Bakgatla-Ba-Ga-Mmanaana Cultural Fest A Success
Monday, November 18, 2019
Ba Ga Mmanaana and Kgabosereto ensemble
The 8th annual cultural festival was held under the theme ‘Ngwao Kgatelopele’ (Culture-Way Forward).
The event was graced by amongst others the newly appointed Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development Tumiso Rakgare, Member of Parliament for Thamaga Palelo Motaosane and former minister of Local Government Peter Siele, who was the guest speaker.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...