Lentswe, Kanana - The police are investigating the death of a 28-year-old man in a tavern over this weekend. They were called to the scene at 5:45 on Sunday morning September 1. According to Col Adéle Myburgh, police spokesperson, apparently there was an argument between two men and one of them pulled a firearm and fired a shot, killing the other man. “Friends of the wounded man ran with him outside to get help, but he collapsed in front of the tavern where he died before the ambulance arrived,’’ she said. Meanwhile, the shooter got away and is still on the run. Anyone with information on his identity or whereabouts are requested to contact Kanana SAPS or the Crime Stop number 08600 10111. Col Myburgh said steps are also going to be taken against the tavern owner because he operated outside operating hours. 

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Police in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies and role players continue with weekly High Density Operation Shanela to prevent and combat crime. A total of 5 454 actions were executed between August 28 and September 1 and that led to the arrest of 851 suspects for various offences. 

Lentswe, Alabama - Kingdom Recovery is a volunteer group of Alabama who lends a helping hand towards drug addicts undergoing rehabilitation.
Currently they provide for 17 individuals in four different rehabilitation centres in Gauteng and need to raise R22 500 every month to pay for the six month programme. The programme started in June and it is a struggle to pay the funds due every month as they rely on funding from donors because many families cannot pay for the rehab themselves. “It is very sad that when a family comes to us with a patient that wants to go for rehabilitation then we have to put them on a waiting list due to lack of funds available. 

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The MMC Planning and Human Settlements Cllr Portia Mtshawulana visited the Matlosana Estate to engage with various committees in Jacaranda on Tuesday September 3 September. The meeting aimed to find common ground among the multiple committees and establish a single, unified committee to represent the interests of all residents in the Matlosana Estate, collectively known as Jacaranda. “We are pleased to announce that nine representatives were successfully nominated to form part of this committee, marking a significant step towards a more cohesive and effective approach to addressing the needs and concerns of the community,’’ said Cllr Mtshawulana.