One of the city’s eldest residents is turning 104 in June and her grandson and his wife are planning a party to remember. According to Irene Kgechane they had a party when she turned 100 and now they must go big. Selinah Mammoko Seleke was born in 1920. She is staying with the Kgechane’s in Neserhof. “She still makes her own bed and can do many things by herself. We can still have a conversation with her. I take her to watch TV, but she talks to the people on the TV as she doesn’t understand why they are talking to her,” said Irene.

Klerksdorp Record, Stilfontein - A man who claimed to be a car salesman and who pocketed just under R1 million, was sent to jail for 12 years.

The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, welcomes the conviction and sentencing of Joseph Mputi (59) by the Stilfontein Special Commercial Crimes Court for fraud. He was sentenced on January 30 and was declared unfit to possess a firearm.

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - “Operation Shanela” operations conducted in the NW netted 814 suspects for numerous crimes between January 29 and February 4.

Capt Aafje Botma, police spokesperson said those arrested include 47 for drug related offences, 20 for illegal dealing in liquor, 30 for driving under the influence of liquor, two for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. 

“Furthermore, 165 arrests were made for serious and violent crimes that included murder, for assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH) and 62 assault common and rape. Of the 814 suspects, 271 suspects were arrested during detective suspect raiding operations. Moreover, 30 suspected undocumented persons were handed over to the Immigration Officials for further processing.” 

The police declared war on drugs and illegal firearms and numerous alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, a variety of drugs, four dangerous weapons, 12 cell phones, four handguns and four vehicles were confiscated. 

“Vigilant members of Vryburg police station arrested a 43-year-old man at the taxi rank with 498 tablets suspected to be mandrax as well as a silver plastic bag containing substances suspected to be crystal meth. 

“The suspect was expected to appear in the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court for charges relating to drugs and drug trafficking.” 

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - The murder trial of MP Sibusiso Kula accused of murdering his wife in November 2022, is set for May 13-17.

During pre-trial motions, the state and the defence attorney confirmed their readiness to proceed with the trial, as all the necessary documents have been provided to the accused’s attorney.

 Kula who is a Member of Parliament, is currently out on R50 000 bail that was granted by the High Court following his appeal on the Orkney Magistrates’ Court decision to deny him bail. He was ordered to surrender his passports, report twice a day at the nearest police station, provide the investigating officer with his work itinerary, report to the Investigating Officer if he must move outside his residential jurisdiction, and have no direct or indirect contact with his children.