Lentswe - Community News

Children just love aeroplanes

The children of Khaya Tshepo Home of Hope and Vulnerable Children thoroughly enjoy their outings. They tackle a different topic each week, and air travel was recently discussed. It was decided that the children should see first-hand what airplanes look like. Cliff Lotter, a well-known local pilot, was approached, and he and his wife, Belinda, warmly welcomed the group on June 11.

Khalapha family thanks the community

The Khalapha family thank all their beloved friends and community who came together during the unveiling of the family tombstones. The tombstones for Meisie Patty Khalapa and Mokoening Jacob Khalapa were revealed over the long weekend.

Comrade Tshebi buried

Lentswe, Tigane - The wife of the co-founder of the ANC branch in Tigane was buried last weekend. Ruth Rothman (62) was married to Phillip Rothman. She passed away on June 6 after she suffered burns on her body while cooking. She was laid to rest on Saturday June 14. Comrade Tshebi as she was called, served as the deputy secretary of the ANC Women’s League in 1995. In 2000, she was involved in fund-raising and logistics. She was still active in organizing preparations for next year’s elections. She is survived by her husband, two children, a grandson, three siblings and her comrades.

Webster’s society helps

The Webster’s society was celebrating and handed out presents for Mother’s and Father’s Day on Sunday June 15. Their next meeting is on July 5 at Tigane. More information from Lucia, 083 938 2193. Seen are Enny Webster, Merriam Pitso, Lucia Phillips, John Folgies, Nelly Pharedi and Cynthia Pharedi.

Men talk about challenges

Lentswe, Jouberton - Various men, also fathers, got together to discuss different challenges facing men today. These challenges can be financial, problematic children, marital issues, unemployment, and family conflicts. They also touched on Men’s Mental Health as this month is dedicated to that.