Communities laud provincial government over Setsokotsane programme
Residents of Boskop farm and Promosa Ext 3 outside Ikageng Township in Potchefstroom say Setsokotsane is a good approach for accomplishment of speedy and better delivery of services. This was said recently as residents braved the chilly and wet weather for Setsokotsane service delivery outreach, which is being implemented in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District’s Tlokwe Local Municipality.
One of the locals, Josephine Maila, 20, a mother of two, who does not have an ID, expressed her happiness after submitting her application for a Smart Identity card to the Department of Home Affairs.
“Life is going to be a lot better soon. I will be able to apply for the child support grant for my daughters, look for a job and provide for my children. I am happy to have benefited from Setsokotsane which came to our area”, said Josephine.
Some of the services provided during the outreach included amongst others, registration of unemployed youth on the provincial database, bursary applications, health screening services, vaccination of domestic animals and processing of social grants applications.
Premier Supra Obakeng Ramoeletsi Mahumapelo says through implementation of Setsokotsane, the Province shall continue and intensify its efforts in making the government felt by people.
“The Setsokotsane integration and convergence approach employs government efforts to accelerate service delivery as departments, municipalities and state owned entities bring the much needed services to the people, for radical socio - economic transformation and better livelihood to be realised”, maintains Premier Mahumapelo.
The second week of Setsokotsane in Tlokwe Local Municipality will see services being taken to various areas as follows:
- Tuesday, 8 September, the service delivery outreach will be in Matlwang village
- Thursday, 10 September, the service delivery outreach will be in Lindequestdrift Ward 2
- Friday, 11 September the service delivery outreach will be in Klipdrift Ward 3
On Saturday, 12 September, a unique Cultural Street Festival and Exhibition will be staged at Memorial Park, Ikageng Township, and will be attended by local farmers and artists who will showcase their products and the economic benefits of Agriculture, Culture and Tourism which have been positioned as strategic drivers of the province’s economy.
For enquiries, contact:
Brian Setswambung
Acting Provincial Head of Communication: Office of the Premier
Cell: 084 702 3775 or 076 012 4501
E-mail: bsetswambung@nwpg.gov.za
