North West MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs Manketsi Tlhape said her department will continue to make great strides in improving the functioning of traditional councils and the livelihood of Dikgosi across the province.
MEC Tlhape said this when she officially handed over nineteen (19) 4X4 Ford Ranger Double Cab vehicles to Dikgosi at Lowe in Mahikeng, which will be used by their traditional councils and Dikgosi in their day to day running of the traditional council. MEC Tlhape said the move is aimed at making the functioning of the traditional councils much easier than it was before.
“We have once again delivered on our promise of improving the functioning of traditional councils. The vehicles represent the sweet fruits of a 20 year old democratic South Africa which recognises the worth of its traditional leaders and councils. This bears testimony to our commitment as government in providing the much needed tools of trade to make their working environment much easier”.
One the beneficiaries Kgosi Matlaba Rapulana of Barolong BaGa Tau Rapulana said the vehicles will make a much needed difference in the running of the council and assisting community members.
“We will be able to travel to important meetings and gatherings, transport our elders to pension pay points and even assist during funerals of our impoverished residents”.
The other beneficiary is Kgosi Keobusitse Israel Moiloa of Bahurutshe baga Moiloa in Dinokana village. Kgosi Moiloa said “The usage of such a vehicle will assist them in improving service delivery to their village and even reaching far flung areas which has unbearable roads”.
The Chairperson of Provincial House of Traditional Leadership Madoda Zibi said government has uplifted the livelihood of Dikgosi and functioning of the traditional councils.
“Since the establishment of House of Traditional Leaders we have seen a lot of changes which made us feel our worth as Dikgosi. The provision of vehicles today will ensure the full operation of our traditional councils and improved provision of service to our rural communities”.
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