01 Jul 2024

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development is aware that Mmea, Mokubilo and Makgaba villages receive services from Letlhakane District.

Answering a question during the Ntlo Ya Dikgosi meeting recently, Assistant Minister, Mr Setlhabelo Modukanele said that villages received services despite not forming part of the Boteti regional Electoral College.

“But the ongoing constitutional review is expected to address the concern as it proposes district representation and not regional Electoral Colleges,” Mr Modukanele said.

Kgosi Benjamin Banyula of Boteti region had asked the minister whether he was aware that the three villages received services from Boteti district tribal administration despite not forming part of Boteti regional Electoral College.

On other issues, the assistant minister also informed the Ntlo Ya Dikgosi that the rollout of SmartBots Internet connectivity was still underway.

“Phase one was completed last financial year having connected 169 dikgotla, and phase two of the project will commence this September and will connect a further 61 dikgotla. Gamodubu and Kotolaname villages will be included in the 2025/26 financial year,” he said.

Kgosi Edison Gobuamang of Thamaga region had wanted to know when SmartBots would be connected at dikgotla of Gamodubu and Kotolaname villages. ENDS