Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The MEC for NW Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi has expressed concern on various challenges which affect the living conditions of communities in the province. He called for the government to intervene and implement strategies to remove these challenges.
R252 Million boost for farmers
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has allocated a combined R252.090 million towards strengthening agricultural support, food security, and rural livelihoods in the 2025/2026 financial year. Of this amount, R185.227 million has been set aside for the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP) Conditional Grant, while R66.863 million is earmarked for the ILIMA/Letsema Conditional Grant.
Suspect linked to burglary at gun shop
Lentswe, Stilfontein - The police’s Vala Umgodi teams are on a quest to eradicate illegal firearms. Two suspects were arrested in the area with one being linked to a burglary at a local firearm dealer. Ndumiso Sithole was expected to appear in the Stilfontein Magistrate’s Court this week, after his arrest last week on charges of attempted murder, robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Clean-up for change

Klerksdorp Hospital offers advance fetal and maternal care
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Klerksdorp Hospital took a bold step forward in advancing specialised healthcare through a powerful collaboration with world-renowned medical experts from India. As part of the NWU Faculty Development Programme, the hospital hosted Prof Balu Vaidyanathan, a leading Fetal and Paediatric Cardiologist, and Prof Vivek Krishnan, a Fetomaternal Specialist from the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences in Kochi, India.