Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development invites aspiring agriculturists to apply for the 2026 academic intake at Taung Agricultural College (TAC) and Potchefstroom College of Agriculture (PCA). Applications officially opened on April 1 and will close on October 31.
Special Good Friday at Phodiso
Lentswe, Jouberton - Phodiso Worship Centre held its yearly Good Friday event, but this occasion was unforgettable, one that would be no-ted in the history of the church. They had honored guests in attendance to celebrate this unforgettable day, such as Cllr Mahlope (the Executive Mayor), MMC Wesley Kgang, Cllr Molefi, Cllr Mokhele, Sgt Morakabi, Ms Motsoali, and Mrs V Kgetha from KT Hospital, who joined to witness and engage in this extraordinary event.
It’s your SASSA grant: choose how you get paid
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Many people in South Africa depend on their grants to buy food, pay for transport, and take care of their families. As SASSA Gold Cards must now be replaced, millions of grant recipients must choose how they will get their grant money paid in future. SASSA has advised grant recipients to apply at the bank of their choice as Postbank black card issuing has been suspended.
Billions for new power plant
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The city will soon boast a new power plant than can generate up to 99MW of electricity: enough to supply up to 65 000 homes with electricity. The North West government has embarked on a joint venture with the City of Matlosana in a bid to address energy supply challenges. Provincial Economic Development Department officials handed over the Urban Blue International Gas-to-Power project to the city for implementation on April 15.
Free paralegal services
Lentswe, Jouberton - The Roman Catholic Church, through its Justice and Peace Commission, is offering free paralegal services. The offices, situated at C12 23rd Street Jouberton (Ledibeng Centre), operates as a community advice office. The organisation has partnered with the Department of Justice and constitutional development (DOJ-CD). “The office is staffed with three well-trained paralegal officers. Their work is to help the most vulnerable members of the community to interact and navigate with all government key services points,” says Joe Mashilo, one of the paralegals in the office.









