Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena repeated that police across the province will continue to squeeze the space for criminals when responding to serious and violent crimes through Operation Shanela, which is focused on enhanced crime prevention and combatting.
Measles cases surge globally
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Measles, a highly contagious airborne virus, is on the rise globally, presenting a significant threat to public health in South Africa.
According to research conducted by both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), it is envisaged that by the end of 2024, over half of all countries - about 105 will face a high or very high risk of measles outbreaks.
Still no refuse removal in city
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The DA’s revelation last week about the Matlosana Municipality paying R75 m for the city’s refuse removal to a contractor that is not delivering his end of the contract, was met with silence from the municipality. Repeated attempts by Lentswe to get comment on the allegations by the DA ended in a dead end.
Fun walk on Human Rights Day
Lentswe, Jouberton - The City of Matlosana, Thabo Pelesane Foundation and partners will be hosting the 6th annual Charity Fun Walk at Jouberton Stadium on Human Rights Day. Registration will be open from 06:00 on March 21 and the walk starts at 07:00. No entrance fee will be charged on the day, however, a minimum of two packets of sanitary towels or more will be appreciated. The walk will be followed by an aerobics session. Thereafter there will be a dialogue for teenage girls and boys, hosted at Vuselela College in Jouberton. The dialogue will focus on various challenges such as crime, teen pregnancy, substance abuse etc.
Bullets hit car
Lentswe, Orkney - A mother and her teenage son had a narrow escape when shots were fired at her car. They were in Goueweg near the intersection to Vaal Reefs on the R502 at 16:00 on Monday afternoon March 11 when the drive home turned into a nightmare.
“At first I thought someone crashed into us from behind when I felt the impact. I looked around and saw that it was not a car. Then there was another blow and I was convinced that we were being pelted with stones, because I have already heard that it happened there.
“The only thing that went through my mind was keeping my child safe. I told him to keep his head down and not to look back no matter what happened. I was really scared.’’ She continued driving and first stopped at Orkney Police Station where she told police officers what had happened.
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