotlhong is represented by Legal Aid.

The third accused, Sylvester Steenkamp (35), is charged with possession of firearms. His matter was also postponed to 2 July 2025 for bail profiling and for the appointment of a private attorney.

The trio is likely to face murder charges in Kuruman, Northern Cape, where the alleged killing occurred.

Their arrests followed a coordinated intelligence-led operation between the Northern Cape and North West police units, with the suspects being apprehended in Ganyesa on the 24th June 2025. Illegal firearms and ammunition were also seized during the operation.

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NW legislature has slammed gender imbalances within it's ranks

The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Premier and Finance has issued a scathing rebuke of the provincial government’s poor track record on gender equity in top leadership roles.

Chaired by Nathan Oliphant, the Committee expressed "deep disappointment" after it emerged that out of 12 departmental Heads of Department (HoDs), only one woman— Kgomotso Mahlobo of Human Settlements—has been appointed.

This revelation came during an oversight meeting held with the Office of the Premier, focusing on employment equity within senior management ranks, especially Deputy Directors-General (DDGs) and HoDs.

“It is unacceptable that a government led by a majority female Executive Council—six women out of ten—has failed to reflect that same commitment in its top administrative appointments,” said Hon. Oliphant.

Of the 11 DDG positions not tied to HoD roles, eight have been filled—six by African men, one by an African woman, and one by an Indian man. Three posts remain vacant.

“This clearly fails to represent the demographics of our province and shows a disturbing lack of urgency in transforming public sector leadership,” Oliphant added.

Acting Premier and MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, Kenetswe Mosenogi, acknowledged the report’s findings and confirmed that three HoD positions remain unfilled. However, the Committee reminded her that these same posts had previously been flagged due to non-compliance with recruitment requirements—particularly the prioritization of women and persons with disabilities.

“Appointing more men would contradict both the South African Constitution and the province’s own equity policies. This unlawful deviation from the advertised equity priorities would not only be a step backward but a betrayal of efforts to redress historic imbalances,” Oliphant warned.

The Committee has now called for a full employment equity implementation report from all departments and urged the Office of the Premier to reconsider pending appointments that have not yet been finalized.

“There’s a serious concern that transformation has stalled. Transparency is appreciated, but action is now required to correct this imbalance,” concluded Oliphant.

A follow-up meeting will be scheduled once the reports are submitted, and the Committee has made it clear that real progress—not just paperwork—is expected.

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Mamusa youth celebrated their month in honour of 1976 generation

 

 The spirit of the 1976 Soweto Uprising was revived as Mamusa Youth In Action hosted vibrant Youth Month  celebrations at the Multipurpose Centre in Ipelegeng. The event paid homage to the fearless youth of 1976 who sacrificed their lives to pave the way for future generations.

The centre was filled to capacity with young people from various parts of the Mamusa Local Municipality, coming together to empower, reflect, and unite

The programme featured a range of cultural performances that included Setswana traditional dance, poetry, modern dance, and singing, all focusing on youth development and self-expression.

A solemn prayer session was held, accompanied by candle lighting, as a call to bring peace and divine guidance to the youth of Mamusa, especially in light of recent incidents of gang violence that shook the Ipelegeng community.

Guest speakers from different professional backgrounds took to the podium to share words of encouragement, highlighting the importance of education, discipline, and perseverance in shaping a better future.

Among the notable attendees was Mamusa Local Municipality Mayor Seitebaleng Chelechele, who addressed the youth, saying:

“As we are gathered here, we have come to support our young men and women, to help them better understand the importance of this day. We want to instill knowledge in them so they understand how this day came to be, as they weren’t yet born when the uprising took place.”

Event organiser Dikeledi Kgasu said the purpose of the event was to awaken the inner strength and potential of the youth:

“We want the youth to realise their strength and use it for positive outcomes, to fight gender-based violence, gangsterism, and crime. When the youth are united, they can overcome all the social ills plaguing Mamusa and achieve great things.”

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SASSA's new verification process proves difficult for beneficiaries

SASSA grant recipients battle with new verification process

SASSA grant recipients battle with new verification process

SASSA grant recipients battle with new verification process

Members of Parliament are raising concerns about SASSA’s new verification process.

The National Treasury is introducing new conditions that SASSA must follow to get access to funds.

The conditions include submitting quarterly progress reports before the end of July and October.

These reports must include the number of grants reviewed, suspended or cancelled; savings; and any implementation challenges.

The agency is also required to strengthen its income verification, biometric systems, and other database cross-verifications.

However, MPs have raised concerns about how these new conditions will impact poor households.

Several grant recipients have reported struggling to access their grants because of SASSA’s reviews.

According to October, many recipients have found the biometric verification so difficult to navigate that they cannot get their grants.

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TymeBank slams Home Affairs for steep hike in cost of ID verification

TymeBank co-founder Coenraad Jonker has slammed the Department of Home Affairs for steeply hiking the fee banks and financial services providers have to pay for verifying customers' identity.

The new prices amount to an increased cost of up to 6 500%.

In a statement, the Department noted it previously charged users 15 cents per real-time verification against the National Population Register (NPR), which has not changed since the launch of the service in 2013.

After initiating substantial upgrades to the service, it has gazetted a new price structure that sets a 'cost-reflective' price for real-time verifications during peak hours at R10, and an off-peak, low-cost alternative for batch transactions costing R1.

"The Minister of Home Affairs calls upon users to rise above narrow profiteering and put South Africa’s national security interests first."

Department of Home Affairs

However, Jonker says what the new fee structure actually does, is threaten the unit economics of their service to the poorest South Africans.

This means is that the price increase makes it unprofitable to serve a social grant recipient, he goes on.

"We absolutely agree with the Minister that the system has to be fixed and we've offered to help in whatever way we can to do this... but it cannot be done at the cost of the poorest South Africans and at the cost of financial inclusion and transformation in the country."

Coenraad Jonker, CEO - Tyme Group

TymeBank has worked for many years to make sure they run a business that is cost-efficient enough to profitably serve that customer, and the Minister's decision has far-reaching effects, Jonker says.

He spells out the consequences for TymeBank, or probably banks in general.

"There are two things that can happen - either we cross-subsidise this customer by using the money we make from other customers, but we know in the long run that doesn't work. Ultimately, shareholders are going to say you have to stop serving that customer... or we'll have to raise the prices and then the customer will no longer be able to afford the service."

Coenraad Jonker, CEO - Tyme Group

Jonker says the decision also takes South Africa 'way out of kilter' with what other emerging markets charge for the same service.

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EMS urges citizens to be cautious when keeping warm during colds

Emergency Management Services (EMS) has again urged residents to exercise caution when keeping warm by fires, heaters, and braziers.  

This as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a warning about freezing temperatures that are gripping parts of the country.

EMS Spokesperson Eric Maloka urged residents not to leave heating devices unattended in an attempt to prevent fires.

“We therefore would like to encourage our residents to plan when using all heating devices safely. Electrical heaters, braziers, paraffin stoves and candles – not to leave them unattended while in use to prevent fire incidents at home during these extremely cold temperatures. All three regional fire stations around the city are on high alert to ensure that we effectively respond to all emergencies which might occur during this cold front.”

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Informal traders push back against proposed loose cigarette ban

Small traders warn that banning single cigarette sales under new tobacco laws could threaten their livelihoods.

Informal traders say their livelihoods are being threatened by proposed new tobacco laws.

Under the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, the sale of single cigarettes would be banned.

The Portfolio Committee on Health recently heard from a small traders organisation in Parliament, who said the move would cripple them.

They argue that many customers who buy single cigarettes also purchase other items too.

But Ucko says the argument is not an accurate one.

"It is preposterous to suggest that a shop, or any business will go insolvent because they are banned from selling single cigarettes, because they can still sell boxes."

- Peter Ucko, Executive Director of the Tobacco Alcohol and Gambling Advisory Advocacy and Action Group (TAG)

Ucko argues that selling loose cigarettes is ultimately bad for the fiscus.

It keeps more people addicted, he says, which in turn means those people eventually become a burden on the health system as a result of smoking-related health issues.

"If the smoker who wants a cigarette and only has enough money for a single cigarette can't get that single cigarette, time goes by and the craving goes away."

- Peter Ucko, Executive Director of the Tobacco Alcohol and Gambling Advisory Advocacy and Action Group (TAG)

"So [the ban] is, in fact, good for addiction and for breaking the habits."

- Peter Ucko, Executive Director of the Tobacco Alcohol and Gambling Advisory Advocacy and Action Group (TAG)

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• After an intervention from the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, the Wolmaransstad-basd Community Policing Forum has hit the ground following increasing crime levels

• Residents of Tswelelang  have sent an email to the Deputy Minister of Water Sanitation Sello Seitlholo and he has responded. The sending of the letter, came at the back of long weeks with dry taps

• The DR Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality made an impact on the lives of learners of Boskuil Combined School. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Special Projects, Mpho Matsapola handed over school uniforms and shoes to selected schools in Maquassi Hills and City of Matlosana

• The Fighting Unemployment Movement held another  meeting in Tswelelang  to engage the community on the unemployment crisis in Maquassi Hills sub-district

• Magalies Water has been predicted to go bankrupt by June this year, this is as municipalities are owing the waterboard. Maquassi Hills is among those municipalities that owes the water board millions of rands

• The Kgakala-based Tiragalo Secondary School has received additional chairs and tables from the Department of Education in North West. Tiragalo Secondary has been battling overcrowding for some time.  Tiragalo is the only senior school that caters hundreds of learners in Kgakala

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Cold temperatures forecasted for Maquassi Hills on Monday

Boskuil - It's clear conditions for Boskuil, Makwassie, Leeudoringstad, Wolmaransstad and other areas of Maquassi Hills on Monday 

Cold weather conditions are imminent with temperatures remaining cold in the afternoon with slight warmth 

Wind speed is forecasted at 5km for areas of Maquassi Hills on Monday. No rain has been forecasted 

Areas of North West are also seeing clear conditions with cold temperatures on Monday amid cold weather patterns 

Residents should do outdoor activities if necessary, however cool/cold conditions may persist throughout the day 

These are

Minimum/maximum

 temparatures:

Maquassi Hills:

3°C//16°C , clear/cloudy

/windy

        skies with

 warm/cool

                                                         conditions/ 0% 

of expected rainfall

Matlosana:

2//18°C , clear/cloudy /windy

 skies

  with 

    warm/cool

         conditions/ 1% of expected

                                rainfall

JB Marks:

3//19°C , clear/cloudy /windy

 skies

 with  warm/cool 

                          conditions/ 1% of expected rainfall

Mamusa:

3///17°C , clear/cloudy /windy

 skies

 with warm/cool  conditions/ 3%

 of expected rainfall

Tswaing: 

3//16°C , clear /cloudy /windy

skies

  with  warm/cool conditions

/3% of                                           expected rainfall

Lekwa-Taemane:

3//17°C ,   clear/cloudy /windy

 skies

with warm/cool conditions

/ 6% of expected rainfall

Naledi:

1//20/°C,    clear/cloudy /windy

 skies with                   warm/coo

l conditions/ 7% of expected       rainfall

Greater Taung:

1//20/°C ,   clear /cloudy /windy

skies with warm/cool  conditions/ 4% of  

    expected rainfall

Mahikeng LM:

5//17°C ,   clear /cloudy /windy

skies with warm/cool                  conditions/ 20% of expected 

     

rainfall

Ditsobotla:

3//16°C , clear /cloudy /windy

skies with warm/cool           conditions/ 24%     of expected                              rainfall

Rustenburg LM:

3//19°C , clear /cloudy /windy

skies with warm/cool

  conditions/ 24% of 

            expected                                         rainfall

Weather data provided by: The Weather Channel in collaboration with Wolmaransstad Link

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• District says it marked a step forward in a fight against HIV/AIDS

  The District Municipality said it has marked a significant step forward in the fight against HIV/AIDS 

The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality Executive Mayor,  Nikiwe Num, alongside the Premier’s Office, and the Provincial AIDS Council, led the Induction of Local AIDS Forum

 The initiative, supported by SANAC, aimed to empower forums from Maquassi Hills, JB Marks Local and Matlosana Local Municipalities with the knowledge and tools needed to address HIV/AIDS-related challenges in their communities

 In her address, District Municipality Mayor, Nikiwe Num outlined the purpose of the induction and emphasized the joint responsibilities of local and district municipalities in tackling HIV/AIDS

Num further raised concerns about municipal leaders who are not actively involved in community-benefiting programs, stressing that such initiatives are included in her office’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure accountability and progress

• Community of Tswelelang  has sent a letter of concerns to Eskom

  Community of Ext 10 in Tswelelang, Ward 1 has sent Eskom a letter of concerns following continuous power cut-offs in their area 

The community says, they had a power cut for weeks 

In a letter addressed to the power utility, it stated that  power was cut for 2 week in Ward 1 situated in the Ext 10

The community says, this inconvenience has heavily affected them 

"This letter is of concerns of Ward 1, as electricity has been cut since last week currently on the second week. The residents are still waiting for power to be redistributed to the households" - Tswelelang residents in the Ext 10

This is not the first time this has transpired, according to the community, the transformer got burnt in the area and they hoped that Eskom will make means to put emergency alternatives to resolve the issue as it has occurred several times 

Various sections connected to the entire area of the Ext 10 which includes Ext 5, 13 and 15 have been impacted by continuous electrical break ups in the latest weeks and Eskom did not communicate as to what causes these break ups 

Due to the area being affected, learners were not able to study at night times as some parents were not able to buy candles every day.  The community says, this even affect their mental well-being 

"This problem affects even the mental health of the community as they are stressing from time-to-time regarding essentials such hot water, cooked meals and lights. We have students and workers who rely on devices  to their assignments" - Community of Ext 10

• The Department of Health in North West is conducting, Voluntary Male Circumcision -  VMMC in local facilities

Parents interested in circumcising their children have given medical consent allow the this surgery to go ahead. The health department in Maquassi Hills sub-district is part of the Voluntary Circumcision Campaign for the Autumn  season 

The health department in the sub-district took this medical programme to various areas of Maquassi Hills and spread the information about the importance of circumcising young males starting at the age of 13

The medical programme is taking place at the Bophelong Clinic in Rulaganyang near Witport. This programme takes place in specific times of the year

The North West Health Department has identified the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District for this programme to take  place

According to the provincial health department, the objective is to enhance capacity and ensuring that the majority of clients which are served during the peak of the Autumn, Winter and Summer seasons

The Dr Kenneth Kaunda family physician, Dr Lesley Mahole said, the district has assembled a team of physicians who ensured that the programme run smoothly and no client is left behind due to the increased activity in all sub-districts during these different seasons

• District donated uniforms and shoes to learners of Boskuil Combined School 

   The DR Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality has made a huge impact on the lives  learners of Boskuil Combined School 

 Member of the Mayoral Committee for Special Projects, Mpho Matsapola handed over school uniforms and shoes to selected schools in Maquassie Hills and City of Matlosana

 The donations are meant to eradicate visible inequalities among learners, affording them equal standing in their places of learning

According to Matsapola, the Office of the Mayor (DR KKDM) focused more on schools needing added support from government

 "The Executive Mayor has been longing to assist such communities. That is why today we embarked on this project. Our target is to reach mainly special schools and those  located in deep rural areas like farms so that we level the learning environment, thereby ensuring that teachers concerntrate on teaching rather than having to worry about economic inequalities between learners" - Member of the Mayoral Committee for Special Projects, Mpho Matsapola

Boskuil Combined School is situated in marginalised area of Boskuil with parents not having the capacity to buy their children some school needs

• Koketso Primary & Tiragalo Secondary Schools celebrated World Book Day 

  The Leeudoringstad Library has held a fun-filled World Book Day celebration with learners from Tiragalo Secondary School and Koketso Primary School 

 The event was filled with excitement and enthusiasm as young bookworms gathered to share their love of reading

The celebration featured a lively book fair where learners browsed through various books, discovering new authors and genres

 Interactive activities included book-themed games, quizzes, and storytelling sessions, testing knowledge and encouraging creative thinking and communication skills

The event aimed to promote literacy and a love of reading among learners, inspiring a lifelong passion for reading. The Leeudoringstad Library's community engagement initiatives demonstrate its commitment to promoting literacy in the community

 "I loved the book fair! I found a new book series that I'm excited to read." - Tiragalo Secondary School learner

"The storytelling session was my favorite part. I loved hearing about different adventures." - Koketso Primary School learner

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The District Health led a health and sports campaign in Tswelelang

Tswelelang - The North West Department of Health in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District led the launch of Closing the Treatment Gap and Tshela Ka Itekanelo Campaigns on the 27th and 28th June 2025, at the Tswelelang Ext 13 Sportsground

The launch, was set to encourage communities to start and stay on treatment and lead healthy lifestyles, it was led by the MEC responsible for the Department of Health, Sello Lehari

The "Close the Gap" campaign in South Africa aims to put an additional 1.1 million people living with HIV on treatment. This campaign, launched by the Minister of Health in February 2025, focuses on identifying and supporting those who know their HIV status but are not yet receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART)

The goal is to contribute to the country's efforts to achieve the 95-95-95 targets, ensuring that 95% of people living with HIV are diagnosed, 95% of those diagnosed are on treatment, and 95% of those on treatment achieve viral suppression

“We would like to urge the communities in the district to take this opportunity and be part of the launch, as it contributes to our efforts to build a healthy nation that is aware of its health standing and takes action” - BP Maboe, the Chief Director for the Dr KK District Health Services

Maboe said the campaigns emphasize the importance of early treatment with ART to suppress the virus, prevent transmission, and improve health outcomes and early identification of TB infection and treatment. It involves various activities, including community mobilization, awareness campaigns, and outreaches to reach the broader and target populations

Daily activities of the launch  included Health Walk, Aerobics, Cycling, Health Run, Soccer and Netball Tournaments. Different health services were offered on site at the stadium and other government departments were also part of the launch to offer integrated services

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Tiragalo Secondary netball team shines through the waves

Leeudoringstad, Kgakala - The Kgakala-based Tiragalo Secondary School's netball team is very much delighted t have been recognised after earning a bronze at the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality District Games

The school has prouded it's hard work pulled through to have its team recognised at the district level

Four of Tiraglo learners were recently invited NWU's Residence 7, the school said, this has reflected talent and dedication of their learners 

"A big congratulations to our Under-15 and Under-16 netball teams for earning Bronze at the District Games! Your dedication, teamwork, and spirit have made us proud. Four of our learners have been invited to join NWU Residence 7, a remarkable achievement that reflects their dedication and talent. Adding to this success, one of our learners was honored as the Player of the Tournament, a testament to their outstanding performance and skill on the court. We are incredibly proud of them" - Tiragalo Secondary School 

The North West University - NWU netball team also hosted under 18 high school tournament where local high schools showcased their love for netball but only one school came out on top

 

"We are incredibly proud of our talented learners as they compete in the NWU High School Netball Tournament! Their dedication, teamwork, and passion for the game truly shine. Wishing them all the best—keep making us proud" 

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