Lentswe, Orkney - A Lesotho national was scheduled to appear in the local magistrate’s court to face charges of possession of unlicensed firearms, unlawful possession of ammunition, two counts of attempted murder and contravention of the Dangerous Weapons Act. The 31-year-old suspect was scheduled to appear in court on Monday June 23. He is also facing an additional charge of contravention of the Immigration Act.
New MPAC chairperson
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The City of Matlosana announced the appointment of Cllr Farouk Tagaree as the new Chairperson of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC). He accepted this position in a Special Council meeting held on Monday June 23.
This appointment is made in accordance with Section 79(2)(c) of the Municipal Structures Act. The council can choose to appoint a member from the ruling or an opposition party.
Murder trial starts next week
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The death of one of Hartbeesfontein’s businessmen can now be solved. Moseothata Phillimon Dikgwatlhe, aka Oom Philly, was found dead next to his vehicle along the R503 on November 9, 2023. He was stabbed to death. The next day, Mathabeng Mmusi was arrested in connection with the murder. The murder trial will start on Thursday July 3. His family is delighted that justice can finally be served. Philly was an entrepreneur who worked for the Leba Cinema in the eighties. He started many businesses in Jouberton and later expanded to Tigane in the nineties.
Behind the shelves: The woman who helps feed a nation
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Kelebogile Mongale isn’t just moving stock, she’s moving mountains. A quiet force of determination with a deep sense of responsibility, Kelebogile helps to keep supermarket shelves fully stocked. As a Senior Planning Manager at the Shoprite Group’s Riverfields Distribution Centre (DC), she leads with purpose, and a personal mission to make every day count. Not just for herself, but also for her team, for the company, and for the millions of South Africans who rely on affordable groceries.
R16 Million in gold seized in illegal mining crackdown
Lentswe, Stilfontein - The fight against illegal mining in the North West province is making progress with the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) securing a preservation order for approximately 39 058 metric tons of gold-bearing material (GBM) valued at an estimated R16 million. The order was granted by the North West High Court on June 13, in terms of Section 38 of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998 (POCA). The seized material is alleged to be the proceeds of unlawful activities. This action follows extensive investigations into illegal mining operations that reportedly took place between 2016 and 2020
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