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December 2007 DIKGANG TSA MOGALE NEWS 3
Chinese return to city Mogale is
lauded for
Mayor plans approach
to take local ... From Page 2
team on trip
In his opening remarks, Mogale
City’s executive manager
responsible for corporate support
to Wujiang
services, David Mokoena said
among the duties of the committee
would be consultations with the
.
community He assured that the
processes will be transparent, and
BY SIPHO NONE the committee would also play a
crucial role in preserving the
T
he number of visits that geographical name heritage of the
the Chinese delegation people of South Africa, including
from the city of Wujiang living heritage as well as in
have paid to Mogale City redressing any previous language
shows that the bilateral agreement imbalances.
the two cities signed in 2003 is a ,
Strategically the training also
clear indication that the two rubber stamped that the committee
municipalities mean business and be responsible for geographical
want to cement trade relations. names within the jurisdiction of
This is the fifth stopover the the municipality .
Chinese delegation have made in In addition, to take the lead in
Mogale City since the memorandum creating community interest in the
of understanding was signed in 2003 geographical names process and
between Mogale City and the city of promoting research.
Wujiang in China. National Geographical Names
The visit follows the previous Committee system manager
stopover when the deputy executive Trueman Kubheka said the
mayor of Wujiang municipality , standardisation of geographical
Fan Jiankun, threw his weight names in the country should be
behind the development of local SEAT OF LEARNING: Peter Goddard (left), director of facilities at Monash University of SA, shows regarded as an aspect of the healing
farmers. and reconciliation process, within
interpreter Jianghong Zeng, Fozie Patel, the mayor’s personal assistance and En De Shen, the
However, the recent call the broader context of social
according to Mohale Selebi, the Chinese head of delegation, the architectural impression of the university. transformation agenda.
political support services executive “The Truth and Reconciliation
manager in the office of the mayor, with the Chinese.” surrounds, which the Maropeng and Rice and City of Silk. Commission, for example,
was a courtesy drop-in on mayor Selebi said various sectors of Interpretation Centre in the Cradle Agriculture co-operatives recommended the re-naming of
Koketso Calvin Seerane by the city government and sections of the of humankind, Monash University in Wujiang were among the geographical features as a form
of Wujiang. municipality will join the mayor of South Africa, the Discovery best in China, with 31 of symbolic reparations to address
“The two cities have signed a in his next visit to China. Lodge and the Walter Sisulu professionals co-operatives, SA’s unjust past,” said Kubheka.
memorandum of understanding He said the inclusion of Botanical Gardens. 20 agriculture associations and 1 At the inauguration it emerged
long before, and the current community members and “What fascinates us is the 55 farmers’ partnership that the formation of the committee
stopover was a courtesy call from government sectors was a call cleanliness of the city and its organisations. should follow national government
their side,” Selebi said. “ made by the head of the people. Your city is very clean Wujiang farms 39 agricultural guidelines on naming places,
However, based on the Chinese delegation. and the people are friendly . products, including nursery derived from the Constitution.
agreement signed in 2003, we are “The head of the delegation “This year in June and October forestry silkworm breeding and
, However, it will advise the
treating the relationship with the requested we send in various last year we came to Mogale City mulberry trees. municipality on the standardiation
city of Wujiang very seriously . sectors of the government as well because we have formed a solid It has an egg and poultry of names of geographical features,
We felt humbled by the visit and as officials from our public safety foundation and want to do more on hatchery for 100-million ducklings. and receive and process suggestions
want to strengthen the relationship department. mutual exchange programmes in Wujiang public safety bureau for name changes from the
further.” “This entourage will include, different aspects,” he said, through director HengFu Yu said: “Every communities of Mogale City .
Selebi said the two cities had among others, officials from the Jianhong Zeng. field is important for us and public The director responsible for
committed to formalising the departments of education, justice “Like ordinary people we should safety is a very critical aspect of a geographical name changes at the
relationship, and the visits would and SA Police Service. understand one another better and city We will have to find areas of
. Gauteng Department of Arts &
not only be seen as corresponding “Infact, we looked a step further this visit will set the ball rolling to common interest that will benefit Culture, Neo Moerane, gave a
visits without actual businesses and to include community members to understand Mogale City better in both cities. presentation on guidelines on the
service delivery taking place. be part of the programme, where fields such as economy agriculture
, “We intend taking the local scope and functions of the
He said on the next visit to emphasis will be on youth exchange and other areas within the city’s guys to our city and bring ours committee.
Wujiang, Seerane will include programmes.” public safety . this side so that the two Moerane indicated that the
community members as part of his Speaking to Dikgang tsa Mogale “We want to engage young people departments could share committee will look at the
entourage. through an interpreter the head in exchange programmes and also experiences and exchange ideas jurisdiction, street names, parks,
“To demonstrate the seriousness of delegation and chairperson of strengthen our programmes in on how to protect our residents, cemeteries, municipal buildings,
of the bilateral between the cities, the Jiangsu Wujiang city committee technology .” and make sure that we increase squares and township and should
the mayor said he will include of the Communist Party of Wujiang, also known as Luxiang, our knowledge in this field.” facilitate, liaise, and safeguard the
members of the community who China En De Shen, was over the has been famous since ancient times The 7-member delegation from principles.
specialise in different fields and moon about his first hand for its agriculture. China included an interpreter and a “The stakeholder consultation,
will share their experiences knowledge of Mogale City and it’s It is also known as Land of Fish tour guide. seeks to gain the by-in of the
,
affected community and also
attempts to weigh the impact and
implication of the proposed change .
Oldies show why they are still goldies
“Therefore, it is imperative to
achieve sufficient consultation by
including all segments within the
affected space,” said Moerane, who
congratulated Mogale City on the
BY SIPHO NONE STILL answered to the invitation and approach it is taking.
PRODUCTIVE: competed on various exhibits Respective delegates were happy
If the lights did not have to be Members of ranging from beadwork to with the approach that Mogale City
turned off at the city’s Centenary the luncheon homemade candles, brick took, particularly in the sense that
Hall recently where the Elderly manufacturing and plastic- its committee was established in
clubs show
Awards ceremony was held, the knitted shoes. accordance with the provisions and
senior citizens would probably
off the Despite receiving no prize m guidelines of the enabling
still be out on the dance floor trophies and oney for their hard work on the legislation.
celebrating. certificates merchandise, the “oldies” followed The workshop was closed by the
The elderly wanted to enjoy and received in the in the steps of late rhythm and chairperson of the committee,
celebrate the annual awards till the recognition blues singer Aaliyah’s lyrics: “Age Molefe Phetoe.
early hours of the morning. of their hard Ain’t Nothing But a Number” and The committee comprises
The honour emanates from the work. they went a step further to prove members who are well-known
sweat of their labour endured at that age is no damper to creativity. ,
in the city including former city
their luncheons. curtain down on the year-long elderly month, was organised by the Some of the artifacts were made deputy director Dr Janet du Plooy;
The celebration, which was exhibition and trade warfare that social upliftment sub-cluster, under from raw material such as wax and the small, medium and micro
punctuated by ululations and has pitted “oldies” from around the social services department. plastics to produce candles and the enterprise unit acting manager
roaring cheers, was a reward for Mogale City again each others on Following an exhibition in the now fashionable plastic shoes. Glaudi Turner; Mohale Selebi,
showing how sharp and prudent various merchandises. foyer of the city’s museum last The trade fare was original and executive manager in the mayor’s
they are on matters creative. ,
The ceremony which also month, of the 14 luncheons formed in line with the Proudly South Office; and the city’s heritage
The awards ceremony drew the recognised the month of October as around Mogale City only 11 African campaign. specialist, Ishmael Mbhokodo.
