Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The municipality launched the Lemosa Modiri campaign in Alabama at Ext 5, Ward 4 last week. The executive mayor, Cllr Fikile Mahlophe, along with MMC for Local Economic Development, Cllr Wesley Kgang, and MMC for Infrastructure Cllr Steferd Barrends, led the initiative on Friday October 18.
Guild visits St Anne’s
St Anne’s Anglican Church in Stilfontein received a visit by the Bernard Mizeki Guild Purple. Seen are, among others, Father Joe Sephai, (former chaplain), Mother Kay Sephai, Mapaseka Selebogo (treasurer), Papi Maruping (chairperson), Sam Chuboso (liason officer), Vera Malefane (chairperson of MU), Lindi Patterson (layminister) and Letchmy Meletse (altar server).
How to apply for old age grants
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - By law, the South African Social Security Agency must protect all needy residents over the age of 60, who don’t have sufficient financial means to support themselves in their twilight years. Who is eligible for old age grants, and how do you apply? Only residents who are 60 years of age or older may apply. SASSA doesn’t only look after South Africans but all those legally residing here.
Praise for matrics heading to final exams
Lentswe, Khuma - Dr Andile Molokomme and her team at Phenomenal Young Persons NPO, held their fourth annual academic excellence awards ceremony for the matriculants at the Dirang Kanatla high school in Khuma. More than 100 learners and teachers were in attendance. Certificates of Merit were given to the top performing learners, top three in each subject and top 10 overall achievers.
Eye on the future
A career expo conducted by Eco Girls SA, a non-profit organisation, opened at Rio Casino last week with focus on Science, Technology, Mathematics and engineering. Some 250 learners from schools across Matlosana attended. The non-profit organisation also hosted the third International dialogue on digital technologies for future work and entrepreneurship focussing on unemployed youth interventions.