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.
Health officials arrested for fraud
Lentswe, Mahikeng - The Hawks arrested eight senior officials from the Department of Health on charges of fraud, corruption, and violations of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Waiting for the storm to hit
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - “If the heavy rains of the past few weeks have taught us one thing, it is that if the North West Government starts making the right investments now, future disasters can be avoided.”