Lentswe, Jouberton - The Executive Mayor, in partnership with Absa Bank, has donated school shoes to underprivileged learners across the Matlosana municipality. Cllr Fikile Mahlophe visited various schools on Tuesday February 4. This initiative aims to support disadvantaged learners by ensuring they have proper footwear as they begin the new acade-mic year.
Show love to Dominionville
The members of St Agnes and Aloysius, Daughters of St Anne Sodalities and Youth group from St Peter’s Catholic Church in Jouberton visited the community of Dominionville to show love and support. The visit took place on Sunday January 19.
Chiefs’ supporter passes away
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - One of Kaizer Chiefs’ biggest fans will miss the first derby of 2025.
Dickson Langalakhe-Maphitshi AKA Khosi-Khosi passed away on January 21 after a short illness. He will be buried on Saturday February 1.
His family describes him as a man who loved soccer. His favourite team was Kaizer Chiefs.
He was born on New Year’s Eve in 1958 and is originally from the Eastern Cape, but moved to Klerksdorp in 1982 to work at Harties Mine. He stated working as a security guard in 2000.
He will be missed. “May your soul rest in peace.”
Young filmmaker’s dreams come true
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A local filmmaker will screen his short film at Ster-Kinekor in Matlosana Mall on Saturday February 8. Percy Madidola is a man on a mission. He grew up in North West and gained experience by filming weddings and corporate events. Now he has made a short film called Tsela Kgopo.
Granny gets a house
Lentswe, Alabama - Mama Johanna Jumar (82) now has her own house. The Premier of NW, Lazarus Mokgosi, made a heartwarming visit to Mama Jumar’s home in Alabama on Friday January 17.
Accompanied by MEC Gaogane Oageng Molapisi, City of Matlosana Mayor Cllr Fikile Mahlophe, and Local MMCs, Premier Mokgosi handed over a brand new house to the 82-year-old granny during the Thuntsha Lerole Programme.