MESSAGE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MATLOSANA

THE CITY OF MATLOSANA LAUNCH - 30 SEPTEMBER

“A TIME TO CELEBRATE A WORLD OF RICH CULTURE AND PLENTIFUL LIFE POSSIBILITIES”

Inherent culture is none other than innate pride of  people.  The 30th September 2005 is a day worthy of celebration. 

This celebration is but a justification and declaration of what makes the people of this municipality.  When we stood up in one voice to reclaim this anecdote “Matlosana” we were assuming testimony to be custodians of a history that was nearly lost.

With no compromise, heritage as both cultural and natural, acknowledges the interaction of man with nature, and the fundamental need to maintain the balance between the two. 

It is therefore time to unearth the inhibitions and consciously pride our existence.

Heritage is our common identity, our legacy from the past, our inspiration of today, and what we pass on to our future. 

We must now begin to define who we have been, as this does not mean anything of past regrets but a restoration of a life worthy of being celebrated with pride.

Our acknowledgement of the uniqueness of this name we collectively adopted is rooted in our deep respect for the diversity of conceptions for the world that it reflects, “the true city of people”.

Today on …… we shall proudly walk the graceful and tranquil municipality of Matlosana.

Join us in our exciting line up of activities … from Friday until Sunday. 

Buses will be available from all areas.  Information on pick up points is available at different councillors. in your areas.

The Executive Mayor of “Matlosana”
The City of people
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THE OFFICIAL OPENING AND LAUNCH OF THE KOSH MUNICIPAL TRAFFIC COURT ON 07/10/2005

One of the constitutional objectives of Local Government is to promote a safe and healthy environment for the community through visible crime prevention strategies.  Policing can only be successful if those who are apprehended are prosecuted; essentially so, for success in By-Law Enforcement through the Magistrate's Court System.

Unfortunately, many Municipalities have found that backlogs in the lower courts system mean that cases are not finalized timeously or prosecuted properly.  This has brought about the introduction of the Municipal Court.

High crime levels, as well as backlogs in relation to traffic law enforcement in the KOSH are, is a direct result of Court C in Klerksdorp being far too understaffed to handle summonses of at least 300 per Officer, and having to focus on other matters of a more serious nature namely; rape, assault etc.  This is the reason why the Municipality decided to establish a Municipal Traffic Court to alleviate this problem and enforce the By-Laws from Monday to Friday, and sometimes on weekends, depending on the need.  The Community in general is therefore requested to check their status with the Department, to avoid inconvenience.  Investigation regarding cases from as far as 5-20 years previously, will also takes place, according to Criminal Justice System, but arrangements can be made if members of the Community would avail themselves.  We are embarking on operation”KOM KYK OF SAK”.

 Motorists are also advised that their licences and disc's for their vehicles can also be withheld as per the road Traffic Act 93/1996 (Reg. 25.7g), so it is of paramount importance to make timeous arrangements to avoid any inconvenience caused.

Tracing and assisting the backlog abbreviation on a private company, will soon be appointed by the Municipality to help.  Photos and warrants can then be viewed on a system where superior technology is used, so no offenders will be able to play hide and seek in this regard.  A piece of frank advice is to make prior arrangements.

The Klerksdorp Municipality prides itself with this new infrastructure, yet to be seen, and sets the pace to others.

 The Magistrate will be appointed by the Justice System and the rest of the personnel will be the sole responsibility of the Municipality.  All are ready to operate and attention is drawn to the fact that this will be operating as a normal court, and community members are invited to utilize these facilities.

This entire process will enable the Municipality to cope with all traffic cases and offences in terms of the Municipalities By-Laws and other Legislation.  For further enquiries, Mr William Nchefu who is the Assistant Chief of Legal Matters and who is managing the court can be contacted at 018 462 1150.

This process will enhance the current Law Enforcement Strategy, deal with accidents and limit the accident rate.  Summonses, Warrants, Drunken Driving cases and other Municipal By-Laws will be enforced, the Municipality appeals to all members of the community to contact our Warrant Section to check whether they are abiding by the Law.

Official opening of the (KOSH) Matlosana Traffic Court.
Date:  7 October 2005-09-28
Time:  10:00
Venue:  Traffic Department Offices (c/o Kruger and Anderson streets, Klerksdorp)

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RESPONSE TO ALLEGATIONS

Reports on allegations by the Democratic Alliance on the matter between the North West Provincial Government and Tswaing Consulting cc.

It is factually incorrect for the Democratic Alliance (DA) and in particular for its Provincial leader, Mr. Chris Hattingh to allege that there is a botched attempt to bring a fraudulent tenderer to book since the substance of the fraudulent tenderer is before the Supreme Court of Appeal at the insistence and initiation of the North West Provincial Government.

It is also not true that the DA uncovered details of a forensic investigation by Price Waterhouse Coopers kept under wraps by the provincial government as the forensic report is a public record which is being used by the provincial government in its court application against Tswaing Consulting CC.  It is not true that the North West Provincial Government is considering a R15 million settlement in the matter between itself and Tswaing Consulting CC.  The appointment of Price Waterhouse Coopers as an independent and credible firm of forensic investigators by the Provincial government was a responsible and a conscious decision by government to get to the root of the alleged fraudulent misrepresentations which led to the award of the tender to Tswaing Consulting CC.

As a result of the forensic report, the provincial government instituted a claim to cancel the tender awarded to Tswaing Consulting CC retrospectively and claim an amount of R4million already paid to Tswaing Consulting CC as a result of the tender, which was fraudulently obtained.  

The subject of this matter is before the Supreme Court of Appeals and no decision has been made by the court on this matter and therefore the statement by the Democratic Alliance to the effect that the Provincial government has lost the case in the Supreme Court of Appeal is misleading, smacks of sensationalism, cheap politicking and a total disregard of the due process of the law.  The Provincial government respects the sub-judice rule and will thus not comment on the substance and merits of this matter.

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