Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Rising artist Dimpho Cribby Mongale proudly released his heartfelt single “Ntate” featuring Mough Mokgerehli last week. This poignant song addresses the struggles faced by children with absent fathers, poverty, crime, and mental health issues. Dimpho’s debut album, slated for release later this year, tackles themes of resilience and hope, overcoming adversity and self-empowerment. As a film student, photographer, and artist, he confronts self-doubt and low self-esteem, emotional pain from past experiences and fear of failure.

Lentswe, Kanana - The acting executive mayor of Matlosana, Cllr Wesley Kgang, officially launched the reconstruction of outside waterborne toilets in Kanana last week. Cllr Kgang was accompanied by MMC of Infrastructure Cllr Steferd Barrends, Kanana ward councillors, Director of Infrastructure Nelson Mongale, officials, consultants, and contractors on Friday October 11. The project aims to upgrade and refurbish the existing full waterborne sanitation system, especially the outside toilet structures in wards 20, 24, and 26. 

Lentswe, Jouberton - Pange Tryphina Mokaleng was a veteran supporter of Orlando Pirates. Her home was the clubhouse of the local supporters’ club. She passed away recently and that left the community in shock. She was also a community workers, founder of Mabogo Dinku, a Thebana of Ext 1 Jouberton, a straight talker, a pantsula lady, a comedian, great cook and member of stokvels in Jouberton. She was also taking care of senior citizens and every July 18 prepared food to give away as presents. Her funeral service will take place at Jouberton Hall on Sunday October 20.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Two new councillors for Matlosana Municipality were officially sworn in this week. Moremedi Orapeleng Petros and Inge Wilken accepted their new titles with smiles. Senior Magistrate Marionette Kirsten did the honours at the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on Monday October 14.