Lentswe, Stilfontein - The DA has requested the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) to address the recurring flooding on the N12 near Stilfontein. With every rainfall, this section of road on the N12 becomes hazardous, leading to accidents and endangering motorists. The DA also pleads for a longterm solution and not a quick fix. “The core issue is the city’s failing stormwater drainage infrastructure, which requires an urgent audit and a coordinated response to ensure proper drainage and prevent further flooding,’’ said Freddy Sonakile, DA spokesperson on public works and roads. 

Lentswe, Orkney - The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality welcomed Lebogang Victor Itebogeng as a councillor after he was sworn-in by Magistrate Benjamin Letsholo at the Orkney Magistrate Court on Wednesday April 2. Whilst Cllr Itebogeng has pledged to obey, respect and uphold the Constitution and all other laws of the Repu-blic of South Africa, he also promised to carry out his duties as a member of the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality Council to the best of his ability.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Thousands of Sassa grant beneficiaries can breathe a sigh of relief as the deadline to replace the SASSA gold cards with Postbank’s black cards has been extended a further two months. The new deadline is now May 31. The announcement was made by Postbank’s CEO, Nikki Mbengashe, on Friday March 28. 

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Schools will only have 12 official school days this month due to the many public holidays observed in April.
However, April this year is unique for schools as there will be an extra three day special school holiday, giving teachers and pupils a week off - April 29, April 30 and May 2. According to the official calendar published by the Department of Basic Education, 2025 has 27 standard school holiday days, up from 25 in 2024. When compiling the 2025 calendar, the Department of Basic Education and relevant stakeholders agreed to allow students and teachers a special school holiday week. This is because Freedom Day is observed on Monday April 28, during the last week of April, despite the official holiday date being April 27. Additionally, Worker’s Day falls on Thursday May 1.