Category: Media Statement

  THOTAYATAU:  Clichéd as it might be, to the impoverished community of Thotayatau in Greater Taung, the words are like a dulcet to the ears. The reference is to wise adage that, “Give a man a fish, and he will… Read More

  Social Development MEC in the North West Basetsana Sussana Dantjie is fast-tracking relief efforts for a Robega pensioner whose shack was gutted by fire on Wednesday in the afternoon.   The raging fire destroyed the pensioner’s three roomed shack,… Read More

  Social Development in the North West Basetsana Sussana Dantjie on Monday said there can be no justification for abandoning children after giving birth. MEC Dantjie was reacting to a report on social media about new born baby that was… Read More

  In a concerted effort to promote menstrual hygiene and food security, North West MEC for Social Development Basetsana Sussana Dantjie will on Wednesday, (14 August 2024) embark on a dignified distribution of sanitary towels and food parcels to deserving… Read More

  Social Development MEC in the North West Basetsana Sussana Dantjie is scheduled to present her maiden budget speech and policy statement at the provincial legislature on Tuesday (30 July 2024) at 10h00 am. Dantjie is expected to outline service… Read More

  The birthday celebration of a Phokeng grandmother, Annah Diale, who turned 100 on 4 July 2024, has shown what caring for the older persons can achieve.   Diale’s birthday came in a week that left the country reeling in… Read More

Over 300 learners from disadvantaged families across the districts will no longer have to go to school without proper school uniforms. This, after North West Social Development MEC Lazarus Mokgosi undertook a back to school drive to handover school uniform… Read More

North West Social Development MEC Lazarus Mokgosi is scheduled to launch the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign on Tuesday, 28 November 2023 at Reivilo golf club in Greater Taung local municipality, under… Read More

North West Department of Social Development has obtained an unqualified audit opinion for the third time in a row on the Annual Financial statements with no material misstatements. On performance information, the department has also obtained an unqualified audit opinion… Read More

North West MEC for Social Development, Lazarus Mokgosi urged the community members and the stakeholders not to turn the provincial substance abuse dialogue into a “talk shop”. Mokgosi, who many see as a man of action, called on delegates at… Read More