Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Two men who brutally attacked Jerry Moitoi in an Orkney restaurant last year, were sentenced to life imprisonment in the Klerksdorp Regional Court this week. Camera footage inside the restaurant capturing the assault was instrumental in their conviction. On Wednesday July 2, the NPA welcomes the life sentences handed down to Paseka Motlhabe (40) and Mveleli Notshozi (40). The two men were convicted of the brutal murder of 35-year-old Moitoi. He was murdered on April 28 last year. Both of the accused were drinking at the restaurant when they accosted the deceased.
Winter camps in full swing in NW
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The North West Department of Education has rolled out its flagship Winter Camps Programme for Grade 12 learners across the province. A total of 124 camps have been established catering to 31 159 learners. The camps are designed to assist learners in revising critical subject content and bridging learning gaps ahead of the final examinations.
Growing with hope
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Rethabile Ngwenya, founder of Reaobokwe Agri-business, is a young visionary using township farming not just to grow food - but to grow futures. Based in Potchefstroom, she transforms township land into thriving gardens and learning spaces. Through her self-started Boys and Girls Club, she teaches local kids how to plant, grow, and understand the power of food - instilling life skills, confidence, and hope in the process.
Police start recruitment drive
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - This week, the police launched their much anticipated e-recruitment drive for 5 500 aspiring police officers to join their ranks. It is the first time that the police will utilise an Electronic Recruitment System, through which youth from all walks of life, can submit their applications to be considered for the entry level Police trainee posts.
Help find missing person
The family of Obakeng Piet Moseki is heartbroken. He went missing on Youth Day June 16 and hasn’t been seen since. His sister, Patricia, is worried sick about his safety and well-being as he has epilepsy. He stays alone in Ext 14 and is fifty years old. Contact Patricia on 072 611 9839 or the Kanana police station on 060 997 3145 if you know of his whereabouts. He needs his medication.