Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Strange to think that something as simple as a white cane, can bring freedom to a disabled person. In a move to observe Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM), the Office of the Executive Mayor has responded to the long-standing plea of a Khuma resident, providing a critical tool for his independence. Hendrick Molato, a 43-year-old resident of Ward 34 in Khuma, has been totally blind for over 10 years. His call for assistance was answered by the Office of the Executive Mayor, through the initiative of the Disability Desk led by Ditto Maine.

Lentswe, Kanana - The police request the community’s assistance in locating the 54-year-old John Malebo Mvelase who has been missing since 2022. He was last seen by his daughter when he travelled to his home in Ext 15 at about 16:00 on Friday July 25, 2022. “According to information received, Mvelase lives alone and is not mentally stable. When his daughter visited him the next day, he was not found,” said Const Thuto Bobelo, police spokesperson. A search was conducted around Kanana without any positive feedback. 

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The South African Social Securi-ty Agency (Sassa) will pay its twelfth social grants this year to beneficiaries in the first week of December. With the official dates for payments now out, Sassa has requested beneficiaries not to rush to collect on the first day, as funds will remain available in their accounts until needed.
The dates for grant payments are as follows: Old Age Grant: December 2; Disability Grant: December 3; Child grants: December 4.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Democratic Alliance has voiced sharp condemnation against the Matlosana Municipality for what it calls a neglect of duty, citing the failure to provide municipal workers with essential tools and adequate safety measures required to execute their daily tasks. Ward Councillor Lourens Cromhout stated that the municipality’s apparent disregard for the basic needs of its employees is creating a crisis of productivity and morale. “The failure of the municipality to provide workers with the basic tools and safety measures they need to perform their duties effectively is concerning,” said Cllr Cromhout. “Workers without proper equipment are unable to carry out their tasks efficiently, leading to low productivity and morale. Being asked to perform a job without the right tools is not only frustrating but also counterproductive, reflecting a broader disregard for the welfare of employees.”