Lentswe, Alabama - A house in Ext 5 burned down earlier this week and the family lost everything in the fire. The house burned down on Monday October 7. Luckily, nobody was injured. The Acting Executive Mayor of the City of Matlosana, Cllr Wesley Kgang, visited the family of five the next day to offer support. He was accompanied by the MMC Infrastructure, Cllr Steferd Barrends. Upon arrival at the house, the municipal leadership were deeply moved by the situation and they immediately offered assistance with necessities and also arranged for the house to be repainted.
Police ask former officers back
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The South African Police Service has embarked on a recruitment drive to re-enlist former police officers who left the service in good standing. This initiative is the organisations strategy to boost its detective capacity. In the 2023/2024 financial year, SAPS re-enlisted more than 200 former police officers who are now serving as detectives. This year SAPS are doing it again.
Gunman arrested in Kanana killings
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A wanted gangster was arrested in Klerksdorp CBD after he was allegedly caught hiding a firearm that was found to be stolen in Wilkoppies 25 years ago. Members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU) were on routine patrol when they noticed a suspicious red Mazda with two occupants in OR Tambo Street the afternoon of September 21. Col Adele Myburgh said they approached the vehicle and noticed the passenger fiddling under his seat.
City stripped of executive powers
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The City of Matlosana has been stripped of its executive powers by the North West Provincial Treasury. This is part of a mandatory provincial intervention after the city’s financial recovery plan failed dismally. The removal of the former mayor as well as the suspension of the MM and CFO were also not conducive in getting the municipality out of trouble. North West Finance MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi said in a letter to SALGA signed on September 27 that drastic measure was needed.
The best in the country
Matlosana Fire and Rescue Services (Matlosana Vikings) won gold at the National Toughest Fire Fighter Alive competition held in Mossel Bay at the end of September. Executive Mayor Fikile Mahlophe congratulated the team last week.
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