Klerksdorp Record, Vryburg - The investigation into the tragic death of Boitumelo Molapo has made a significant breakthrough with the arrest of her husband, Lorato.

Boitumelo from Klerksdorp was found dead at her rented house in Vryburg on September 22 2022. “The suspect was arrested on December 19 in Klerksdorp,” said Lt-Col Sam Tselanyane, police spokesperson.

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Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp – A Jouberton family is getting ready to bury the 8-year-old Omphemetse Khalapa who fell ill after eating chips bought from a neighbour in Ext 23. According to her older sister, Boitshoko, the child and two of her cousins fell ill after eating the snacks they bought from the friendly neighbour who sell snacks, biscuits and cigarettes from her home. “Five of them went to buy the chips on Friday afternoon, and on Saturday morning three of them were sick. They were vomiting and had diarrhea.’’

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp – A registration drive for tuck shop owners kicked off in Khuma this week. The Local Economic Development Directorate and the Public Safety Directorate of the City of Matlosana launched the registration drive at the Khuma Community Hall. The initiative aims to formalize the operations of tuck shops while educating owners on critical health and safety practices. The drive is part of a larger strategy to promote food safety, protect public health, and build trust between tuck shop owners and their customers, said Tebogo Ramone, acting spokesperson of the municipality.