Martie Breedt (voor) het op 16 Desember haar 90ste verjaardag gevier. Sy woon by haar oudste dogter Dina. Sy het haar geboortedag herdenk saam met haar familie. Martie het 3 kinders, twee dogters en ‘n seun wat oorlede is. Sy het 8 kleinkinders en 15 agterkleinkinders. Sy skryf haar lang en goeie lewe toe aan haar verhouding met die Here.  Sy sê sonder die Here se genade sou sy nie hierdie hoë ouderdom bereik het nie. Haar man, Koos is twee jaar gelede oorlede. Saam met haar op die foto is haar twee dogters, Rina Hamman en Dina Hayes.

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Its 20th year since establishment in 2004, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) continues its crucial role in administering grants across the nation.

These grants, vital to almost one-quarter of the population, alleviate 60% of expenses for South Africa’s neediest citizens.

As per Statista, approximately 18 million South Africans battle extreme poverty, surviving on less than R35 per day. The impact of grants in the fight against poverty cannot be overstated.

A small group of Orkney residents and business people are in the process to clean up areas where it’s not safe to drive or live due to large bushes and long grass. They established the Orkney Tidy Town (OTT) initiative and will mainly focus on areas where the Matlosana Municipality neglect to provide the required services. The group has tasked the mines in the area to assist with the clean-up of vacant stands in neighbourhoods. Specifically Vaalpark where several stands belong to AngloGold Ashanti and grass grows as tall as 1,68m. Photographed is a stand in Schiller Street where residents started cleaning to find blankets and clothes in the long grass, meaning criminals start to sleep in these empty stands.

Klerksdorp Record, Orkney - The Rotary Club of Orkney’s annual vocational awards evening was a great opportunity to recognize and appreciate the outstanding contributions of community members.

“Celebrating individuals for their exceptional work not only acknowledges their efforts but also inspires others to actively participate in community service. Vocational awards highlight various aspects of service, leadership, and dedication within a community,” said Ronel Strydom, president.