Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The National Department of Health has urged the public to take extra precautionary measures to protect themselves and their loved ones against respiratory infections, which are expected to increase over the winter season. According to the department, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is currently at peak circulation in the country, while influenza also known as flu is starting to surge. Meanwhile, COVID-19 continues to circulate at low levels.

Lentswe, Kanana - Kama arranged a vibrant and special service over the weekend that brought different churches to worship together in Kanana. The Mass Prayer Meeting, held on April 21 at the St Emmanual AME Church, was graced by different denominations from Kanana and Jouberton. This event was held to pray for crime in Kanana and local townships, national elections, and peace in the Middle East. 

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - One person has died as a result of cholera and there are 12 laboratory-confirmed cases since January in South Africa. The National Department of Health released these figures this week and issued a warning for the Vaal River, the main source of water for Gauteng and North West.

Lentswe, Orkney - There are still no new leads on the execution style murders on the banks of the Schoonspruit close to Kanana of two men believed to be Zama-Zamas. Orkney Police are investigating the double murder after two unknown bodies were found close to the Schoonspruit between Orkney and Kanana on Friday morning, April 19. A pedestrian alerted the police after he saw the bodies, which were found in bags. One of the bodies was floating and the other was next to the river.