Lentswe, Klerksdorp - When factoring in discouraged work seekers, the North West province has more unemployed people than working!
Only one province - the North West - has more adults out of work and not looking than people who are employed, with an unemployment rate of 54.2%. However, the Eastern Cape is at a tipping point and could soon join the North West, as its unemployment rate is 49.7%.
School principal, circuit manager arrested for “selling jobs”
Lentswe, Ventersdorp - Lydia Masiu (53) and Petrus Mokobe (63) appeared in the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday August 6, facing five counts of corruption.
The accused were arrested by members of the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation in Klerksdorp and Ventersdorp on Monday August 5 following an investigation into allegations of corruption in the appointment of school teachers in Ventersdorp.
First responder dies in crash
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A paramedic died in a car crash over the weekend.
Petrus Motlalentwa Nzuzo (38) was on his way to work on Saturday August 3, when his car was involved in a head-on collision on the N12.
This occurred between 18:00 and 19:00.
Support for Kosh Crisis Centre and old age home
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The DCS Klerksdorp Management Area hosted a Mandela Day event at the KOSH Crisis Centre in Jouberton. The occasion was marked by the presence of acting Deputy Regional Commissioner Ronel Pretorius, North West Provincial Chairperson of Popcru Thabo Tlou and other dignitaries.
Massacre
Lentswe, Kanana - Days after the mass shooting in the Two for Joy Tavern in Ext 13, puddles of dry blood on the tavern floor tell the story of a horrific episode that will haunt this township for months to come.