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Tiger on the run, SAPS furious

Klerksdorp Record, Stilfontein - While there is still no news on the alleged zama-zama mastermind who disappeared from police custody, SAPS are refuting claims that they are withholding health care to illegal miners in police holding cells.

The Department of Health announced on Monday January 20 that one of the illegal miners admitted to Tshepong Hospital died. Kolai Rankomo was diagnosed with gastroenteritis and dehydration. He was one of 33 zama-zama patients admitted to hospital under police guard following their arrest last week at the disused mine in the rescue operation.

New acute rehab centre for the city

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Life Anncron hospital broke ground on a new acute rehabilitation centre early this month.

This modern facility is expected to open in November this year. It will be situated next to the present hospital, between Hartley and Andrew streets. The hospital launched the new facility on January 6.

Nog ’n groen lig vir Potch mediese skool

Klerksdorp Rekord, Potchefstroom - Die NWU se nuwe mediese skool geniet nou die ondersteuning van dr Nobuhle Nkabane, Minister van Hoër Onderwys en Opleiding.

In ‘n brief aan die visekanselier van die NWU, prof Bismark Tyobeka, het die minister gesê dat sy die stigting van die nuwe mediese skool en verwante projekte by die universiteit ondersteun.

Take babies for immunizations

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Parents/guardians are urged to visit their nearest health facility to ensure that their babies are fully immunized.

This request comes after the low turnout for the 0-12 month immunizations in the Dr KK district. The Chief Director: District Health Services, Philemon Maboe says parents need to know that immunizations are crucial for the overall health and development of babies.

Sergeant gunned down

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Another police officer stationed at Jouberton police station was murdered.

Sgt Fundiswa Motlhaoleng was gunned down on Tuesday afternoon January 14 while she was on her way to work. Brig Sabatha Mokgwabone, police spokesperson, said she was shot by unknown suspects while in her private vehicle driving in Tjaart Kruger Street, Randlespark. Three empty cartridges were found at the scene. Her body was found inside her vehicle. She was shot in the face.