Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Three men, all illegal foreigners, were caught stealing copper cable next to the railway line outside Klerksdorp over the past weekend. The threesome, a Zimbabwean, Lesotho and Mozambican nationals shared a holding cell with a Nigerian drug dealer that was arrested the previous night (November 22) for being in possession of drugs.

Lentswe Klerksdorp - The taxi rank, next to the N12, turned into an ugly and muddled site with illegal vendors and structures. This week, the Matlosana Municipality rounded up some help from SAPS and tore down and removed most illegal structures. “Despite repeat warnings, vendors refused to remove the structures, which were not only illegal but also contributed to the deterioration of the town’s cleanliness and aesthetic appeal,’’ said Ntswaki Makgetha, municipal spokesperson. 

Lentswe, Mafikeng - The MEC for Finance Kenetswe Mosenogi announced that the 2024/25 provincial fiscal framework has been adjusted upwards by R435 million from R53.700 billion to R54.135 billion. No additional funds were received from the National government except approved rollover of unspent funds from the preceding financial year. 

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - North West Operation Shanela continues to yields more positive results. This after 948 suspects were arrested for various crimes around the province in operations conducted between November 18 and 24, by police and other law enforcement agencies.  “The suspects were amongst others, arrested for illicit mining, rape, murder, assault GBH, malicious damage to property, burglary residential and business premises, possession of drugs, theft out of / from motor vehicle and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.