Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Two pedestrians were seriously injured on the morning of Thursday, November 6, when a taxi, whose brakes reportedly failed, struck them. The accident occurred just after 07:40. Emergency services were quickly on the scene, and the injured, a male and female, were transported to hospitals in Klerksdorp. It was initially reported on social media that a total of nine people were injured, but the occupants of the taxi were only treated for shock. Lentswe has learned that the driver stated the taxi’s brakes failed as he approached the traffic light at City Mall. He then swerved into the left lane to avoid a collision, striking the pedes­trians.

Lentswe, Stilfontein - Collective efforts by members of Combined Private Investigation (CPI) and the police resulted in the recovery of stolen copper cables and arrest of 11 suspected thieves last week in Stilfontein and Potchefstroom. All the suspects arrested in Potchefstroom appeared in the local Magistrate’s Court on Friday November 7, on charges of damage to essential infrastructure and possession of suspected stolen copper cables. The accused were remanded in custody until Friday November 14, for a bail application. The accused, who are from Lesotho, are also facing additional charges of contravening the Immigration Act.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Executive Mayor, Cllr Fikile Mahlophe officially handed over new vehicles to the Department of Fire and Rescue Services. The new fleet includes a state-of-the-art fire engine and three Land Cruisers. The fire engine is equipped with modern features, including a built-in camera, an electronic step ladder, and powerful floodlights, enhancing the municipality’s ability to combat structural fires. The Land Cruisers will be utilised to respond to grass and veld fires.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp – The Safer Festive Season Shanela II operations resulted in the arrest of suspects and the seizure of a variety of illegal contrabands, 33 rounds of ammunition, three vehicles, a variety of drugs, and liquor. These operations took place between November 3 and 9. In the same period, a total of 1 426 suspects were arrested for different crimes.