Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - The Electoral Commission (IEC) has pronounced that the seventh general elections were free and fair as it released the final results on Sunday June 2. The African National Congress (ANC) achieved just over 40% support nationally, followed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) with almost 22%, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secured 14,59% and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) with 9,5%.

Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - Klerksdorp Hospital has been experiencing water supply problems since last week. According to Dr Nkanyana Leburu, acting CEO of the Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex, the hospital is experiencing this water shortage after “deliberate damage” to its Archbishop Tutu Street reservoir and “shameful theft” of four pumps that enabled uninterrupted water supply to Klerksdorp Hospital. This sabotage allegedly took place on Tuesday May 28. 

Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - It is now more than ever important to maintain good hand hygiene and sanitize where possible as respiratory infections are increasing at the start of winter. The Department of Health said that taking protective measures daily, including non-pharmaceutical interventions such as hand hygiene, will help to prevent the spread of respiratory infections including influenza. 
“The department will keep the public abreast as and when there is a surge in cases of illness caused by any virus of concern or outbreak of any disease.” 

Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - Shoprite and Checkers invite all chefs, cooks and boerewors aficionados to enter their finest recipes into the 32nd annual Championship Boerewors competition before entries close on June 21. Participants will stand a chance to compete for the coveted title of South Africa’s Boerewors Champion, and the grand prize of a brand-new Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 RB AT valued at R600 000.
The winning boerewors will also be available for sale at Shoprite and Checkers stores nationwide. Since its inception in 1992, the Championship Boerewors competition has consistently unearthed the nation’s most exceptional boerewors recipes. “Being a small business owner, winning this competition has meant the world to me. Yes, I loved the way Shoprite and Checkers made us feel like VIPs during the competition, and I love my Fortuner, but what has excited me the most is what winning has meant for my business, and the doors it has opened for me,” says last year’s winner, chef Tyron Adams.