MAHIKENG MAIL - KLERKSDORP: In a concerted effort to address pressing challenges in the province’s healthcare system, North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari, led a robust engagement with joint labour unions and conducted oversight visits to key health facilities in Klerksdorp.
The session formed part of the MEC’s ongoing programme aimed at improving service delivery and labour relations across the province’s healthcare sector.
Key issues discussed with the unions included transfer of nurses from Community Service to Professional Nurse posts, recruitment for levels 2–5, provision of uniforms for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and permanent placement of doctors.

MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: SASSA Chief Executive Officer, Themba Matlou said SASSA did not pay any illegal foreigners or immigrants, but pays any one who is eligible and qualifies for SASSA grants. This follows after numerous accusations that SASSA was paying illegal foreign nationals and immigrants.
He explained this last Thursday, 7 August, during a media engagement and a visit to the Mahikeng Local Office where he interacted and assisted social grant beneficiaries who face certain challenges. 
Recently, SASSA has been facing allegations including fraud, corruption, long queues, grant beneficiaries not being verified and communication breakdown which disproportionately affects vulnerable beneficiaries, particularly the elderly and those in rural areas. 

MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Atlarelang Mahuma, founder of Ema Mosadi Ke Nako based in Mahikeng, has been crowned as tge Best Dresser of the Year at the Sheroes Awards on 9 August. 
This prestigious award is a testament to her impeccable style and dedication to empowering women. Through Ema Mosadi Ke Nako, Atlarelang aims to uplift and encourage women, particularly in business, while restoring their dignity.
On 23 August, Atlarelang will host an event called Ema Mosadi Ke Nako at Ferns Lodge, with the objective of uniting and encouraging women to support one another. The event seeks to foster a sense of community among women, promoting collaboration over competition. Atlarelang emphasises the importance of women complementing each other, and this event is a significant step towards achieving that goal. 

MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Brown Mosiapoa has once again proven his excellence in the gospel music industry, earning recognition for his outstanding contributions. 
Through his popular radio show on Motsweding FM, Mosiapoa has been a driving force in promoting gospel music and providing a platform for artists to share their talents. His dedication to the industry has not gone unnoticed and he continues to be a respected figure in the gospel music community. 
As the leader of the Di Bruin Gospel Project, Mosiapoa has been instrumental in offering opportunities to young artists looking to make a name for themselves in the gospel music industry. Through the project, talented individuals can sign with the group and become part of a dynamic and supportive community of artists.