Lentswe, Orkney - A nightmare unfolded for a young man when he was involved in a brutal gang rape and robbery after robbers gained entry to the room he rents on a property close to the local high school. The man, in his early twenties, was forced to perform sexual acts by his assailants while they were filming it with a cellphone. His rapists threatened him with a panga while having their way with him.
Phelophepha visits Klerksdorp
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Department of Community Services in the City of Matlosana cleaned the area at the local railway station where the Phelophepha Primary Health Care Train will park this week. The workers were seen cutting down trees and removing objects to ensure clear visibility and a safe environment for visitors. Phelophepha means “good, clean health”.
When are the next school holidays?
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - After nearly a month of school holidays, learners across South Africa returned to school on Tuesday July 22, as Term 3 of the 2025 academic year kicked off. With holidays over, families are shifting gears from rest to routine. Many are also asking: How long is Term 3, and what should we expect?
But they would also like to know when are the next school holidays?
Beware of scammers on your phone and at the ATM
Lentswe, Stilfontein - The police in the town are being bombarded with complaints of cybercrime, internet fraud and bank fraud. According to W/O Naas Venter of the local police, criminals are using these channels to defraud the public and steal some of their money as more people gain access to smartphones, WhatsApp, internet banking and online shopping platforms
These crimes are happening everywhere in South Africa - in every town. In Stilfontein, more than a hundred fraud cases were recently reported. That’s a lot for such a small town. Stay vigilant. Use your common sense,” he says.
International Mandela Day: The Mandela legacy in Maquassi Hills
Lentswe, Maquassi Hills - As nations of the world continue to celebrate the Annual Mandela Day, the North West Legislature arm led by the chief whip, Motlalepule Rhosho, held celebratory event near the Uniting church in Kgakala, Leeudoringstad. The purpose of the event was to celebrate the legacy left behind by the former statesman, Nelson Mandela.