Deputy President Mashatile visits North West Province, as part of the Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, Taung, Sekhing Village

MEDIA STATEMENT

28 September 2023

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday, 29 September 2023, visit the North West province, to officiate at the Official Opening of the newly constructed Ba-Ga Mothibi Community Health Centre in Sekhing Village, in the Greater Taung Local Municipality as part of the Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme..

Thuntsha Lerole is an accelerated service delivery initiative, led by the North West Provincial government to amongst others, fast-track the provision of much-needed basic services to communities, mobilise community members to be part of the solutions in addressing service delivery challenges and also serves as a platform for constant feedback to communities on progress achieved by government in the provision of basic services such as water and sanitation, electricity, housing and road infrastructure. Deputy President Mashatile will commence his visit to Greater Taung, by paying a courtesy call on Kgosi Ponatshego Mothibi of the Ba-Ga Mothibi Royal House, where he will meet with Kgosi Mothibi as part of his delegated responsibility of promoting social cohesion and supporting the President in realising nation building project.

The Deputy President will then officiate at the official opening of the Ba-Ga Mothibi Community Health Centre, which will provide a 24-hour increased access to healthcare facilities to members of the surrounding communities.

The newly constructed centre, will amongst others, render all primary health care package of services including Expanded Immunisation Programme, women and child health care services, maternal and neonatal care, nutrition, non-communicable diseases, minor ailments, mental health, reproductive and youth friendly services, STIs, HIV and AIDS as well as a 24 hours emergency medical services, to the community of Mammutla, Kgomotso, Madipelesa, Lower and Upper Majeakgoro villages. As part of providing feedback to communities on government service delivery programmes, the Deputy President will at the conclusion of his visit to the area, hold an interactive session with members of the Ba-Ga Mothibi community.

Deputy President Mashatile will be accompanied by the Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, Deputy Minister of Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Makhotso Sotyu, Acting Premier Patrick Nono Maloyi, Members of the North West Provincial Executive Council, District and Local Municipalities Mayors, together with senior government officials.

Members of the media are invited to attend the event as per the details below:

Date:    Friday, 29 September 2023
Time:   09:00
Venue: Sekhing Village, Taung, North West province

For accreditation, please contact: Thebeetsile Keameditse on 082 888 7564. For more information please contact Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251 or Brian Setswambung on 076 012 4501