4 July 2025 - Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Sassa is reviewing social grants of beneficiaries suspected to have other sources of income that were not disclosed when applying for grants.
In accordance with the Social Assistance legislative framework, beneficiaries are legally required to fully disclose all sources of income during their initial application. They are also obligated to inform SASSA of any changes to their financial circumstances after their application has been approved. Failure to comply with these requirements constitutes a violation of the Social Assistance legislation and may result in corrective action.
Underspending ‘tantamount to treason’
4 July 2025 - Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - The DA will hold Premier Lazarus Mokgosi to account following his oral reply to the question regarding underspending by NW provincial departments.
According to Freddy Sonakile, DA spokesperson on Office of the Premier, the premier said - based on pre-audited financial performance - most departments spent between 98% and 99% of their allocated budgets aligned with acceptable spending norms.
Gran, boyfriend still behind bars
4 July 2025 - Klerksdorp Record, Stilfontein - The grandmother and her boyfriend who were arrested in connection with the death of a toddler in Stilfontein, are still behind bars.
The couple appeared in court again on Thursday June 26. The case against Marietjie Nieuwenhuizen and Carel Fouché was postponed until July 8. They were denied bail.
Earlier community members protested in front of the court that they not be released on bail. Supporters of baby Kalvin who was found dead in his grandmother’s bedroom in Clubview Street on May 15 wore printed t-shirts with his face on, to court.
Pasop vir skelms op jou foon, by OTM
4 Julie 2025 - Klerksdorp Rekord, Stilfontein - Die polisie op die dorp word toegegooi onder klagtes van kubermisdaad, internetbedrog en bankbedrog.
Volgens adj-off Naas Venter van die speurtak gebruik misdadigers allerhande slim maniere om die publiek te bedrieg en van hul geld te steel soos meer mense toegang verkry tot slimfone, WhatsApp, internetbankdienste en aanlyninkopieplatforms.
Police start recruitment drive for 5 500 new officers
4 July 2025 - Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - This week, the police launched their much anticipated e-recruitment drive for 5 500 aspiring police officers to join its ranks.
It is the first time that the police will utilise an Electronic Recruitment System, through which youth from all walks of life, can submit their applications to be considered for the entry level Police trainee posts.
The shift to a digital platform is expected to reduce paperwork, curb corruption and nepotism, and prevent lost applications. It will also enhance fairness, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and improve the integrity and speed of the recruitment process.
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