Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Just more than 55% of voters in the Matlosana voting district went out to make their mark in the national election last week. With the final results declared on Sunday evening June 2, the ANC achieved just over 40% support nationally, followed by the DA with almost 22%, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) secured 14.59% and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) with 9.5%. In NW the voter turnout was 58,64%.
Arrests during election week
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The police in the province were vigilant in the run-up to the election and about 644 suspects were apprehended for various crimes in the province during Operation Shanela. It was conducted by police and other law enforcement agencies between May 27 and June 2.
MM, sister in dock for corruption
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Democratic Alliance (DA) has asked for a special council meeting to discuss the fraud case against Matlosana Municipal Manager (MM) who was arrested over the weekend.
Beauty with a passion for community work
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Phoebe Moselane (20) from Jouberton is a finalist for Miss North West Exclusive 2024. She is currently a Business Management student at Vuselela TVET College, Klerksdorp campus. “From a young age I knew I wanted something different, something more that I can share purely and enthusiastically. Beauty pageantry seemed like a distant dream.
SA goes to the polls
The country’s seventh national election since democracy took place this week, with 27 672 264 registered to vote. The breakdown of registered voters is very interesting with 15,2 million women and “only” 12.3 million men eligible. The North West has 1 765 069 registered voters of which 190 388 are in Matlosana. Important dates: May 31 17:00 cut-off time for objections, June 2 Results announcement and June 6 Proclamation of election results and seat allocation.
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