Kgoshi Letsiri Phaahla, local traditional authority leader, said the community made several attempts to meet with Mayor Merah Mahlase but she failed to honour the invitation twice.
Kgoshi Phaahla stated that the community decided to take action after the mayor failed to meet with them in a meeting which was scheduled during last week.
Groblersdal Public Order Policing Unit was summoned to the area to defuse the situation as traffic on the economic road was adversely affected.
Learners and workers using the road were left stranded as the fierce protest resulted in motorists and all forms of public transport avoiding the area.
“The police carried rubber bullet guns and teargases and ordered the protestors to disperse in 5 minutes. In solidarity with the community members, we managed to engage the police to quell
the situation as the residents were getting more infuriated,” said Phaahla.
The residents informed that the mayor finally came following the mediation of the SAPS Nebo representative.
However, the residents condemned that the mayor couldn’t provide satisfactory answers. “We communicated with Limpopo MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure,
Ernest Rachoene and he promised that the Road Agency Limpopo CEO will attend to the matter,” pointed out Phaahla.The residents threatened to close the R579 Road weekly if they do not get
tangible solutions on the matter from the authorities.
A meeting was scheduled with the RAL CEO for Wednesday. The municipality confirmed the meeting with the traditional leadership. It indicated that it would only be able to give a report after
its materialisation.
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The plan has already been approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training. This initiative
seeks to bring access to education closer to the people of Sekhukhune in particular academic courses that are aligned to the economy of the
district such as mining, agriculture and tourism, which bringing the reality of the resolution of
Sekhukhune 2019 economic Summit.The old Sekhukhune College of Teaching was identified as a site where the new TUT campus will
be built in Sekhukhune
According to Bapedi Royal Kingdom, the development was a vision the late Kgoshi Victor Thulare had before
his passing early this year. Speaking after signing the MoU, Deputy Vice Chancellor in Teaching, Learning and Technology in TUT,
Professor Stanley Mukhola, said the campus will be focusing on the mining and agricultural fields. Mukhola said the infrastructure, where
the old Sekhukhune College of Teaching is based, will be suitable to be used as the new
campus of the university. Mukhola indicated
that they are currently conducting a feasibility study that will be completed around the
next eighteen months. He said the date of the opening will be announced once the feasibility study is completed.
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President Ramaphosa also delivered an eulogy at the late king’s funeral and said traditional leaders who came before the
late Thulare III fought immensely against colonialism. “He carried the blood of resistance in his veins.
As government we convey our deepest sympathy and condolences to the royal family and the people of this province
for this great loss,” said the president. Kgoshikgolo Thulare III was just recognized as paramount king of Bapedi
by President Ramaphosa in March last year, following a lengthy court battle with his uncle, Kgagudi Kenneth Sekhukhune,
over the legitimacy of the Bapedi kingship throne. Two months after his recognition, Kgoshikgolo Thulare III was
bestowed with a certificate of recognition by the Co-operative Government and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Deputy
Minister Obed Bapela.
Mampuru said the appointment of the Queen Mother as acting king will not only restore the order of things in the Bapedi Royal House but
is also a vote of confidence and a vindication for the sterling leadership role that women have continued to play in many sectors of society.
The appointment of the Queen is very significant
on many fronts. Firstly, it helps us continue
to go through what is still a very difficult period
of mourning as the royal family and the Bapedi
nation. Secondly, it allays any fears about the
succession process following what was a difficult
and protracted legal dispute over heirship
to the Bapedi throne. However, thirdly and quiet
significantly, the appointment of the Queen
Mother as acting king of the Bapedi Nation is
a vote of confidence in the abilities of women
not only in traditional leadership but societal
leadership in general,” he said.
Mampuru described the Queen Mother as the
central pillar of the royal family and was also
a pillar of strength and confidant even to her
departed son.”The Queen is certainly a pillar
of strength to all of us. She has always loved
the Bapedi people and has stopped at nothing
to ensure the needs of the Bapedi are always
at the forefront. While King Thulare Victor
Thulare was widely revered for his love and
wonderful leadership, albeit for a relatively
short time, it is the Queen Mother who has
always been credited with how much King
Thulare Victor Thulare III loved his people,”
saidMampuru.
The ANC Womens League (ANCWL) congratulated
the Queen on her new appointment.
MeokgoMatuba, ANCWL Secretary General,
said the appointment of Queen Hlapogadi
signifies the recognition of women as capable
citizens to participate and lead in every sector
of public life in the country. “The ANCWL
will work with her to mobilize, organize and
unite all women within the Bapedination and
beyond to participate in the struggle for the
liberation women and all oppressed groups
like the disabled, LGBTQIA+, children, and
young women among many others,” she said.
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President Ramaphosa also delivered an eulogy at the late king’s funeral and said traditional leaders who came before the
late Thulare III fought immensely against colonialism. “He carried the blood of resistance in his veins.
As government we convey our deepest sympathy and condolences to the royal family and the people of this province
for this great loss,” said the president. Kgoshikgolo Thulare III was just recognized as paramount king of Bapedi
by President Ramaphosa in March last year, following a lengthy court battle with his uncle, Kgagudi Kenneth Sekhukhune,
over the legitimacy of the Bapedi kingship throne. Two months after his recognition, Kgoshikgolo Thulare III was
bestowed with a certificate of recognition by the Co-operative Government and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Deputy
Minister Obed Bapela.
"His Majesty (King Thulare III)'s untimely departure has placed a cruel damper on His Vision of confirming His predecessor
King's control of Lekwe-Bepe (historically known as Transvaal) the traditional and historical jurisdiction of Bapedi
Kingdom. Unity of Bapedi Senior Traditional Leaders and Headmen in the Kingdom was paramount on His Majesty's agenda
and vision or reviving the pride of over 5 million of Bapedi population who are residents in all four provinces of Limpopo,
Mpumalanga, North West and Gauteng,” reads the Bapedi Royal House statement. According to the statement, Kgoshikgolo
Thulare III supported the economic vision to transform Sekhukhune region of Bapedi Kingdom to become a global centre
of hydrogen economy given the region's mineral deposits.
“Kgoshikgolo Thulare III supported the economic vision to transform Sekhukhune region of Bapedi Kingdom to become a
global centre of hydrogen economy given the region's mineral deposits,” stated Bapedi Royal House.
The Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), sent their heartfelt condolences to
the family and Bapedi nation. “On behalf of the COGTA family, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Bapedi as a
whole and the royal family on the passing of His Majesty Kgoshikgolo Thulare Thulare III.
His Majesty played his
part to sow the seeds of unity and to lay a foundation from which the Bapedi Kingship can grow stronger and stronger.
His untimely passing is a great loss to Bapedi, the institution of traditional leadership and the people of Limpopo,
” said COGTA Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Christians of South Africa (COSA) political party conveyed condolences
to the family of the late traditional leader. “COSA remains the only political party in South Africa that marched to the
government demanding the recognition of King Thulare III. Our support to his kingship was unconditional.
We supported his Kingship when it was not fashionable, his untimely departure destroys our inner spirits.
His passing has left COSA and the entire South African population shattered and in sheer disbelief,” said
COSA President Apostle Derick Mosoana. The Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality, Cllr Keamotseng
Stanley Ramaila, was deeply saddened by the passing of Kgoshikgolo Thulare III.
"It is with a heavy heart that I
express my personal condolences and the greatest sympathies of the Bapedi people to the family of King Thulare III
and also to the people of Limpopo,” said Ramaila. He said KgoshiKgolo Thulare III, 'Bauba a Hlabirwa',
played his part nobly and with understanding of the responsibility and leadership which the people of
Sekhukhune required. “In his words, he always pleaded with 'bana ba Thulare' including various Bapedi royal
houses on unity and working together to develop the district of Sekhukhune. He further displayed a positive
and energetic view with clear vision on how to protect the wealth of the district, in particular the mining sector.
He emerged as a critical force to his people with the intention of taking bold steps in advancing the economy of Sekhukhune,”
said Ramaila.
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He said at least 100 pupils were examined, treated, and released at Jane Furse
while three of them were admitted. Another 133 pupils were taken for examination to St Ritas hospital
on the same day. Two of them were admitted. Another eight pupils were taken to St Ritas on Tuesday, and one of them was
admitted. Lesufi said the three admitted to this hospital had since been discharged.
He could not confirm reports that shards of glass had been found in food eaten by the children.
Basic education department spokesman Elijah Mhlanga could not immediately be reached for comment.
Earlier, The Star reported that 275 pupils at Makeke Primary School were taken to hospital on Monday after eating food that contained pieces of glass.
In October, the Sowetan reported that a confidential report by the Limpopo department of education revealed that beans meant for the national schools nutrition programme were found to have contained pieces of glass and stones.
The department launched an investigation after pupils in Sekhukhune were hospitalised in September after consuming food from the programme.
"The school reported the matter to the department of health, who took 238 pupils to Jane Furse and St Rita's hospitals for medical check-ups," the report said.
It found that every bag of beans opened in different schools contained small stones and pieces of glass.
The report advised schools not to cook the beans.
The multi-million rand feeding scheme funded by government distributes beans and fish to schools in impoverished areas.
Later in October, pupils at the Ntaki Primary School, also in Sekhukune, complained about a similar problem.
Pupils reportedly vomited blood after eating food at school and were taken to hospital.
On November 6, the basic education department announced that it had terminated the contracts of two companies supplying food to schools in Limpopo.
"Contracts have been terminated with immediate effect for the companies implicated in the food contamination that resulted in learners being hospitalised in Limpopo," Mhlanga said at the time.
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The heavily armed robbers allegedly bombed an ATM and bank safes. A grocery store and one restaurant were also attacked .
The plaza remained closed as the SAPS were still conducting their investigations.
Meanwhile shoppers were left stranded as they couldn’t shop at the complex. More updates to follow on this story.
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“We asked police to help us, because these people are even removing the roots of the tree which is abnormal.”
Nkosi said if it indeed works it should also benefit his subjects and warned against dangerous prescriptions that could be made on the street.
Mahlo was a fruit and vegetable vendor when the coronavirus outbreak hit the world forcing some formal and informal businesses to shut down.
When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a lockdown in March, Mahlo and other informal traders around Jane Furse found themselves without an income.
However, when the lockdown was moved to Level 4 a fortnight ago he returned to the busy road that links Jane Furse and Sekhukhune’s major mining towns of Steelpoort and Burgersfort to sell lengana.
Wearing a surgical mask, Mahlo moved from one vehicle to the other along the road’s speed hump where he has set up a makeshift market.
Mahlo said he realised that lengana, a new product on the streetseller’s makeshift wooden shelves, was topping the sales and that he had to join in, and it has brought a huge change in his sales.
Speaking to Mukurukuru Media, the 29-year-old Mahlo from Manganeng village near Jane Furse in Sekhukhune, Limpopo, said he saw others selling and ongoing customer enquiries made him also join the traders.
Mahlo sells a bundle for R20 and R40, and plans to increase his stock as more people are enquiring about the medicinal plant.
The high demand increased despite warnings by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that there are no published scientific studies of the herb and that its effects have not been tested.
However Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has slammed the WHO for not supporting the herb and has announced plans to distribute it through west Africa.
The African Union has stepped into the debate and vowed to help Madagascar to explore more on the remedy it presented. According to the AU, Madagascar has agreed to collaborate with the union’s Centre for Disease Control.
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said that the Madagascan government had requested SA to help investigate the scientific basis on which such a drug could be used against Covid-19.
Indigenous knowledge system expert Dr Wally Serote said lengana is undisputed medicine that has been used to treat patients in Africa for years.
He said given Madagascar signals the plant should be given attention and “unleash potentials”.
“I heard the news that Madagascar is using it and they are using it on coronavirus, and some customers want it,” said Mahlo.
Like many other street vendors in the area, Mahlo does not buy this product.
Instead he walks for hours into the nearby mountain to harvest the herb.
“I wake up in the morning at 4am, go to the mountain very far and I will come back around 10am, and proceed to the market,” he said.
Now Mahlo and other locals are facing serious competition from a scramble for the herb by outsiders who drive to the area to buy from locals and go and sell elsewhere.
Community leaders said for days they were stranded and not knowing what to do when the scramble began, but a community meeting by leaders resolved that smuggling of the species must be stopped.
Villagers said if indeed the plant heals the virus, they couldn’t allow outsiders to harvest their resources and leave them poor.
They said those who come to harvest the medicinal plant invade the area early in the morning while they are still sleeping and wake up to see groups of people loading bags and naked bundles into bakkies.
Freedom Park Trust CEO Jane Muhammad said the debate on Madagascar remedy discovery also presents an opportunity for Africa to ensure that it’s medicine is standardised.
She said India and China are good examples of how to standardise traditional medicine for healthcare.
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"His Majesty (King Thulare III)'s untimely departure has placed a cruel damper on His Vision of confirming His predecessor
King's control of Lekwe-Bepe (historically known as Transvaal) the traditional and historical jurisdiction of Bapedi
Kingdom. Unity of Bapedi Senior Traditional Leaders and Headmen in the Kingdom was paramount on His Majesty's agenda
and vision or reviving the pride of over 5 million of Bapedi population who are residents in all four provinces of Limpopo,
Mpumalanga, North West and Gauteng,” reads the Bapedi Royal House statement. According to the statement, Kgoshikgolo
Thulare III supported the economic vision to transform Sekhukhune region of Bapedi Kingdom to become a global centre
of hydrogen economy given the region's mineral deposits..JPG)
He could not confirm reports that shards of glass had been found in food eaten by the children.
Basic education department spokesman Elijah Mhlanga could not immediately be reached for comment..jpg)
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said that the Madagascan government had requested SA to help investigate the scientific basis on which such a drug could be used against Covid-19.
Indigenous knowledge system expert Dr Wally Serote said lengana is undisputed medicine that has been used to treat patients in Africa for years.
He said given Madagascar signals the plant should be given attention and “unleash potentials”.
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They said those who come to harvest the medicinal plant invade the area early in the morning while they are still sleeping and wake up to see groups of people loading bags and naked bundles into bakkies.
Freedom Park Trust CEO Jane Muhammad said the debate on Madagascar remedy discovery also presents an opportunity for Africa to ensure that it’s medicine is standardised.
She said India and China are good examples of how to standardise traditional medicine for healthcare.
