Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A burglar who terrorised residents and was linked to three separate cases that included housebreaking and house robbery, will be locked away for 27 years. Thapelo Francis Sephiri (27) was sentenced in the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday February 13. He was arrested in June last year bringing his reign as the notorious CBD flat burglar to an end.
The court heard that Sephiri committed his first house breaking between October 20 and 25 2021, when he burgled a flat in the CBD. Situated on the first floor, he forced entry through a window. He then got away with electrical equipment, clothing and jewellery.
Hawks officer arrested
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The investigating officer in the corruption case against the Matlosana Municipality’s CFO was arrested for allegedly soliciting a bribe from her.
Lt Col Elias Ledwaba from the Klerksdorp Hawks was caught in a sting operation that was conducted in Silver Lakes, Pretoria. It is alleged that he arranged for Mercy Phetla to pay him R100 000 “for the case against her to disappear’’.
Diarise the election date: May 29
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the 2024 National and Provincial Election will take place on May 29. It falls on a Wednesday. This decision was announced by the Presidency on Tuesday February 20. The day has not been declared a public holiday yet.
Furthermore, the President convened a meeting with all nine provincial premiers and the IEC to discuss the state of readiness for the General elections.
Mayor honours Class of 2023
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Office of the Executive Mayor hosted the 2023 Matric Excellence Awards in partnership with Harmony Gold Mine and North West Department of Education at Klerksdorp Recreation Centre last week.
The ceremony was held to recognize and commend matriculation learners who achieved outstanding academic performance against all odds. The event was attended by the Executive Mayor of the City of Matlosana, Cllr James Tsolela, Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs), management of Harmony Gold Mine, representatives from the Department of Education, and parents/guardians of the learners.
NW shines at police’s awards
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Two NW policemen are bursting with pride and they can claim the titles of being the best in the country! The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena expressed his gratitude to all nominees who made the province proud during the 9 th National Excellence Awards held in Midrand on Friday February 16. The awards were held to reward members who excelled and went beyond the call of duty in the financial year 2022/2023.
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