Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Matlosana Municipality’s use of a WhatsApp message as a notice of an official meeting as part of a public participation process is, according to AfriForum’s Klerksdorp branch, in serious conflict with legislation.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The weekly Joint Law Enforcement operations conducted under Operation Shanela, resulted in the arrest of suspects and the seizure of illegal contraband, including three illegal firearms, a variety of drugs, liquor and dangerous weapons. In the space of a week, from April 28 to May 4, a total of 919 suspects were arrested for a variety of crimes. 

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The NW Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Xoli Moagi as the new CEO. Moagi succeeds the late André Coertzen who served the business community across the province since the inception of the chamber. He passed away suddenly in August last year. Senior Board member, Kgotso Mmadi welcomed Moagi saying she is an exceptional asset to the chamber. “Her dedication, work ethic, and organisational abilities will be beneficial to the vision of the business chamber. We are truly excited to welcome her to the new CEO position,’’ he said.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Last week, former Municipal Manager Abbey Dlavane (61) was sentenced to five years imprisonment on charges of theft and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act. Dlavane was employed as the Municipal Manager for Dr Kenneth Kaunda District municipality between January 2009 and March 2010.