Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A confrontation between taxi drivers and members of Klerksdorp SAPS last week, caused traffic delays on the N12 through town. It all started when a tambaai driver went to the police station on Thursday morning May 9 to report an assault and when the police officers arrived at the taxi rank to attend to the complaint.
Mayor Tsolela on sick leave
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The public announcement this week by the Matlosana Municipality that Executive Mayor James Tsolela is on leave due to fatigue was met with astonishment by political parties. The DA in Matlosana said it is “just another ANC trick to dodge accountability’’. Cllr Portia Burrel said it is interesting that the mayor is “fatigued’’ after document surfaced that allegedly implicate him in fraudulent payments.
Nick Mapheele, spokesperson in the office of the mayor, said he will be on leave until after the election.
“The decision for leave comes after the mayor consulted his medical doctor who diagnosed him with fatigue. The mayor has been overseeing the provision of municipal services since he assumed his position without any rest.
Shoes for the needy
The Interdenominational Prayer Women Association in Kanana gathered on May 9 at Arefenyeng Primary School with other denominations of Jouberton and Khuma to give away school shoes to the children who are less fortunate. The gathering was led by their President, Roseline Tshite. They invited Apostle TD Mofokeng for words of encouragement to the school. He is the leader of KCC Kanana Council of Churches.
Cop and dog commended
Lentswe, Potchefstroom - A passionate K9 handler, Sgt Gaogakwe Mabaso, was handed a commendation certificate while his fire detection dog, Erin, received a medal for dedication, commitment and appreciation for canine services. The handing over took place during a weekly Operation Shanela parade at Westpol Square.
The memorable moment for Mabaso and his dog, began when they assisted in solving a robbery, murder and arson case.
The crimes were committed in 2018, in Tlokweng village, Madikwe. It was reported that four suspects stormed Sunrise shop, then robbed the shop owner of some cash and thereafter set the shop on fire. As a result, the victim sustained serious burn wounds and later died in hospital.
New station commanders in NW
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Lt-Genl Sello Kwena accompanied by the deputy provincial commissioners and district commissioners, conferred ranks to 13 newly-appointed station commanders. The conferment took place on Friday May 10 at the South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Office in Potchefstroom.
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