Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - At the time of going to press on Monday March 17, members of the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in North West have shut down national roads across the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. The strike, which has severely disrupted traffic, stems from long-standing issues with the province’s permit board. Affected routes included Tower Mall, Orkney 4-Way on the R30, Ikageng, the R30 at Ventersdorp, the N12 bridge at Wolmaransstad, the N12 at Stilfontein, and the 4-way stop at Leeudoringstad. The protest has impacted three municipalities: JB Marks, the City of Matlosana, and Maquassi Hills.
Vroue bid saam
Die jaarlikse Wêreldbiddag vir vroue is op Vrydag 7 Maart in die NG Kerk La-Hoff gehou. Hierdie was ‘n spesiale geleentheid, aangesien dit die 60ste herdenking van die biddag was. Die tema was “U het my volmaak geskape”, met ds Andrea Muller wat uit Psalm 139 gelees en ‘n treffende boodskap gelewer het.
Varsity Cup breeds upcoming stars
Klerksdorp Midweek, Potchefstroom - Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi see the next generation of players coming through FNB Varsity Cup as a breeding ground for upcoming stars - stars which gives them great hope for the future of South African rugby.
Crime stats not a pretty picture
Klerksdorp Midweek, Stilfontein - SAPS and the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management announced the latest crime stats for the province at a media briefing session on Wednesday March 5.
Zim national caught with explosives
Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - Police in Klerksdorp arrested a 21-year-old Zimbabwean for selling explosives.
Col Adele Myburgh, police spokesperson, said the suspect, who tried to flee after becoming aware of the police in the sting operation, was arrested in the bushes near Matlosana Mall by members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU). “Inside his vehicle, police found a variety of explosives, including capped fuses, 30 blasting cartridges and 50m of detonating cord. Initial investigations indicated that the explosives are used to commit cash in transit heists, blow up Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) as well as utilisation in illegal mining activities.”
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