Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Bataung NW branch launched on September 14. They congregated in remembrance of their history, culture and customs. Bataung from all walks of life attended with one spirit - one was the heart and one was the mind expose national lamentation and submit them to the Lord of the meek, the poor in spirit. The NW committee was launched and the royal families of FS and Matlwang were present.
All came to an understanding of forming Lekgotla la Bataung la Africa Borwa (SA Bataung Council).
Ward 8 launch new service club
A new service club launched in Ward 8 (Morutoage Street, Jouberton) on September 30. The objectives of the Older Persons Forum are to promote active aging by exercising and other activities, to be the voice of the voiceless for older people, the abused and the neglected. Contact Lebo Sindi, chairperson, on 083 227 1434 for more info. Joy Galeboe, Marta Leshomo, Rose Mahlatsi, Jessy Witkoei, Lebo Sindi, Eva Segoe, Tshidi Tladi, Malejuda Moremogolo, Emily Mei, Pulane Kgotle, Mr Sindi and Mr Mohala were at the launch.
Local school wins citizens action programme
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Kakatlela Primary school entered the Provincial Youth Citizens Action Programme (YCAP) competition that was held in Mahikeng recently. Kakatlela was competing against six primary schools from various provincial districts and managed to obtain the first position.
A good week for Kanana
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The City of Matlosana Municipality in conjunction with the Office of the Premier, and Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Dr KK) District Municipality conducted the Thuntsa Lerole program in Kanana last week.
The program was led by the Executive Mayor of Matlosana, Cllr Fikile Mahlophe alongside with the acting Executive Mayor of Dr KK District Municipality Cllr Zanele Mphafudi. Thuntsa Lerole Campaign is an initiative from the Office of the Premier in the North West Province. Its main objective is to ensure the acceleration of service delivery to every locality in the North West Province by coordinating all government departments to work as one unit.
Another successful water project
Die Brood is Hier, a NPO in Alabama assisted another local school with a borehole and water tank project. This is the third school where they in collaboration with IDC have installed this system. Goue Arend Primary School was the beneficiary of the project. Die Brood is Hier intends to make sure they cover more schools. Many teaching days are lost when there is no water at school.