The role of Traditional Leaders in Socio Economic Recovery

By: Emmaculate Cindi

The Deputy Minister in the Presidency Ms Thembi Siweya in her monitoring and evaluation role, is engaging Traditional Leadership on issues of economic development. Her first stop in that journey was at the residence of Hosi Mahumani of the Mahumani Traditional Authority in Giyani. One of the roles of Traditional Leaders is to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of their communities, promote social justice, safety and security and socio economic development.

The rich heritage of the Vatsonga Tribe

By: Emmaculate Cindi

Muti wa Vatsonga Open Air Museum is situated 70 km outside Tzaneen town within Merensky Nature Reserve. It is a traditional homestead that preserves the Vatsonga traditional way of life. One of the narratives at the museum is a portrayal of a life of a man that held a status of a headman in the village centuries ago.

Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma reviews progress at the Waterberg District Development Model Hub

By: Emmaculate Cindi

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot of activities have been on hold following regulations that were put in place to help curb the spread of the virus. In 2019 the Waterberg District was chosen as one of the three districts that will pilot the District Development Model (DDM),  an integrate service delivery vehicle.

Liquor consumption swells criminal activities

By: Communication Team

Since the beginning of June, crimes related to liquor consumptions have increased in the province. Liquor related crimes and Gender Based Violence which were very low during level 5 and 4 lockdown have skyrocketed.