Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The glitzy Miss NW Exclusive 2025 pageant took place over the weekend, and the winner is a young beauty from Klerksdorp. Phenyo Sebetlele (20) was crowned at the Oryx Boutique Hotel in the city on Saturday August 30, and says she still has to pinch herself because it feels like a dream. She is a bubbling second-year Tourism student at the NWU in Potchefstroom and spoke to Lentswe on Tuesday September 2. She was born in Klerksdorp and completed high school at Curro Klerksdorp.
Women in funeral industry come together
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - African women in the funeral industry held its first Annual General Meeting in Gauteng on August 25. According to the national chairperson, Sweetness Khomba of Matlosana, they are committed to empowering African women in the funeral industry by fostering a supportive network built on collaboration, mentorship, and excellence.
Happy birthday Oupa Jack
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Lentswe, Orkney - It was a big celebration at Bambino Créche in Orkney last week when Jack Nkoane Zwelebanze celebrated his 92 birthday. Oupa Jack works in the garden at the crèche. For this geriatric, age is only a number and like owner Elaine van Dalen explains, he insists on working for money and won’t except handouts. “He started working in our garden at home in 2007 and also did some work at the crèche. He refuses to stop working and while we know he is now very old, he still pitches for work every week and do what he can to keep the garden tidy.’’
Another suspect arrested in Maluleka murder
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Another suspect was arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Hasani Daniel Maluleka (62) in Wilkoppies in April. Provincial Organised Crime arrested Chabedi Phillip Rapuleng (44) in Heilbron after he was traced through meticulous investigations. He was arrested on August 13, after his court appearance at the Heilbron Magistrate’s Court for an unrelated case of kidnapping and robbery. Rapuleng appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court the next day and was remanded in custody after he abandoned his bail application.
Suspects caught with livestock
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Three men, driving an Isuzu bakkie, were arrested last week for possession of suspected stolen livestock. The trio have been on the police radar for a while. They were stopped while on their way to Gauteng. “Upon searching the vehicle, members of the Dr Kenneth Kaunda Operational Coordination Centre, Potchefstroom Flying Squad, Stock Theft Unit, Klerksdorp Visible Policing and JP Security, found the 26 goats worth R50 000.
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