A career expo conducted by Eco Girls SA, a non-profit organisation, opened at Rio Casino last week with focus on Science, Technology, Mathematics and engineering. Some 250 learners from schools across Matlosana attended. The non-profit organisation also hosted the third International dialogue on digital technologies for future work and entrepreneurship focussing on unemployed youth interventions.

Councillors and officials of the City of Matlosana were awarded certificates of completion after successfully obtaining their Municipal Governance Certificate NQF Level 5. The certificates were presented by Marx Moabelo, the Director of Corporate Services and Assistant Director for Human Resources, Alice Mbotshane. Cllr Stella Ngwenya-Mondlane, the Speaker of the Council, was among the recipients of the certificates. She expressed appreciation for everyone involved, recognizing their perseverance and commitment to earning their qualifications. The speaker also emphasized that this accomplishment will allow them to contribute to council meetings with a more informed perspective.

Women from different churches visited Edisang Public School to donate toiletries to twenty learners. Spiritual upliftment was also given to both learners and teachers. Five learners were adopted to be sponsored with uniforms and spiritual counselling. The principal and the SBST committee coordinator acknowledged the gifts.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Rising artist Dimpho Cribby Mongale proudly released his heartfelt single “Ntate” featuring Mough Mokgerehli last week. This poignant song addresses the struggles faced by children with absent fathers, poverty, crime, and mental health issues. Dimpho’s debut album, slated for release later this year, tackles themes of resilience and hope, overcoming adversity and self-empowerment. As a film student, photographer, and artist, he confronts self-doubt and low self-esteem, emotional pain from past experiences and fear of failure.