Lentswe Klerksdorp - The taxi rank, next to the N12, turned into an ugly and muddled site with illegal vendors and structures. This week, the Matlosana Municipality rounded up some help from SAPS and tore down and removed most illegal structures. “Despite repeat warnings, vendors refused to remove the structures, which were not only illegal but also contributed to the deterioration of the town’s cleanliness and aesthetic appeal,’’ said Ntswaki Makgetha, municipal spokesperson.
NW provincial fiscal framework adjusted by R435 million
Lentswe, Mafikeng - The MEC for Finance Kenetswe Mosenogi announced that the 2024/25 provincial fiscal framework has been adjusted upwards by R435 million from R53.700 billion to R54.135 billion. No additional funds were received from the National government except approved rollover of unspent funds from the preceding financial year.
Shanela yields more results
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - North West Operation Shanela continues to yields more positive results. This after 948 suspects were arrested for various crimes around the province in operations conducted between November 18 and 24, by police and other law enforcement agencies. “The suspects were amongst others, arrested for illicit mining, rape, murder, assault GBH, malicious damage to property, burglary residential and business premises, possession of drugs, theft out of / from motor vehicle and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
MAYOR MAHLOPHE INSPECTS NEW JOUBERTON TAXI RANK
Lentswe, Jouberton - The Jouberton taxi rank is completed and will be open to the public soon. On Wednesday November 20, Mayor Fikile Mahlophe participated in the signing ceremony, marking the completion of the Jouberton Taxi Rank project.
Gift on world stage next year
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Gift Kotokoane (17), a learner from Klerksdorp Secondary School, has been selected to represent South Africa at the prestigious World Rising Stars international pageant in Georgia next year. Gift, a bright and ambitious young woman from Jouberton, is thrilled to have been selected for this pageant. “I’m incredibly proud to represent my country and showcase the beauty, diversity, and talent of an African Child,” she said.