Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Jouberton Old Teachers Association held a birthday celebration for some of the members who celebrated their birthday from April to June. The retired teachers normally celebrate their golden years on quarterly basis. The celebration was held at Rio Casino on Tuesday July 16. 

Lentswe, Jouberton - Local businessman Donald Ncala passed away last weekend. Oom D as he was affectionately known,  will be laid to rest in Johannesburg on Saturday July 20. He passed away on Sunday July 14.“He was a seasoned businessman, founder of the NTS Group which operates with liquor distribution and the fuel distribution Astron Energy Jouberton,” said his son, Shaun. Oom D was born in Alexandra in Gauteng and grew up in Soweto (Diepkloof) before relocating to Jouberton. He worked at SAB and drove trucks for years. “He started off with a spaza shop and a tarven from home with a dream to own a fuel station which was accomplished. He was a father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather and respected for his basic morals and principles, integrity and respect,” Shaun said. The funeral service will start at 07:00, to leave the house for the cemetery at 08:30.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - SASSA released the payment schedule of social grants for the 2023/24 year. Here is when you can collect your grants for August. SASSA distributes grants and allowances to disadvantaged people who require financial assistance. 

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The police’s integrated high density operations to prevent and combat crime are continuing to ensure that those who transgress are brought to book.
“Police working together with other role players, apprehended 658 offenders for numerous offences such as dealing in drugs, business robbery, murder, attempted murder, rape, sexual assault, assaults, fraud, burglary business and residential and many others.