BONUS - POTCHEFSTROOM - In order to promote effective communication between communities and the South African Police and in particular the country's many people struggling with poor hearing, a new initiative has been developed by the SA police.
During a special ceremony in Potchefstroom earlier this month, the Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng, handed over certificates to 20 members who were trained as sign language interpreters.
Soccer tournament held in Lefaragatlha
BONUS - PHOKENG - The Tsogapele Foundation recently hosted its first-U/23 Soccer Tournament at the Lefaragatlha Sports Ground in Phokeng village.
The highly anticipated event featured eight talented teams in a thrilling Top 8 format, marking the beginning of what is set to be an annual celebration of sports and community spirit.
Safer School Awareness programme at Waterkloof Hills Secondary School
BONUS - RUSTENBURG -The Rustenburg police, in partnership with key stakeholders, successfully conducted a Safer Schools Awareness Programme at Waterkloof Hills Secondary School on Thursday morning, 15 May. The event brought together various role players including Public Safety (Traffic and Disaster Management), Department of Health, and the Rustenburg Local Municipality (Office of the Mayor).
RLM workers strike - increased salaries demanded
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The area around the Rustenburg Local Municipality offices erupted in chaos on Monday, 12 May, when workers engaged in legal strike action, demanding higher salaries.
Union representatives of SAMWU, SANCO, Cosatu and the Moses Kotane Red Brigades addressed the workers, making statements such as "The Directors don't care about us" and "The CFO doesn't take us seriously".
Waterfall Mall’s Night Market entertainment for young and old
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Saturday's Night Market at the rooftop parking area of Waterfall Mall was a runaway success and a surprising big crowd of hundreds of people gathered to enjoy top class musical entertainment provided by several primary school choirs as well as the popular announcer and singer - Martin Bester of Jacaranda FM.