Lentswe, Klerksdorp - This Youth Month, the Shoprite Group is calling on unemployed and unskilled South Africans, aged 18 to 34, to apply for specialist training and education programmes to increase their employability in the retail sector.
Rules for Sassa grant payments
Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - SASSA reminded recipients that grants will automatically lapse if you pass away or if you move and no longer live permanently in South Africa. Also, if your health deteriorates and you have to move into a state care institution. Similarly, you are not allowed to receive more than one SASSA grant at a time, therefore you cannot receive War Veterans, Child Support, SRD, Disability or any of the others simultaneously.
Empowering offenders through the power of theatre
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The arts can initiate healing and self-discovery. The Klerksdorp Correctional Centre hosted artists from the South African Theatre Practitioners in Advancement on Wednesday June 5. ”It is heartening to see initiatives like this one to be conducted at our facility, aimed at healing and empowering offenders through theatre arts,” said Vivian Nelson, area coordinator development and care, in his opening remarks.
Party with DL King
Lentswe, Kanana - A local businessman is celebrating his birthday with a huge party on Saturday June 15 – and everyone is invited!
The DL King Birthday Celebration will take place in the parking lot of Chesanyama in Kanana with a host of stars. Nkosazana Daughter, Limpopo Boy, DJ Karri, DK Simz, DJ Neo, Zimosoul, Tahir Jones, Mccoy and DJ Siwas will perform and the MC will be DJ Skipa.
The party will start at 10:00 and continue until late. Theme: tracksuits and sneakers. The event is hosted by the Kings Family Business and tickets are available at King’s Family Bottle Store at R200 (early birds), R250 (at the gate) and R50 for a cooler box.
Contact 074 747 2141 for info.
Rotary supports Goue Arend
Lentswe, Alabama - In honour of Rotary’s Youth Month, they delivered textbooks and science kits to Goue Arend Primary School in Alabama.
Earlier this year, Klerksdorp Rotary was approached by Wyman Slambert who expressed a dream to open a media centre for the learners at the school before he retires. He is the media centre coordinator.