Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Matlosana Municipality has started to rid the CBD from illegal signs. The MMC for Local Economic Development, Cllr Moagi Kodisang, supported by the communication and marketing unit, embarked on a campaign to eradicate illegal signs in the Klerksdorp CBD. They took to the streets on Tuesday March 19. According to Ntswaki Makgetha: AD Communication and Marketing, the municipality is committed to curbing illegal advertising in Matlosana.
Bribe lands local businessman in court
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A 38-year-old man was arrested for corruption after he allegedly tried to bribe a police officer.
Essop Jamal Ali appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on Monday March 18. He was arrested last week following a police bust on a warehouse where illicit cigarettes were allegedly hidden.
Police arrest 1 260, recover firearms
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena repeated that police across the province will continue to squeeze the space for criminals when responding to serious and violent crimes through Operation Shanela, which is focused on enhanced crime prevention and combatting.
Measles cases surge globally
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Measles, a highly contagious airborne virus, is on the rise globally, presenting a significant threat to public health in South Africa.
According to research conducted by both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), it is envisaged that by the end of 2024, over half of all countries - about 105 will face a high or very high risk of measles outbreaks.
Still no refuse removal in city
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The DA’s revelation last week about the Matlosana Municipality paying R75 m for the city’s refuse removal to a contractor that is not delivering his end of the contract, was met with silence from the municipality. Repeated attempts by Lentswe to get comment on the allegations by the DA ended in a dead end.