Premier Bushy Maape on working with traditional leaders to address challenges of socio-economic concerns

Premier Kaobitsa Bushy Maape solidfies relations with Barolong Boora Tshidi to expedite delivery of services and job creation

The North West Provincial Government has recommitted itself to work with traditional leaders to address challenges of socio-economic concern confronting the province. As part of solidifying and strengthening relations with traditional councils across the province, Premier Maape who was accompanied by Members of the Executive Council paid the Barolong Boora Tshidi Royal Family a courtesy visit.

The visit was preceded by laying the wreath at the burial site of struggle veteran and the first recording secretary of the African National Congress, George Dick Montshioa where the government committed to give the site a facelift by erecting a statue in his memory.

Government has also committed to prioritise the socio-economic development of the provincial capital through provision of services and creation of jobs. This will include upgrading the drainage system as well as resurfacing the roads in Mahikeng and surrounding areas.

Kgosi Jeff Montshioa of Barolong Boora Tshidi believes the commitments by the government are a step in the right direction.

“Mahikeng is the ancestral land of the Barolong people. They played an important role in the liberation and democratisation of this country. We are grateful that the government is now recognising this important role by honouring our forebears. We are also elated that they are forging a relationship in finding solutions to many challenges affecting our communities” remarked Kgosi Montshioa.

Premier Maape maintains these are ongoing efforts by the government in cementing relations with traditional leaders by expediting the delivery of services and creating jobs.

“Our priorities are centred on infrastructure development, service delivery as well as promoting and preserving the history of Barolong with the sole purpose of re-igniting tourism in the provincial capital. This will go a long way in creating jobs for our people. Moreover, this will attract investment and our people will be able to participate actively in the economy” said Premier Maape. 

Further engagements between government and Barolong Boora Tshidi will continue to ensure the implementation of commitments made.

For enquiries, contact

Sello Tatai
Spokesperson to the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 064 756 2510/082 450 7842
E-mail: statai3@gmail.com

or

Mr Brian Setswambung
Provincial Head of Communication
Office of the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 076 012 4501
E-mail: bsetswambung@nwpg.gov.za

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