Klerksdorp Record, Jouberton - A student suffered a terrible ordeal over the weekend, after going to the police station to open a case against her boyfriend for abuse and then being raped on the way home by two strangers.

The young woman (19) went back to college after the harrowing events, but is severely traumatised, according to her parents. The drama unfolded on Saturday July 26, when the victim and her boyfriend had an argument. It is unknown what the disagreement was about. 

1 Augustus 2025

Klerksdorp Rekord, Stilfontein - Die man wat laatnag op die N12 naby Stilfontein gesterf het, is ‘n jong pa van die dorp.

Jacques Janse van Rensburg was glo onderweg van sy werk af huis toe, toe die ongeluk op die N12 naby die Kowiesirkel-ingang na Stilfontein gebeur. Dit lyk of die motor voor ‘n vragmotor beland het. Die polisie ondersoek ‘n saak van strafbare manslag. 

1 August 2025

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - A former chief sub-editor at Klerksdorp Record who later worked as a freelance journalist passed away last week due to complications caused by cancer.

Collin Koortzen died on July 23, a day after his 62nd birthday. His sister, Mellaney Viljoen, cared for him the last few years. She is a former advertising manager of Klerksdorp Record.

1 August 2025

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - With the opening of the new cardiac unit at Lenmed Wilmed Park next month, construction at the hospital is ongoing with the expansion of the Emergency Department underway.

In this time, the Emergency Department remains fully operational with access provided through the hospital’s main reception. “Every precaution is being taken to minimise disruption to patients and ensure the highest standards of care throughout the development. By expanding our emergency and cardiac capabilities, we are ensuring that patients in our region have access to timely, specialised and compassionate care when they need it most,’’ said Alex Daneel, Hospital Manager.