Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Klerksdorp Hospital took a bold step forward in advancing specialised healthcare through a powerful collaboration with world-renowned medical experts from India. As part of the NWU Faculty Development Programme, the hospital hosted Prof Balu Vaidyanathan, a leading Fetal and Paediatric Cardiologist, and Prof Vivek Krishnan, a Fetomaternal Specialist from the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences in Kochi, India.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The police had a busy time at the end of July  with 1 778 suspects arrested throughout the province.  As part of stamping the authority of the state, High Density Operation Shanela 2 operations conducted between July 14 and 27 resulted in various arrests for different transgressions across the province.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The North West Province carries one of the heaviest HIV burdens in the country. Around 22.7% of adults between the ages of 15 and 49 are living with HIV, and in some districts, prevalence is close to 20.3%. The impact is felt most acutely in poorer, rural and mining communities where access to regular care is harder.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - With Women’s Day celebrated this weekend, Thandi Dondolo-Phalatse thought now is a good time as ever for women to take charge of their health. She says you can make a significant difference to your energy, health and sense of wellbeing by living a lifestyle that is compatible with good health.