Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - Over the last four years, the SA Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) has seen a marked increase in the number of children being referred for stem cell transplantation as a result of blood disorders and childhood cancers.  
Of the more than 800 patients referred for stem cell transplantation since 2019, 35% have been under the age of 18 years. In light of World Cancer Day that is commemorated in February, the SABMR is encouraging parents to seek medical attention for any symptoms or ailments that persist in children as early diagnosis is key in treating many childhood cancers.  
Deputy Director for the SABMR, Jane Ward, says leukaemia followed by lymphoma are the most common cancers among children worldwide. According to the National Cancer Registry (NCR), half of the cases diagnosed in South Africa are children under four years of age.  

Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - The pressures facing today’s generation of adolescents and young adults are taking a toll on their mental health, increasing the risk of drug addiction and suicide. 
 “For any young person, it can be difficult to adjust to the rapid physical and emotional changes during this time - even without a mental health disorder in the picture. Parents, teachers, and caregivers should therefore be alert to signs that could suggest adolescents or teenagers are struggling,” says Dr Odayar ahead of Teen Suicide Prevention Week.

Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp- An art school in Klerksdorp is awaiting entries from budding artists in the Kosh community to create a winning self-portrait. 
Marco’s Atelier launched the new art competition titled “Me, Unfiltered” and is looking for self-portraits.  
A total of R20 000 in prizes can be won. Entries will open on June 3 and close on July 29. The Top 50 artists will be invited to a gala event that will take place on September 12.
Entries are open to all residents in the Kosh Area and all drawings or painting mediums on paper or canvas will be accepted. 
The categories are for primary school students, high school students and adults. Entry fees are R100 for learners and R150 for the adult category.
Entry forms are available at Marco’s Art atelier in Yusuf Dadoo Street or contact Marco Kuhn on 076 500 3345.

Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - Die padverkeersbestuur-agentskap se aanlyn-portaal vir voertuiglisensie hernuwings groei by die dag met byna 1,5 miljoen voertuigeienaars wat nou daarop geregistreer is.
Die aanlynstelsel om jou motorlisensie te hernu is in Februarie 2022 bekendgestel om motoriste tyd te spaar en doeltreffendheid in lisensiëring te verbeter.