All Saints Anglican Church in Khuma presented Mr & Mrs Valentine. Kay Sephai (Ms Valentine) and T Phoka (Mr Valentine) were showered with appreciation. The church is under new leadership of Rev R Lekoko.
Farmers’ markets held throughout NW
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has officially launched the Farmers Market Day initiative, a ground-breaking effort aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture, boosting local economies, and empowering small-scale farmers across various municipalities in the province.
The Matlosana Local Municipality successfully hosted the first Farmers Market Day, followed by the Greater Taung Local Municipality. The next Farmers Market Day is scheduled for March 7 in Mamusa Local Municipality, with additional municipalities expected to follow suit at a later stage. During these market days, the department provides producers and SMMEs with technical support to enhance productivity, capacity-building workshops focusing on food safety, quality standards, and business operations as well as improved product offerings to meet consumer demands.
Thabo is staying
Thabo Pelesane, a local public figure, takes the mickey out of US President Donald Trump giving South Africans refugee status in his country. He dressed up in his khakis and posted on social media that he is not going anywhere. He calls himself Robbie van der Pels and said he can’t leave for America as they don’t have Vaal Fisheries, Klerksdorp Record and Mamelodi Sundowns FC. This photo was taken at Opraap. Asked about his comment he said: “We need a bit of humour sometimes.’’
Deputy Director passes away
Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - A memorial service for Motsomi George Morebodi was held in the Auditorium last week. The executive mayor, Fikile Mahlophe, was one of the speakers at the ceremony on Saturday February 8.
Morebodi, generally known as Hunter, passed away on January 29. He was 64 years old. He started getting ill in 2021, but worked right up to his death. He worked as deputy director at the local municipality from 2014 until his passing in January this year. He was born at Makweteng, Khuma and went to Tukisang Primary School.
Speaker reaches out to Ward 37
Lentswe, Jouberton - The Speaker’s Outreach Program is currently underway in Jouberton, Ward 37. Cllr Stella Mondlane-Ngwenya, along with Ward 37 councillor, Happy Plaatjie, are providing essential services to the community. The program aims to bridge the gap for those struggling to access these services.
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