Lentswe, Mahikeng - The Director-General (DG) for the National Department of Basic Education (DBE), Mathanzima Mweli, visited the North West province on Sunday November 30 to monitor and motivate the Grade 12 examination markers. The National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations concluded on Thursday November 27, and marking personnel have since reported to their respective centres. The North West has 20 marking venues with hostel facilities, employing a total of 4 017 personnel for this year’s process.

Lentswe, Mahikeng - The North West Department of Education (NWDoE) has announced the extension of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) Phase V contracts until December 31. This extension, which replaces the previous November 30 termination date, means that Education Assistants and General Assistants will now work a full six-month term, bringing the province in line with other parts of the country.

Lentswe, Koster - The police in Koster request community’s assistance in locating the 23-year-old Pauline Serongwane, who resides in Senthumule Section. She was last seen by her cousin on November 10. According to Const Thuto Bobelo, police spokesperson, a search was conducted around Koster, extensive investigations were done and all leads were followed up with no success. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a grey top with a pink T-shirt underneath, black cargo trousers and black tekkies/sneakers. She is dark in complexion, has a tall and slender body and has braided hair. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts can contact the Investigating Officer, Sgt Sello Khumalo, on 082 416 3045, your local police station or Crime Stop on 0860 10111.