Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that all gold cards will be discontinued at the end of the month. According to the SASSA national spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi, the process of changing to Postbank black cards has been extended countless times and they have been left with little choice, but to have the gold cards discontinued.
Miss Jouberton 2025
Entle Magano was crowned Miss Jouberton 2025. After winning the crown, she said: “The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble. I always say hard work and efforts beat talent and it’s not about where you come from but where you are going.’’ She thanked Themba Oliphant, Director of Red Carpet Sead for the opportunity.
Midvaal gets a thumbs up
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A delegation from the North West Housing Corporation visited the facilities of Midvaal Water Company this week and they were impressed by the facilities.
Businessman facing terror charges gets bail
Lentswe, Lichtenburg - The local Magistrate’s Court granted bail to Ziyahd Hoorzook (35), who is facing charges of financing terror operations. Bail was set at R30 000, with strict conditions: he must report to the Sandton Police Station every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 06:00 and 17:00, refrain from interfering with investigations or witnesses, and share his live location with the investigating officer.
Triple murder in Kanana, 4 arrested
Lentswe, Kanana - Kanana police worked around the clock to identify and arrest four men for the triple murder of three males between the ages of 25 and 38.
It is alleged that Saturday evening, January 18, a fight broke out between Basotho at a tavern in Extension 3 in Kanana. According to Col Adele Myburgh, police spokesperson, Initial information indicated that the one group overpowered the other and forced five victims into a vehicle and kidnapped them. “They drove to the nearby Schoonspruit where they assaulted these victims. One of the victims escaped and four others were thrown into the river. One of the victims swam to safety, whilst three others went missing.’’









