Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Indian Consulate, led by Consul General Mahesh Kumar, visited the city earlier in January to seek investment opportunities.
The delegation from the consulate was welcomed by the management of the City of Matlosana, led by Executive Mayor Cllr James Tsolela, as well as members of the Wesvaal Chamber of Business. The purpose of the visit was solely to seek investment opportunities and to initiate possible collaborations between the Indian government and Matlosana municipality.
City hosts people’s assembly
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A People’s Assembly was held in the Auditorium last week as hosted by the Matlosana Municipality. On Wednesday January 24, the Office of Speaker Stella Mondlane was applauded for their role in hosting the assembly. It was attended by various dignitaries, including Executive Mayor, Cllr James Tsolela, the Speaker, the Single Whip of Council, Cllr Khanya Ndincede, the Speaker of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, Cllr Xolile Nxozana, Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs), Municipal Manager Lesego Seametso, Municipal Senior Officials, Councillors, South African Police Service, Correctional Services, and SALGA.
Damage causes power outages
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A major electricity outage and water shortage in several suburbs in Klerksdorp earlier this week were due to cable thieves ransacking municipal infrastructure. The City of Matlosana’s security team deployed to protect the main substation in Ellaton as well as the sewage pump station in Swart Street is under siege. Problems began over the weekend when the city was replacing an electrical cable in Ellaton. Criminals planning to steal the cable in the open trench that was dug pounced on Sunday night.
Final voter registration this weekend
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The second and final voter registration weekend ahead of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections is this weekend.
The country’s 23 296 voting stations will open from 08:00 to 17:00 on February 3 and 4 to allow new voters to register and existing voters to inspect and if necessary update their registration details.
Recruits can check psychometric, integrity test results
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - It has come to the attention of South African Police Service in North West that there is uncertainty about getting the Psychometric and Integrity test results pertaining to the Recruitment and Selection: Entry Level Police Trainees: 2024/25 financial year. The situation was also exacerbated by a voice note doing the rounds on social media platforms.