Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in the province stated that over hundred initiates have been rescued from illegal initiation schools. The department said that at least 17 initiation schools were closed down across the province in collaboration with the Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC) and the police.
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Six in court for stealing diesel
Lentswe, Stilfontein - The illicit mining task team continue to pounce on criminals. Last week the team followed up on information and ultimately caught six men red-handed stealing diesel at a dwelling near Stilfontein on Thursday morning June 27. They were arrested and charged with theft. Col Adéle Myburgh, police spokesperson, the accused were allegedly caught stealing diesel from two construction vehicles as well as a light delivery vehicle on the premises.
Green ID book’s days are numbered
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Around 17 million South Africans will soon be forced to swop their green barcode ID books for smart ID cards when the former becomes invalid.
After more than a decade since introducing the smart ID card, the Department of Home Affairs has announced plans to retire the green barcode ID book.
Water-shedding in city’s future
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Matlosana Municipality’s debt to Midvaal Water Co, the only supplier of potable water to residents of the Kosh Area, is far exceeding R1 billion.
Presently Midvaal Water Co is asking the North West High Court to grant an order to limit the bulk water supply to the city. That will mean that households will only get six kilolitres per month at a minimum flow of 10 litres per minute.