Author: Motlhaping Modise
The North West Provincial Executive Council (EXCO) has placed the Kagisano Molopo Local Municipality in the Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District under administration. The decision was taken by the Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs MEC Oageng Molapisi who also officially communicated the decision to the Municipality. Molapisi said that the municipality has been for a considerable period characterised by instability in both administration and council which affected the ability of it to operate effectively, hence the decision to place it under section 139(1) (a) of the Constitution of South Africa, effective immediately. “Section 139 (1) (a) of the…
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) in the North West has called on the provincial Department of Health to urgently address challenges of shortage of staff and intensify security personnel during the night shift at the province’s healthcare facilities. This after a male patient, who was admitted at the Mabeskraal Clinic outside Mogwase near Rustenburg, committed suicide at the Clinic.Speaking on YOU FM Newshour on Tuesday evening, DENOSA’S Provincial Chairperson Mziwakhe Seleke said that they’re saddened by the tragic incident that occurred in the early hours of Sunday. “According to the report we received, a male patient arrived…
Department’s entity Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) said that several illegal foreigners and stolen vehicles have been intercepted at various ports of entry across the country during the heightened long Easter weekend operations.C-BRTA, working with other law enforcement agencies’ including the SAPS, South African Revenue Services, Border Management Authority (BMA), the Road Traffic Management Cooperation, and others managed to successfully reduce several illegal activities that were witnessed at the country’s ports of entry during the same period last year. Speaking on YOU FM Newshour, he Deputy Commissioner for the Road Transport Inspectorate at the Agency Simon Ditshego said that over…
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has called on South African road users to make this Easter period a fatality free by driving cautiously and being vigilant at all the time while travelling to various destinations. This as traffic on the country’s major routes has surged significantly from Thursday morning, as motorists drive to their Easter weekend destinations in their multitudes. Historically, the country records an increased number of road crashes and fatalities during periods such as this, as a high volume of cars, buses and trucks take to the roads in almost all at the same time. Speaking on YouFM…
The North West provincial government said work is in progress to address the triple challenges of poverty, inequality, and unemployment bedevilling the province. These remarks come as Premier Lazarus Mokgosi hosted a two-day roundtable discussion with ‘Captains of Industries’ to discuss areas for collaboration towards the successful and comprehensive implementation of key 2025 State of the Province Address (SOPA) pronouncements. The Premier’ spokesperson Sello Tatai told You FM Newshour that this engagement will afford the provincial government and business sector the opportunity to also explore strategic enablers and barriers to economic growth in the province. Tatai said this will focus…
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) said that it will make a final decision whether to support the resolution of one of its alliance partners, South African Communist Party (SACP) to contest the 2026 local government elections independently from the ANC or remain supporting the alliance leader. The federation’ Special Central Executive committee meeting held on Monday agreed not to make a hasty decision regarding the matter but instead resolved to invite both the ANC and SACP to outline their programmes and modalities on how the elections will be contested.COSATU’s General Secretary Solly Phetoe told Motlhaping Modise on…
Authorities at the City of Tshwane are investigating the cause of the fire that destroyed one bus, leaving another partially damaged, in the early hours of Tuesday. The City’s Emergency Services Department said it responded to the incident involving the two buses that were parked alongside WF Nkomo Street, in Pretoria West. The department spokesperson Lindsay Mnguni said that they received a call at about 05:01. According to Mnguni, firefighting resources were dispatched from Central Fire Station and Philip Nel Park Fire Station to the scene. “Upon arrival, firefighters found out that two private buses that were parked on the…
The Safer South Africa Foundation (SSAF) has recommitted to continue expanding its footprint in crime-ridden communities across the country by empowering learners, strengthening community ties, and fostering environments where education and safety can flourish. This after the non-profit foundation handed over certificates to 107 learners who successfully completed the foundation’s Communities and Justice Programme (CJP) from Alabama Secondary school in Klerksdorp in the North West. Speaking on You FM Newshour, the SSAF’s North West Provincial Coordinator Irene Ramatisa said that the Programme has already shown success. “CJP has impacted thousands of learners across the province and the country, fostering critical…
The state of the Ipelegeng local police station in Schweizer Reneke, North West, and the inability of the police to respond swiftly to serious crimes like rape, must be seriously scrutinised. This is according to Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong. Morolong, who hails from the area, was speaking after visiting the family of a seven-year-old girl who was allegedly raped in December last year, 2024.Speaking to Newsnote, the Deputy Minister expressed concern with the state of the station. “We are encouraged that despite the matter being reported in December 2024, an arrest has finally been effected, and the…
As the country gears up for the Easter long-weekend holidays starting next week Thursday, the Border Management Authority (BMA) and Department of Home Affairs have confirmed that it’s all systems go for their joint operations. BMA’s Commissioner Dr. Mike Masiapato accompanied by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber addressed the media about their agency’ state of readiness in Pretoria. Speaking on You FM Newshour, BMA’s Director of Communications Mmemme Mogotsi said that they’re ready for a busy Easter period. “We’re very prepared in terms of processing the expected increased number of people that will be approaching our borders this coming Easter…