Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Matlosana municipality is actively engaged in supporting local learners as schools reopen for the 2026 academic year, with two separate back-to-school initiatives this week spearheaded by its executive leadership. Both campaigns aim to ensure students are well-prepared and motivated for their studies. On Wednesday January 14, Executive Mayor Fikile Mahlophe embarked on a “Back to School Drive” across various schools in Matlosana.

The Katlego Social Club held their closing party for 2025 on December 16. They are Dede Moabi, Moses Magapa, Chiki Seeletsa, Steve Monatisa, Bennie Julius, Pokes Malgas, Jozi Kalaote, Oom Rush, Nepo Moorosi, Soft Letshwenyo, Rantsho Mosweu, Jeff Lerefolo and Tebogo Tsimakoane.

The new committee at Santaco Women was appointed after the election on December 10. The new committee members are Julia Majola, chairperson, Basetsana Motone, deputy chairperson, Banyana Mere, secretary, Mittah Moseme, deputy secretary, Zandi Rapoo, treasurer, Lipolelo Dlamini, PRO, and Magano Bore, training officer. They thanked all who made this election a success as they will be leading for the next four years. “Without taxis in NW under Santaco, we are nothing,” they said.

Lentswe, Jouberton - The Community Services Department’s team cleaned two hectares at the Jouberton Ext 19 cemetery on Tuesday December 16. This is part of the ongoing cleaning of cemeteries across Matlosana, said Executive Mayor Fikile Mahlophe. “The cleaning of cemeteries is crucial in order to preserve history and heritage, honour the deceased, maintain a tranquil environment and preserve memorials. “The festive season is a period when many families visit the graves of their loved ones and this effort by the municipality will make their visits easy and pleasant,’’ he said.