Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Local photographer Monique van Rooyen loves to push boundaries when she is behind the lens.

Her creativity when it comes to photography has earned her numerous accolades in the Klerksdorp Photography Club. She joined the club in 2017 but started her photography journey 20 years ago when she did her first photography course. “I must say when I have my camera with me, I am so happy,’’ shares Monique.

Klerksdorp Record, Stilfontein - Two groups of illegal miners appeared in the local magistrate’s court to face the long arm of the law. The police also confiscated various good destined for zama-zamas.

Eighteen illegal miners were sentenced in the Stilfontein Magistrates’ Court to 120 days imprisonment on Friday February 9, for contravening the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act. 

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Matlosana Municipality CFO will stay in her position despite being criminally charged with corruption.

In a council meeting on Tuesday February 13, the ANC, supported by the EFF, defended the decision not to suspend Mercy Phetla, saying she is innocent until proven guilty. 

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - The Auditor General questions the viability of the municipality as a going concern after suffering a financial loss close to R1 billion.

The Auditor-General’s annual report for the financial year 2022/23 was tabled at a council meeting last week.

Cllr Johannes le Grange, DA caucus leader, commented by saying the DA has for years consistently raised concerns over the administration’s reluctance to rationalise the budget in line with Treasury guidelines.