Lentswe, Klerksdorp – All is not well at the Matlosana Fresh Produce Market. These words belong to a local market agent who asked to remain anonymous in fear of retribution when he spoke out about the dire conditions at this  economic hub of the city. With the filth they can still work, but what irks market agents the most, is the continuous late payments received from the municipality. So much so, that some suppliers have taken their produce elsewhere, leading to a shortage in some fresh produce which in turn will hit consumers with price hikes.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The MEC for NW Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi has expressed concern on various challenges which affect the living conditions of communities in the province. He called for the government to intervene and implement strategies to remove these challenges. 

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has allocated a combined R252.090 million towards strengthening agricultural support, food security, and rural livelihoods in the 2025/2026 financial year. Of this amount, R185.227 million has been set aside for the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP) Conditional Grant, while R66.863 million is earmarked for the ILIMA/Letsema Conditional Grant.

Lentswe, Stilfontein - The police’s Vala Umgodi teams are on a quest to eradicate illegal firearms. Two suspects were arrested in the area with one being linked to a burglary at a local firearm dealer. Ndumiso Sithole was expected to appear in the Stilfontein Magistrate’s Court this week, after his arrest last week on charges of attempted murder, robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.