AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale MAHIKENG—Vryburg is getting ready to host the Lobelo La Dipitsi traditional horse race next Saturday READ | Premier League title battle not a two-horse race, says Arteta A festival of merrymaking awaits with music and loads of other entertainment in store North West Economic Development MEC Bitsa Lenkopane says they will create a flea market where informal and formal traders can display and sell their items.  There will also be owners of lodges and  BNBs around the area for the event The horse riders will have rewards for their participation but the amount is not yet disclosed The North West province town of Vryburg is set to come alive as it hosts the provincial horseracing event later this month The event is aimed at boosting the tourism and hospitality industries to bring many visitors to to the small town And it is expected to attract tourists from all over the country North West Gambling Board (NWGB’s) accounting authority He said originally the event was set to take place in October 2024 in Zeerust it got delayed due to what he called unforeseen logistical and financial challenges “A subsequent rescheduling for February 15 The initial postponements were due to a combination of factors These include lack of public participation Qalinge said the event was moved from Zeerust because the initial site in Motswedi village was not ready The site required extensive clearing to create a race track “Preparations at the identified site were hampered when the Department of Public Works’ machinery deployed to clear the land for a race track experienced significant breakdowns and could not be repaired or replaced in a timely manner Insufficient funds and sponsorships also contributed to the delay in ensuring a successful event.” He said the provincial gambling board has partnered with Mompati Horse Race for Change The latter is a traditional horse racing events organisation in the province that aims to bring Lobelo La Dipitsi to fruition “We are delighted to bring Lobelo La Dipitsi back on track through our partnership with Mompati Horse Race for Change,” said  Qalinge He said their expertise and commitment to social transformation align perfectly with the board’s vision for the event “This is not a contract with Mompati Horse Race for Change It is a partnership that will ensure that all the North West horseracing communities take part in this inaugural event.” Qalinge said the collaboration was dedicated to the upliftment of communities through impactful avenues He said there were targeted programmes like food security and poverty alleviation projects Promoting responsible gambling and combating illegal gambling included too “The NWGB is committed to supporting organisations that are making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities,” said  Qalinge “The collaboration is expected to leverage the resources and expertise of these organisations to amplify their impact.” Visit SW YouTube Channel for our video content Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Tel: +27 11 268 6300 Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms & conditions and privacy policy In support of education and empowering young people to reach their full potential have received a donation of school uniforms this donation of the uniforms and bags is part of the project company’s ongoing efforts to support this school which has a large number of children who come from low-income households The school is also a beneficiary of two of Waterloo Solar’s education programmes the Grade 4 Covid Literacy Backlogs programme and the Kganya Youth Development Teen-Coaching programme for Grade 7s These programmes aim to bridge the literacy gap caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and provide critical support to teenagers as they navigate the challenges of adolescence “We are thrilled to be able to support the learners of Colinda Primary and believe that our support and contribution will bring about a brighter future for the community,” said Claire Phutieagae Community Liaison Officer for Waterloo Solar “We are guided by the belief that access to education is a fundamental right and we are committed to ensuring that all children have the resources they need to succeed in school.” The donation of school uniforms and bags will not only provide essential resources for the learners but will also help to alleviate some of the financial burdens on families struggling to make ends meet Written by:      simamkele@tmcommunications.co.za Home | South Africa North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management Wessels Morweng has welcomed the arrest of three suspects following the murder of a 41-year-old police constable in Ganyesa near Vryburg Captain Mpho Manyoba says three suspects have been arrested and some of the victim’s belongings were recovered Eric Tekolo was taken to the local clinic after being found with stab wounds on the street at Phohung section Ganyesa Village outside Vryburg on Friday evening The constable later succumbed to his injuries Ensuing investigations culminated in the arrest of the trio including the recovery of some of the victims’ robbed goods The suspects are expected to appear in the Ganyesa Magistrate’s Court,” says Manyoba North West Acting Premier Nono Maloyi will today open and hand over the newly constructed Saruchera Primary School in Huhudi The Acting Premier will be accompanied by the MEC for Education the department’s senior managers and executives from the local and district municipalities.  The school will enroll approximately 1 380 students from Grades R to 6 when it opens for the second term on Wednesday “These learners were previously attending various schools around Huhudi township and the official opening of this new school is set to bring the much-needed relief to the releasing schools as they were already overcrowded,” the Office of the Acting Premier said This state-of-the-art primary school comprises The learning institution will also employ 33 educators the majority of whom are from the surrounding releasing schools the construction of Saruchera Primary School was necessitated by the establishment of a new settlement and the building of government-subsidised houses in extensions 25 and 28 in Huhudi which resulted in overcrowding in the already existing schools around the township General Enquiries newsfiles@gcis.gov.za Tel: 012 473 0213Editor Roze Britz roze@gcis.gov.za News Editor Janine Arcangeli janine@gcis.gov.zaEditor-in-Chief Zanele Mngadizanelemngadi@gcis.gov.za  Police watchdog, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has opened an inquest docket after a man died of suspected smoke inhalation at the Morokweng police station near Vryburg in the North West Provincial police spokesperson Sabata Mokgwabone says the man died in a police truck has been admitted to hospital after sustaining burn wounds “The men allegedly burnt while at the back of a truck in the early hours of Tuesday morning at Morokweng police station near Ganyesa outside Vryburg The pair was allegedly and temporarily kept at the back of a police truck that was parked at the station.” “Internal departmental investigation to determine circumstances that led to the keeping of the men in the truck have been instituted The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is investigating the inquest,” adds Mokgwabone Aucor Property’s final auction on the 3rd of December 2024 features a variety of regional flagship assets including retail and fuel The 35-lot auction line-up reflects a resurgence in investor interest in SA’s commercial property sector driven by improvements in the economic climate and infrastructure developments: Fully let Usave shopping centre in a high foot traffic node in Palm Ridge, Gauteng   Category: RetailStreet address: 1 Stans Place Gauteng.Erf size: 4 969m2GBA: +- 2 308m2Features: Within walking distance of several taxi ranks For more information contact Keagan Parsons on +27 76 900 2595 High street retail in Vryburg Category: RetailStreet address: 60 Market Street North West.Erf size: 2 450m2GLA: +- 2 924m2Features: Located on the main road in the heart of Vryburg’s trading node with anchor tenants including Truworths For more information contact Dane Nortier on +27 82 414 7104 Landmark motor showroom in Margate, KZN (property only) Category: RetailStreet address: 3848 Marine Drive KZN.Erf size: 8 764m2GLA: +-4 334m2Features: Great exposure on a main road with a high yield For more information contact Darren Cohen on +27 82 931 1309 An Engen-leased fuel station in Vosloorus, Gauteng (property only) Category: CommercialStreet address: 15601 Brickfield Road For more information contact Thabo Molomo on +27 73 518 0742 Fuel station zoned vacant land in a rapidly growing residential node in Vosloorus, Gauteng Category: LandStreet address: 22 Nombhela Drive Multi-let industrial facility in Pinetown’s established industrial node (KZN) Category: IndustrialStreet address: 7 Joule Crescent KZN.Erf size: 6 975m2GLA: +- 5 764m2Features: 7m height to eaves with 1600 AMPS power supply For more information contact Warren Aronson on +27 82 529 1020 198-bed well maintained student accommodation in Kingsview, White River, Mpumalanga Category: CommercialStreet address: 10 Kiepersol Street Mpumalanga.Erf size: 2.1806haFeatures: NSFAS and University of Mpumalanga accredited with additional bulk for expansion Filed under: News the NSPCA was alerted to a pitbull attack which sadly claimed the life of the victim The owner of the pitbulls agreed to surrender all five of his dogs to the SPCA It is important to note that the role of the SPCA movement is to protect and prevent animals from cruelty and suffering Ours is to act in the best interests of animals the NSPCA was once again expected to clean up the mess caused by irresponsible ownership as well as do the dirty work of other authorities who we believe are failing to enforce their mandate As a result of the state failing to adequately enforce their mandate the NSPCA had to step in and make the necessary arrangements for the animals This included ensuring that the dogs were signed over by the owner procuring a private veterinarian and incurring the costs to humanely euthanize the dogs (as there is no SPCA in Vryburg) as well as transporting the carcasses to the state laboratory None of the aforementioned services are the responsibility of the NSPCA and should have been carried out by the state Our SPCA officials further exposed themselves to the risk of working with aggressive animals as well as exposure to the possible rabies disease in order to protect those animals when nobody else would After careful consideration by all the authorities involved the three dogs involved in the attack were humanely euthanized Apart from the dogs having a history of human aggression and posing a serious danger to people and other animals there was also a rabies concern expressed by the state The NSPCA also recognized the threat of a revenge attack against the owner and the dogs by the community as a major welfare concern Powerbreeds in the wrong hands are a recipe for disaster It is often found that the animal and innocent people are the ones who ultimately pay the price for irresponsible ownership All dog owners should be aware of a judgement handed down from the Supreme Court of Appeal in the Eastern Cape that has major implications on the rights and responsibilities of dog owners in South Africa which was handed down on Friday the 11 September 2020 upheld the legal principle which holds that the owner of a domesticated animal is held strictly liable for harm caused by that animal and that the injured party does not have to prove negligence on their part and a victim of a dog bite can claim damages from a dog owner without having to prove fault the SCA said that there are only three recognised defences to such a claim: The case will now be handled by the local SAPS If you are as passionate about animals and their well-being as we are consider supporting our causes by donating But will you be the one who stands up for animals Animal welfare isn’t always in the spotlight but it changes lives – for every neglected ensuring animals across South Africa are protected The equation is simple: the more supporters we have you can help ensure that no animal suffers in silence 6 Clark Road, Florentia, Alberton 011 907 3590 nspca@nspca.co.za About the NSPCAContact DetailsVacancies2023 Annual ReportNewsPodcasts Copyright © The NSPCA 2025• All Rights Reserved | Terms | Email Disclaimer | Use of Logo Get the best South African technology news and analysis delivered to your e-mail inbox every morning Members of the South African Revenue Service and the South African Police Service raided a warehouse in Vryburg North West last week and confiscated millions of rands’ worth of illegally manufactured alcohol along with bitcoin mining equipment The warehouse, in the industrial area of Vryburg was used to connect illegally cryptocurrency mining equipment to the town’s electrical power supply It was also used to manufacture 14 617 bottles of duty-free liquor and popular local brands The bitcoin mining equipment is valued at around R10-million while the alcohol is estimated at R3.8-million The warehouse was well equipped with state-of-the-art bitcoin mining equipment to enable those involved to carry out their criminal activities One foreign national was arrested and detained and will appear in court Sars commissioner Edward Kieswetter praised the ongoing cooperation between the tax agency and the police He said the raid was part of Sars’s decision to act more vigilantly against unregistered taxpayers conducting business and to protect legitimate businesses “The abuse of duty-free labels to circumvent payable duties and other criminal undertakings found at this warehouse undermines our economy and will be confronted and met with the full might of the law,” Kieswetter said the mayor of the Naledi municipality under which Vryburg falls told TechCentral that he has already instructed the town’s electrical manager to lodge charges to recover the money spent by bypassing the system we are one of those municipalities which owes Eskom a lot of money,“ he said “Eskom has offered us a deal to pay off what we owe but where will we get that kind of money now?” he asked Naledi owes R672-million as of December 2022 agreed to pay Eskom R2-million/month to honour its debt Groep said police in Vryburg were visiting the area to follow up on information that  counterfeit alcohol was being produced for overseas consumption on the premises when they stumbled on the bitcoin operation a ward councillor for the Democratic Alliance said so far the municipal council has not been briefed in council about the incident but she knows a Chinese national has been detained and that further arrests are being investigated in collaboration with the Vryburg K9 police unit have successfully apprehended a 48-year-old suspect in Vryburg on charges of alleged possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition The operation was initiated following information received about the suspect who was reportedly in possession of an illegal firearm and was on route from Vryburg to Taung the team swiftly acted and intercepted the suspect’s vehicle along the N18 highway A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a firearm and ammunition under the driver’s seat Failing to produce a license for the firearm the suspect was promptly arrested and charged The 48-year-old individual is scheduled to appear in the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday to face charges related to the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition South Africa (04 September 2023) – A local non-profit organisation Reitikile Initiative for Sports Excellence (RISE) has launched a Chess League in collaboration with the office of the Mayor and the Naledi Sport Unit Taking into account the importance of encouraging inclusive participation the organisation’s mission is to promote and encourage the game of chess in schools Through targeted programmes and engagement with the School Governing Bodies and school communities the aim is to break barriers and create equal opportunities for girls to engage and excel in the game of chess “The game of chess plays a significant role in shaping and developing our youth by fostering abilities we are confident that learners will benefit immensely and acquire lifelong skills that will positively impact their lives,” said Frank Anthony Community Liaison Officer at Waterloo Solar which provided 60 chessboards to the 10 primary schools participating in the Chess League this initiative will have a transformative impact on rural learners “The attempts to promote or introduce chess in Vryburg We firmly believe that increased participation in chess will contribute to improved academic performance among learners and reduce their involvement in negative activities,” said Claire With the league having commenced during the second school term the final playoffs are expected to take place in October 2023 This exciting event will span several months allowing participants to showcase their chess skills and compete in a friendly and supportive environment Tyler Leigh Vivier is a writer for Good Things Guy Her passion is to spread good news across South Africa with a big focus on environmental issues Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a249a4f12b2fc3dab02871fa37c36854" );document.getElementById("d2d9e305b5").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment Would you like to receive truly phenomenal inspirational and good thing stories right to your inbox Then subscribe to our weekly GoodThingsGuy newsletter today I accept GTG’s Privacy Policy GoodThingsGuy is the home of everything good and those are the things 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Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again Residents of Vryburg in North West have raised concerns about the escalating crime rate since the easing of lockdown regulations They say the town has become a hotbed of crimes including smash-and-grab robberies Most vehicles targeted are those from other provinces like Gauteng Residents say robberies in Vryburg have become commonplace and shoppers are the targets “These thugs grab people’s bags they open the vehicle doors themselves and phones and their hiding place is at the rank where they change clothes and appear innocent so these patrols should also be at the taxi rank.” I mean after you have worked hard for what you have and then you get robbed just like that “Most of the cars from other provinces passing through Vyrburg are the most targeted.” The local community policing forum says robberies have become a common sight in the area “The crime in Vryburg this time is too much and it has migrated from our township and comes right in town We have however taken it upon ourselves to protect our people Against crime as we experience such crime on daily basis.” police in the province have cautioned motorists shoppers and businesses alike to be more alert “I can confirm that in Vryburg police are now having currently a challenge at hotspots areas which is at the Vryburg CBD where young boys about the age of 18 mostly working in pairs of two they would approach him and try and get the attention of the driver and at the next moment they try and see if the vehicle’s doors are locked or not If the door is not locked they open the door and grab whatever they can find in the vehicle and run off.” The community neighbourhood watch is determined to keep the town safe despite the dangers Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries the mall is a R290m development with around 70 stores says the project is still in the planning stage with the mall expected to open in the last quarter of 2021 “Twin City Vryburg is an exciting greenfields development and is the group’s second foray into the North West province with Rustenburg Mall set to open in 2020 - a project done in partnership with the Moolman Group one-stop shopping destination to the people of Vryburg and surrounding communities." is located on the N18 national road into town Vryburg is situated in the Naledi Local Municipality and seat of the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality in the western part of the North West Province The N14 national route also cuts through the town which connects North West’s capital Mahikeng (159km away) with the Northern Cape’s capital Established walkways already exist to the shopping centre’s development site from the largest township in Vryburg This means the new mall will provide direct access to pedestrians who currently walk to the town’s CBD for shopping and access to government and other services The mall will have a primary catchment area of more than 14,500 households while there are over 23,000 households in its secondary catchment area Choose a topic below and thereafter view all articles on the topic using the "Next >" button or swiping left Choose a topic below and thereafter view all articles on the topic using the "Next >" button or the keyboard right arrow key Development has begun on the Mompati Mall in Vryburg The 22 000m2 centre will be the first safe family-friendly one-stop shopping environment in the area the struggle icon and as part of the development which focuses on Early Childhood Development (ECD) has partnered with The Mompati Foundation to identify high-impact community projects The mall’s mix of 60 stores will cater for a wide range of consumers in the region with grocery anchors Vryburg is an agricultural and industrial hub in the west of the North West Province It is the seat of the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality of the Naledi Local Municipality The development is located on a prime site on the N18 adjacent to the CBD opposite the Vryburg sports grounds with access at the major intersection of the N14 and N18 The single-level mall is designed by Leon Jacobs Architects and its construction is being led by the main contractor NJW The centre’s development will result in improvements to the surrounding roads as well as all bulk services It will have a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant that produces clean green energy and help ensure that it can continue trading during load shedding Mompati Mall will also offer free Wi-Fi for shoppers Mompati Mall is scheduled to opening in October 2023 Developer Twin City has set the mall's opening for October 2023 “We look forward to transforming the retail landscape in Vryburg and creating a space for the community to belong,” said Johan van Wyk The development is expected to create around 750 full-time jobs once completed adjacent to the CBD and opposite the Vryburg sports grounds It has access at the major intersection of the N14 and N18 which places it directly on the main roads into and out of the town The centre’s development will result in improvements to the surrounding roads as well as all bulk services It will have a solar photovoltaic plant that produces clean energy and will help ensure that the mall can continue trading during load shedding ───   KEKELETSO MOSEBETSI 11:19 Wed “It can't be true that we have to wait for that information from the Auditor-General the committee had already agreed with the Auditor-General this past Friday that we must write a letter to them.” Officials of the troubled Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality in North West are under the microscope following the R38 million used to build a shack call centre The call centre in Vryburg was the centre of attention last week The district municipality allegedly constructed a duplicate call centre with public funds which were meant for service delivery DA Caucus leader in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District municipality said the party wrote to the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) to investigate the matter the North West Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on the Premier summoned municipal officials to clarify the call centre disclosed the municipality was paying R258,974 for eight Lenovo desktops R524,435 for car radios in the emergency vehicles R16,253 for one Huawei Router and R24,910 for fibre and internet used at the call centre Jonas said some of the documents taken by the office of the Auditor-General for investigations on the call centre tender would only be retrieved at a later stage thus they could not be provided as evidence before the committee Chairperson of North West Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Premier the committee had already agreed with the auditor-general this past Friday that we must write a letter to them Such letter has been signed off by me yesterday (13/11) so we are waiting for that information,” Motswana said He also said the figures of items used at the call centre did not make sense and the fact that supporting documents were not handed over to the committee did not help matters Mayor Motseokae Maje said after being aware of allegations levelled against the municipality through media platforms he directed the municipal manager to initiate an investigation as the matter involved several administrations.  “We shall cooperate with law enforcement agencies We are at no stage prepared to defend or protect anybody We shall avail whatever that is in front of us.” OFM News/Kekeletso Mosebetsi          Daphné/Corné Ondersoek begin ná brand by spogskool in Kimberley Questions mount over deaths of Free State constables Swaar straf gevra nadat jong kinders doodbrand Family of abandoned North West baby sought North West scholar transport operators will finally receive payments Oekraïne vra Suid-Afrika om ontvoerde kinders te help terugbring Wyle pous Franciskus het begrafnisrituele vooraf vereenvoudig Mianmar-aardbewing: Hulp stroom in ná meer as 1 700 sterftes Suid-Afrikaners wen gesogte blommeskou-trofee in China Twin City’s Mompati Mall is in the final stretch of construction as it prepares for its grand opening on the 26th of October 2023 named after local struggle icon Dr Ruth Mompati will open its doors with more than 60 stores including Shoprite Twin City has partnered with The Mompati Foundation to identify high-impact community projects “As the opening of Mompati Mall draws nearer and we are looking forward to introducing a new retail landscape to Vryburg making a positive contribution to this wonderful community and giving them a space where they belong,” says Johan van Wyk It also offers good access for pedestrians consumers travelling by car and taxi commuters designed by Leon Jacobs Architects and being led in construction by the main contractor NJW has resulted in improvements to the surrounding roads and all bulk services Van Wyk also notes that it will have a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant to produce clean reduce strain on the national grid and help ensure that customers can continue to enjoy the shopping experience during load shedding Other confirmed tenants opening at Mompati Mall include West Pack Lifestyle In the town of Vryburg in the far western part of North West province business is picking up pace at the local Oranje Toyota dealership boast a brand-new dealership at a new premises that is hardly a year old was appointed about five months ago and a new Dealer Principal Harry Kruger (not related) is in the hot seat for only a couple of weeks now Harry is no stranger to the brand or Oranje Toyota or CFAO Motors for that matter Being a Toyota man for the past 22 years of his motoring career he was up to now the Sales Manager at Oranje Toyota in Klerksdorp for the past seven years “Klerksdorp prepared me in a way for Vryburg Spending most of my career at urban dealerships in the big city environment Klerksdorp has a more relaxed and rural feel in comparison with the city Vryburg is a much smaller town but nonetheless one with its own momentum and dynamics The new dealership boasts the latest Toyota look and feel and is one of the first dealerships where the used car section is integrated into the complex and behind glass instead of the open under roof approach It adds a feel of quality and professionalism to the used car section with a neat set-up that makes clients feel welcome and important,” says Harry “The new dealership is now located on the Kuruman road At this moment it is still classified in the small category by the manufacturer but I can see it might change to a medium sized classification “We have a large geographical operational area that includes towns like Taung Jan Kempdorp and a few more close to Schweizer-Reneke Harry says he believes in doing the basics and doing them right “I am positive and proud of the team at the dealership It is now more important than ever before to keep our customers happy and updated on the issues at hand,” he says and it helps keeping the business in top gear while we struggle with getting enough stock for customers The good rainfall now and during the previous season creates more financial security in the agricultural sector Rather than buying parts elsewhere and doing home repairs and services to save a few bucks we see a return of vehicles to our workshop,” says Harry Harry reckons Vryburg is bakkie country making up around two thirds of their sales He says the Hino 5- to 8-ton range trucks are also in demand with farmers with the bigger cattle farmers in the region who will opt for bigger carriers “We have a service facility for trucks and a trained technician,” says Harry And what does he do for fun when he is not selling Toyotas I travel every weekend between Klerksdorp en Vryburg because my family still live there and my children are at school on that side the outdoors and spending time with the loved ones,” Harry says Isuzu introduced the latest evolution of the MU-X locally with the latest model line-up raising the bar with improved styling The range is also being bolstered with the addition of a new flagship model The 15th edition of the Simola Hillclimb was characterised by difficult emotions mixed with brave competition at the highest level during the King of the Hill challenge but the latest generation of Chinese bakkies is here to stay The dubious first generation bakkies from China did not draw a lot of attention from the South African car-buying consumer either as a leisure or commercial alternative You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do The transition from a career in the OEM environment to the business at dealership level was like chalk and cheese Audi Centre Sandton was named 2024 Dealer of the Year while Hatfield Motor Group walked away with the coveted 2024 Dealer Group of the Year prize during Audi South Africa’s annual Vorsprung Awards For a dealership to make an 180-degree U-turn within two years and then went on to win the overall Volkswagen Dealer of the Year award This dealer-focussed innovation is made possible with the support and endorsement of Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance All content copyright of Panthera Media Pty Ltd 2020 We use cookies to personalise content and ads and to analyse our traffic and improve our service You consent to cookies if you continue to use our website The acting premier was accompanied by the MEC for Education the department’s senior managers and executives from the local and district municipalities The school will enrol approximately 1,380 students from Grades R to 6 for the second term on Wednesday “These learners were previously attending various schools around Huhudi township and the official opening of this new school is set to bring the much-needed relief to the releasing schools as they were already overcrowded,” the Office of the Acting Premier said SAnews.gov.za is a South African government news service published by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) SAnews.gov.za (formerly BuaNews) was established to provide quick and easy access to articles and feature stories aimed at keeping the public informed about the implementation of government mandates Residents of Bray outside Vryburg in the North West are blaming government for a delay in the completion of a local housing project They say they were never told why contractors abandoned the project The task to build about 1000 housing units Community representative Bob Namusi says government is to blame for the situation “There were three contractors appointed for this project So one contractor was coming in and out and we did not have any explanation why the contactors left the project incomplete We blame the government because in terms of our little [limited] understanding there was poor monitoring of progress on their side,” says Namusi Video: Director-General of Human Settlements Department The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements is considering a criminal complaint against those involved in the project Chairperson for the committee Aaron Motswana says Should we establish that houses were not complete but monies were paid we are going to open criminal charges.” “We are not only going to lay criminal charges against the contractor but with the department also Because there are people who are in collusion with these particular contractors Despite their non-performance they will continue to be paid,” adds Motswana the Mangaung Metro Municipality says its role in ensuring that residents of the metro have housing is to make land available for housing Municipal spokesperson Qondile Khedama says “Well the city is doing its part in making sure that people get ervens with bulk services because this is [the] contribution that we can make as the City The other thing that we do is make sure that out of the 7 000 ervens that we have already Now we are going to accelerate this because one of the things we have done is to make sure that even the rental stock is in a condition that it accommodates people and particularly those at a certain category of human settlement or housing.” Some Bloemfontein residents join forces to maintain aging infrastructure: The adoption of a new management structure was necessary to navigate through the tough times brought about by the pandemic and economic situation in the country A streamlined set-up allowed us to run our dealerships effectively and I took charge of two brands each that we have in three different towns of the 4Wheels Group’s Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands in the North West towns of Mahikeng “I am based in Lichtenburg and look after the sales and general running of the dealerships in the three towns I try to spend a few days a week in Vryburg and the odd day when needed in Mahikeng where our Dealer Principal of another brand in our group “We have incredible General Managers for the workshops and parts departments who oversee all the activities in this regard at the dealerships in all three towns without whom we won’t be able to give the best after-sales service in North West They relieve some of the pressure emanating from these departments on me as Dealer Principal and allow me to focus more intensively with the help of my brilliant sales managers “Notwithstanding the multi-franchise set-up we also have a system in place that focuses on each brand The two brands allow us to cater to the needs of a wide variety of customers across the spectrum “Hyundai is an incredible brand and although stock shortages across the range hamper business at this stage the situation seems to rectify itself although it is a slow process which is the most affordable Mitsubishi yet gives the brand more striking power than ever before,” he says Danie says that the latest addition to the 4wheels Motor Group stable the JAC brand and the FAW are both getting increasingly popular and represent exceptionally good value for money and have a good back-up system in the country in terms of spares availability and competitive guarantees “We focus more than ever on providing the best customer support by doing things like fetching vehicles for servicing to name one example The 4Wheels group has in the past had a strong focus on digital marketing through the Internet and innovative ways to show potential customers our vehicles “We have sharpened our digital pencils so to speak for a greater on-line presence We even did videos for clients of new and used models Our sales executives did a virtual test drive where a video is made of the vehicle on the move showing elements like fuel consumption Asked about the difference in the customer base between the three towns Danie says Lichtenburg has a strong agriculture sector and with factories like Clover closing and putting up shop elsewhere owing to the bad state of the local municipality customers are holding on to their money longer which accommodates all the state institutions which is located quite some distance from other bigger towns it is a mixed bag with a strong agriculture sector mining operations and stronger economic activities in some of the larger surrounding towns,” he tells Dealerfloor “The 4Wheels group is strong believer in not only taking but also in giving back because we are part and parcel of the communities we live and do business in Community involvement is our passion,” concludes Danie the three Hyundai dealerships raked in numerous awards: 2012 - 3rd Best CSI in SA (Hyundai Lichtenburg) I always do like seeing other people dance in their cars It's one of the things that makes me happy ActionSA is outraged that a whooping R38 million was spent on a so-called call centre operating out of a prefabricated structure at the struggling Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality in Vryburg move that the North West MEC for Cooperative Governance conduct lifestyle audits of all senior officials of this municipality We will also beseech the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI/ “The Hawks”) to investigate this wild abuse of public funds by municipal officials A full-scale investigation must be conducted urgently to determine: Section 217(1) of the Constitution demands that public institutions comply with the principles of fairness when procuring contract for goods or services We should all be concerned by the fact that corruption and cronyism which lies at the heart of the ANC’s political leadership has now permeated into all spheres and tiers of government declared corruption as Public Enemy Number One and we will make every effort to rid our country of all forms of corrupt activities at all levels of government We will continue to demand full accountability from those entrusted with public office and public goods.