Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) held a crucial public engagement session at the Matlosana Auditorium Hall, providing an opportunity for community members to review and contribute to the Annual District Report for the 2023/2024 financial year. The session was led by the Acting Chairperson of MPAC, Cllr James Tsolela, and was attended by key municipal leadership, including the Dr KK Executive Mayor, Cllr Nikiwe Num, who presented the District Municipality’s achievements for the year. Setting the tone for the day, Speaker of Council, Cllr Xolile Nxozana, delivered the opening remarks, while Single Whip, Cllr Jeffrey Lesie, closed the session with a summary of the discussions.
Crime stats not a pretty picture
Lentswe, Stilfontein - SAPS and the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management announced the latest crime stats for the province at a media briefing session on Wednesday March 5. The period is for the last quarter of 2024.
Drugs, liquor, weapons confiscated
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Operation Shanela in the province continues to ensure that serious and violent crime suspects are arrested through execution of various actions. The police had their hands full as they arrested 892 suspects during operations in various parts of the province between February 24 and March 2.
Labour expert passes away
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Sebolelo Ingrid Duma, chairperson of the Public Service and Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) died on Sunday March 2 after a short illness. Born and bred in Klerksdorp, she was the first South African black female professional expert in labour law and industrial relations. Her labour law career started at the CCMA in Klerksdorp as a Case Management Officer and later moved to Johannesburg where she was promoted to a Commissioner.
Baby dies from burns
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A baby girl who suffered severe burn wounds after a jug of boiling hot water toppled over on her, died in hospital. The little girl turned one on January 28. According to Col Adele Myburgh, police spokesperson, the child was in the care of an aunt at the time of the incident. Police were notified of her death in Tshepong Hospital burn unit on Monday March 3. “The jug with the hot water was on a table and it seems the baby managed to get hold of it. She suffered severe burn wounds and was taken to hospital. The police have opened an investigation into the incident.’’
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