Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Last week Friday January 3, Eskom reached 282 consecutive days without implementing load-shedding. According to Eskom this signals structural improvements in generation performance and has also resulted in year-to-date diesel savings of R16.52 billion. The plan has recently enabled the successful return of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Unit 2 to the national grid on December 30.
Illegal miners deported
Lentswe, Stilfontein - The local magistrates’ Court sentenced, the second batch of illegal miners for illicit mining and contravention of the Immigration Act. The accused included 10 Lesotho, four Mozambique and five Zimbabwe undocumented foreign nationals. They are between 20 and 43 years old.
99c for school shoes, that’s almost unbelievable
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - PEP has collaborated with FNB to launch an incredible initiative just in time for the back-to-school season. Families with FNB cards can purchase school shoes for just 99c - yes, less than R1 - thanks to an unbeatable saving of R129 on PEP’s Student Prince Synthetic school shoes, priced from R129,99.
Candles to remember those lost
Members of St Agnes and Aloysius Sodality from St Peter’s Catholic Church, Jouberton commemorated World Aids Day on December 1 by lighting a candle of hope to remember all those who are infected and affected by the disease.
Cleanup in Jabulani Street
Lentswe, Jouberton - Jabulani Street in Jouberton, one of the busiest entry points near the vibrant Tower Mall - underwent a remarkable transformation. GLENCO, in partnership with WESSA, UNICEF’s Green Rising Project, and a spirited group of volunteers, united to make this cleaning campaign an unforgettable success on December 6.
The day was a testament to the power of community action and the collective will to tackle environmental challenges head-on.
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