Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The City of Matlosana Municipality informed consumers that its contract with Mosekate Trading and Projects Company, which commenced 2021 to provide meter reading services for water and electricity, expired on September 30. Ntswaki Makgetha, municipal spokesperson, said the expiration of the contract will not affect meter readings, as all September readings for October 2025 accounts have been collected. For November 2025 accounts, consumers are requested to submit their October meter readings via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. until further notice. She said to ensure that your account number is used as the reference and indicate if you do not have access to your electricity meter. The City of Matlosana appreciates the continued cooperation of all consumers and encourages them to keep paying their municipal accounts monthly. Further updates on meter reading arrangements will be communicated in due course.

Lentswe, Orkney - During the festive holidays, the South African government is implementing a comprehensive strategy to address the heightened risk of criminal activity. This initiative, known as Safer Festive Season operations, is spearheaded by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster. The MEC for Community Safety & Transport Management, Wessels Morweng, and the Acting Provincial Commissioner of NW, Major General Patrick Asaneng, will launch the Provincial Safer Festive Season Operations at Mpheqeke Stadium, Kanana on Friday October 17. The operations will run from October 1 until January 31, 2026, in conjunction with Operation Shanela.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day will be buzzing when the Hello Fest rocks the city. The event will take place at the Mshengu Fun City on the city’s borders. The Hello Fest launch hosted by Showtime Entertainment was held at Rio Casino on Thursday October 2, and it created excitement for the third edition of Klerksdorp’s premier cultural and family music festival happening at the end of 2025.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Nhlanhla Hobe, an 18-year-old matric learner, is busy with upliftment projects while wearing the crown of Miss Face of North West 2025. She was crowned in March in the pageant hosted by Janny Djan Modelling Academy in Potchefstroom. Nhlanhla is with Yez Models and coached by Refilwe Mothudi. As the reigning queen, Nhlanhla has dedicated her reign to advocating for children’s wellness, a cause she is deeply passionate about. During Easter, she visited the Rethabile Child & Youth Care Centre in Klerksdorp where she handed out Easter eggs to both learners and teachers, spreading the Easter spirit and reminding them that they are loved and remembered.