MEC DANTJIE TO LEAD SOCIAL RELIEF EFFORTS IN MORETELE

• North West MEC for Social Development, Basetsana Sussana Dantjie, will visit Moeka village in the Moretele Local Municipality on Wednesday, 14 August 2024, to distribute sanitary towels and food parcels as part of a broader Social Relief of Distress Programme.
• MEC Dantjie will personally deliver dignity packs to learners at Lobang High School and Badumedi Secondary School, addressing the critical need for menstrual hygiene products among young women in impoverished communities.
• The session will also include a dialogue on socio-economic and psychosocial challenges, focusing on menstrual hygiene management and food security, aimed at fostering practical solutions and a deeper understanding of the community’s needs.

In a significant effort to promote menstrual hygiene and address food security, North West MEC for Social Development, Basetsana Sussana Dantjie, is set to visit Moeka village in the Moretele Local Municipality on Wednesday, 14 August 2024. This visit forms part of the province’s broader Social Relief of Distress Programme, a critical initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable communities across the region.

During her visit, MEC Dantjie will distribute sanitary towels and food parcels to deserving learners and residents, directly addressing two of the most pressing needs in the community. The distribution of dignity packs will take place at Lobang High School in Mmukubyanne and Badumedi Secondary School in Cyferskuil village, where many young women face significant challenges in accessing essential menstrual hygiene products. By providing these supplies, the initiative seeks to ensure that young women do not miss school due to a lack of resources, thereby supporting their education and overall well-being.

The programme’s impact extends beyond the immediate distribution of goods. The visit will also feature a dialogue session at Moeka Community Hall, located near the local police station. This session is designed to foster open and inclusive discussions among both female and male participants from the community. The focus will be on the socio-economic and psychosocial challenges facing the residents, with particular attention to menstrual hygiene management and food security.

MEC Dantjie’s visit is expected to generate practical solutions to these challenges, as well as deepen the understanding of the community’s most urgent needs. By engaging directly with the residents, the session aims to empower participants with knowledge and strategies to address these issues in their daily lives. The dialogue is a vital component of the visit, highlighting the department’s commitment to not only providing immediate relief but also working towards sustainable, long-term improvements in the community.

This initiative is part of a broader effort by the North West Department of Social Development to uplift and empower communities through targeted interventions that address both immediate needs and underlying issues. MEC Dantjie’s leadership in this programme underscores the department’s dedication to ensuring that all residents, especially the most vulnerable, have access to the support and resources they need to lead dignified and healthy lives.