Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, has welcomed a series of prison sentences handed down to sexual offenders in the province between October and November 2025, saying the convictions show decisive action toward protecting communities. Police spokesperson Col Adele Myburgh provided details of the cases, which span courts in Klerksdorp, Vryburg and Mmabatho, and involve both adult and juvenile suspects.
New wheelchair an early Christmas present
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Christmas has come early for a young boy from Jouberton Extension 22 when he received a brand new wheelchair. The 5-year-old Orapeleng Mai-mane could not contain his happiness when he received his new wheels. He never had a proper wheelchair. The Office of the Executive Mayor of Matlosana in partnership with Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital’s Occupational Therapy Unit handed over the wheelchair on Tuesday December 2. The handover was held at Tshepong Hospital as part of the Disability Rights Awareness Month led by Dito Maine from the mayor’s office.
Young poet speaks to the soul
By Mamello RamabeleLentswe, Tigane - In the quiet township of Tigane, a young poet is crafting verses that speak to the soul of a generation. Hlonolofatso Mmokela, a 20 year-old aspiring writer, is using poetry not only as a form of self-expression but as a powerful tool to confront societal issues and personal struggles. Mmokela is currently working on his debut anthology titled ‘’The Deaf Hear, The Blind Will See’’.
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SASSA payment dates for January
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The SASSA payment dates for January may cause slight disruption in the grant receiving schedules of many beneficiaries due to the start of the month, which includes many traditional or New Year holidays. SASSA advises recipients to collect their timely payments from the bank account they’ve registered with SASSA. If you collect your payment the next day or after 24 hours of official disbursement, you’ll get your payment smoothly because the systems usually get busy on the first day.
Police in overdrive
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - As part of the ongoing 2025/2026 Safer Festive Season weekly high-density (Shanela 2) operations, police in the province have arrested 827 suspects for various crimes in the last week of November. The 827 include 398 known suspects by detectives during suspect raiding operations. These arrests took place between November 24 and 30.
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