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Yawa vows to root out corruption involving learners and driving
licenses
North West MEC for Public Safety, Howard Yawa says that 73
applicants have until tomorrow (Friday, 5 March 2010) to respond to
allegations that learners licenses in their possession were
fraudulently issued last year at the Rustenburg Driving License
Testing Centre (DTLC).
The license scam involving a cashier employed by Rustenburg Local
Municipality was discovered by the Management representative of the
centre in August 2009.
The investigation into the alleged scam was concluded by the
provincial inspectorate in December.
Failure by the applicants to respond to letters written to them by
the provincial department will automatically cancel their learners
and driving licenses obtained thereafter.
As part of its intensified effort to root out corruption relating to
fraudulent issuing of learners and driving licenses, MEC Yawa's
department has recently suspended six examiners at Koster (1),
Hartbeesfontein (1), Carletonville(2) and Fochville(2) DTLC's.
Two of the officials suspended as examiners are employed by Merafong
Local Municipality as management representatives.
“We'll spare no effort to root out corrupt elements in order to
safeguard the integrity of our licensing system,” vows Yawa.
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ACCESS TO HOUSING IS A DEMOCRATIC AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT - MEC
DESBO MOHONO
North West MEC for Human Settlements, Desbo Mohono, said that
International Women's Day is the right moment to assess the extent
of success registered by the democratic government in its efforts to
expand access to quality housing to the women of the country.
Mohono reminded all South Africans that access to housing is a
democratic and constitutional right for all citizens, including
women. She said her department is responsible for ensuring the
progressive realization of this right, and will not rest until this
right becomes a reality to all women of the North West.
She challenged all women to participate actively in the housing
delivery programmes of government and to monitor the quality of
houses that are being constructed in their communities. She added
that women should take the responsibility of ensuring women's access
to decent and quality housing.
The department is using this year's International Women's Day to
reaffirm its commitment to the right of all women to access housing
and to avail opportunities for emerging women contractors.
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Turn out your light,
show support
In 2009 hundreds of millions of people around the world showed their
support by turning off their lights for one hour.
Earth Hour 2010 will continue to be a global call to action to every
individual, every business and every community.
A call to stand up, to show leadership and be responsible for our
future.
Pledge your support and turn off your lights for one hour, Earth
Hour, 8.30pm, Saturday 27th March 2010.
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FOOTBALL LEGEND-MALOMBO LECHABA TO JOIN DEPT OF JUSTICE ON FOOTBALL
FRIDAY CAMPAIGN
MAFHIKENG Mahikeng town will be brought to a stand still when
Justice and Crime Prevention Security Cluster Departments amongst
others South African Police Service (SAPS),
Judiciary, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
staff and football legend Malombo Lechaba currently coaching at
North West University Soccer Institute dressed in Bafana Bafana
green and yellow jerseys will be embarking on a massive motorcade on
the 05 March 2010 starting at 08h30 at Regional office.
The purpose is to pledge support for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup
as well as showcase pride and patriotisms towards the National Team.
Short formal program will start exactly at 08H30 and followed by
motor entourage in town to Megacity Complex.
Big banner will be placed at the Departments main entrance for staff
to pledge their support for FIFA 2010 World Cup and National Team
Bafa Bafana.
“We need to rally behind our National Team Bafana Bafana as a host
country and buy tickets to witness this historic event. I
must say the Department is more than ready to deal with incidents
that might arise from games.
The Department has identified special 2010 courts at Mogwase
Magistrate, Rustenburg Magistrate and Bafokeng Magistrate court to
deal with incidents that might arise from games” Concluded Regional
Head Mr Tsietsi Malema |
