Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A Matlosana Smart City comprising a hospital, hotel and various housing and industrial properties, was supposed to sprout next to the N12 between Klerksdorp and Stilfontein. Nothing, however, came of it. The Democratic Alliance in the North West has submitted follow-up questions to Premier Lazarus Mokgosi to determine whether any of the “urgent actions” he promised in July 2025, after the rejection of all 23 provincial infrastructure projects by Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), were ever implemented.

Lentswe, Potchefstroom - Good detective work linked a trial awaiting prisoner to the murder for hire plot to kill his father and sister while being incarcerated. Kevin Alister Maponyane (34) was charged with the murders of his family members. He appeared in the Potchefstroom Magistrates Court on October 28 and the case was postponed to November 11.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - If the Matlosana Municipality fails to comply with the North West High Court’s order regarding the Klerksdorp sewage plant, AfriForum will proceed with filing a contempt of court application against the municipality.

Lentswe, Stilfontein - A group of men, allegedly illegal miners, were detained when they attempted to steal internet cables. According to Cllr Pieter du Preez, a local private investigator confronted the group of Basothos overnight at the intersection of Stilfontein Road and Breede Street, and action was taken early Wednesday morning, November 5. 
The group tried to steal cables underground after fibre has been installed and the cables were no longer in use. The copper thieves were arrested at around 03:00, while others fled.