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13/06/2021

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Northern Cape Heat designed by Cezanne Henney.

My Northern Cape Heat Logo was inspired by the iconic Northern Cape climate, i.e. Heat. The colour scheme is warm and vibrant. The flaming ball is indicative of high level bowling and batting. The flame graphic and colour also represent aggression, when batting and bowling and is an archetype of "re-igniting" the culture of cricket. I've also embedded the Northern Cape Province shape in the 'R' to further represent Revival.

09/04/2021

[UPDATE]

MEDIA STATEMENT

08 APRIL 2021

UPDATE WITH REGARDS TO DEMANDS BY NORTHERN CAPE ARTISTS WHO ARE PROTESTING AND OCCUPYING THE OFFICE OF THE MEC FOR SPORT , ARTS AND CULTURE
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The Department of Sport , Arts and Culture and representatives from the Artists have resolved the current matter regarding the demands that R 4 million be made available for the operationalization of the Northern Cape Theatre, development of a craft hub and the development of a music hub.

We can indicate that after a rigorous process of reprioritization, restructuring of programs funded by the Northern Cape Arts and Culture Council , the Department of Sport , Arts and Culture have manage to acquire the R 4 million required for the implementation for the operationalisation of the Northern Cape Theatre , the development of the craft Hub as well as the development of the music hub.

The process for attainment of the funds started with the continuous planning and working sessions with the Artists. The process also included a meeting with the Premier of the Northern Cape Dr Zamani Saul , a meeting with Northern Cape Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Sport , Arts and Culture led by the Chairperson Mr Dichaba and with concerned artists in Kimberley , Upington and De Aar

On the, 06 April 2021 , the Department met with the Provincial Task Team of the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) in order to finalise the current matter regarding the occupation of the Office of the MEC in Kimberley and the District Offices in De Aar and Upington.

Service Level Agreement

The Service Level Agreement came about after discussions between the NCACC, The Forum and CCIFSA with the assistance of the Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in consultation with the Member of the Executive Council responsible for the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.

The funds are now available and we have finalised the Service Level Agreement which was entered between the Northern Cape Arts and Culture Council the Northern Cape Practitioners Forum.

Key elements of the Service Level Agreement that the funds allocated are primarily for the:

1. Operationalisation of the Northern Cape Theatre

2. Development of a Music Hub

3. Development of a Arts and Craft Hub

The Northern Cape Practitioners Forum will ensure that quarterly reports are submitted to the Northern Cape Arts and Culture Council on the progress of the projects. All financial implications and assets will be managed by the NCACC and that it is line with the financial policies and regulations that guides government when incurring expenses.

The above-mentioned projects will be implemented over a period 12 months as per the service level agreement which shall continue for twelve (12) months from commencement. This SLA will commence on 01 April 2021 and end on 31 March 2022.

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture need to categorically state that at no stage have we not taken the demands of the artists seriously, as we know and understand that the cultural industry was one of the hardest hit by the COVID 19 pandemic .

We will do whatever we can to ensure that we try and normalise the situation with the limited resources we have available. As a department it is one of our core functions and mandate to serve the Artists of the Northern Cape.
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Issued by: Conrad Fortune

Media Liaison Officer

Office of the MEC

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Department, Northern Cape

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Cell: 079 873 0679

01/04/2021

SPECIAL INVESTIGATING UNIT LAUNCH IN THE NORTHERN CAPE

The Special Investigating(SIU) has officially opened office in Kimberley today. The new offices, situated on the corner of Du Toitspan and Chapel Street, were unveiled this morning followed by an opening ceremony at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre.

The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola said that the SIU is meant to assist in investigating maladministration, corruption and the general misconduct within government.

The Northern Cape was the only province without a Special Investigating Unit. The province was previously serviced by surrounding provinces including Free State, North West and Western Cape. In response to this, Lamola says "We had to start somewhere." Unfortunately the Northern Cape was the last province to receive an SIU office.

We hope that SIU makes a difference and impact in the province and restore the lost hope of citizens.

28/03/2021

SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
KIMBERLEY

ACTIVITY: COMMUNITY MEETING

LOCATION: GALESHEWE PICK & PAY CIRCLE

DATE: 2022-03-28

FEEDBACK OF THE MEETING:

CONTENTS:
A massive meeting took place at Galeshewe Pick & Pay Circle today were plus munis 250 community members gathered, which includes Greenpoint, Homested, Roodepan and greater Galeshewe.

Sol Plaatje Municipality Mayor Mr Patrick Mabilo together with his team which includes the Mayoral committee, the Municipal Manager and the Directors were part of the meeting.

Mr Kagiso Makodi was the elected convener to chair the meeting.

Mr Kagiso welcomed everyone including the Mayor and his team.

The meeting commenced, Mr Kagiso handed over to the Mayor. The Mayor started to read the feedback/ response of the memorandum which was handed over to the Municipality.

Community Members are not happy with the response from the Municipality, and are starting to talk while the Mayor is reading the feedback/response

Community Members are saying enough is enough about the bunch of lies from the Mayor and this team.

Community Members are saying the Mayor must disband the Mayoral committee or he must step down.

Community Members are saying the Premier is undermining them, and he must also step down together with his MEC's (PEC).

The meeting have no control, the Mayor is trying to manage the community but community members don't want to give him a hearing.

The Mayor is telling the convener Mr Kagiso that it is useless to address people who don't want to leason to him therefore he is going to withdraw with his team from this meeting.

Community members are saying the Mayor can withdraw and he must take note that they are coming to him.

The Mayor and his team are withdrawing from the meeting at Pick & Pay Circle without any injuries or any confrontation from the community.

Situation is out of order in the meeting, everyone want's to have a say.

Community leaders from Roodepan and Greenpoint are saying tomorrow morning they are closing the roads which includes N8.

Community members are supporting the proposal of closing the roads and they saying R31 must also be closed tomorrow morning.

Community Members of greater Galeshewe are divided, some are saying the Mayor and his team must be given 48 to show some actions (service delivery) and others are saying all entrance and exit of (Galeshewe) location must be closed.

Community members of Greenpoint are coming up with a proposal as to how about community members go to town and close the roads, community members are saying they don't want to be arrested rather to concentrate on the locations.

Community members are standing in groups discussing the way forward of tomorrow.

THREAT ANALYSIS FROM THIS OFFICE:
1.Community Members of Kimberley which includes Greenpoint, Roodepan and Galeshewe might embark on a Strike tomorrow morning
2.National road N18 might be closed tomorrow morning, secondary road R31 might also be closed tomorrow morning.

Source activated to gather more information and will communicate with this office during the night and early hours.

COMPILED BY: Sgt Charlie
KIMBERLEY POP
INFORMATION COMPONENT

20/03/2021

ARTISTS PROTEST AT THE DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS, ARTS AND CULTURE

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The protesters say that art is not just a hobby, it is their livelihoods. It keeps children off the street. It is high time that the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture take artists in the Northern Cape seriously and deliver on the promises made to them.

20/03/2021

ARTISTS FIGHT FOR WHAT THEY DESERVE DURING PROTEST AT THE DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS, ARTS AND CULTURE

Disgruntled artists in Kimberley have started protesting and have resorted to occupying the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture Offices in Newpark, Kimberley. They are also demanding answers on what happened to the 4 Million Rand which was allocated to the arts by the Premier in the State of the Province Address in 2020.

The artists have pleaded with the Department and the Northern Cape Government to make good on the promises made in the State of the Province Address in 2020 to start with the operationalization of the Northern Cape Theatre as well as to create a music and craft hub at the Mayibuye Centre.

The protesters said that they had been engaging with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture since Monday 14 March 2021 and refuse to leave the premises and will continue with their Hunger Strike until their demands have been met.

A number of placards have been placed in and around the premises with garbage bins tipped over in front and the gate set alight.

The plight of artist in Kimberley is one that needs to urgently be addressed.

19/03/2021

THE KIMBERLEY BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL CHANGING OF THE FLAG CEREMONY

The removal of the flag in this school marks a historic moment not only in Kimberley but in South Africa as a whole. It challenges the political structure of schools across the province.

Kimberley Boys' High School has had a long-standing challenge with the Apartheid flag still flying alongside the school's flag.

The newly appointed headmaster of the school, Xolile Taba made transformation a natural part of the school's vision. His progressive vision for the school is one of hope and excellence and returning the school to its former glory.

The auspicious ceremony, intended to encourage change and transformation in the school and its pupils, represents a new dawn. The removal of the flag also represents an inclusive culture in society - one which reflects the demographic of the school.

04/03/2021

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) stance on the The Northern Cape State of the Province Address by Aubrey Bartman from EFF

02/03/2021

The State of the Province Address

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Zamani Saul gave his annual State of the Province Address from the Provincial Legislature building today.

The Premier outlined, in great detail, his plans to further the development of the Northern Cape and highlighted the initiatives and programmes implemented that will assist in this regard.

He also gave an extensive overview of the expenditure in various departments in the province, paying close attention to infrastructure development, 4IR implementation, job creation, artisanal development and managing the Covid-19 pandemic to name a few.

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24/02/2021

Commentary from some of the top achievers in the province on future endeavors and challenges they faced during their 2020 Matric year.

23/02/2021

THE NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL MATRIC AWARDS

The Northern Cape Department of Education hosted the Provincial Matric Awards where the top achievers in the province were celebrated and awarded their accolades. After much anticipation, excitement and nervousness, the class of 2020 matriculants have received their long-awaited results.

The Department of Basic Education announced the 2020 NSC results and the top learners in the various subjects on Monday afternoon.

“Although the overall pass rate in the province has dropped considerably, 675 more candidates have passed compared to those in 2019. The actual number of distinctions has also increased by 268 and the number of candidates achieving at a Bachelors level has increased by 527.” Said Dr Zamani Saul, the premier of the Northern Cape.

The auspicious event highlighted the brilliant, young minds that represent the bright future of the country and province of the Northern Cape

22/02/2021

The Minister of Education, Angie Motsekga has announced the Matric Results of the class of 2020.

The Education Minister commends the Matric class of 2020 on having the highest quality of results over the years and says that it might have been higher had it not been for the COVID-19 pandemic.

1. Free State - 85.1%
2. Gauteng - 83.3%
3. Western Cape - 79%
4. KZN - 77.6%
5. North West - 76.2%
6. Mpumalanga - 73.7%
7. Limpopo - 68.2%
8. Eastern Cape - 68.1%
9. Northern Cape - 66.6%