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    ANC BOKONE BOPHIRIMA MEETS ALLIANCE ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS 

    The African National Congress (ANC) in Bokone Bophirima led by Provincial 
    Chairperson, Cde Supra Mahumapelo, on Tuesday met Alliance partners in 
    Mahikeng. 
    The ANC convened this urgent meeting to brief the Alliance on the ANC PGC 
    to be held on Sunday, 13 August 2017. 

    Alliance partners were represented by Provincial Chairpersons of both 
    Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and South African 
    Communist Party (SACP), while the South African National Civic 
    Organisation (Sanco) was represented by its Provincial Secretary. 

    The meeting was also used to take the Alliance partners on board regarding 
    the changes effected by the ANC in the Provincial Government Executive and 
    the Provincial Legislature. 

    The Alliance partners were grateful of the approach followed by the ANC in 
    closing the gaps of communication that occurred around this matter. 

    In the same vein, the Alliance partners emphasised the critical importance 
    of continuing to meet on a regular basis as part of strengthening our 
    relations
    ​ANC BOKONE BOPHIRIMA WELCOMES BACK 158 MEMBERS FROM EFF AND F4SD 


    The African National Congress (ANC) Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) 
    in Bokone Bophirima welcomes and appreciates the spirit of hard work shown 
    by comrades and PEC deployees in Bojanala Region, especially in Madibeng, 
    that resulted in a successful welcoming back of more than 150 members from 
    Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Forum 4 Service Delivery. 

    The ANC welcomed back 158 members from these two parties on Saturday 05 
    August 2017 at the Hebron Sports Ground. All these comrades are from ward 
    10, 15, 16, and 41 in Madibeng Sub region. Among these comrades are two 
    former EFF and Forum 4 Service Delivery candidate councillors from Ward 
    15, who stood in the 2016 Local Government Elections. 

    Among the main reasons these 158 cited for leaving EFF and F4SD is poor 
    leadership and lack of vision, lack of proper political planning, 
    infighting within the organisations and the non-existence of political 
    structures. 

    The ANC PEC in Bokone Bophirima welcomes all these new members back with 
    warm arms and hearts. They will all undergo all the necessary 
    organizational processes such as induction, attend political education 
    classes and participate in their respective branches as new members who 
    are disciplined according to the ANC’s rules.
    ​Water and sanitation awareness campaigns
     
    Using water sparingly should be inscribed in South African citizens DNA by now. The devastating drought left a bitter taste in the mouth of most farmers and many residents that saw animals dying, crops drying up and water becoming an issue in their everyday lives.
    The realization that water is a scarce resource trickled in their thoughts slowly but surely. South Africa is a water scarce country and a steady supply of water is not a guarantee in any year. The result of the drought led to most provinces being declared disaster areas and resources being shifted to make sure that no human goes without this precious resource. Every individual had to realise that it is not only government that has to do something but that they also play a role in ensuring their survival.
    The Department has come up with the awareness campaigns in order to afford the citizens of this country to understand the importance of water and best sanitation practices. The campaign aimed at educating and informing the community on the two fundamental aspects in our lives. The campaigns are executed in different ways depending on the audience to be visited.  The adults will be gathered under one roof and the demonstrations, presentations and handing out of pamphlets will be done and the attendees would later ask questions.  But for children and youth this is done in a form of drama then the questions are asked by department’s officials to the attendees in order to get if the message is received then the respondents will be given some promotional item as a token of appreciation and pamphlets to take home to refer to other issues that might be forgotten. 
     
    This exercise help the department a great deal and the communities enjoy it and they even request for second sessions in some cases, they will even provide some inputs on how to improve in future awareness campaign. If we all remember the meaningful engagement was a call made by the President of the Republic of South Africa to interact with the communities frequently in any aspect that affects them directly.  DWS concur to the effect that direct communication with the communities bears fruits and gains them understanding on water and sanitation matters

    ​White Monopoly Capital

    Monopoly capital is an overwhelming n substantive control over the capital and on the issue of its colour its more about characterization of who, in fact, by colour or race has monopoly of capital in our own country. Definitive. We know what happened from era of Jan (van Riebeck) to era of Jacob ( Zuma), we know that between 1894 and 1994 how Whites arrogantly appropriated to themselves all of our wealth, land and resources ( according to Stellenbosch Emeritus Professor of Economics, Sampie Terreblanche), we know that 1948 Electoral victory of National Party ( NP) brought us apartheid - making colour to be a hallmark and benchmark for the prejudices n sufferings Blacks have suffered in this country. The 1949 Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act (prohibiting whites, Indians, coloured n blacks mixed marriages), 1950 Population Registration Act (defining n distinguishing us on basis of colour as key character), 1950 Groups Areas Act (Dec Inc on which colour settling where), 1953, Bantu Education Act no. 47 of 1953 ( removing n separating Black child from White child classroom, denying Blacks to study Science). We know our own revolution as ANC as its formation was as a result of colonialism which its colour is White. Ours was a revolution to liberate Blacks in partucular n Africans in general. Ours was not a struggle against Black domination because Blacks hv never dominated in their own country. A view of struggle against 'White domination and Black domination' was a response by code. Mandela to court on his own conviction m hv never found expression in ANC policy posture. We know why we hv "BBBEE" and why it was deliberately called 'Black Empowerment' -simply because 'White Monopoly Capital' was a revolutionary enemy. We know that therefore Blacks are not having ownership of this country's economy. We know that th tough ANC power has only giving Blacks in this country few of three key sovereignties of liberation - 54 percent of political power, 3 percent of economic power n 5 percent security sovereignty. We know 48 percent of our economy is in the hands of Jews n other imperialists transnational companies who never supported our own revolution. We cannot play to hv selective amnesia of our own history- we r anti-imperialistic organization discipline force of the left. ANC is African Revolutionary Nationalistic Movement and cannot fail to characterise this international phenomenon of monopoly capital on our own national plateau - our shores as predominantly "White Supremacist Monopoly Capital".  The 1969 Morogoro conference Strategy n Tactics ( S&T) n subsequent S&T hv correctly asserted this character as true reflection of what compound the monopoly capital in our own country. Our key strategic enemy of our revolution is White Monopoly Capital. This is both historical n current paradigm n cannot be left unchallenged
    It is your responsibility to make your dream a reality, by Keneilwe Monei Magula
    The Department of Water and Sanitation together with Masilonyana Local Municipality,hosted a media tour to a complete bulk water project at Theunissen.
    The purpose of the tour was to take the media through all the steps undertaken in order to complete the project, as well as explain to them how does the project going to benefit the communities.  It should be noted that the project was highlighted by the Minister for Water and Sanitation Ms Nomvula Mokonyane during her budget vote in Parliament on 26 May 2017.
    The tour will also provided an update on the latest upgrades in the province

    The will to keep going is a victory itself, By Keneilwe Monei Magula
    The best time to start was yesterday, but today is never too late, by Keneilwe Monei Magula
    Department of Science and Technology organises indaba for youth in innovation 
    The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will host for the first time an indaba in Pretoria on Friday, 09 June, organised to find ways to create economic opportunities for youth through science, technology and innovation in South Africa.
     
    The two-day event to be attended by over 300 youths from around the country, targets young entrepreneurs, grassroots innovators, captains of industry and youth in higher education.
     
    To be held under the theme “Creating opportunities for youth through science, technology and innovation - Nothing about the youth, for the youth without the youth", the Indaba will provide a platform young people to share ideas and to also seek funding from government and the private sector.
     
    Minister Pandor will open the Indaba, which will also be attended by interest groups from various sectors in the country, including business, research and policy development

    Break your doubts and fears, have faith and go for your dreams, buy Keneilwe Monei Magula 
    NORTH WEST MEC CONGRATULATES GIFT KELEHE  
    The North West Education and Sport Development Department MEC, Jonas Lehari 
    wishes to congratulate Gift Kelehe for obtaining position 3 in the 2017 Comrade 
    Marathon which was held in Durban on Sunday the 4th June 2017.The 93rd edition 
    of the Comrades Marathon  86.73 kilometre race from Durban to Pietermarizburg 
    saw Gift Kelehe make a run time of 05:41:48. 
    This is an astounding achievement considering that he won the title in 2015 
    Comrade Marathon. Gifts’ elder brother, Andrew Kelehe won the same marathon in 
    2001.  
     “I would like to congratulate our hero Gift Kelehe for once again flying our province’s 
    flag up high. I hope our youth and learners are motivated by what a man from this 
    province did in this regard. It truly shows that nothing is impossible if you put your 
    mind and hard work into what you love. The department is proud of you son of the 
    soil. The department and province as a whole always encourage learners to take 
    part in sporting activities as reiterated at the Sport Lekgotla that was held in March 
    2017. We also wish to thank all other athletes from the province for taking part in this 
    historic marathon”.  
    Bokone Bophirima, where champions are made!     
    Brandfort Raw Water Pipeline Completed and Operational
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    Toilet proper usage should be at the tip of fingers
     

    ​In May, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has dedicated a week to educate members of the public about the importance of adequate sanitation and hygiene. The Sanitation Week is celebrated from 15-19 May and the theme for this year is “Sanitation for Health and Dignity”. During this week, DWS has a massive campaign that is aimed at educating communities on the correct use of toilet as well as the importance of health and hygiene. Human beings have gravitated towards certain incorrect behaviours which have turned into norms in every aspect of life including usage of toilet. Irrespective of whether it is a pit or flushing toilet there is always incorrect usage of toilet in any neighborhood. 
    Throwing of fats, ear buds, disposable nappies, hair or hairpiece, sanitary towels, foetus newspaper or any unwanted foreign objects into the toilet is a regular occurrence. This behavior is incorrect and has to change.  The only things that are allowed in a toilet are urine, faeces and toilet paper. This lesson has to be passed down to our children so that the correct use of toilet will pass from generation to generation. Problems such as blockages and overflowing of sewage will seize to exist if proper practices are followed.
    Most of the time when the sewage blockage is reported the municipal workers who attend to this complaint find that foreign objects are the cause for the blockages and it is difficult at times to remove them from the pipes.  
    Blocked sewage pipes are not the only issue as hygiene also play a role in toilet use. Everybody should know the importance of washing hands after using toilet.  Washing of hands help us not to get sick from the bacteria that we find on our hands especially after using the toilet and that can lead to many diseases i.e. diarrhoea etc.  The proper way of washing hands is to wash hands under running water and to follow these steps; wet hands and apply soap and rub soap well then rub hands together, rub the back of both hands, interlace fingers and rub hands together, interlock fingers and rub the back of fingers of both hands, rub thumb in a rotating manner followed by the area between index fingers and thumb for both hands, rub fingertips on palm of both hands and lastly dry your hands thoroughly with a paper towel or clean towel. Never dry your hands on your clothes, if you do not have anything to dry with fly them in the air to be dried by air.
    If we can all practice the correct usage of toilet and proper hand washing we will be a healthy nation. Let us always remember that sanitation is dignity and has to be treated as such.
    Water restrictions in Free State still in place

     The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) would like to remind the residents of Mangaung that water restrictions which were imposed are still in place until further notice.
    In August 2016, DWS issued a gazette on water restrictions and Mangaung is one of the Cities which affected by this decision. Level 3 water restrictions was imposed by the municipality that water supply should be reduced by 30%.
     
    The department would like to emphasise that only Minister Nomvula Mokonyane can official lift water restrictions after another gazette has been published. That decision would only be taken after the Minister would have satisfied herself that the water situation in the area has become steady.
     
    The winter season is steadily on its way and this means that some parts of the country will receive little or no rains and this reality will have adverse effects on our  dam reserves. Currently the main dams supplying Mangaung are sitting as follows:
    Rustfontein: 41.1%
    Welbedacht: 91.9%
    Groothoek: 18.3%
    Knellpoort: 56.4%
    All dams in the Free State are concurrently sitting at 85% and have decreased by 0.3% since last week.
     
    All residents are encouraged to continue preserving water especially during the dry winter months. Report leaks that occur in the community to the local municipality immediately and also try to fix those that occur in the household. Try by all means to reuse water, water used to wash dishes or clothes can be used to water the garden

    Blue Drop mobile laboratory
    The Department of Water and Sanitation has taken an initiative of making lives easy with its mobile blue drop trailer.  The aim of the trailer is to assist municipalities and communities on the immediate testing of water quality where there is doubt. The trailer is set to test all sixty six (66) water treatment plants in the Free State province.  This comes after a 2014 Blue drop report which revealed that the drinking water quality is poor and poorly managed in the province.
     
    The Blue Drop Trailer consists of three (3) panels that can monitor operational parameters such as PH, Turbidity, Electrical Conductivity and Free Chlorine in real time. The panels are connected to three (3) submersible pumps that are submersed in the water from the Inlet Works, After Sedimentation and Final Water. The pumps supply these three (3) panels with a constant flow from each process. The panels are connected to a controller unit, which is again connected to a telemetry system that sends the data to a computer in the provincial office. The Trailer is equipped with a battery backup power supply as well as a generator to ensure continuous operation. The trailer will also assist in plant optimization for most of the struggling municipalities. This will save the amount of flocculants dose and improve the quality of portable water from the water treatment plants.
    The Blue Drop trailer is available and it is expected to be officially launched next month.  Water is life and government try by all means to provide portable drinkable water to the communities

    NW Education and Sport Development to tabled its 2017/2018 budget speech 

    A departmental budget is a crucial tool for the implementation of policy decisions in 
    order to achieve the desired goals. The North West Education and Sport 
    Development MEC Hon Jonas Sello Lehari tabled the much anticipated 
    departmental budget speech for 2017/2018 yestermorning the 9th May at North West Legislature. Playbroadcast will streamed it live. To listen via your smart phone just click this link http://www.radioways.com/radio/playbroadcast.html and stick with us.
     
     
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    Justice Celebrates Freedom Month with Learners Through Dialogues

    Tlokwe - The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) held a successful constitutional education session with secondary school students in North West Province on Wednesday April 26, 2017. Learners from various schools around Potchefstroom, Jouberton, Kanana and Khuma came together in celebration of Freedom Month. The event was also aimed at celebrating South Africa`s constitutional democracy through interacting with learners. The day started with a tour around male and female sections of Potchefstroom Correctional Centre, with the aim of giving learners first-hand experience of how prison life looks like.

    The DOJ&CD through Motshabi Setlhako-Maliehe, Director Legal indicated that the purpose of the event was to sit with learners, have dialogues with them, with the main objective of indicating that crime does not pay. "You were given an opportunity to have an eyewitness experience of how life behind bars looks and feel like. We do this because we don't want to see you there, we encourage you to go back to your fellow learners and community members to share the experience with them. We have chosen you to be ambassadors of Justice Crime Prevention Security (JPCS) cluster, so that you can tell others that crime does not pay, and further advise them to choose positive lifestyle", said Setlhako-Maliehe
    CATA HONOURED OR TAMBO ON FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATIONS
          
    The Department of Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs (Cata)  launched a celebration of the life and times of 
    former freedom fighter Oliver Reginald Tambo at the Freedom Day event in Molatedi (Moses Kotane Local 
    Municipality)   
    This as the year 2017 marks a centenary since the birth of the former African National Congress (ANC) 
    president, who died on the eve of freedom in 1993. The theme is “Cadres Assembly: a Centenary of Oliver 
    Tambo”. The year also marks a century since the sinking of SS Mendi, which carried hundreds of black 
    soldiers on their way to participate in the First World War in Europe.  
    The event, was addressed by Premier Supra Mahumapelo, was to a large extent anchored around 
    celebrating the struggle veterans of the Province, both the well-known and celebrated, as well as the unsung 
    heroes of our liberation struggle.  
    Department also unveiled plans to celebrate Tambo’s life in the Province, building up to his 
    birthday in October 27. 
     

    NW EDUCATION AND SPORT DEVELOPMENT TO HOST RECONCILIATION, 
    HEALING AND RENEWAL PROVINCIAL SCHOOL SPORT CUP
     
    The North West Education and Sport Development department is set to host its first 
    ever Reconciliation, Healing and Renewal Provincial School Sport Cup on the 28th to 29th April 2017 at Rustenburg Olympia Stadium. The four 
    sporting codes that will be played and piloted are Football, Netball, Rugby and 
    Cricket.  The (RHR)   Reconciliation, Healing and Renewal Provincial School Sport 
    Cup is a two day event. 
    The fifth Administration of Bokone Bophirima Province embraces the National 
    Development Plan’s 2030 vision of eliminating poverty and reducing inequality by 
    the year 2030.The National Development Plan (NDP) is a long-term viewpoint which 
    defines a desired destination and identifies the role different sectors of society need 
    to play in reaching that goal. In order to achieve that, the 5th Administration has 
    implemented the NDP through triple “R” (Rebrand, Reposition & Renewal).  
    The North West province aims to reposition, rebrand and renew the province to a 
    province that its citizens will be proud of and can live harmoniously whilst working 
    together to ensure its economic and moral success. 
    The RHR programme is one of the five concretes which have been identified by the 
    Administration. Citizens of Bokone Bophirima like the rest of the country have 
    experienced divisions and hardships that affected their views thus through this 
    programme the 5th administration hopes people will find closure. During the event 
    NW citizens will be encouraged to speak, heal and talk about new ways of living and 
    working together so that this province belongs to everyone who lives in it. The 
    Reconciliation, Healing and Renewal School Sport Cup moving forward will be an 
    annual event. 
    The Race and Values section has developed a theme which has been sent out to 
    District Structure as a topic for school learners to develop essays. Each District 
    winning essay will be read to all participants during the first day of the event. 
    This year’s theme is “Unity in Diversity” 

    The North West Education and Sport Development department will celebrate 
    Freedom Day with learners at schools throughout the province    .

     The Hon MEC Sello Jonas Lehari together with department officials will visit schools all over four (4) 
    districts and give a message of the day. The visits will take place today the 26 April 
    2017. 
    Freedom should not only be nurtured and protected but should also be celebrated 
    across all spheres of life so as to create a sustainable development. Schools as 
    centre of community life have been identified as the appropriate forum to advance 
    the gains of freedom. 
    The 27 of April mark the day in 1994 when the first democratic election was held in 
    South Africa. For many it signified a new dawn, hope was restored for a better future 
    for generations to come. Freedom meant that people of all races were equal before 
    the law, they too had the right to cast their vote and their voices could be heard.  
    “It is crucial for young people to note that “freedom” should mean emancipation from 
    poverty, unemployment, racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination. Thus it is 
    important that departmental officials visit schools to commemorate this day and 
    stress the importance of Education. Through Education one can emancipate 
    themselves from poverty, unemployment or any form of oppression, Let the sweat of 
    those who fought for freedom not be in vain” said Lehari. 
    The North West premier Hon Supra Ramoeletsi Mahumapelo has implemented the 
    National Development Plan through triple “R” (Rebrand, Reposition & Renewal) and 
    one of the five concretes being the RHR programme. The Reconciliation, Healing 
    and Renewal aims to rectify the ills of the past. Premier has seen it befitting and 
    appropriate for the citizens of the province to celebrate the fruits of freedom and 
    reflect on the responsibility towards the nurturing of freedom. 
    Celebrating twenty-three (23 years) of democracy and appropriately reflecting on 
    achievements and challenges associated with the transition to the democratic rule.
    Indigenous Knowledge System Bachelor Graduation at North West University-Mafikeng

    Some of the Dignitaries who were at the graduation was Prof Yonah Seleti, Dr George Sedupane-Indigenous and Natural Medicine Specialist, Directors from the Department of Science and Technology and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
    The North West University is the first University in Africa to offer this qualification. The students who graduated yesterday,were the first graduates who enrolled in 2013.
    The Degree is offered through the Indigenous Knowledge System Center at North West University. This graduation took place the same week which South Africans will be celebrating Freedom day.

    North West Provincial Schools Netball

    Important games to remember:
    Provincial Schools Trials . Date: 6 May 2017 (For Secondary Schools) Vanue : Klerksdorp High. Time : 7h00 Registration for Teams 8H00 Games Start.

    13 May 2017( Primary schools) Vanue: Rustenburg(Hoerskool Bersig). Time 7H00 Registration. 8H00 Games Start.

    The 2nd Tournament will be Schools Championships(Best Schools) Date 16 - 17 June 2017. Vanue: Potchefstroom    .

    DEPUTY MINISTERS OF BASIC EDUCATION AND PLANNING MONITORING AND 
    EVALUATION TO CONDUCT PHAKISA MONITORING IN NORTH WEST     
    Deputy Ministers Enver Surty and Buti Manamela will today, Friday 21 April conduct 
    monitoring visits in the North West Province. 
    The visit is part of a series of monitoring visits on the Operation Phakisa ICT in schools 
    conducted by the Deputy Ministers. Operation Phakisa ICT in schools was launched by 
    President Zuma to ensure that learners leave the schooling system as responsible 
    users of Information Communication Technology. 
    The Deputy Ministers will be supported by the MEC of Education, Mr Jonas Sello Lehari 
    and other senior officials. 
     
    The visit is scheduled as follows:  

     ●Edisang Primary school: 372 Kuamosi Street, Jouberton, Klerksdorp. 
    ●Matlhaleng Secondary school: 8753 Cnr Lenong & Mbhele Street 
    Kanana Location, Orkney.  
    ●Tlhatlhelelo Education Development Support Centre: 
    Tshedimosetso Secondary, cnr Kgalema Motlanthe and 6 Street
    Jouberton Location, Klerksdorp
    Business R&D spending in South Africa shows signs of recovery

     
    Our aim in government is to double the investment in R&D from the 2014/15 figure of 0.77% to 1.5% of GDP. That means doubling the 2014/2015 investment of R29 billion to roughly R60 billion a year by 2020.
     
    The latest R&D Survey (2014/2015) shows an improving outlook for R&D investment. It was R29.3 billion, an 8.1% increase over the previous year in constant 2010 rands.
     
    This improvement took place against a slowing rate of GDP growth that was 2.2% in 2013 and 1.5% in 2014.
     
    There are a number of trends to observe.
     
    First, BERD (business enterprise expenditure on R&D) contributed most to the increase and the bulk of the increase came from the manufacturing industry.
     
    The financial and business services industry, which includes software development, continues to be the largest contributor to BERD, having surpassed the manufacturing industry in 2011/12.
     
    Furthermore, the electricity, gas and water supply industries and the transport, storage and communication industries that have reported declines over the past three surveys have increased their R&D expenditure.
     
    R&D spending in mining and quarrying has declined by 20% and this is an area of concern given the current interventions under the Operation Phakisa initiative to help revitalise the economy.
     
    Second, the government was the largest funder of R&D, funding 43.9% of GERD (gross domestic expenditure on R&D). The second largest R&D funding source was the business sector with 40.8%, foreign sources with 12.2% and other local sources with 3.1%.
     
    The continued year-on-year increases in government funding for R&D is particularly important in sustaining the R&D spending and performance of science councils and higher education institutions. These two sectors are dependent on government R&D funding and have consistently increased their R&D spending since the start of the global economic crisis in 2008.  However, aside from the number of publications, we have been unable to track the outputs, outcomes and socio-economic impacts of this investment in public research institutions. 
     
    It's in this context that I welcome the publication of the first South African National Survey of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer at Publicly Funded Research Institutions. The survey reveals many trends that we did not know before, but i want to highlight four in particular.
     
    First, the management of technologies, patent families, trade mark families, registered design families and new patent applications filed increased more rapidly than the increase in research expenditure. This is clearly good news. Between 2011 and 2014, on average 100 new technologies were added annually to the portfolio managed by universities and science councils.
     
    Second, there has been a quadrupling in the actual number of licences executed per year in the period. More than 88% of this revenue accrued consistently each year to the same four institutions that have well-established TTFs. The majority of IP transactions yielded less than R100 000 per year.
     
    Third, 45 start-up companies were formed to commercialise the institutions’ technology, 73% of which were based on publicly funded IP.
     
    Fourth, the majority (53.5%) of all staff in the OTTs had four years or less TT experience; females comprised 56.4% of TTF staff in HEIs, and 65.2% in SCs. Viewed in the context of overall trends in the racial and skills composition of the labour force in the country, these statistics show that there is clear room for improvement.
     
    Overall we are beginning to see enhanced socio-economic impact from public investment in R&D. 
     
    What the current report does not reveal is detailed information on the IP portfolio and outputs of commercialisation activities. Nonetheless, this survey constitutes a critical baseline study. I hope that future editions will be able to track other indicators that are not reported on here as well as make a number of international comparisons.
     
    Returning to the R&D survey, the third trend to note is the increase in the number of R&D personnel - this includes researchers and other personnel directly supporting R&D. The number of researchers increased to 48,479 in 2014/15. About 84% of the increase in R&D personnel were postgraduate students. The DST attributes this to the Research Chairs Initiative and postgraduate bursaries, which are helping to expand the pipeline of researcher workforce. The ratio of researchers per 1,000 employed was 1,5 in 2014/15 and has remained around this level for the previous decade. This is mainly because the researcher workforce has only been expanding at an equivalent rate to that of total employment.
     
    All in all, the most important trend to observe from the R&D Survey 2014/2015 is that the business sector has replaced the higher education sector as the lead contributor to the increase in R&D spending.
     
    The growth of BERD (business enterprise expenditure on R&D) has a direct and immediate impact on economic growth because the private sector is more likely to embrace related commercial opportunities by creating new and improving existing products, services and production technologies. These activities can impact directly on the creation of new enterprises, new industries, and new jobs.
     
    To encourage the private sector to invest in R&D, government introduced the R&D tax incentives in 2006. The initial uptake was less than government had hoped. So the incentive was modified by the Taxation Laws Amendment Act in October 2012. The subsequent increase in applications caught government by surprise and additional resources have had to be secured to deal with the increase and the backlog that has resulted.
     
    Private sector innovation activities are dominated by activities that are not necessarily new. The bulk of the private sector innovation-related expenditure is spent on the acquisition of new machinery, equipment and software, as opposed to introduction of new products and processes. A limited portion of turnover of innovative companies is generated from products that are new to the firm or new to the market.
     
    Business enterprise expenditure on R&D (BERD) is concentrated within larger-sized enterprises, with about 80% performed by 20% of enterprises. State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are counted in the business category for R&D purposes and they are a key driver of major public-procurement programmes. They form the core of the network industries, which play a central role in addressing developmental objectives (economic infrastructure for energy, ICT, transport, water, mining, defence technology).
     
    SOEs have the necessary bargaining position to mobilise international R&D. Major international procurement supply contracts that are provided by these entities hold good opportunities for technology transfer, strengthening the local research and technology infrastructure and developing local expertise.
     
    Government is working to attract international R&D and to take better advantage of our integration into global R&D value chains. One mechanism that is popular is an 'equity-equivalent arrangement' whereby multinational companies that do business with government are required to earn BEE points through a once-off equity equivalent funding contribution. A company can earn points for making investments towards skills and training support, enterprise development, and R&D. I think of the recent substantial ten-year investments made by GE and IBM.
     
    There are many more smaller than larger enterprises. Innovation activity occurs in a much wider community than just R&D intensive, larger enterprises. We are encouraging the level of activity of SMEs in R&D. In fact our Technology Innovation Agency has now been repositioned as an agency whose funding instruments will better enable innovators, entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises to commercialise their technology innovations


    RAMOTSHODI SECONDARY TO GET NEW BUILDINGS
     
    Ramotshodi Secondary School at Maologane Village in Bojanala District will get new 
    buildings to the tune of R28 million and the construction project is funded by Anglo 
    American Mines.The announcement was made at a packed Sod-turning ceremony 
    held at a new site allocated for the school on Wednesday, 12 April 2017. 
    Ramotshodi Secondary School last year was prioritized by the Portfolio Committee 
    of Education, Sports, Arts, Culture and Traditional Affairs due to its infrastructural 
    challenges. The school had old buildings with cracks on the walls which posed 
    danger to the safety of learners.  
     
    The portfolio committee urged the department to urgently attend to the infrastructural 
    needs of the school. The school used six mobile classrooms for learning since the 
    permanent structures were old and dilapidated. Last year one mobile classroom was 
    blown off by the storm and due to vandalism some classrooms windows were 
    broken. These incidents compromised quality education offered at the school. 
     
    Guests who attended the sod-turning were Kgosi Nyalala Pilane (Bakgatla Ba 
    Kgafela Traditional Authority), Mosimanegape Moleme (Chairman for Dikuno tsa 
    Sechaba), Pauline Mokhutle (Director for Bojanala District), Itumeleng Tire (Chief 
    Director for Infrastructure) and Patrick Morutlwa (General Manager for Amandelbult 
    Mine). 
     
    The new buildings to be received by Ramotshodi Secondary School will constitute of 
    a palisade fence, guard house, parking place, paving, landscaping, 2 blocks of 8 
    classrooms, administration block, laboratory centre, water storage and reticulation 
    system. 
     
    Mosimanegape Moleme the chairperson of the Dikuno tsa Sechaba which has been 
    appointed by Anglo American to manage the project emphasized that at the end of 
    the project there will be drawings of the school for other institutions who will be 
    interested to develop the school. 
     
    Kgosi NyalalaPilane (Bakgatla Ba Kgafela Traditional Authority) could not hide his 
    excitement in receiving the project. 
     
    “This is a true blessing to our community of Maologane and this school will serve as 
    a role model for development across all our villages. Unity and care from the 
    community will be key towards the success of this project.  
     
    The North West Education and Sport Development MEC, Sello Lehari promised that 
    the school will be provided with educators. 
     
    “We are very much honoured to receive a project of this magnitude as the province. I 
    wish to ascertain everyone that, the department will ensure that there is a full 
    teacher supply at the school. We want to say thank you, for the gift it will change 
    future of the next generation”, said MEC Lehari. 
     
    The appointed contractor is expected to start with the construction of the new 
    buildings on Wednesday, 19 April 2017. 
    NW EDUCATION AND SPORT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SHINES AT THE 
    NATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
      
    The North West Education and Sport Development department shines at the awards 
    organised by the department of Basic Education. The National Excellence Awards which are 
    aimed to recognise excellence in education.
     
    The purpose of the awards is to celebrate Districts and schools performance by the National 
    Department of Basic Education. The top district and schools get a chance to be recognized. 
     
    Ngaka Modiri Molema District which obtained position 09 in the National matric results 
    across the country, during the awards they obtained position two in the category of Top 
    Performing District since 2014 to 2016: A focus on Bachelor passes. On the category of Top 
    Performing District 2014 to 2016: A focus on Mathematics, Physical Science and 
    Accounting and on the Top Performing District: Highest Overall Quality Score (More than 
    401 schools) obtained position three in both categories respectively.  
     
    Bojanala District which is the second performing district in the matric results within the 
    province obtained the third position in the Top Performing District: Highest Overall Quality 
    Score (More than 401 schools) category. 
    Mantsopa Bulk Water Project nearing completion
    ​ 
    The partnership amongst all spheres of government is of paramount importance in enabling government to fully discharge its responsibilities of delivering basic services to the communities.
    The residents of Ladybrand and Manyatseng will soon experience this noble partnership as the Bulk Water Project in Mantsopa Local Municipality is nearing completion.
    This project is expected to be finished in August 2017 and it is aimed at supplying new provincial hospital in Ladybrand with adequate water and to connect a pipeline from the nearest reservoir in order to meet the demands of the growing community in Manyatseng. The project commenced in November 2014 and the total cost of the project is R 10 000 000.
    When the project started, the aim was to augment existing bulk water pipelines in Manyatseng and make provision for water supply at the newly built hospital in Ladybrand.
     
    The project entails the construction of gravity feed pipeline of 2.5km 250mm uPVC from concrete reservoir to the hospital; a 337m length of 355mm uPVC pipeline at Ladybrand Primary School area for the future upgrading of the pipeline from Genoa Water treatment works to the existing reservoirs; construction of scour and air-valve chambers, thrust blocks, road crossings; management of existing services; reinstate fences and gates and twelve month maintenance period starting after the commissioning of the works including service visits. 
     
    Upon completion of the project the constructed and connected pipelines will cater for existing and future population in Manyatseng and Ladybrand including the hospital.
    The Department of Water and Sanitation and Mantsopa Local Municipality reaffirms its commitment of ensuring that the provision of basic services to the communities is prioritized.
    Sewage blockage still a big deal in the country
     
    South Africans experience a lot of sewage blockages which can be attributed to various reasons.  Most of the time foreign objects are found to be the main cause of these blockages, however because society is heavily dependent on service rendered by municipalities they always find a way to shift the blame to government.  Municipalities bear most of the brunt from the community as they are at ground level and provide the essential services required for a community to be fully functional. 
    Communities have a tendency of using flushing toilets as dumping sites, throwing any and all unwanted objects in the toilet. Once the object is flushed it is out of sight and many people tend to forget when the sewage builds up and run rampant in the street.  A typical example will be people who throw earbuds, fatty liquids, un-wanted clothes in the toilet and then flush them away.  The same objects go into the system and in the long run pile up and end up causing blockage.
    Charity begins at home, parents, guardians and care givers should teach children the best way of taking care of the environment and toilet.  Proper use, cleaning and prohibiting the dumping of objects in the toilet as this will be easily spread from one generation to the other.
    Communities and government should also not shy away from issue pertaining to capacity in the local waste water treatment works. These at times become insufficient to carry the daily load due to increase in the size of the communities over a period of time.  All spheres of government are working tirelessly to address this problem by augmenting and upgrading the current capacity of most plants through different grants available to address projects, this cannot be achieved if the consumers and users are also not playing their part in making sure that the infrastructure provided remains in good condition at all times for it to function properly.  
    It is everybody’s responsibility to continue to report the spotted blockages or vandalism of these infrastructure to the nearest municipality offices or through the toll free line of Department of Water and Sanitation 0800 200 200. Working together we can do more

    Department of Water and Sanitation urges users to continue to save water

    Residents are still reminded of water restrictions which had been implemented until drought is over.
    This comes after dam levels this week slightly decreased with 0.5% from 86.5% last week to 86% this week.
    Vaal dam,Bloemhof,Saulspoort and Welbedacht have all reached full capacity, while Tierpoort dam, Kalkfontein and Groothoek remain below 20%.
    Winter season is approaching and dam levels are not expected to rise during this period.


    Bolokang Metsi Consultancy Development and Training together with Department of Water and Sanitation on the first phase of War on leaks

    The first phase of War on leaks currently busy with the practicals,Water Agents in Mangaung Metro Municipality and other places in Bloemfontein.
    Kamogelo Mahloane from Batho Location, Bloemfontein,one of the youth that got a chance to be on the fist phase if this program that was launched by our president in September 2015.

    This program has changed the 24 year old life and the way he sees things in this world."The things that i have learnt is that "nobody can think just like you and you must trust yourself and your ideas", says Kamogelo Mahloane. He started his own company Bolokang Metsi Consultancy Development and Training because he believed in his ideas and the skills that he got from War on Leaks.

    "So i would like to make a difference in our province now that we have agents and artisans i want to make sure that after completing their training they are not going to sit home with their skills that is whyi am pushing this company of mine,my ideas and skills will make a huge difference in Free State Province, says Kamogelo Mahloane

    Water and Sanitation Services Forums’ role in communities
    The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) came up with the initiative of the Water and Sanitation forums based on observations and comment that communities do not get feedback from government. Communities become frustrated and lash out through protests and damage infrastructure in their retaliation many of them not aware of the work that government has done in their community.

    The establishment of the forums came at the crucial time when the protests were arising at all corner and amongst the outcry was the request for basic services like water and sanitation. The aim was to provide a platform for water sector dialogue involving the department of Water and Sanitation, municipal, communities and councilors. The forums aim to promote water services communication between and among the water services users and partners at municipal level and also to address water services challenges. The forums also earmark to support requirements as well as interventions affecting communities as well as to get community buy-in in every implementation that is taking place in their respective areas. This in turn would cause the community to protect the infrastructure as they would know that it benefit them at the end of the day.
    The Minister for Water and Sanitation in 2015 requested the establishment of such structures across the country. Thus far Free State have established Water and Sanitation Services Forums at Masilonyana, Letsemeng, Mantsopa, Setsoto and Mafube.
    The main vision of the forums is for government to work together with communities and assist each other speedily when it comes to basic services. Through community involvement government is able to garner first-hand knowledge and act accordingly to avoid unnecessary service delivery protests. This is a call to our communities to be part of the forums as they will have a word towards service delivery and any message that needs to be send out. They are the ones who will know first and allay any fears that might accompany the threat at any given time. Soon DWS will be coming to different areas to establish these Water and Sanitation Services Forums and implore community members to be part of the forums in the betterment of service delivery.
    Free State's Second round of Drop the Block Campaign resumed
    The second round of Drop-the-Block Campaign in Free State officially started in Nketoana and Moqhaka. The Drop-the-Block Campaign spawned from a need to conserve water. The initiative was started by the Department of Water and Sanitation. The green plastic blocks (similar to bricks in size) are placed in a cistern of households with water borne toilet. These blocks will assist residents to reduce 2 liters of water per flush.
    An estimated number of 11300 blocks will be dropped in the Nketoana Municipal area which consists of Petsana, Mamafubedu and Ntha and 11357 in Moqhaka municipal area which consist of Matlwangtlwang, Maokeng and Rammolutsi. Volunteers who live in the area will be employed to drop the block.
    All volunteers will be provided with name tags and reflector jackets and will be distributing green blocks to residents during official working hours only. Nketoana residents are advised not to allow suspicious people into their households.
    Budget Speech of the Free State Department of Premier Hon. Ace Magashule

    The Department of the Premier has been allocated Five hundred and sixty four million, nine hundred and eighty thousand rands(R564,980 million) for 2017/18 financial year.
    Of this amount, R260,334 million is appropriate for compensation of employees. Goods and services will receive R51,285 million. Transfers and subsidies primarily meant for provincial bursaries,will receive R249,922 million, as its share of the total Department of the Premier allocated budget.
    Minister Naledi Pandor to launch guide to potential of bioenergy in South Africa

    The     first bioenergy Atlas for South Africa will be launched by the Department of Science and Technology in Pretoria.
    In support of efforts to increase National energy generation capacity, the Atlas provide information on potential bioenergy resources and their geographic spread, proximity to infrastructure and socio-economic impact as well as relevant conversion technologies and feasible end-use applications. It also gives a scientific understanding of potential to be converted into transport fuels in support of the biofuel industries.
    The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, will unveil a web portal and the accompanying synopsis report at a launch that will be attended by industry organisations like Eskom, independent power producers, research institutions, local authorities and government officials from the Department of Energy, Environmental affairs and Cooperative governance and Traditional Affairs.
    The Department of local Government and Human Settlement in North West launches Moses Kotane Exellence Awards
    The Department of local Government and Human Settlement in North West Launches Moses Kotane Exellence Awards and Second Phase Back to Basics programme entitled B2B 10 point plan.
    The awards are aimed at recognising  good performance and awarding innovation as well as good practices in Municipalities, while B2B programme to encourage all Municipalities to become positively functional centres of good governance.
    Bokone Bophirima Premier Supra Mahumapelo , Deputy Minister of Cogta Andries Nel and MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe will sign th B2B pledge.



    Water and Sanitation Services Forums’ role in communities
    The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) came up with the initiative of the Water and
    Sanitation forums based on observations and comment that communities do not get
    feedback from government. Communities become frustrated and lash out through protests
    and damage infrastructure in their retaliation many of them not aware of the work that
    government has done in their community.
    The establishment of the forums came at the crucial time when the protests were arising at
    all corner and amongst the outcry was the request for basic services like water and
    sanitation. The aim was to provide a platform for water sector dialogue involving the
    department of Water and Sanitation, municipal, communities and councillors. The forums
    aim to promote water services communication between and among the water services users
    and partners at municipal level and also to address water services challenges. The forums
    also earmark to support requirements as well as interventions affecting communities as well
    as to get community buy-in in every implementation that is taking place in their respective
    areas. This in turn would cause the community to protect the infrastructure as they would
    know that it benefit them at the end of the day.
    The Minister for Water and Sanitation in 2015 requested the establishment of such
    structures across the country. Thus far Free State have established Water and Sanitation
    Services Forums at Masilonyana, Letsemeng, Mantsopa, Setsoto and Mafube.
    The main vision of the forums is for government to work together with communities and
    assist each other speedily when it comes to basic services. Through community involvement
    government is able to garner first-hand knowledge and act accordingly to avoid unnecessary
    service delivery protests. This is a call to our communities to be part of the forums as they
    will have a word towards service delivery and any message that needs to be send out. They
    are the ones who will know first and allay any fears that might accompany the threat at any
    given time. Soon DWS will be coming to different areas to establish these Water and
    Sanitation Services Forums and implore community members to be part of the forums in the
    betterment of service delivery.


    WORLD CONSUMER RIGHTS DAY CELEBRATION 2017

    BLOEMFONTEIN: Many consumers share their information on online platforms without

    being aware of where their personal information ends up. This makes consumers
    vulnerable to phishing. This came out at the World Consumer Rights Day celebration
    which was held at Seeisoville Community Hall in Kroonstad under the theme of
    "Consumer Rights in the Digital Age".
    Speaking at Seeisoville Hall which was full to capacity, MEC Dr Benny Malakoane
    warned consumers about the dangers of using online platforms. He said that
    consumers should be careful of which information they share online as it may implicate
    them. Hackers have a way of obtaining sensitive information such as usernames,
    passwords, and credit card details (and, indirectly, money), often for malicious reasons,
    by disguising as a trustworthy entity in a digital platform.
    World Consumer Rights Day is an annual activity to make consumers aware about
    their rights. The purpose of the celebration is to educate consumers who attended the
    event about their rights as consumers, they were informed about the safety of various
    social media platforms.
    The MEC emphasised that consumers who feel hard done by unscrupulous businesses
    should lodge their complaints to the department’s Consumer Protection Office who will
    then work with the complaints and find a resolution within 7 working days.
    Other organisations partnered with the department for the purpose of disseminating
    valuable information to consumers include:
    Council for Medical Schemes of South Africa (CMS); Credit Ombud; Free State
    Gambling and Liquor Authority (FSGLA); Independent Communications Authority of
    South Africa (ICASA); National Credit Regulator (NCR); National Energy Regulator of
    South Africa (NERSA); National Youth Development Agency (NYDA); Road Accident
    Fund (RAF); Small Business Development Agency (SEDA); Public Protector;
    Department of Labour (CCMA); Department of Justice; Government Communication
    and Information System (GCIS).
    As per of the celebration, Dr Malakoane also administered the affirmation of office to 10
    newly appointed court officials. The ten are;

    ●Mr N.M Bahlekazi – chairperson
    ●Adv. A. I Lechwano – alternative chairperson
    ●Mr. G.A Sefo – member
    ●Adv. N.J. Khooe- member
    ●Prof. Dr. R. M. Jansen- member
    ●Mr. D. P. Huggett- member
    ●Me. D. Moeti- alternative member
    ●Mr. C.J. Bredenkamp- alternative member
    ●Me.S. B. Lockman- alternative member
    ●Adv. T.D Segoe-Backward- alternative member
    The services at the Consumer Protection Office are speedy, confidential and free of
    charge. Common complaints that are lodged are used motor vehicles, electric
    equipments and dodgy contracts. Consumers in Maokeng Kroonstad will get a second
    episode of consumer awareness in the next week following the successful World
    Consumer Rights Day 2017 at Seeisoville Community Hall. Details will be made public
    soon.

    Free State's Tswelopele Bulk Water Project progresses in a right track

    The Tswelopele Bulk Water Project which was initiated in July 2016 in Tswelopele
    Local Municipality is progressing well and it is expected to be completed by the end
    of this year.
    This partnership between the Department of Water and Sanitation
    and Tswelopele Local Municipality will mainly benefit communities of Bultfontein and
    Hoopstad.
    When the project comenced, the aim was to upgrade bulk water pipelines in Bultfontein
    and Hoopstad as part of the broader of scope of upgrading the Bulk Water Services
    for Tswelopele Local Municipality.
    The project is benefiting some community members in a form of some job
    opportunities that came with the project.
    The project entails the Construction of 250mm uPVC, extension of Valencia pump
    house, installation of two pumps and associated works (modification and connection
    to pipelines) and Electrical works associated with pump installation at Bultfontein.
    For Hoopstad the project entails the Construction of 250mm uPVC, installation of
    generator at water treatment plant, installation of generator at abstraction tower and
    installation of generator at Hoopstad elevated tower (1961 reservoir).
    Upon completion of the project the upgraded pump stations will cater for existing and
    future population in Bultfontein and Hoopstad towns until 2030.
    ​ The Department of Water and Sanitation and the municipality reaffirms its
    commitment of ensuring that the provision of basic services to the communities is
    prioritised.

    Minister Naledi Pandor
    Scifest Africa 2017
    Opening Scifest Africa 2017 in Grahamstown, Minister Naledi Pandor turned the limelight on women in science and youth. She pointed out that they can contribute innovation to ensure the economic growth of this country.

    She welcomed the Scifest Africa's focus on women scientists explaining that she has supported this drive in the Department of Science and Technology with a number of initiatives promoting women. On such initiative is the women in Science Awards which celebrate the achievements of women in Science.
    Minister Pandor expressed her satisfaction with the four,recent Women in Science Awards winners who are presenting lectures at the current adition of the Science festival.
    The first member of this group is Professor Shinavi Mishra, who gave a lecture on the philosophy of the water molecule. A computer scientist Muthoni Masinde spoke about integrating indiginous knowledge on droughts with seasonal climate forecasts.
    The third award winner was Dr Henrietta Wakuna Langmi,who delivered the Brian Wilmot lecture on "hydrogen Energy: a real solution to a real problem".
    The fourth Professor Jane Catherine Ngila,explained how to improve water quality management.
    Minister Pandor addressed thousands of school children who passed through the doors of Settlers'Monument to attend this year's installment of the Science festival and reminded us that today's youth will make up the country's core group of young scientists and innovators for the future.
    There are certain challenges that need to be overcome to get children commited to mathematics and Science. One of these is the science and technology, and particularly mathematics have been presented to young people as "a kind of bogey man. Young people are told these are difficult subjects.
    Minister insisted that the cycle of fear had to be broken because once you get a good foundation in these subjects youre able to do really well right up to PhD level.

    NW EDUCATION MOURNS THUTO LORE LEARNER

    The North West Department of Education and Sport Development is saddened by
    the sudden passing of Tshegofatso Witkooi a 15 year old learner at Thuto Lore
    Secondary School in Bloemhof, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda district on Monday, 13 March
    2017.

    Witkooi passed away on Monday afternoon upon arrival at Boitumelong clinic where
    she was rushed to after constant vomiting after school lunch break.
    The cause of death is not yet known and the department is waiting for autopsy
    results from the forensic pathology.
    MEC for Education and Sport Development, Sello Lehari has conveyed message of
    condolences to the family and has also arranged for counselling to the Witkooi
    family, learners and teachers at the school.
    The department is also aware of the unfounded allegations by the Progressive
    Student Movement (PSM) that the learner died as a result of food poison at the
    school.
    MEC Lehari wishes to inform the public that "the cause of death is not yet known to
    the Witkooi family or the department and wishes the PSM or any member of the
    public to give the family the descent grieving period it deserves".
    A memorial service for Witkooi will be held next week at a date that will soon be
    communicated while the funeral will be on Saturday, 25 March 2017

    Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa
    Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2017
    Speech

    It is with great hour and privilege to address the Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2017,which is taking place for the first time on African soil.
    We welcome you to the continent that is the birth place of humanity.
    As kinsmen and kinswoman from all corners of the world,we meet to break the Kola nut in the land of our common ancestors.

    We meet to share ideas on how collectively we can generate inclusive development,restore humanity's dignity and rekindle hope for a better tomorrow.
    We meet to discuss how we can effectively harness the energy of enterprise and the tools of technology to build a better world.
    For our continent,this congress provides many benefits. It provides a unique opportunity for African entrepreneurs to interact with potential global partners.
    It enables entrepreneurs to engage with policy makers and business leaders. It is an avenue for mentorship ,knowledge exchange and investment.
    It showcases African entrepreneurs,innovators and inventors alongside their global counterparts.
    They posses the zeal,tenacity and fortitude to change the world. They are optimistic. They relish risk. They defy convention.
    When other lament,entrepreneurs look for solutions. Where others see problems,entrepreneurs see opportunities.
    That is why our continent needs more innovative enterpreneurs,so that we may better respond to our developmental challenges.African entrepreneurs are poised to change the economic trajectory and shape the social landscapeof our continent.
    The millions of jobs to our people need will not be created by governments or big industry alone. This will be created by emergingentrepreneurs supported by sound government policies and deliberate action by established business.
    They will thrive if regulatory and taxation regimes are reformed to promote,rather than stifle,SMME development.
    They will prosper if we iliminate barriers to entry reducing the cost of data,transport and financial services. They will be sustainable if society is united in combating uncompetitive business behaviour,collusion and price fixing by monopolistic cartels.
    The rapid changes ushered in by technological advances are transforming human experience and business culture everywhere.
    The theme for this Congress- Digital Disruption- is opportune and appropriate for a continent that is a familiar with rapid change. The theme resonates with an igbo proverb qouted in the novel,Arrow of God,by the late Nigerian author Chinua Achebe.
    In the novel,the High Priest Ezuel warns his son Oduche that: "The world is like a Mask dancing. If you want to see it well,you do not stand in one place".
    If we want to see the future of entreprise well,if we want to benefit fully from innovation,we need to adapt to the reality of technological change. We can not stand in one place.
    We must recognise that digital disruption is a cornerstone of a modern,diversified economy. It is digital disruptors who redefine the competiitve landscape as the strengthen knowledge-based economies.
    They enhance customer experiences of products and services,offering something foundamentally different and better. Across the world,digital innovators are already bringing massive change in every market
    In Africa, they serve as development partners who exploit digital innovation to bring improved basic services to communities in remote rural areas and impoverished urban settlements.
    We urge you, our creative an courageous entrepreneurs,to apply your minds to the challenges of our continent

    NW EDUCATION AND SPORT DEVELOPMENT HOSTED SPORT LEKGOTLA

    The North West Education and Sport Development department hosted a

    Sport Lekgotla which its intention was to focus on issues related to
    sport in the province. Amongst other dignitaries who attended the event was Mr Patrick Van Neel -President for North West Sports Confederation, Mr Sipho Nkese - Acting Chief Executive Officer Mmabana Arts,Culture and Sports Foundation.

    The Sport Lekgotla eminates from the National Sport and Recreation Plan
    that states that provinces are expected to develop provincial sport and recreate
    plans parallel to the national one. The NSRP was initiated and finalised in 2013.
    The NSRP goes hand in hand with the premier’s initiative of promoting the villages, townships and small Dorpies (VTSD) which is aimed to take services to communities hence promoting economic and social transformation. The Sport Lekgotla caters to every person of different sporting codes and it plays a major platform in the promotion of indigenous games as they are part of our heritage as South Africans.
    The North West Education and Sport Development MEC, Sello Lehari : "As a Leader with clear focus,clear vision and mission,as far as sports development is concerned; having a crop of talented sport legends espeacially in soccer, we must find a way to utilise them in developing sports in the province, particularly in schools and communities. Let me take you down memory lane by mentioning a few of them: Lovers Motlhala, Erick September, Lucas Radebe, Timothy Lesejane and many more. But if you want to show the people how rich is this province in terms of talented you can even mention the late Isaac Kungoane who originate around Fafung in Madibeng, may his soul rest in peace".
    The Provincial Sport Lekgotla was the first of its nature to be hosted by the province; different sporting activists were offered a platform to discuss issues related to sport. At the end of the Lekgotla there was a joint document which will assist on how sport should run in the province.

    some of the delegates who attended sport lekgotla

    These are south african nation dam levels

    free state PROVINCE'S

    CLARENS SHINES AT MUNICIPAL AWARDS

    Glitz and glamour were the order of the night as nature warriors swapped their

    overalls for cocktail dresses and bowties. The scene at Phillip Sanders resort was
    filled with ambiance and enthusiasm from the competitors awaiting to hear if their
    municipality has won.
    In line with the National Waste Management Strategy that was initiated by the

    Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), the department of Economic, Small
    Business, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) is to maintain a clean, safe
    and healthy environment for current and future generations, it is of cardinal
    importance that the implementation of capacitating programmes in municipalities for
    local government support is activated. The Cleanest and Greenest Municipality
    Competition Awards falls in line with this mandate.
    MEC for DESTEA Dr. Benny Malakoane said, "The problem
    of environmentally unfriendly towns and municipalities and how patrons easily pick
    up bad habits that are destroying our environment." The MEC stressed that, "these
    negative behaviours play a part in the preservation or destruction of our
    environments, thus the need to teach the next generation about greening and
    cleaning of their own settlements in order to make our environment healthier to live
    in. The dirty settlements and areas such as taxi ranks may cause social determinant
    diseases that may be a result of sewerage spills and bad waste management.
    Environmental awareness should be part of schools’ curriculum to instill the practice
    of nature preservation from an early age."
    The objectives of the competition is the promotion of a clean and healthy
    environment in all the selected Provincial Municipalities through greening, cleaning
    and beautification exercises. Employment of annual contract workers in all the
    selected Municipalities, to promote the concept of Community Parks by involving the
    youth within the concept of the National Youth Service Corporations (NARYSEC)
    and the Youth Environment Service (YES) project. To create clean living spaces by
    inspiring communities to clean-up, fix up and conserve their environment. To change
    attitudes by raising awareness and educating the Free State nation on good waste
    management practices and encourage local municipalities and their communities to
    take part in the minimisation of waste in their towns and townships by participating in
    greening initiatives.
    The competition aims to encourage and ensure sustainable development by creating
    job opportunities through the practice of appropriate and effective greening,
    cleaning, recycling and waste management programmes as well as supporting local
    municipalities within the context of this project to promote best practises in
    environmental management practise through capacity building.
    The adjudication of the different categories were in line with these objectives. The
    big winners on the night were as follows:
    ●The schools competition award went to Sechaba se Maketse High School
    who also received laptops for the learners and teachers,
    ●The PETCO Company walked away with the best supporting company for
    waste recycling facilities, they were also honored for their training and
    awareness programmes as well as their donation of equipment to those
    recycling facilities.
    ●The cleanest ward went to Parys, Ngwathe and,
    ●The best municipality in job creation through environmental projects was
    awarded to Maluti-a-Phofung.
    ●The biggest winner on the night was Clarens, scooping three awards in the
    best LM cleanest and greenest programmes implemented, and the cleanest
    ward.
    ●The best township conservancies and/or public participation, as well as the
    cleanest town.
    Special awards were presented to environmental officers in recognition of their
    special contributions to programmes such as air quality, waste management,
    environmental municipal official, participating municipal individual in EPWP
    environment and culture sector and best supporting official in environmental affairs.
    The patrons were serenaded by the soulful sounds of the Free State’s very own
    starlet Jah Rose and the most memorable performance of the night was the "My
    environment, my life" poetic presentation by DESTEA’s epitome of environment
    Ntate Patrick Matlokotsi, who took the audience on a journey of how it all started,
    life, earth, environment. The passion coming from him and filling the room instilled a
    sense of love for our environment and hope for a cleaner, greener society for this
    and the next generation.

    NW EDUCATION AND SPORT DEVELOPMENT TO HOST SPORT LEKGOTLA

    The North West Education and Sport Development department will be hosting a
    Sport Lekgotla which its primary objective is to deliberate on issues pertaining to
    sport in the province.
    The Sport Lekgotla is adopted from the National Sport and Recreation Plan (NSRP)
    that stipulates all provinces are expected to develop provincial sport and recreate
    plans aligned to the national one. The NSRP was developed and finalised in 2013.
    The NSRP is aligned to the premier’s initiative of promoting the villages, townships
    and small Dorpies (VTSD) which is aimed to take services to communities hence
    promoting economic and social transformation.
    The Sport Lekgotla caters to every individual of different sporting activities thus it
    plays a vital role in the promotion of indigenous games. Indigenous games are part
    of our heritage as South Africans and that’s what the North West province prides
    itself in.
    The North West Education and Sport Development MEC, Sello Lehari is optimistic
    that the Sport Lekgotla will benefit and develop sport in the province.
    "This Provincial Sport Lekgotla is the first of its nature to be hosted by the province;
    different sporting activists will be offered a platform to deliberate on issues pertaining
    to sport. At the end of the Lekgotla we will come out with a joint document which will
    assist on how sport should run in the province. In this two days I plead with all
    delegates to be prepared to assist with inputs which will take sport in the province to
    majestic heights", said Lehari.

    pinnacle primary & secondary boarding school

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    We are situated near the town of Stilfontein in the North West Province - an ideal country setting,far away from negative city influence.
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    Our medium of instruction is English and we are registered with the North West Province Department of Education and Sport Development. We offer adequate hostel facilities and highly trained and motivational Educators with typically less than 25 learners per class, your child is sure to receive the individual attention that she/he deserves.
    The Minister for Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane visited Qwaqwa. 

    Amongst other matters she addressed is:
    1. Necessary engagement of three spheres of government
    2. Joint responsibility to ensure access to water
    3. A means to strengthen inter-governmental relations
    4. Ensure similar priorities
    5. Challenges of water supply in the area are exacerbated by water system not inter-linking as well as the realities of the current drought, high water losses, high demand and ageing infrastructure
    6. There is need for optimal use of the water treatment works,full capacity of 36ml/d
    7. It is critical to have a water and sanitation master plan in line with the life of the NDP 2030

    Minister Mokonyane lifts Gauteng water restrictions with immediate effect

    The Minister of water and sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane announced the lifting of water restrictions in Gauteng. She made the announcement following the sharp rise in dams levels as a result of torrential rains recently. The Vaal Dam which supplies the province with water is 97%,8. full.

    The announcement comes in a wake of a dramatic change in the water situation following torrential rains that have saturated most parts of the country.
    Communities who live downstream Bloemhof and the Vaal Dams have been warned to relocate as they may be exposed to possible floods.
    Minister Mokonyane thanked the people of Gauteng for their efforts in helping the Department save water by adhering to the restrictions and for using water wisely and responsibly in the past months. She encourages the citizens to make it a norm to be responsible in using water.

    The North West Provincial Legislature takes ''O RE BONE REGO BONE " to the people'
    The North West provincial Legislature, conducted the ''O RE BONE REGO BONE'' Campaign i.e taking Parliament to the people as part of strengthening oversight and public participation as well promoting accountability and tranparency.

    About 200 members of the community attended the event at Ngaka Modiri Molema District under the theme ''the people shall govern through strenghthening puplic participation promoting accountability and transparency in gorvenment''.
    ''O RE BONE REGO BONE'' which literally means ''you see us and we see you'' is the programme aimed at taking Legislature to the people,allowing a space for members of the community to voice their opinions and inputs on the work of government.

    Children's

    Second Amendment Bill 2015

    The portfolio committee on health and Social Development conducted public hearings on the Children's second bill 2015.

    The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Children's Act of 2005,so as to extend and insert new definitions; to provide for the removal of a child to a temporary safe care without a court order and be placed before the children's court for review of a decision to remove a child without court order;to provide for the Provincial Head of Social Development to transfer a child or a person from one form of alternative care to another alternative , to provide that an application for a child to remain in alternative care beyond the age of 18 years,be submitted before the end of the year in which the relevant child reaches the age of 18 years,and provide for matters connected therewith.
    Section 114 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act requires the legislature to exercise provincial executive authority in the province,including the implementation of Legislature as well as promoting public participation.
    As a result, the Portfolio Committee conducted public hearings as was reffered to by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).

    PROVINCIAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT

    FINANCE PRACTITIONERS
    The North West Department of Finance invites applications from retired local governmentfinance practitioners who have worked in the local government to submit their comprehensive CV'sto be plased on a database for deployment at municipalities. The practitioners will be expected to provide technical support to Municipalities in the North West Province.
    In accordance to the Saamtrek-Saamwerk concrete,this will be a patnership between government,municipalities and local government practitioners to contribute in improving financial Practitioners with expertise in amongst others but not limited to the following areas of municipal finance management are requested to express thier interest:

    . Budget Management
    . Financial Management
    . Accounting and Reporting
    . Revenue Management
    . Credit control and Debt Management
    . Governance and Performance Management
    . Supply chain Management
    . Assets Management
    . Internal Audit Management and Risk Management
    . Legal Services
    . Project Management
    Individuals appointed under this programme will recieve a stipend based on the terms and conditions agreed upon. A detailed CV must be accompanied by certified copy and identity document and qualifications and should be hand delivered or posted to the following address:
    Attention: Chief Director ,Department of Finance, Municipal Finance Unit,3rd Floor, East Wing, Ga-Rona Building Mmabatho.
    Private Bag X2060
    MMABATHO
    2735
    　

    　

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    North West State Of The Province Address
    R8.6billion to deal with the province's entire road network.
    More could be needed due to damages caused by the severe rains and floods that the province has experienced in the recent past.
    The Department of Public works and Roads will prioritise Townships and Small Dorpies.
    Focus will be put on strategic economic roads that connect villages to Townships and small Dorpies.
    In the spirit of "bietjie bietjie maak meer",no contractor in the Province will be allocated a road tender which is more than 20km from 17/18 Financial year.
    Obakeng Supra Mahumapelo said there is a growing need for the provincial government to accelerate its effort to attract private sector funding for the building of roads.
    From the left M.E.C Lehari and Premier Supra Ramoeletsi Mahumapelo

    herbal life

    ​ Formation of Herbal Life
    • Herbal Life was initiated by Mark Hughes in 1980 and it has been in South Africa for 22 years.
    • Hughes’s mother was obsessed and was on medication of losing weight.
    • She mistakenly overdosed the medication and died.
    • That’s when he came up with healthy nutrition to lose weight.
    • He invented the health nutrition for Sports people and the facial ones
    Some of the Products
    • Herbal Aloe Concentrate drink
    • Aloe is used for detoxing for any weight loss programme.
    • The skin will start to glow and feel lighter.
    • It also helps in stabilizing blood pressure and cholesterol.
    •  Shake.
    •   Shake is food with lot of nutrients in it, carbohydrates, protein, minerals and vitamins.
    • Whether you want to lose weight, gain weight or maintain, same products are used.
    • It comes in variety of flavors.
    • Formula 1 Express bars.
    •  They are used as a substitute especially for people who don’t have time to mix shake e.g. driving, tight schedule or in between classes. You just eat a bar and drink water. It is a meal in a bar.
    • Protein drink mix
    • This provides 30% of protein in your system daily.
    • You can have this as a snack or mixed with a Shake
    • Multi Fiber
    • It is used to tighten the skin and lower cholesterol
    • Tea
    It gets rid of fats, while giving you energy and increasing ​ concentration
    Chantel Tinise
    Community development
    • Started with Herbal Life January 2016 but only became dedicated to the product around March.
    • Her weight was 130.5 and shapeless
    • She lost 12.3 around December
    • It also helped her with energy and purifying her face
    North West 2016 National Senior Certificate Results held at Batlhaping High School, Taung
    Hon.MEC Jonas Sello Lehari
    Some Of the Guests Who graced the Occassion
    Chairman ya Dikgosi- Kgosi Zibi                      G. Chuenyane- Director Of Communications       Mike Mogaki-Circiut Manager DR KK
                                                                              Mr Sekgobele- Director Of Security Services
                                                                              G. Marindi - Director in the Office of MEC
                                                                            Ms Didi Rammuki-Educator from                      Francina Tsoku- School Safety
                                                                             Batswana Cormmecial
     Refilwe Motlhabane and Colleaques            Mr Mxolisi Bomvana-N.W Sadtu
    from MEC Office                                            Chairperson and Teach Kgonothi
                                                                           School Manager at Onkgopotse
                                                                           Tiro
                                                             
    M.E.C Malakoane's 104 Days programme of the Free State Provincial Government
    Dr Benny Malakoane M.E.C For the Department of Economic,small business development,tourism and Environmental affairs has familiarized himself with the programme and engaged the community on the relevance of the department on service delivery value chain. 

    mec intereacting directly with the community of mangaung metro

    Inter Vivos Trust 
    It is a trust created for the benefit of some beneficiaries whether group of people or community.
    ​Any person can create this trust or somebody representing a company. Listen to

    ms busisiwe maponya on playbroadcast "the station of sensation" weeky

    Testamentary trust 

    Testamentary trust is a trust which is created from a will
    The person who manages this trust are the trustees
    Trustees are natural people who manages the trust and make sure every month all the depts are paid

    Child Justice talk with Thabo Seadira

    If your child has committed a criminal offence,you will need to know how the law deals with such a situation. Listen to Playbroadcast week days

    Mr Thabo Rantlha is the owner of Business Inc news paper. He is on Playbroadcast weekly.

    Customary and Civil Marriages on Playbroadcast with Mmone Sebotha week days

    A customary marriage is one where the spouses are married in terms customs and tradition. Civil marriages are called English marriages and only one marriage can be concluded. Both customary and civil marriage are legally recognized.

    Kings Auto repairs in bloemfontein was awarded a merit award by retail motor industry for the commitment and dedication to meet and exceed the industry expectations. listen to the interview with ms nkgi the owner of kings auto repairs weekdays on playbroadcast

    Mmone Ntlatseng Sebotha on Playbroadcast every week discussing will and estates.

    We also take your calls live on air. Just send us your contact number via email and we shall call your back. camp@playbroadcast.com

    launch of the last push campaign-2016

    You can listen to the live streaming of the event on Playbroadcst weekdays 

    Hon.S.J Lehari m.e.c for education and sports development 

    Members of Cosas were also part of the campaign

    MEC Mashinini launching the Jaggersfontein Bulk water scheme.

    the entourage visited kalkfontein dam the pipeline,boreholes and reservoir,as well as showcase the interventions done by the department.

    Ms Mmone Sebotha(Ntlatseng)-ASSISTANT Master of Office-Mafikeng.She is on Playbroadcast weekly.
                                Will and Estates
    a will is a legal written Document signed by the testator/testatrix and two competent witness in which he/she directs how the assets in his/her estate are to be divided after death. For more on this listen to the interview on playbroadcast.

    The department of water and Sanitation planned a Media Tour of three waste Treatment plants in Free State on tuesday the 13th september 2016. The aim was to brief us about how waste is processed through treatment plant up to the stage when it is recycled into water that can be used for other purposes such as irrigation. 

    Departmental Spokes Person for Water and Sanitation Mr Sputnik Ratau On Playbroadcast.

    Water is critical for the country's socio-economic development. So when a drought occurs,it impacts on all levels of society from food production to the provision of water to households.

    Ms Kido Thoabala is a communication Manager for Free State Water and Sanitation Department. She is on Playbroadcast Every Week.
    Department of Water and Sanitation Free State is on a mission to conclude the eradication of the bucket system toilets.It has already concluded work in Dealsville ,Fouresmith ,Boshoff and Reddersburg. For more information listen to Playbroadcast.

    Mr Seadira on Playbroadcast 

    On the 06/09/2016 we discussed Equality Courts

    Equality Courts are there to represent people that feel that they were discriminated on a different basis such as gender,race,religion,disability and language.
    one does not need to be represented by a lawyer. The Equality Courts are situated at every magistrate court across the country. For more info listen to playbroadcast "the station of Sensation"

    In August there was a women in water and sanitation workshop at free state. the aim was to empower women as it was women's month and 60th anniversary. In the workshop women were encouraged to be self reliant and must know that the Department has programmes which can assist them as women.
    The department believes that when you empower woman you empower the nation. After the workshop the women were taken to water treatment plant so that they can understand water business and processes.

    on the 1st of september transnet held a level crossing awareness at mmabatho from 7h00 until 9h00

    be carefull when you reach a level crossing
    trains are dangerous
    always stop at a level crossing

    on the 31st of august dr sebogodi discussed with us cervical cancer the testing,diagnosis and treatment.

    Cervical Cancer is one of the 3rd most common cancers caused by human papiloma virus(sexual infection).
    It is important to REALIZE that having human papiloma infection does not NECESSARILY means that it will lead to cancer.
    Cervical cancer is an illness which normally affects woman who are at risk of being sexually active at an early age. 
    Symptoms are :
    1. Bleeding from vigana that is not normal such as,bleeding between menstrual periods.
    2. Pain during sex.
    3. Pain in the lower belly or pelvis
    ​4. Viganal discharge that is not normal

    dr sebogodi is on playbroadcast every week

    Thabo Seadira is a SPOKESPERSON FOR PROVINCIAL JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

    Thabo Seadira On Playbroadcast every week
    These are some of the learners and School Manager who are sponsored by Transnet accompanied by Mpho Mphuti from Angels of tomorrow
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    Omolemo Tlape and Katlego Poenyane

    these are the books from Transnet which were given to Letsatsing and St Mary's high school learners on the 10th of august 2016
        

    Sam Makganye and Zakes LEDWABA-YOUNGEST TRAIN DRIVER
    These are the students from Letsatsing High Shool in Mahikeng,North West Province who are sponsored by Transnet

    samuel makganye and ms s. mamokala with some of the learners of letsatsing high school


    deputy school manager mr john varughese

    st mary's high school learners sponsored by transnet

    sam makganye with st mary's educator

    Comemoration of ngaka modiri molema 

    The Molema's family has been leaders, born leaders. The Grandfather to Modiri Molema, called Molema Tawana. He was a chief. Mafikeng was named after him- Molema's Staad.
    Keitheng Molema the wife of                              This House is called Maratiwa House. The father of Modiri Molema built it. This is
    ​ Rra Senti Solomon Molema                               where the father Theeletso Silas Molema was staying
    This was where Ngaka Modiri Molema was practicing as a Doctor after he was removed from town
    Quincy K peforming at Mogwase
    Francina Tsoku with Playbroadcast on the 14th/05/2015 at Ditsobotla J.M Lekgetha School safety roadshow
    Caleb Gantana with Mpumi Sithole (Media Manager at AAP) at Manthe Primary School Launch in Taung
     
    MEC Manketsi Tlhape, for Rural Environment Agricultural and Development
      • The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Potchefstroom Veterinary laboratory has put the province on the global map by obtaining an internationally recognised accreditation on Veterinary Serology and Microbiology from South Africa National Accreditation System (SANAS).
      • The DARD is a provincial leading partner and stakeholder in the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) led by the National Department of Rural Development of Rural Development and Land Reform..
     

    Mr Lengane Bogatsu -Chief Director : Commission on Restitution of Land Rights North West Province
    As part of Community empowerment Playbroadcast spend a day at Rooigront Prison Sports Day against Xenophobia on the 28/04/2015