Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Harold Kopano Malinga was officially sworn in as a City of Matlosana councillor this week. Senior Magistrate Marionette Kirsten handled the ceremony at the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on Monday October 21.
Malinga, a proportional representative (PR) councillor from the Patriotic Alliance (PA), participated in a solemn affirmation or swearing-in ceremony, during which he pledged to obey, respect, and uphold the Constitution and all other laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Storm causes damage
Lentswe, Jouberton - The strong wind earlier in the week caused a lot of damage to Mamello Nchang’s house in Ext 10. “My roof blew off on Monday October 21 and I don’t have money to fix it,” she told Lentswe. Her address is 4836 Ext 10, Jouberton. She is unemployed and is unable to fix the damage herself.
No alcohol or partying for matrics, warn SAPS
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The North West Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (PROVJOINTS) led by the South African Police Service, has officially launched the annual Safer Festive Operation in Mahikeng on Thursday October 17. The operation commenced on October 1 and will come to a close on January 31 next year.
Prayers for matrics
Lentswe, Kanana - The National Association of School Governing Bodies in collaboration with Kanana Council of Churches held a Prayer Day for the Matric Class of 2024 on Friday October 18. The Session was attended by parents to support their kids as they get ready for final exams. Learners signed the pledge to adhere to exam rules and conduct themselves accordingly during exams. The pastors prayed for the learners asking God to be with them during the exam period. Churches will continue praying for peaceful exams every Sunday till the end of the exam period.
Nigerian lover gone with money
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Last week, the NW Hawks arrested a Johannesburg businesswoman for her alleged involvement in defrauding an unsuspecting Jouberton woman of R600 000 in a romance scam. The money was traced to a business account belonging to Caroline Diana Sserufusa (37). She appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crime Court sitting in Klerksdorp, on charges of fraud and money laundering on Wednesday October 9.