a title="Petrus Maruping “The Master” Tsoai." hr"><i" st" sr" wi" he"></" />"entswe, Kanana - Petrus Maruping “The Master” Tsoai (88) passed away recently. He was the first black person to operate a tuck-shop and a boxing gym in Kanana. He became the Transvaal boxing champ. His business expanded and he took his shop to neighboring farms by means of working as a “smous” in those dark days of Apartheid.
He loved imported cars and his family. His wife and children will always cherish his jokes.
His funeral service will be held at the AME Church in Matsie Street at 07:30 on Saturday April 12, moving to the Kanana cemetery.
Church shows support
The Anglican Church in the Diocese of Matlosana showed solidarity at Braaklaagte in Zeerust for a 92 year-old woman who was raped. The MU says NO to Gender-based Violence.
Become a blood donor
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - In an effort to address the growing demand for blood, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS), are urging all South Africans - particularly new donors - to come forward and make a life-saving difference by donating blood on Saturday April 12, from 09:00 to 16:00.
Are you the next Miss SA?
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The search has started for the dynamic successor who will follow in the footsteps of the current Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux, and become one of South Africa’s most prominent ambassadors and inspirational leaders.
Entries for Miss South Africa 2025 will close on Friday April 11 at 18:00. The beautiful Mia has some important advice to those thinking of entering the Miss South Africa competition this year. “When entering Miss South Africa the most important thing you can do is to come in with an open heart and an open mind because this journey will really challenge you to explore who you are and what you stand for. And, if you embrace the journey fully, you will come out knowing yourself so much better whether you take the crown or not.”
Celebrating library week
Lentswe, Kanana - Library week was celebrated recently and the Orkney library presented outreach programs at Folang Disability Centre and Ikaheng Disable Centre, both in Kanana. The library appreciated the help of members who contributed their time and effort to promote library services and make them more accessible to the communities we serve.
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