Lentswe, Alabama - The Alabama Stadium came alive as young people gathered for the highly anticipated Sports Is Your Future Tournament.
This event, hosted by SAPS and supported by various community stakeholders, aimed to address the pressing issues of substance abuse and youth involvement in crime through the power of sports.
The tournament kicked off with a vibrant and inspiring program that combined sportsmanship with life lessons.
Walk for fun
Itsoseng Batsofe fom Ext 7 East Jouberton held an Old Fun Walk on Wednesday November 20. They intend to walk every Wednesday.
Sassa payment dates for the holidays
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed the payment dates for its various social grants over the festive period. Sassa distributes over 18 million permanent grant payments, including the Older Persons pension grant, Disability grant, War Veterans grant, Care Dependency grant, Foster Child grant, Child Support grant, Child Support grant Top-Up and Grant-in-aid.
Fingers point to police officers after death of detainee
Lentswe, Kanana - The Independent Police Directorate is investigating the death of a 34-year old Kanana man who was allegedly assaulted by police officers stationed at Kanana SAPS. Falakhe Ntombela died in hospital. He was taken into custody on Sunday morning November 10. According to a friend who requested anonymity because he is afraid of the police, the police officers assaulted Ntombela for no reason.
Fundraiser winners
Uniting Reformed Church Schoonspruit presented a CWM fundraiser, at R50 per ticket. Winners could walk away with a kettle and mugs, iron and ironing board, electric frying pan, air fryer and a gas heater. The winners are Dr JA Sarmiento (first prize), Bontle Sehemo (second prize), Rosy Maputle (third prize), Lydia Toolo (fourth prize) and Nokwanda Jongilonga (fifth prize).
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