In celebration of Women’s Month, the City of Matlosana’s law enforcement team conducted a joint roadblock operation with the Department of Public Safety, SAPS, Security, and Fire & Rescue Services on Friday August 15. The operation aimed to ensure road safety and compliance with vehicle regulations by inspecting vehicle roadworthiness, checking license validity, and educating motorists on responsible driving. Common infringements included expired license discs and driving without valid licenses.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Phoebe Moselane, a 21-year-old from Matlosana, is a finalist for Miss Excellency SA. She holds an N4 qualification in Business Management, and although she faced academic challenges during her N5 studies, she refused to give up. “I’m committed to pushing beyond my limits to achieve my academic goals. That’s why I’ve taken a leap of faith and am currently working on improving my Grade 12 results, with the ultimate goal of pursuing an LLB degree,” she said.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The police, working with other law enforcement agencies, conducted several joint law enforcement operations under Operation Shanela 2 throughout the province between August 11 and 17. The operations included the setting of 11 roadblocks, searching of 443 premises, 3 004 persons and 1 197 vehicles. A further 181 stop and searches were conducted and compliance inspections at liquor-selling outlets were conducted, leading to the closure of 22 unlicensed liquor premises. 

Lentswe, Klerksdorp – All is not well at the Matlosana Fresh Produce Market. These words belong to a local market agent who asked to remain anonymous in fear of retribution when he spoke out about the dire conditions at this  economic hub of the city. With the filth they can still work, but what irks market agents the most, is the continuous late payments received from the municipality. So much so, that some suppliers have taken their produce elsewhere, leading to a shortage in some fresh produce which in turn will hit consumers with price hikes.