Moiteela spoke recently when addressing a full council session in Sowa Town. Moiteela said: "Sowa Clinic serves the town and surrounding cattle posts, while mobile stops are done at Malelejwe and Tshwaane. The clinic has been operating with a single ambulance to transport both patients and staff. However, since early 2024, the ambulance has been out of service and sent for repairs. “Currently, the clinic relies on assistance from other departments, which at times compromises patient safety. The clinic frequently experiences machine breakdowns in the laboratory, along with reagent shortages. As a result, specimens must be sent to Nata and Tutume for analysis. However, due to transport challenges, this can delay timely diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, the backup generator is out of service, leaving the clinic vulnerable during power outages. The facilities fall short of required standards, and the Medical Officer (Doctor) position has remained vacant since November 2024.” Patients, Moiteela noted, are attended to by medical officers on outreach visits, which sometimes occur only once a month. “Ladies and gentlemen, these are just some of the challenges our clinic faces. However, rather than discouraging us, they should motivate us to find solutions and ensure the efficient and effective delivery of health services. While our budget may not be as robust as we would like, this situation calls for collective effort, innovation, and resource-sharing to maintain service delivery with minimal compromise,” he urged.
“Councillors, as we took an oath to be the voice of the people of Sowa, we cannot do that only through appreciation of reports,. Let us be eager to know exactly what is happening on the ground by visiting our facilities and projects. Only then will we be able to advocate for the town. One burning issue I wish for all of us to take note of is the state of Nxakato Junior Secondary School. The school has struggled with poor academic performance over the years alongside increasing student indiscipline. I firmly believe that the challenging learning and living conditions significantly contribute to this ongoing issue,” Moiteela emphasised. The school expansion project, Moiteela explained, has been delayed due to a litigation case by one of the bidders. “Let us stand together and advocate for the fast-tracking of this case so that we can foster effective learning and positive student outcomes. I will commit to engaging the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education for a visit, allowing them to witness firsthand the dire state of the school. Honourable members, let us be close to this school as it houses our children who are the future leaders of the society, and commit to restoring dignity to the institution,” he said.
