Members of St Agnes and Aloysius Sodality from St Peter’s Catholic Church, Jouberton commemorated World Aids Day on December 1 by lighting a candle of hope to remember all those who are infected and affected by the disease.
Cleanup in Jabulani Street
Lentswe, Jouberton - Jabulani Street in Jouberton, one of the busiest entry points near the vibrant Tower Mall - underwent a remarkable transformation. GLENCO, in partnership with WESSA, UNICEF’s Green Rising Project, and a spirited group of volunteers, united to make this cleaning campaign an unforgettable success on December 6.
The day was a testament to the power of community action and the collective will to tackle environmental challenges head-on.
Child dies after buying chips at tuck shop
Lentswe, Klerksdorp – A Jouberton family is getting ready to bury the 8-year-old Omphemetse Khalapa who fell ill after eating chips bought from a neighbour in Ext 23. According to her older sister, Boitshoko, the child and two of her cousins fell ill after eating the snacks they bought from the friendly neighbour who sell snacks, biscuits and cigarettes from her home. “Five of them went to buy the chips on Friday afternoon, and on Saturday morning three of them were sick. They were vomiting and had diarrhea.’’
Registration drive for tuck shop owners
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A registration drive for tuck shop owners kicked off in Khuma this week. The Local Economic Development Directorate and the Public Safety Directorate of the City of Matlosana launched the registration drive at the Khuma Community Hall. The initiative aims to formalize the operations of tuck shops while educating owners on critical health and safety practices. The drive is part of a larger strategy to promote food safety, protect public health, and build trust between tuck
shop owners and their customers, said Tebogo Ramone, acting spokesperson of the municipality.
March against GBVF
Lentswe, Ventersdorp - The North West Department of Health in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District with different stakeholders has carried out a march against Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in Tshing, Ventersdorp.
The march was led by the District Chief Director, BP Maboe, with officials from the department of health, SAPS, NPA, JB Marks Local Municipality and the Department of Social Development.