Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The city will soon boast a new power plant than can generate up to 99MW of electricity: enough to supply up to 65 000 homes with electricity. The North West government has embarked on a joint venture with the City of Matlosana in a bid to address energy supply challenges. Provincial Economic Development Department officials handed over the Urban Blue International Gas-to-Power project to the city for implementation on April 15.
Free paralegal services
Lentswe, Jouberton - The Roman Catholic Church, through its Justice and Peace Commission, is offering free paralegal services. The offices, situated at C12 23rd Street Jouberton (Ledibeng Centre), operates as a community advice office. The organisation has partnered with the Department of Justice and constitutional development (DOJ-CD). “The office is staffed with three well-trained paralegal officers. Their work is to help the most vulnerable members of the community to interact and navigate with all government key services points,” says Joe Mashilo, one of the paralegals in the office.
Beware job scammers
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has noted with concern the rising number of scam incidents involving individuals who falsely claim to represent the department and demand payment for employment or learnership opportunities.
Happy birthday, Apostle
Lentswe, Jouberton - Phodiso Worship Centre organized a surprise birthday party for their spiritual leader, Apostle TD Mofokeng.
As his birthday falls on April 6, they chose to celebrate on the preceding Saturday. The church believed it was essential to recognize and celebrate with him to demonstrate their deep appreciation and affection for him.
Objection period for valuation roll draws closer
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The municipality has released the valuation roll for public review, allowing owners to verify their property valuations and raise objections if necessary. The period where in the public can raise objections ends on April 30. Frans Roos, local estate agent, encourages property owners to inspect their property entries in the latest valuation roll to ensure accuracy and fairness in property assessments.
The valuation roll determines municipal property rates, directly impacting property owners’ financial obligations.