Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - The Department of Basic Education has officially released the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) October/ November examination timetable, confirming critical dates for over 700 000 matriculants nationwide. The exams are set to begin on Tuesday October 21, and will run until November 27, with key practical assessments and rewrite dates also included.
Test driver still in custody
Klerksdorp Midweek, Wolmaransstad - The man who disappeared with a vehicle while test-driving it, was arrested and he has appeared in court. Karabo Lipson Matlala (23) was arrested by Wolmaransstad police on the N12 outside Wolmaransstad on October 13. He was charged with vehicle theft and possession of a stolen vehicle. Col Adéle Myburgh, police spokesperson, said Matlala was busy test driving a vehicle when he allegedly drove away without the salesman.
Visit Faan Meintjes for mahala
Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - The Faan Meintjes Nature Reserve just outside the city is a national treasure. The reserve will have its annual mahala week from October 13 to 19, with free entry! Bring your SA ID to get free entry. The park allows all South Africans the chance to explore its splendour at no cost. Have a picnic or a braai and maybe you can spot the rhinos or giraffes! They will also have food stalls and kiddies corner during the week. The kiddies corner will, however, charge a fee. More information available from 018 487 8762/487 8243/44 or
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Windows 10 end of life this week
Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - From this week, Microsoft will no longer provide free security or software updates for Windows 10 users. Companies are faced with difficult decisions about whether to incur the huge costs it will take to upgrade their IT estates to Windows 11-combatible PCs or kick the can down the road - for a maximum of three years - by forking out for additional Windows 10 support. Either way, businesses are going to have to spend money - in some cases, a lot of money.