Service Delivery

EFF STATEMENT ON UNFINISHED SCHOONOORD R36 MILLION WATER
PROJECT IN MAKHUDUTHAMAGA.

December 2, 2022 adminPolitics / Service DeliveryNo Comment

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Limpopo notes with concern the R36 millionwater project at Schoonoord village, in the Makhuduthamaga…

Newly appointed Maruleng Municipality acting CFO not fit for purpose by Portia Moropane - DA Councillor - Maruleng Local Municipality

Newly appointed Maruleng Municipality acting CFO not fit for purposeMaruleng

December 1, 2022 adminPolitics / Service DeliveryNo Comment

The DA will write to the MEC for COGHSTA, Basikopo Makamu, to stop the appointment of the acting Chief Financial…

EFF OBSERVES WORLD AIDS DAY.

December 1, 2022 adminHEALTH / Politics / Service DeliveryNo Comment

EFF OBSERVES WORLD AIDS DAY. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Limpopo joins the world in observing WorldAids Day and…

LIMPOPO SHOWCASE CAPABILITY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

December 1, 2022 adminService Delivery / UncategorizedNo Comment

LIMPOPO SHOWCASE CAPABILITY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESLimpopo Provincial Government will celebrate International Day of Persons withDisabilities under the theme Empowering…

We have decided to bring this Event here in Mankweng, because our records indicate that there is a great number of fatalities, that are taking place on this part of the R 71 road, more than anywhere else, in this Province. We took the decision to launch the 2022 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign, here in Mankweng, because we want to demonstrate that as Government we care about our people. This launch coincides with the 16 Days of Activism against the abuse of women and children, a period marked to raise awareness and to call upon men in our society, to desist from killing women and children. It is therefore befitting, that we must use this occasion, of the Launch of the Road Safety Campaign, to say to our men and boys, that, ‘as you continue to drive safe on our roads, you must also not abuse our women and children’. About 3 weeks ago, South Africa witnessed a horrific fatality, in which 9 members of the Sethe family died, on the N1 Road, while driving home for a family wedding. Programme Director, as we launch this Festive Season Road Safety Campaign, we want to pass our condolences to the Sethe family, who are residing here in Nobody Village, and many other families of victims who perished on our roads. We will keep them in our prayers, and want to make a commitment that, ‘as Government, we will do everything possible, to make our roads as safe as possible’. Research shows that the R 71 road is the second most dangerous road, nationally, when it comes to pedestrians who are killed by motor vehicles. So, our launch of this programme targeting the people of Mankweng, Nobody, Mentz, Ga Makanye, Ga Mothapo, Ga Mothiba, Ga Molepo, Ga Mamabolo, Moremadi, Mamadimo and many other villages, is based on this research. The Limpopo Province is amongst the top 5 Provinces in the Country, with the highest number of fatalities, together with KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Eastern Cape and the Western Cape. I know most of you might think, that Road Safety Campaigns must be targeted towards Motorists, because they are the ones who are always on the road. But the opposite is actually the truth, because throughout the years, a great number of fatalities on our roads, involved pedestrians. The past few years have seen significant decreases in the number of fatalities on our roads, because of the Covid-19 pandemic. But now that our lives are back to normal, there will be increased numbers of people on our roads, as people will be travelling for a number of reasons, during the Festive Season. We have invited Pastors and Priests to this occasion, because we are well aware that this problem also requires divine intervention, in addition to our own wisdom. We therefore call upon members of the clergy and church leaders, to make Road Safety, a prayer item, in their churches. The fatalities on the R71 stretch might sound sporadic, because they do not happen every-day, but over a period of time, they are too many to count. We are aware, that a lot of fatalities happen from Nobody towards Mentz along the R 71 road, and this is of concern to us as Government. A few weeks ago, a female pedestrian was killed around Nobody, after being hit by a motor vehicle. We have also noted high numbers of people, who are jay-walking on the road, especially at night, and this also contributes to the high rate of pedestrian fatalities, on the road. The Festive season is characterized by high traffic volumes, high demand for long distance travelling due to holidaymaking, tourist travellers, schools’ closures, migrants returning home, people attending weddings and religious gatherings in celebration of the Christmas holiday. What makes Limpopo Province peculiar compared to other parts of the country, is our ever-busy national road, the N1, which connects South Africa and Zimbabwe and the rest of the African continent. The R71 is also having its fair share of high traffic volumes, because it connects Polokwane to the Great ZCC Church, and is also a preferred road, for travellers between Polokwane and Phalaborwa. We will be dispatching a battalion of our Officers on the Roads, during this period, who will be visible, on a 24-hour basis. But there is no amount of Police visibility that can prevent these road fatalities, if we as citizens, do not take care of ourselves. Road Safety starts with us. There are many reasons for us to choose the Festive Season, as a period where we heighten our operations - to ensure that our people remain safe. Most people have excess money during this period, and this leads to increased levels of alcohol consumption, as people will be engaged in various forms of entertainment. Schools are closed at this period, and most children will be loitering on the streets, walking to the Malls, and other places. Holiday makers are also travelling in high numbers to various destinations, and this leads to increased traffic volumes on our roads. Amongst these motorists, there are some who are driving under the influence of alcohol, who are also contributing to the high number of fatalities on our roads. We are not going to have any mercy, on people who are going to deliberately disregard our traffic laws. Those who are going to drink and drive, must know that they will be locked up in jail. Over the next few days, I will be joining our Traffic Officials as we will be conducting a number of road block operations, throughout the Province. I will be joining these operations, to ensure that those who are found to be on the wrong side of the law, will not receive any favours from anyone. During this period, crime is also on the rise, because some opportunistic elements use this period to take advantage of our people, who will be doing various forms of shopping. Those who are leaving their homes, to go on holiday, must also leave someone behind. We also appeal to you, not to carry large amounts of cash, at this period, because criminals are also out in their numbers to make a ‘quick buck’. We have lost a number of lives, because most motorists and their passengers ignore the use of safety belts, as they travel. I know, passengers in minibus taxis, do not use seat-belts, at all. Seat belts reduce the risk of death and injuries, in motor vehicle accidents by up to 50%. If you do not wear your seatbelts, you are likely to be ejected out of the car, if it crashes or overturns. There is a culture of overloading amongst our motorists, which does not only damage our road infrastructure, but it also contributes to accidents. It is common along the N1 Stretch, between Gauteng and the Beit Bridge, and for this Festive period, I will personally be joining a few operations that will be dealing with that. A big number of motor vehicles involved in most accidents, are also not in a roadworthy state. Motorists also have an obligation to check on the state of their vehicles, and their suitability to be on the road. These include checking on the brakes, the tyre conditions, and other mechanical issues like steering wheels and suspensions. There are any motor vehicles accidents which are attributed to tyre punctures, and the reason for this, is neglect. We must all make a habit of conducting pre-trip inspections, everytime when we travel. A number of accidents, are caused by Drivers who get distracted, because they use cellphones while behind the steering-wheel. Human factors are largely the main contributors to main of our accidents on the roads. Let me conclude by wishing you a Happy Christmas and prosperous 2023. We need you to be alive and safe, in order to build this country’s democracy. Don’t drink and drive. Don’t drink and walk. Drive within the speed limit. Always wear your safety belt. Have enough rest on long trips. And Keeo a safe following distance. I thank you.

FESTIVE SEASON ROAD SAFETY CAMPAING LAUNCH BY MEC FLORENCE RADZILANI

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 adminService DeliveryNo Comment

We have decided to bring this Event here in Mankweng, because ourrecords indicate that there is a great number of…

LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT COMMOMERATES WORLD AIDS DAY

November 30, 2022 adminEDUCATION / HEALTH / Service DeliveryNo Comment

LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT COMMOMERATES WORLD AIDS DAY LUTENDO LIVHEBE – MUDAU. The Limpopo Provincial Government led by Premier Chupu Stanley…

PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER TO RELEASE CRIME STATS FOR SECOND QUARTER OF 2022/2023 FINANCIAL YEAR

November 29, 2022 adminCrime / Service DeliveryNo Comment

PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER TO RELEASE CRIME STATS FOR SECOND QUARTER OF 2022/2023 FINANCIAL YEAR POLOKWANE- The Minister of Police General Bheki…

VHEMBE DISTRICT END THE RURAL HEALTH MATTERS OUTREACH PROGRAM ON A HIGH AFTER OPERATING 436 PATIENTS FROM RURAL COMMUNITIES

November 28, 2022 adminHEALTH / Service DeliveryNo Comment

VHEMBE DISTRICT END THE RURAL HEALTH MATTERS OUTREACH PROGRAM ON A HIGH AFTER OPERATING 436 PATIENTS FROM RURAL COMMUNITIES Limpopo…

16 Days of Activism: Crime stats show Limpopo Provincial Government and SAPS losing fight against sex offenders and domestic violence by Desiree van der Walt MP - DAWN Limpopo Chairperson Date: 28 November 2022 Release: Immediate The Democratic Alliance Women’s Network (DAWN) in Limpopo is deeply concerned by the high number of sexual offences and domestic violence related offences registered at the onset of 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children. The province is currently losing the battle on violence against children and women and the 2022/23 South African Police Service (SAPS) 2nd quarter crime statistics for Limpopo paint a dire picture. Limpopo recorded a total of 1134 sexual offences with rape, sexual assault and attempted sexual offences increasing from the 2021/22 2nd quarter stats. There were 963 reported rape cases, which is an increase of 15.5% from the previous year. The statistics further show that domestic violence continues to be a serious societal issue. The province recorded 15 attempted murder cases, 11 murder cases, 50 rape cases, 9 sexual assault cases, 359 assault GBH cases and 663 common assault cases as domestic violence related crimes. These statistics do not reflect the untold physical, emotional and phycological suffering endured by the victims who were brave enough to report their cases. On 24 November 2022, the Legislature passed a DA motion that the people of Limpopo have lost confidence in the SAPS and that provincial police commissioner, Lt.Gen Thembi Hadebe is not up to the task to ensure the safety or property of citizens. We will take the fight to get rid of Lt. Gen Hadebe to Parliament to ensure that an experienced and dedicated commissioner is appointed in Limpopo. All victims of GBV who report their cases are a call for action and they demand a response.

Limpopo recorded a total of 1134 sexual offences with rape, sexual assault and attempted sexual offences increasing from the 2021/22 2nd quarter stats.

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 adminCrime / Service DeliveryNo Comment

16 Days of Activism: Crime stats show Limpopo Provincial Government and SAPS losing fight against sex offenders and domestic violenceby…

PROVINCIAL LAUNCH OF THE FESTIVE SEASON ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN

November 28, 2022 adminCrime / Service DeliveryNo Comment

PROVINCIAL LAUNCH OF THE FESTIVE SEASON ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Florence Radzilani is scheduled to…