Lentswe, Klerksdorp - As part of thanking themselves, teachers from every nook and corner of KOSH gathered at Klerksdorp Rio Casino recently. Teachers work tirelessly from January to December of each year imparting knowledge to learners. Some pass through torrid times where the same learners are attacking them and parents do not help them.
In some instances, the same parents go to schools to attack teachers as it has been the case at some schools across the country.
Kopano Ke Matla Gospel Choir wins top prize
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Kopano Ke Matla Gospel Choir is a Clap-n-Tap choir based in Jouberton.
The choir was established in 1992 and since the inception of the choir has won several competitions and awards.
The choir was one of the group shortlisted for the competition of Clap-n-Tap, organized by the Moemedi Monk Matsepe Foundation.
Funeral parlour mourns one of their own
Lentswe, Jouberton - It is with heavy hearts that Motlhanke’s Funeral Parlour mourns the passing of Kenyaditswe Maria Motlhanke, the co-founder and the first lady of Motlhanke’s funeral parlour. She was a cherished member of the community. A very remarkable individual whose presence has left an indelible mark in the lives of many.
The parlour was established in 1987, and has been helping the community bury their loved ones with dignity and respect.
Sediko Primary’s top achievers
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Sediko Primary recognised its top achievers.
Learners were awarded for their efforts they put into their school work despite the social challenges they find themselves in.
Some are from destitute families where parents and guardians are unemployed and they live from hand to mouth.
The acting principal, Priscilla Mojaki, applauded the educators for putting shoulder behind the wheel throughout these torrid times where they work with learners who are duped by their peers.
NGO’s fight unemployment, grant fiasco
Lentswe, Jouberton - AGA Sechaba together with Tigane Advice Centre, Justice & Peace, Monna Sechabeng, Jouberton Legal Advice Centre and churches have decided to intervene in the ever-growing problems of rampant unemployment and help recipients of the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grants being declined on a daily basis in Matlosana by SASSA.