02 Sep 2026

Good Hope/Mmathethe Member of Parliament, Dr Edwin Dikoloti has challenged civil servants to be more responsive and proactive for enhanced service delivery.

Addressing a kgotla meeting in Mmathethe on Monday, Dr Dikoloti said some of the issues raised by the public during kgotla meetings and other forums should be addressed as a matter of urgency.

He said delaying to address issues and giving feedback to the concerned people delayed progress.

Minister Dikoloti said this following a complaint from area councillor and Village Development Committee chairperson on poor school infrastructure including dilapidated toilets.

 They also complained of lack of water in some sections of the village, hence the MP called on all those involved to proactively seek solutions, saying most of the problems could be attended at local authority level.

On other issues, Dr Dikoloti informed the residents that government was working round the clock to find solutions to Mmathethe-Metlobo-Bray-Werda Road, saying it remained a priority route in unlocking the economic future of the district.

Once completed, he said the road would give people access to Hatlhogang Trust, which was one of the tourism attractions in the area.

Further, he applauded Kgosi Thabo Mathiba of Mmathethe and the community for playing a leading role in fighting the spread of the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

 

Earlier on, when welcoming the Minister and delegation, Kgosi Mathiba encouraged livestock owners to take the lead in the fight against the spread of FMD.

He encouraged them to guard their fences and ensure that gates for the containment zone were closed all the time. ENDS