Lentswe, Stilfontein - Four police officers were arrested last week for their involvement in the escape of Stilfontein underground kingpin, Neo James Tiger Tshwaeli. All four of the police officers worked on the Stilfontein Vala Umgodi operation. They were arrested on Friday Janaury 31 and were charged with defeating the ends of justice. 

Lentswe, Stilfontein - The town is a name irrevocably connected to South Africa’s mining sector, now even more with the international attention garnered with the trapped illegal miners. But, according to Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), it is high time that the country makes global mining headlines for the right reasons. 

Lentswe, Stilfontein - The police ask your help to identify 78 bodies of supposed illegal miners that were recovered from underground.
As part of ongoing investigations into the inquest dockets regarding the dead miners retrieved at Buffelsfontein Gold Mine’s shaft no 11 during the Mine Rescue Operation, relatives of the deceased are requested to come forward for the identification process.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Matlosana’s Executive Mayor held a function at the Recreation Centre last week to honour the top schools and matriculants. The illustrious event was held on January 30 where Education MEC Voilet Motsumi was the guest of honour. In her address, she emphasized the importance of perseverance and the pursuit of academic excellence as the learners prepare to embark on their journeys to various institutions of higher learning. The MEC delivered a powerful message of encouragement to last year’s matriculants, acknowledging their hard work and dedication that have led them to this momentous milestone.