Lentswe, Klerksdorp - In celebrating 67 minutes of Mandela Day, Leano la Bophelo, a non-profit organization, organized a cultural event which was coupled with a flea market for artists and crafters to showcase their talent and sell their products and services.
Mayor reconnects with Phodiso family
Lentswe, Jouberton - Phodiso Worship Centre was blessed with the presence of the new Executive Mayor of the City of Matlosana, Fikile Mahlope, on Sunday July 21. He was accompanied by his family, Sello Molefi, Meokgo Mokgatla and his team. The reason of visiting the church as said in his speech was to go back and celebrate with those who always prayed for him.
Give back on Mandela Day
Lentswe, Jouberton - It’s always been a dream for Seipati Gazi to give back to those who are less fortunate. He is part of the Klerksdorp disability forum. He chose Mandela Day and called some companies and was fortunate enough that Rio Casino and others helped made his dream come true. He managed to hand out thirty hampers and some soup and bread together with some fruits to a disabled family. SAPS of Klerksdorp also joined in.
Gang members arrested for extortion
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A joint operation by the Provincial Anti-Gang, Organised Crime and Klerksdorp Tactical Response Team (TRT) resulted in the arrest of four alleged extortionists in Jouberton last week. “The suspects; aged between 34 and 42, were apprehended after they went to the taxi rank construction site at Ext 19, Jouberton where they reportedly threatened employees, demanded work and money from the site manager.
Kanana man gets 10 years jail time for gun, ammo
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court sentenced David Mogori (37) to 10 years imprisonment on Monday July 15 for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. Mogori was arrested in October 2018, following a tip-off received by members of the Klerksdorp based Serious Organised Crime Investigation about a suspect who was seen in possession of firearms in Kanana.