MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The opening of the community health centre in Taung was a reaffirmation of the right to human dignity and basic services, said Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Mashatile on Friday led the official opening of the Ba-Ga Mothibi Community Health Centre. “The Ba-Ga Mothibi Community Health Centre stands amongst the best in our country and I would even dare to say, on the African continent”, Mashatile said. The launch of the clinic was in line with the Thutsa Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme in Sekhing Village in the greater Taung Local Municipality under the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality.
Lucky Monyebane wins Junior Lightweight African Boxing Union title
MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: An entertaining bout between Lucky Monyebane hailing from Dikebu Village, Moretele and Khanyisani Mbokazi for junior lightweight African Boxing Union title was a talk of the town after Monyebane knock out (K.O) in a ninth round in Midrand on Saturday night, September 30.
Monyebane affectionately known as ‘The Genius of Boxing’ lived up to his nickname as he dominated the back and forth fight and delivered flurries of genius punches which lead to the K.O to win Junior Lightweight African Boxing Union title.
ABOUT WONDERGAT DIVING
MAFIKENG MAIL - MAIL - Thousands of years ago, Wondergat was a waterfilled cavern until the roof caved in and left a magnificent hole filled with water. Approximately 60km from Lichtenburg and 30km from Mafikeng in the North West Province at an altitude of approximately 1440m above sea level, one will find an unbelievable natural dolomite sinkhole called Wondergat. Wondergat is the deepest natural hole in the interior of South Africa, and is used for advanced scuba diving as well as a training ground for instructors and technical divers.
SIU authorised to investigate Rooiwal Water Treatment Works contract in Tshwane
MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation R 138 of 2023 authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption in the affairs of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State.
Proclamation R 138 of 2023 authorises the SIU to probe the procurement and/or contracting for construction of Phase 1 upgrades and urgent refurbishment at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works.
The SIU will also investigate any unauthorised, irregular, or fruitless and wasteful expenditure incurred by Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality or the State.
Rabies awareness and vaccination campaign intensifies
MAFIKENG MAIL – MAHIKENG: The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is on an intensive rabies public awareness and vaccination campaign across all four districts.
Veterinary Animal Health Technicians in association with the South African Animal Health Association (SAAHTA) will be vaccinating dogs and cats against the deadly rabies disease.