Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Adv Abbey Mhlopeki Dlavane (61) passed away recently.
His story is one of principle, perseverance, and generosity. Born and raised under the harsh structures of apartheid South Africa, he became a fearless student leader and activist from a young age. He matriculated at Bethel High school, near Coligny, where he started to engage in politics. He continued to rise as a leader at Turfloop (University of Limpopo), serving as Deputy President of the SRC and championing student activism at great personal risk.
Scammer gets 5 years in jail
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A young scammer who used fake documents to buy a Toyota Landcruiser was jailed this week. Dantin Brits (27) was sentenced to five years behind bars after the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court found him guilty of fraud on Monday September 8. According to Lt Col Tinyiko Mathebula he was arrested in July 2023 when he applied to purchase the vehicle valued at R1.4 million at a car dealership in Klerksdorp. “During the application process an employee of the dealership noticed that the accused used documents belonging to a person who was based in the USA.’’
Robbers take TVs, laptop in heist
Lentswe, Orkney - A prominent furniture store in Milton Avenue was robbed of electronic equipment soon after opening its doors Saturday September 6. The robbers managed to sweep Lewis Stores clean of television sets, laptops and radios after overpowering the staff and locking them up in the kitchen. According to Col Adele Myburgh, police spokesperson, the robbers pretended to be clients when they entered the store just after 09:00.
Student crowned Miss NW Exclusive
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The glitzy Miss NW Exclusive 2025 pageant took place over the weekend, and the winner is a young beauty from Klerksdorp. Phenyo Sebetlele (20) was crowned at the Oryx Boutique Hotel in the city on Saturday August 30, and says she still has to pinch herself because it feels like a dream. She is a bubbling second-year Tourism student at the NWU in Potchefstroom and spoke to Lentswe on Tuesday September 2. She was born in Klerksdorp and completed high school at Curro Klerksdorp.
Women in funeral industry come together
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - African women in the funeral industry held its first Annual General Meeting in Gauteng on August 25. According to the national chairperson, Sweetness Khomba of Matlosana, they are committed to empowering African women in the funeral industry by fostering a supportive network built on collaboration, mentorship, and excellence.
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