Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Matlosana Municipality launched a Youth Development Council on Saturday October 5 in the Office of the Mayor. The forum was established as an initiative aimed at addressing challenges faced by young people in the region. Executive Mayor Fikile Mahlophe, councillors, ward representatives along with notable figures such as Dr Bongani Mahlangu from the South African Youth Council (SAYC), Karabo Mondlane, SAYC District Coordinator and Masoso Mosupa, youth activist were in attendance.

Lentswe, Jouberton - Ex Health Workers Club members came together to celebrate the birthday of one of their eldest members who turned 96! Dikeledi Martha Montsho started working at the Klerksdorp, Tshepong Hospital Complex in 1968, rendering service in CSD (Central Sterilizing Department) and presenting herself as a hardworking, dedicated and well-disciplined member of the personnel. She retired from work in 1992. The ex-health workers club formed in August 2003. It was founded by Matlaleng Sarah Rakumakoe who retired from work after serving the complex as a matron. The club’s motto is “Steadfast we stand, conquerors we become”.

Lentswe, Alabama - The URCSA Alabama Youth Brigade competed in the ninth annual Drill & Orchestra Competition of the GP Region in Lichtenburg, Blydeville, where they proudly claimed second place among eight competing groups. The brigade brought home a trophy in every category they entered, totalling an impressive 18 trophies: eight 1st places, five 2nd places, three 3rd places, a special award for toddlers, and the overall 2nd place trophy.

Tshedimosetso Secondary School held their annual pageant celebration. Mbolekwa Lunga was crowned first prince, Mokopanele Koketso first princess, King Tladi Stoffel is Mr Tshedimosetso, Queen Ndaba Sinqobile is Ms Tshedimosetso, and Matsie Onthatle was crowned second prince and Kgobe Seapei second princess.