Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The disability community in Matlosana has been largely overlooked and underserved, despite the good intentions of the government and the mayor’s office. This is the opinion of the Dr Kenneth Kaunda Disability District Forum Secretary, Tlwaelo Witkoei. According to him, the community faces a lack of coordination, communication, and resources that has hindered meaningful engagement and participation.
Small town mom turns pageant queen
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The new Mrs Royal Star Africa is La Hoff resident Koketso Penny Moemi-Makau. The competition is at international level, for which South Africa was the host country for 2023. As Mrs Royal Star Africa she will be representing the continent against other countries in March 2024. “I entered this as a reminder to myself and other married women that it’s never too late to revisit your dreams and turn them into reality. It was also important that I get the crown, as a pageant boss myself it serves as a reminder to my models that they can achieve anything they set their minds to,’’ she said.
NW acting premier MEC Nono Maloyi. Photo: Facebook.
Lentswe, Ikageng - You can help make a girl’s acting dreams come true. Sibongile May finished matric at Mohadin in Potchefstroom in 2022 and she received a partial scholarship to study acting at one of the world’s most acclaimed schools in New York. Her partial scholarship at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) will cover tuition, but she needs money for living expenses and other costs. “I still need R838 058 ($44 690). That is a lot of money. I know. But it is worth it,’’ she told Lentswe.
Arts centre given wings
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Kopano Ke Matla Community Arts Center was launched and branded by North West Federation of community arts centers and Department of Arts, Culture Sports and recreation on October 21. Some of the performers were Steve Biko CAC, Ipelegeng CAC, Klerksdorp City The Musical Theatre, Dikwena Tsa Matlosana, Dinonyane Cultural Group, Tse Ditona Tsa Kopano, Tshimologo Ya Pina and Jton Killers and many more.
Class of 2023 to sit for final exam
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Grade 12 learners will start with their final exam on Monday October 30. On Tuesday this week, the Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM) in North West wished the matric class of 2023 well in their exams.
In appealing for support and no disruption, MRM wished all pupils who will be sitting for their examinations as from next week the very best and urged them to stay focused and not to be distracted from the task at hand.
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