Deputy President Paul Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has today graced the City of Rustenburg with his presence, inaugurating Phase 3 of the vital Accelerated Service Delivery – Thuntsha Lerole Programme.
The initiative, a brainchild of the North West provincial government, has the ambitious goal of addressing the pressing service delivery issues plaguing communities. The programme builds bridges between various sectors of society, including government, the private sector, and civic bodies, to enhance the efficacy and reach of essential services.
In what is seen as a concerted effort to strengthen the mechanisms of administrative governance, President Cyril Ramaphosa has entrusted Deputy President Mashatile with the critical responsibility of spearheading the implementation of the District Development Model (DDM). This model is designed to enhance synergy among government spheres and thereby refine the workings of municipalities to effectively tackle community service delivery qualms.
Reflecting on last September’s fruitful visit to Seking village within the greater Taung Local Municipality, the Presidency said, “This successful visit offered the opportunity for the Deputy President to engage with government departments, from local municipalities to national government, on efforts to accelerate service delivery in a more effective and coordinated manner.”
Deputy President Mashatile’s Rustenburg agenda kicked off with the ceremonial delivery of the newly constructed Seraleng Primary School in Paardekraal. The North West government has spared no expense, spending approximately R26.5 million on this educational facility. Outfitted with a science lab, a computer room, a nutrition center, fifteen classrooms designed for multiple uses, and an administration block – the school stands as a testament to the government’s commitment to fostering a welcoming environment for learning and teaching.
In addition to boosting the local education infrastructure, Deputy President Mashatile made his way to the Tlhabane Community Health Centre, where he unveiled a state-of-the-art X-ray machine. This equipment heralds a new dawn in healthcare for the community, curtailing the need for long journeys that patients formerly endured to obtain vital services.
The Deputy President’s robust approach extends to infrastructure as well. “Furthermore, as part of efforts to bring lasting solutions to the dire challenge of sewer blockages and leaks around the Boitekong area, outside Rustenburg, the Deputy President will witness the handover of a newly completed sewer network project,” noted the Presidency’s statement.
There’s more on the agenda, including the confirmation of a new water and sewer project for Tlhabane township, further demonstrating the government’s resolve in elevating the standard of living for its people.
To cap off this significant day, a community meeting at Tlhabane Stadium will serve as a conduit for feedback and discussion. Here, Deputy President Mashatile is expected to engage with community members and outline future provisions under the Thuntsha Lerole Programme.
This event serves to underscore the constructive role of open dialogue between the government and the people it serves. Acting Premier of the North West, Nono Maloyi, along with Deputy Ministers Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo (Health) and Cassel Mathale (Police), are among the dignitaries supporting Deputy President Mashatile on this landmark service delivery intervention.