Lentswe, Stilfontein - The police in the town are being bombarded with complaints of cybercrime, internet fraud and bank fraud. According to W/O Naas Venter of the local police, criminals are using these channels to defraud the public and steal some of their money as more people gain access to smartphones, WhatsApp, internet banking and online shopping platforms
These crimes are happening everywhere in South Africa - in every town. In Stilfontein, more than a hundred fraud cases were recently reported. That’s a lot for such a small town. Stay vigilant. Use your common sense,” he says.
International Mandela Day: The Mandela legacy in Maquassi Hills
Lentswe, Maquassi Hills - As nations of the world continue to celebrate the Annual Mandela Day, the North West Legislature arm led by the chief whip, Motlalepule Rhosho, held celebratory event near the Uniting church in Kgakala, Leeudoringstad. The purpose of the event was to celebrate the legacy left behind by the former statesman, Nelson Mandela.
Alleged wife killer wants bail
Lentswe, Kanana - The community of Ext 5 is devastated by the death of Maditaba Morakile Balatseng (35). This mother of two passed earlier this month in hospital after she was burnt alive by her husband. She was buried last weekend. Her family is now calling on supporters to help them stop the accused from getting bail. “We would like to urge the public to support us and protest in front of Orkney Magistrate’s Court. No woman deserves to die like that. Remember, today it’s her but what if tomorrow it is someone else’s child.’’
“Please, return to using ARVs”
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The NW Department of Health in the Dr KK District calls on patients to take priority in their health and return to and start HIV treatment. “Returning to treatment and adhering to it, has been proven to be the only way to close the 1.1 million gap of missing HIV clients in the system.
Hospitals stop repeat prescriptions for out of towners
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Pharmaceutical Services at Klerksdorp and Thepong hospitals are inundated with patients from neighbouring towns and to ease the load would prefer mainly patients from the Kosh Area. The service issued a statement on July 10 where they stated that their pharmacies in Matlosana will not issue repeat medication to patients from July 14. They, however, failed to specify that it is only applicable to patients from neighbouring towns, as patients who visit from neighbouring towns will be referred back to their own medical facilities to pick up their repeat medication.
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