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All systems restored at Tshepong Hospital
Lentswe, Jouberton - Tshepong Hos-pital was flooded after a rainstorm earlier this week.
The flooding on Monday January 25 affected parts of the Emergency Department (Casualty), Outpatient Department and the Radiology Department. This prompted MEC Sello Lehari to say that it is urgent to improve storm water drainage infrastructure at the hospital. “This is a reoccurring disaster and it has been raised with all key stakeholders before with a view to pre-vent future occurrences.’’
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Wesley Kgang: “I was not driving’’
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Wesley Kgang, an ANC councillor and member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) at the Matlosana Municipality, issued an unreserved apology on Monday January 28, following his arrest and charges related to drunken driving. The apology comes after several videos went viral over the weekend, showing Kgang resisting and shouting at North West Traffic Police officers. Dressed in fashionable attire, the 36-year-old councillor addressed the media outside the Klerksdorp Traffic Court.
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Killed for her Sassa card
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Tshegofatso Morotola was killed in August 2022. It took more than three years for her murderer to be found guilty. Lerato Tsholofelo (31) heard the guilty verdict on Friday January 23 for the murder of Tshegofatso. He killed her to get hold of her Sassa card! He would have been sentenced on Monday January 26 in the Klerksdorp Regional Court. It, however, was rescheduled as the magistrate was sick. The parents of the deceased, Mapula and James Cawe, are relieved although they won’t see their child again. They thanked the court officials and staff for ensuring that justice is served. They also would like to thank the school inspector and his wife for the support they offered throughout this difficult time.
