A burst water pipe at the corner of Ian and Scott Street, directly in front of the Klerksdorp Record’s building forced thousands of litres of water to flood the surrounding area. Massive damage was caused on Saturday November 9 in the parking area at Klerksdorp Record and is for the time being closed for motorists because the area is unstable. Ongoing rain during the week is also causing a delay in the repair work. Matlosana’s water department arrived on site to fix the burst pipe that same afternoon.

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Residents of the Matlosana Gardens complex have been suffering without water and when there is water, the water pressure is very low. This problem persists for most of the year.  

At the time of going to print, Joshua Nemagovhani, facility manager: Instratin Realty, the property manager, insisted the issue has been resolved and that the municipality fixed it.

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - The NW added thousands of new jobs, yet it still holds the dubious distinction of being the only province in South Africa where more adults are unemployed than working.

According to Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey, while South Africa’s overall unemployment rate improved slightly in the third quarter of 2024, declining to 32.1% from the previous quarter, the province’s expanded unemployment rate has reached a staggering 51.5%.

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - The MMC for Electrical Engineering, Cllr Matome Mangesi, encourages residents to upgrade their prepaid meter systems. He conducted a door-to-door campaign in Jouberton, aiming to raise awareness and provide assistance to residents who have yet to complete the necessary upgrades. 

This hands-on approach helps ensure that everyone is informed about the importance of these upgrades, and it offers support to those who need help with the process.