Matlosana Fire and Rescue Services (Matlosana Vikings) won gold at the National Toughest Fire Fighter Alive competition held in Mossel Bay at the end of September. Executive Mayor Fikile Mahlophe congratulated the team last week.

Lentswe, Jouberton - Modupe (Aka Record) Zacharia Lepholletsa passed away recently. He was one of the people who started the meter taxi Tambaai Association in 1999. He is also known for his boxing career! He started boxing in 1954 at Wolmaransstad, where he was born. He climbed into the ring with big names such as Simon Thulo and Pangaman Sekgapane. He continued his boxing career with Kid Molly in Cape Town in 1967. In 1969, he hang up his gloves after winning his last match. He also fought in Durban and Johannesburg. His famous boxing name was Gentle Tiger. Record was a family man, with 12 children and twenty grandchildren. His wife passed away in May this year.

Lentswe, Jouberton - The Holy Family Anglican Church ended Heritage month on Sunday September 30 by celebrating different cultures. It was also time for the congregation to enjoy a meal together and the church’s men did not shy away from dishing up a wholesome meal because the men fellowship took up the cooking challenge during September. Prof Binu Luke was one of the guest speakers on heritage on the day, “Of course it can be annoying that people do things in a different way or see things differently to the way you do, but discomfort is part of life and is how you grow.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Ponatshego Ya Baswa, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting less privileged learners in NW, hosted a highly successful matric farewell charity event. Nearly 200 guests attended the event on September 19 at the Protea Hotel. It was fully funded through donations, offering learners an unforgettable experience and valuable support for their academic and personal journeys.