Lentswe, Klerksdorp - On Friday, October 11, the Matlosana Municipality, in collaboration with various agencies, conducted a targeted clean-up operation focusing on businesses in Randlespark and Ellaton. The joint effort included the Matlosana Law Enforcement Unit, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality Environmental Health Services, the South African Police Service (SAPS), and the Department of Home Affairs.
Catholic Church joins fight against crime
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - More than 120 young people are being equipped with knowledge about the criminal justice system, their rights and responsibilities, and practical ways to contribute to safer neighbourhoods. In a powerful demonstration of faith in action, the Roman Catholic Church in Klerksdorp has partnered with the Safer South Africa Foundation (SSAF) to implement the Communities and Justice Programme (CJP), an experiential crime prevention and safety awareness initiative that empowers the youth to become champions for justice in their communities.
Robbers hit jewellery store
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - How can a shop in a busy shopping centre be robbed in broad daylight, the robbers simply run in, take what they want and run out again. Is it that easy? These are some of the questions shoppers at the Pick n Pay hypermarket are asking after the pandemonium on Monday October 13, when six armed robbers without any face coverings stormed in at around 11:00, started smashing the glass cases at Kings Jewellers and loaded jewellery and watches into a bag, and ran out again.
Local opera singer adds to his silverware
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Tshepo Makabe from Jouberton competed at the conductors’ solo competition at Empangeni the past weekend. The competition on Saturday October 11 consisted of school choir conductors across the country, with Makabe representing Mmokeng Secondary school in Kanana.
He is the choir conductor in that school. The competition had different voice part categories - in the bass/baritone category he ended second out of 13 singers. He sang a song called La Vendetta by Mozart. The next solo competition that he will compete in will be taking place at the Free State Musicon in Bloemfontein.
Nominated for student of the year
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Lesego Molema, more commonly known as Oscar, from Jouberton Ext 21, has received a nomination for Best Student of the Year by the South African Agricultural Awards. Oscar is a BSc Animal Science (Hons) student at NWU and has demonstrated academic excellence since his first year.
He has been temporarily employed by the university to assist students studying with their modules, under the direction of a lecturer. Oscar is the founding member of the Animal Science Student Chapter, which was awarded the Best Social Responsibility and Awareness Structure of 2025 by Student Life.
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