Lentswe, Orkney - A Lesotho national was scheduled to appear in the local magistrate’s court to face charges of possession of unlicensed firearms, unlawful possession of ammunition, two counts of attempted murder and contravention of the Dangerous Weapons Act. The 31-year-old suspect was scheduled to appear in court on Monday June 23. He is also facing an additional charge of contravention of the Immigration Act.  

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The City of Matlosana announced the appointment of Cllr Farouk Tagaree as the new Chairperson of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC). He accepted this position in a Special Council meeting held on Monday June 23.
This appointment is made in accordance with Section 79(2)(c) of the Municipal Structures Act. The council can choose to appoint a member from the ruling or an opposition party.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The death of one of Hartbeesfontein’s businessmen can now be solved. Moseothata Phillimon Dikgwatlhe, aka Oom Philly, was found dead next to his vehicle along the R503 on November 9, 2023. He was stabbed to death. The next day, Mathabeng Mmusi was arrested in connection with the murder. The murder trial will start on Thursday July 3. His family is delighted that justice can finally be served. Philly was an entrepreneur who worked for the Leba Cinema in the eighties. He started many businesses in Jouberton and later expanded to Tigane in the nineties.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Kelebogile Mongale isn’t just moving stock, she’s moving mountains. A quiet force of determination with a deep sense of responsibility, Kelebogile helps to keep supermarket shelves fully stocked. As a Senior Planning Manager at the Shoprite Group’s Riverfields Distribution Centre (DC), she leads with purpose, and a personal mission to make every day count. Not just for herself, but also for her team, for the company, and for the millions of South Africans who rely on affordable groceries.