Klerksdorp Record, Stilfontein - Four police officers were arrested last week for their involvement in the escape of Stilfontein underground kingpin, Neo James Tiger Tshwaeli.

All four of the police officers worked on the Stilfontein Vala Umgodi operation. They were arrested on Friday January 31 and were charged with defeating the ends of justice. 

WO Jack Motlhabya (37), WO Menzi Shabalala (38), Sgt Ntutuko Dladla (40) and Sgt Samkelo Mbotho (38) were released on bail of R1 000 each. 

Klerksdorp Record, Stilfontein - The town is a name irrevocably connected to South Africa’s mining sector, now even more with the international attention garnered with the trapped illegal miners.

But, according to Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), it is high time that the country makes global mining headlines for the right reasons. 

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Matlosana’s Executive Mayor held a function at the Recreation Centre last week to honour the top schools and matriculants. 

The illustrious event was held on January 30 where Education MEC Voilet Motsumi was the guest of honour. 

In her address, she emphasized the importance of perseverance and the pursuit of academic excellence as the learners prepare to embark on their journeys to various institutions of higher learning. 

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - The water distribution system in two Matlosana wards need an urgent upgrade because it is literally falling apart. This aging infrastructure suffers from recurring pipe bursts due to excessive pressure and has become a major source of water loss in the community.

Time and again, DA Cllr Jacky Basson finds herself sloshing through running water in her ward. Last week she took her fishing rod with her when she was called out to yet another pipe burst in La Hoff. It was a joke of course, and made for some good photographs but, said Basson, there is nothing to laugh about, and thousands of litres of water get lost every week.