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A sewage-filled festive season
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The residents of Seweding are still grappling with the unbearable reality of living amidst raw sewage, with no end in sight. It’s heart-breaking that as families prepare to celebrate the festive season with loved ones, they’re forced to endure this inhumane situation.
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Mr Flatela praised for his selflessness
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Viola Motsumi, MEC for the North West Department of Education, has praised Mokete Flatela, a 56-year-old Mathematics and Science teacher, for securing 400 desks for his school, Nkang Mahlale Secondary School in Jouberton Township.
Flatela’s initiative addresses the school’s furniture shortage, improving the learning environment for students. His approach embodies the spirit of community-driven solutions, reflecting his belief in being part of the solution rather than adding to the problem.
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Is GNU an answer to South Africa’s problem?
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: John Kambule, a 56-year-old artist from Klerksdorp, has created an ancient ship artwork symbolising South Africa’s new dawn with the Government of National Unity (GNU).
The ship represents the country’s journey through history, highlighting resilience and spirit. Kambule’s masterpiece reflects on the nation’s seven administrations since democracy and the recent 2024 elections, which led to the GNU.
The GNU, formed by 10 political parties, aims to tackle South Africa’s challenges through inclusive growth, poverty reduction and building a capable state.