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. 

Lentswe, Orkney - A young girl who failed her matric exam last year hanged herself from a tree in her parent’s backyard.

People searched for hours for Onthatile Makgale who went missing after returning home from school on Friday January 19. Her sister, Kgomotso, said she went to her school (Vaal Reefs Technical High School) with her best friend to fetch their matric results. “They brought her home but she told them to drop her off in town because she wanted to go to Clicks. She walked home and was not seen again.’’

When it became dark and no one could find the young girl, they called on friends and community members to search for her. “We went to report her missing at the police station but were told to wait another 24 hours. I then met with the NECP neighbourhood watch in town and they said they will help look for her,’’ Kgomotso said.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A special council meeting is scheduled for Thursday afternoon to discuss the future of Matlosana Municipality’s CFO who was arrested last week on charges of corruption.

Mercy Phetla (38) was released after local businessman TP “MacGyver’’ Mokasule paid her R35 000 bail. The two GMHM Construction and Projects employees, Matshepiso Mothelesane (39) and Nomthandazo Mokasule (49) who were arrested with her, were also released on R35 000 bail each. The company also paid their bail.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - North West Premier Bushy Maape will be out of the country until January 31 for medical treatment in Thailand.

During his absence, the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs Patrick Dumile Nono Maloyi will act as Premier. MEC Maloyi was sworn in by the Judge President of the North West Division, Ronald Hendricks.