Lentswe, Kanana - Councillors from both Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality and City of Matlosana Local Municipality agree that it is necessary for government to go the extra mile to change the lives of citizens. Speaking at a community feedback session in Ext 13, Kanana, Dr KKDM Cllr Victor Itebogeng and Matlosana Executive Mayor Fikile Mahlophe said they are failing their voters. “Our parents, and to some extent our immediate families and relatives are the ones feeling the negative impact of having to live with derelict infrastructure, especially roads and sewer spillages. But we must also raise the fact that in as much as the rainy weather has caused many problems on our roads, the other reality is that the recent floods worsened it.
Still no news of abducted pensioner
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The police are leaving no stone unturned in their investigation into the kidnapping of a businessman who disappeared last week. The 62-year-old Danny Maluleke has only been living in the security complex in Klerksdorp for five months, from where he apparently disappeared on Thursday evening 10 April. He retired last October.
Hitman in tavern shooting sentenced
Lentswe, Stilfontein - A Lesotho hitman who killed two people and injured five in a Kanana tavern shooting during 2022 was sentenced to life imprisonment for the double murder. However, the man Mokhosi Mopheme Manama (34) was sent to kill that fateful Sunday night in 2022, survived the shooting after being shot eight times. Siyabonga Sikothi (22) and Lebohang Christoffer Mashei (24) were sitting outside the tavern with a group of friends when the gunman opened fire. They were killed and five others wounded.
Husband of slain policewoman dies poison death
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The investigation into the murder of police sergeant Fundiswa Motlhaoleng has taken a macabre turn with the death of her husband. Gaolekwe Daniel Motlhaoleng died on Sunday April 6. It is alleged that he drank poison soon after his wife’s murder. He has been hospitalised ever since. Sgt Motlhaoleng was gunned down on the afternoon of January 14 while traveling to work. She was in her vehicle when she was shot at close range. Her car was parked next to the road in Tjaart Kruger Street in Randlespark as if she stopped for someone.
Medical School set to open in 2028
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The new NWU School of Medicine is not just a dream anymore. Prof Binu Luke, lead of the NWU Medical School Project, explained that phase one of the planning of the new school has been completed. He is very upbeat about the further progress of this project.