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\n Patrick Mholo, concerned resident<\/span>:<\/span>
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Local government, or the Hlasela offices at the Boitumelo Mall, are strategically situated to offer almost all essential services and must be expanded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The presence of the departments of Social Development; Economic, Small Business, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs (Destea); Traffic; and Agriculture are commendable and appreciated, but services must be expanded to include the police for the certification of documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents cannot walk from the mall to the extreme ends of Thabong just to certify copies, and back to the mall to transact. We need Commissioners of Oaths locally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, the Matjhabeng municipality\u2019s finance section must also have a pay point to enhance their revenue collection. It must be made easier for rate payers to get statements and pay their accounts when they are here for shopping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Office of the Speaker must also assign an official to issue proof of address documents on behalf of every ward councillor in Thabong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thirdly, Home Affairs must also occupy the space to make it easier for people to apply and collect their identity cards. It costs a fortune for some residents to go to town just to apply and then return for collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fourthly, the traffic department must expand their services to include applications for driver\u2019s licences, and not just the renewal of motor licences. Or, at least, the collection thereof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The health department must also consider occupying the space where people with chronic illnesses can collect medication. Collection points must be indicated; there is ample space for everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, we need to get into the habit of supporting locally-owned businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protect our majestic buildings against vandalism and hijacking \u2013<\/span> that is our heritage after all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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