Lentswe, Jouberton - It is with heavy hearts that Motlhanke’s Funeral Parlour mourns the passing of Kenyaditswe Maria Motlhanke, the co-founder and the first lady of Motlhanke’s funeral parlour. She was a cherished member of the community. A very remarkable individual whose presence has left an indelible mark in the lives of many.
The parlour was established in 1987, and has been helping the community bury their loved ones with dignity and respect.
Sediko Primary’s top achievers
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Sediko Primary recognised its top achievers.
Learners were awarded for their efforts they put into their school work despite the social challenges they find themselves in.
Some are from destitute families where parents and guardians are unemployed and they live from hand to mouth.
The acting principal, Priscilla Mojaki, applauded the educators for putting shoulder behind the wheel throughout these torrid times where they work with learners who are duped by their peers.
NGO’s fight unemployment, grant fiasco
Lentswe, Jouberton - AGA Sechaba together with Tigane Advice Centre, Justice & Peace, Monna Sechabeng, Jouberton Legal Advice Centre and churches have decided to intervene in the ever-growing problems of rampant unemployment and help recipients of the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grants being declined on a daily basis in Matlosana by SASSA.
Art teacher shapes young minds
Lentswe, Orkney - Rethabile Weevirs is a self-taught artist based in Orkney.
She is an art teacher at the Giving Spring Foundation Learning Center and says she is dedicated to teaching art skills to the youth in Jouberton Ext 12 and Orkney. “My expertise lies in providing art and painting lessons to children aged between 4 and 16 within my local community.’’
Disability community wants action
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The disability community in Matlosana has been largely overlooked and underserved, despite the good intentions of the government and the mayor’s office. This is the opinion of the Dr Kenneth Kaunda Disability District Forum Secretary, Tlwaelo Witkoei. According to him, the community faces a lack of coordination, communication, and resources that has hindered meaningful engagement and participation.