Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Knorr has ordered all stores to remove its brown onion gravy from the shelves. According to Anastacia Subrumuny, spokesperson, the company discovered that a small batch mistakenly contain the ingredients of the Knorr “Professional Brown Sauce Base”. The affected stock contains cow’s milk and soy as allergens, which are not included on the packaging of the brown onion gravy. “We did not receive any complaints or news about consumers getting ill. We discovered it in our factory and decided to act pro-actively,” she said.
MEC injured in road accident
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Agriculture MEC Madoda Sambatha was rushed to hospital in Klerksdorp earlier this week after he was involved in an accident on the R30 near Ventersdorp.
He was returning home to Klerksdorp from Rustenburg, said Khoza Pelele, ANC Caucus chairperson. The Chief Whip of the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL), Motlalepula Rosho on Tuesday July 16 wished Sambatha a speedy recovery.
Former policeman in court for robbery
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Four accused, including a dismissed police officer, were expected to make a second appearance in the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court this week for unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition. Thembinkosi Mbatha (30), Motsaathebe Kopano (51), Gareng Dikgang (35) and Fikile Darala (51) initially appeared in court on July 10.
Mall robber caught
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - One of the robbers who robbed a store inside Matlosana Mall last week, was arrested.
He is expected to appear in the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court for armed robbery. Brig Sabatha Mokgwabone, police spokesperson, said the accused and three accomplices entered a retail store at Matlosana Mall on Friday July 12, at approximately 15:00. They robbed the store of cellphones and cash, then fled on foot.
Dr KK champions HIV strategy
Lentswe, Rustenburg - In the recent HIV/Aids, STI’s & TB (HAST) Forum, the North West Department of Health awarded different districts in the province for their performance in implementing health programmes that in turn contribute to changing the overall health of citizens. In these awards the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District was applauded and awarded for championing the National Department of Health’s 95-95-95 Strategy.