The country’s seventh national election since democracy took place this week, with 27 672 264 registered to vote. The breakdown of registered voters is very interesting with 15,2 million women and “only” 12.3 million men eligible. The North West has 1 765 069 registered voters of which 190 388 are in Matlosana. Important dates: May 31 17:00 cut-off time for objections, June 2 Results announcement and June 6 Proclamation of election results and seat allocation.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A boy from Jouberton was all smiles last week when Rio Casino helped his dreams come true.
The casino partnered with the Reach for a Dream Foundation to make Tsiamiso Swanepoel’s dreams come true. He is very sick and dreams of being a chef one day. He also really wanted a Playstation 5.
Ten-year old Tsiamiso and his family visited the resort on Friday May 24 when the executive chef, Bongo, gave him a taste of what it feels like to be in the kitchen by assisting him in making his own pizza. With the PS5 he also received a soccer ball, Manchester city T-shirt, slippers, scarf and beanie.
Reach for a Dream seeks to alleviate the strain that life-threatening illnesses place on sick children and their families by providing them with the opportunity to believe in their greatest wish. 

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The medical team, hospital management and NW MEC were in a jubilant mood this week when they announced the first open heart surgery done at Tshepong Hospital. This ground-breaking operation was done on Friday May 24 when Martha Vanstawel (38) of Jouberton spent almost seven hours in theatre. This was the first procedure of this nature in the 46 years since the hospital was opened. 

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Sassa old-age pension grants for June will be paid on Tuesday June 4. Roughly 4 million beneficiaries will receive R2 180 (over 60) and R2 200 (over 75). The agency reminds recipients that grants will automatically lapse if you pass away. If you move and no longer live permanently in South Africa.