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Sangoma granny back home after 52 years
Lentswe, Kanana - A young woman of Kanana who had the calling to become a traditional leader, vanished 52 years ago. This past weekend, she was reunited with her family. Lentswe was told that her family have been looking for her all over, but had no idea where she was. They feared the worst but kept on hoping for a miracle.
Aumikie was 28 years old at the time of her disappearance. Nobody knew that she went to live in Thaba Nchung in the Free State and realised her dream of becoming a sangoma. According to Simon Makhafane, head of the traditional healers in Dr KK and the province, she was hunted by a spiritual leader and that is why she disappeared.
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Crime den in CBD busted
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A Nigerian crime lord was arrested after more than R1,5 million worth in drugs were discovered at his flat in the CBD last week. Michael “Oscar’’ Okoya (51) was charged with dealing in drugs. He appeared in court on Tuesday 9 September and was remanded in custody. The case was postponed to September 17 for further investigation. According to Lt Col Tinyiko Mathebula, spokesperson for the Hawks, Okoya’s arrest on Monday September 8 stems from a search and seizure operation conducted at his flat in Anderson Street on September 2.
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First black advocate in Matlosana passes away
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Adv Abbey Mhlopeki Dlavane (61) passed away recently.
His story is one of principle, perseverance, and generosity. Born and raised under the harsh structures of apartheid South Africa, he became a fearless student leader and activist from a young age. He matriculated at Bethel High school, near Coligny, where he started to engage in politics. He continued to rise as a leader at Turfloop (University of Limpopo), serving as Deputy President of the SRC and championing student activism at great personal risk.
