Mahikeng: The North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi in his capacity as the Provincial
Chairperson of Provincial Council on AIDS (PCA) will lead the provincial commemoration of
World TB Day on Thursday, 20 March 2025 in Tshing township, Ventersdorp, JB Marks Local
Municipality in Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District. The World TB Day 2025 will be commemorated
under the theme “Yes! You and I Can End TB: Commit, Invest.”
World TB Day is commemorated on the 24 March every year to raise awareness about the
devastating health, social and economic impact of tuberculosis (TB) and urge acceleration of
efforts to end the global TB epidemic. Premier Mokgosi will be supported by MEC for Health,
Sello Lehari, PCA Members, Civil Society representatives and various social partners.
The Provincial World TB Day commemoration will be held as follows:
Date : Thursday, 20 March 2025
Venue: Tshing sportsground, Ventersdorp
Time : 09:00
The event will feature integrated service delivery by various departments and social partners
at the venue.
Media houses are invited to cover the above-mentioned event.
ENDS
Issued by 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
