Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The municipality has called on all tuck shop owners, inclu-ding foreign nationals who own tuck shops within the municipal area, to formally register their businesses. Cllr Wesley Kgang, MMC for Local Economic Development, addressed tuckshop owners and conveyed this message to them.
Petrol more expensive just before Christmas
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - South African motorists have enjoyed five consecutive months of fuel price decreases this year, offering significant relief to both consumers and businesses. While November brought the first increase in half a year, the latest adjustments, effective from midnight on Tuesday December 3, reflect broader market trends but are hopefully temporary.
Constable found dead in his car
Lentswe, Kanana - The hunt is on for the killers of Const Mojalefa Mgwebi who was murdered in Kanana over the weekend. Mgwebi’s lifeless body was found inside his vehicle by neighbours on Sunday morning November 24. They alerted the police. He was stationed at Jouberton and was found with gunshot wounds on his upper body. He was off duty. “According to information, he was last seen by his cousins whom he dropped off at their houses after attending a family gathering in Klerksdorp on Saturday November 23. “The motive for the incident is unknown. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is investigating,” said Col Amanda Funani, police spokesperson.
Zama-zamas resurfacing slowly
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - It is a slow process, but progress is being made in efforts to help illegal miners resurface. The North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management disclosed this week that 55 zama-zamas have resurfaced since last week Monday.
Three caught with stolen copper cables
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Three men, all illegal foreigners, were caught stealing copper cable next to the railway line outside Klerksdorp over the past weekend. The threesome, a Zimbabwean, Lesotho and Mozambican nationals shared a holding cell with a Nigerian drug dealer that was arrested the previous night (November 22) for being in possession of drugs.