Lentswe, Khuma - The local cemetery has reached its full capacity. According to the municipality, the last burials took place on February 24. “Residents are informed that all future burials will be conducted at the Stilfontein/Klerksdorp cemetery. Only the re-opening of graves and already purchased plots will be allowed,” the council stated in a press release. Contact the Community Services: cemeteries and aerodrome, on 018 487 8790/8789 for more information.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Last week, about 200 informal traders from all over the province attended a seminar on the informal economy.
The Local Economic Development (LED) department of the Matlosana Municipality in partnership with the Department of Employment and Labour’s Inspection and Enforcement Services Unit hosted the seminar on Thursday March 7. The purpose of the seminar was to educate and inform informal traders in the province about the benefits and services offered by the Department of Employment and Labour.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Leap Day (February 29) was no ordinary ay at Klerksdorp Hospital, as the maternity team delivered three healthy babies on this day. Klerksdorp/Tshepong management and staff saw it ideal to celebrate these babies and gave them gifts in the ward because their birthdays will only be celebrated in four years.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Kakatlela Primary School held a Suicide and Teenage Pregnancy Awareness event on February 28.
The purpose was to educate the grade 6 and 7 learners about the effects and dangers of early pregnancy. Furthermore, the educators shared information about where learners can access help when suicidal or knowing someone with suicidal thoughts.