Lentswe, Klerksdorp – Executive Mayor Cllr James Tsolela has resigned. The Matlosana Council accepted his resignation on Tuesday June 25 during a special council meeting to adopt the budget. The Acting Municipal Manager, Baganne Choche, has been mandated to declare the vacancy of the Executive Mayor in Council in terms of the Electoral Regulations and the Municipal Structures Act, 117 of 1998 and inform the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in writing.
SAPS on a roll
Lentswe, Klerksdorp – High density police operations between Wednesday June 19 and Monday June 24 all over the province, nabbed 768 suspects for various offences. These operations are to prevent and combat crime.
Illegal immigrants sent to prison
Lentswe, Klerksdorp – Three Lesotho men who are illegal immigrants were sent to prison last week. Lebonejwang Maloka (23), Kananelo Mpara (23) and Teleko Khanare (27) were sentenced on Friday June 21 in the Klerksdorp Magistrates Court. They are guilty of possession of firearms, possession of ammunition and being illegal immigrants.
No arrests after carnage in Kanana
Lentswe, Kanana – The Provincial Anti-Gang Unit launched a manhunt following the torching of cars and shooting incidents that occurred in the township on the June 17 public holiday.
At the time of going to press this week, nobody has been arrested. Police request anyone who may have information that can assist in the investigation to contact the Investigating Officer, Sgt Israel Kwele on 079 173 0679, or Col Alex Lebodi on 082 338 1076.
Dr KK Health to intensify coverage during school holiday
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - In a bid to improve and advance men’s overall health, the North West Department of Health in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District has a plan in place to cover the influx of numbers of walk-in clients visiting different facilities in the district for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) services.
After various oversight visits by the district office, the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District has identified areas where an intensified programme has been put in place to increase capacity and ensure the majority of clients are covered during the winter school holiday.
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