Mahikeng: Premier of the North West province, Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, accompanied
by MEC for department of Health, Sello Lehari, leaders of civil society and the private
sector will host the Provincial World TB Day event under the theme “Yes, You and I Can
End TB”.
World TB Day which is commemorated annually in March, is aimed at educating
communities about the impact of tuberculosis (TB), and to outline the provincial
government’s efforts to contribute towards the national target of reducing TB incidence
and mortality by 2035.
In his address, Premier Mokgosi is expected to emphasise the need to strengthen the
province’s response to TB, promoting early detection and treatment adherence, and
encouraging communities to work together with government and health stakeholders in
the fight to eliminate TB.
The event will also feature a package of integrated health services which will include the
tracing of missing TB patients.
Members of the media are invited to cover event to be held as follows:
Date: Friday, 13 March 2026
MEDIA ADVISORY – PROVINCIAL WORLD TB DAY 2
Venue: Tlakgameng Sports Ground, Kagisano Molopo Local Municipality
Time: 10h00
ENDS
Issued by the Office of the Premier
For enquiries, contact
Sello Tatai
Spokesperson to the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 064 756 2510/082 450 7842
E-mail: SITatai@nwpg.gov.za
OR
Brian Setswambung
Provincial Head of Communication
Office of the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 076 012 4501
E-mail: BSetswambung@nwpg.gov.za
OR
Tshegofatso Mothibedi
Departmental Spokesperson
Department of Health
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 073 503 5045
Email: LMothibedi@nwpg.gov.za
