MEC appeals for patience in Setlagole village

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Pretoria – North West MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Manketsi Tlhape, has appealed for patience in Setlagole village following recent protests there.

In an effort to calm the situation, MEC Tlhape visited the village in Ratlou Local Municipality on Wednesday to address another protest action by angry community members.

During the protest, some community members blockaded roads with burning tyres and stones, while voicing their complaints over a range of service related issues.

Addressing the community, MEC Tlhape said while it might have taken longer in some instances for provision of services to take place, government can never desert its own people.

“A Rapid Response Team established recently in my office will be in constant touch with your leaders to amicably resolve you concerns. I appeal for patience as we try to address your demands,” she told villagers.

She further appealed for residents to cut short their protest action and stressed the importance for them to remain calm and allow stability to prevail, while they are trying to resolve their demands.

“In the meantime, guard against destroying important public facilities as the community will be in desperate need of such amenities in the future.”

Last Thursday, MEC Tlhape also addressed the community of Khunotswana village near Zeerust in Ramotshere Moiloa Municipality.  She assured them that the relevant stakeholders will come to the community soon to address their concerns. – SAnews.gov.za