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Lentswe, Orkney - Starving zama-zamas were rescued from underground at the no 5 shaft in Orkney over the Easter Weekend.
Ultimately 77 illegal miners were brought to the surface where they were arrested and charged with trespassing and illegal mining.
All of them were found to be illegal immi- grants, said Brig Sabatha Mokgwabone, pro- vincial police spokesperson.
The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Illic- it Mining Team, Orkney Visible Policing and Detectives as well as a Mining Rescue Team were involved in the operation to get the men to the surface. According to Brig Mokgwabone the management of the mine requested the police to intervene when the illegal miners asked for assistance to get out of the mine.
“During the operation at the mine shaft, four decomposed bodies were also brought up by the illegal miners on Friday April 15. Of the 77 arrested illegal miners who were all medically examined, 60 are from Lesotho, 13 from Mozambique and four are Zimbabwean nationals. A formal identifica- tion process of the four bodies is underway,”
said Brig Mokgwabone.
The District Commissioner of Dr Kenneth Kaunda, Major General Suzette Pretorius, applauded all team members for working over the Easter weekend to rescue illegal
miners and ensure that they are arrested to face the full might of the law.
The illegal miners appeared in the Ork- ney Magistrates Court in different groups.
The one group of 36 will reappear on May 16 and another group of 14 will reappear on May 29. The postponement dates of the rest were not yet known at time of going to press.
Starving miners rescued and
arrested
Starving zama-zamas were rescued from under- ground in Orkney over the Easter Weekend.
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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Load- shedding was increased to Stage 4 on Tuesday April 19 as a result of the failure of two additional generation units.
Eskom announced that load- shedding will continue until 05:00 on Friday morning April 22. Eskom said it will continue to adjust the stage of loadshedding depending on the level of break- downs. “Loadshedding is im- plemented only as a last resort to protect the national grid. We therefore request the public to
continue using electricity spar- ingly, as we strive to return units to service.”
A generation unit each at the Tutuka and Majuba power sta- tions tripped on Tuesday morn- ing, adding to the failures of a unit each that had tripped at Tutuka, Camden, Matla and two units at Majuba on Monday.
Since Monday a unit each at Hendrina, Medupi, Tutuka, Ar- not and two at Camden power stations have been returned to service.
“We currently have 5 124MW on planned maintenance, while another 16 519MW of capacity is unavailable due to unplanned breakdowns.
“Eskom would like to apolo- gise for the implementation of loadshedding. The power sys- tem remains unpredictable, and Eskom will continue to closely monitor the power system and promptly inform the public should there be any significant developments.”
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The driver’s licence re- newal deadline is drawing nearer.
Transport minister Fikile Mbalula has an- nounced another exten- sion to the driver’s licence renewal deadline, adding that it would be the final opportunity for those with expired licences to submit their applications.
Affected motorists have until May 5 to submit their renewal applications - an additional 20 days over the previous exten- sion to April 15.
“The final opportunity is provided by the cur- rent regulations, which extends the grace period by 30 days from [the] date of the end of the state of
disaster,” Mbalula said.
He added that he would be unable to extend the grace period further with the state of disaster lifted.
“We continue to urge those whose driving licence cards expired be- tween March 26 2020 and August 31 2021 to renew their licence. The end of the state of disaster means we can no longer issue directions that extend further the grace period,”
he said.
All driver’s licence cards, temporary licences, professional driving permits, and learner’s licences that expired be- tween 26 March 2020 and 31 August 2021 would be deemed valid.
Lentswe, Khuma - Nhlanhla Stanley Maseko is suffering to breathe due to the smell of sewerage.
He contacted Lentswe to complain as nobody seems to help him. He stays at 5752, Ext 6 in Khuma.
“I am asking for indulging on the matter I encountered in my house, because the contractor that installed pipes has installed direct pipes from my house to the main hall instead of connect-
ing to the right place in the trench.”
Now pipes from other people are pouring sewer- age to his house because of blockage to the main halls.
“My wife and I are now sick.
“I’ve reported to the coun- sellor of ward 33, also to the supervisor of municipality and the officer of sewerage and to the mayor but noth- ing has been done.”
He is desperate.
Lentswe, Klerksdorp- Breteau Foundation is a London-based organisation that provides digital learning and support to underdeveloped countries in the world.
They collaborated with Hata Butle Primary School to launch coding and mindfulness program at the school.
Learners are taught how to code. Coding assist learners in problem sol-
ving skills, improves their creativity, coding for kids is fundamentally crea- tive process, starting with nothing and finishing with something, coding enables computational thinking and promotes learning by doing.
Yoga and mindfulness help children manage their anxiety, improves children’s emotional re- gulation, self-esteem, it creates body awareness and mindfulness, it enhances children’s concentration and memory and also de- velops children’s strength and flexibility.
The Facilitation manager
at Breteau Foundation, Mahaneng Pampiri, is an alumni at Hata Butle Primary school. The founda- tion donated 30 yoga maths, wifi router and 50 gig monthly data, cables, coding board games, code monkey, a coding subscription software for kids and other coding equipments.
This program has hired two facilitators, Noxolo Modise and Morategi Ntlhaeng, to implement.
Stage 4 loadshedding
Driver’s licence
deadline soon
Coding and mindfulness
Coding and yoga are now offered at Hata butle Primary School.
Sewerage is causing Khuma residents hardship. They say it is definitely a hazard and they are struggling to breathe.
Sick from
sewerage
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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Local bikers took to the streets on Thursday April 13 to spread some hope - and delicious Easter eggs!
The community arm of the NW Bikers Association presented an Easter egg project the day before Good Friday to motorists on the N12 with the help of their members and brothers the Macs, Hells Angels No-
mads and Crusaders.
The Executive Mayor of Matlosana, James Ntsolela, was in attendance and wit- nessed first-hand the willingness and giving nature of bikers.
Some 5 000 eggs were handed out and the motorists loved getting a reminder of Easter.
James Ntsolela, Executive Mayor of Matlosana, shows his support.
Liezel Cronjé is enjoying an Easter egg on a Harley. She is a member of the Steelwings Harley Club.
Photos: Danie Jacobs.
and brothers the Macs, Hells Angels No-
James Ntsolela, Executive Mayor of Matlosana, shows his support.
Bikers spread
Easter message
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Lentswe, Stilfontein - An illegal miner who murdered a Zama-zama and wounded another, was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment in the Stilfontein Magistrate’s Court on April 13.
Tjabaka Ramarou (21) fled to Leso- tho after the cold blooded murder of Likhama Matela in April 2020. The long arm of the law caught up with him seven months later when the investigat- ing officer received information that he is back in the country, said Lt Col Amanda Funani, police spokesperson.
He was caught shortly afterwards and has been in custody since his arrest.
According to Lt Col Funani, Rama- rou and a companion were both armed when they ambushed two Zama-zamas near a mine in Stilfontein. “The two victims, Matela and Reekeditswe Swart- booi, were busy cleaning products they sourced from underground. They or- dered them to leave it and when the two victims failed to obey their instruction, Ramarou and his friend took out fire- arms and shot the pair. Matela (33) died on the scene while Swartbooi escaped with injuries and was taken to hospital for medical attention,’’ she said.
Ramarou was sentenced to 12 years for murder, 5 years for attempted mur-
der and one year for being an illegal immigrant. The Provincial Police Com- missioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, congratulated the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit for securing the sentence. Ramarou appeared on April 13.
Arrests during Operation
Vhuthu
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The police in
Hawe
the NW had a busy Easter weekend with Operation Vhuthu Hawe.
The police arrested 77 suspects over the Easter weekend.
The operation took place from April 14 to 18 and the arrests are for different crimes committed in all districts. The operations were conducted as part of tightening the grip against criminality.
“Among the arrests that were made, two suspects were arrested for robbery, 27 for liquor related crimes, two for malicious damage to property while six were arrested for possession of ammuni- tion, possession of unlicensed firearm.
“In addition, a total of 123 fines were issued for different crimes, ranging from contravening the Liquor Act, Road Traffic Act and Firearms Control Act.
“The operations also led to confisca- tion of liquor and variety of drugs,” said Lt-Col Amanda Funani, police spokes- person.
Zama-zama
18 years behind
bars for crimes
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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Two Directors of Pusoloso Engineering Services were arrested on April 11 in Berea, Gauteng for allegedly defrauding the Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (Covid-19 TERS) of R648 000.
The duo’s bank accounts were frozen while a forfeiture process is underway to recover the money, said Makhosonke Buthlezi.
Between August 2020 and March 2021 two suspects are alleged to have deceitfully applied for Covid-19 TERS for 95 people who were not their em- ployees without their knowledge and consent. The company Directors subse- quently received R648 915.
The Department of Employment and
Labour’s Risk Management officials in Gauteng started an investigation after some employees applied for normal Unemployment Benefits, but their ID numbers revealed that they were in- cluded in a Covid-19 TERS application by the two company Directors.
A fraud case was opened and joint investigations by the Risk Management officials and the police led to the arrest of the suspects on Monday April 11 in Berea, Gauteng.
They were granted bail at the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court and the matter was postponed to June 3.
UIF Commissioner, Teboho Maru- ping, has taken his hat off to Risk Ma-
nagement officials and police for their collaborative efforts in apprehending the suspects.
“The net is seriously closing in on fraudsters and I hope these latest ar- rests serve as a strong message and warning to other would-be fraudsters.
Two weeks ago, another suspect was arrested in KwaZulu-Natal for allegedly defrauding the UIF of R1 million and I am truly grateful to our Risk Ma- nagement officials and law enforcement agencies for their great work in bring- ing these and other suspects to justice,”
said Maruping.
At least 22 suspects have been arres- ted for Covid-19 TERS related fraud and more are imminent.
Two directors arrested for fraud
GEPF day in
Lentswe, Vryburg - The Govern-
NW
ment Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) will host the GEPF Day event for its members, pensioners, and beneficiaries in Vryburg and the surrounding areas in the pro- vince of North West.
This event forms part of the fund’s series of nationwide educa- tional and large-scale awareness campaigns.
The event will take place at Hoër- skool Vryburg on Saturday April 23.
The primary purpose of the event is to provide services in- stantly, share information about the fund’s benefits, services and processes targeted at active mem- bers, pensioners, and beneficiaries as well as GEPF members who are about to retire and are within the age group between 55-65 - inclu- ding teachers who are 50 years old or above.
The GEPF has in the recent past continued to use other communica- tion means to inform, educate, and empower its members - making it easy for them to continually access services while ensuring that benefits claims are efficiently processed with ease.
With the country now having moved to less restrictive mea- sures in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, GEPF is gradually and meticulously returning to physical engagement sessions with its mem- bers, pensioners and beneficiaries.
Campaigns like the GEPF Day are aimed at safeguarding the financial interests of GEPF mem- bers who more often than not get swindled by unscrupulous financial advisers who prey on unsuspec- ting beneficiaries. Self-proclaimed
‘brokers’ falsely claim to be repre- sentatives of the GEPF and offer to speed-up claims processes while de- manding a service fee whereas the Fund’s services are by law offered for free.
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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - With South African consumers facing rising food and fuel costs, Shoprite is stepping in to help where it can by highlighting sources of affordable, nutritious, and protein-rich food.
According to the Household Afforda- bility Index, in March 2022 households bought core foods like maize meal, rice, flour, and sugar over nutritionally and protein-rich foods, like meat, eggs and dairy.
That is why Shoprite is keeping prices on nutritional essentials as low as possible and showcasing products with excellent nutritional value for money.
HOW MUCH PROTEIN SHOULD YOU EAT EVERY DAY?
According to the Dietary Reference Intake report for macronutrients, an inactive adult should eat 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.
That means that the average inactive man should eat about 56 grams of protein per day and the average woman 46 grams.
WHAT IS PROTEIN?
Protein is made up of amino acids with about 20 amino acids joined in different ways mak- ing up different proteins. A person’s digestive system brakes down protein into amino acids
before they are absorbed into one’s blood stream which distributes them to the cells where they are combined to make human tissue.
WHY DO WE NEED PROTEIN?
Every cell in the human body con- tains protein and people need protein in their diets to help their bodies repair cells and make new ones. Children also require protein to grow.
FOOD CONTAINING PROTEIN Complete proteins contain all nine essential amino acids in about the same proportion as the body needs them.
These proteins are found in dairy prod- ucts, eggs, meat and soya beans. Only soya beans contain complete proteins, while proteins in other plant foods do not, as different plant foods have dif-
ferent combinations of essential amino acids.
MEAT
Meat is a good but often expensive source of protein, however there are more affordable options. For exam- ple, the Dorsland or Karoo wors avail- able from Shoprite and Checkers retails for less than traditional boerewors.
Chicken feet and necks are an excel- lent and popular source of protein.
Tin Stuff ’s tinned chicken feet and necks are highly nutrious, have a long shelf life and is available exclusively from Shoprite for just R19.99.
Other affordable options of pro- tein are pork, which is mostly cheaper than chicken or red meat, liver, frozen chicken, and ground mince.
Shoprite also offers consum- ers the choice of Value Ground Beef Mince, which retails for up to R10 per kilogram less and does not sacrifice the nutritional protein values associated with meat.
PILCHARDS AND SAR- DINES
Tinned fish like pilchards and sardines, sold under the Ritebrand private label brand in Shoprite supermarkets, are another affordable protein op- tion. It also one of the best sourc-
es of calcium and vitamin D which are essential for bone and muscle health, as well as omega-3 fatty acids.
EGGS
Eggs are almost pure, very high- quality protein and provide virtually the entire adequate intake of vitamin B12 and choline for young children, while the essential fatty acid content is good for pregnant mothers. Eggs are available at multiple price points to aid consumers with different buying habits and requirements.
PULSES These plant foods contain pro- tein, and include beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils. According to the Food Advi- sory Consumer Service (FACS), an inde- pendent food and nutrition consumer service, pulses play an important role as part of a healthy, balanced diet. They’re available in dried or tinned form, both of which retain their nutritional qualities. Look out for the range of Pot O Gold tinned products available exclu- sively from Shoprite and Checkers.
CEREALS
Cereals are not usually considered a good protein source, but many provide an adequate amount, relative to energy, for adults. It is important to consider the protein quality in cereals, as cereal diets tend to be deficient in one or more essential amino acids.
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Dikitsiso
April 24: All supporters of Kaizer Chiefs Klerks- dorp branch are requested to attend a general meeting. Venue: 5564 Ext 10. Time: 09:00. The
team’s performance, PSL back to the stadium and Mother’s Day celebration to be discussed.
More info from David Williams, 079 795 3973.
April 27: Jazz music from 13:00 to 20:00, soul music till late. All welcome. 13:00 till late. Shop
six Kanana. To book slot to play come early.
Info: 082 316 1688.
April 30: DRKKD JAZZ Foundation Celebrates International JAZZ Day, featuring live band: Vaal
Musicians Organisation of Gauteng (VAMOGA).
12:00 till 22:00. Jouberton Hall. Free entrance.
Dress Code: strictly formal. Cooler Box R30.
Covid-19 adherence. Suku Modise at 061 383 4860.
April 30: International Jazz Day with the Mat- losana Giants at the Ball Room, Civic Centre.
Time: 14:00 till late. Dress code: formal and smart casual. R20 per person and R20 per cool-
er box. COVID-19 adherence. Jacob, 072 915 5156, and Marshall, 083 718 9241.
Please take note that the deadline for Rest In Peace (R70 per entry) and DIKITSISO is 10:00 on Wednesday. No
late entries will be accepted!!
Elias Juluka Kgosimore (58) of 33 Eersterus, Alabama will be buried on April 23. The service
will be held at home at 07:00.
Thabo Strong Mdedelwa (35) of X700 Ext 2 Jouberton will be laid
to rest on April 24.
The service will be conducted at Jouberton
Hall at 07:30.
Lempiditse Daniel Masibi (74) of 429 Hoofweg, Wolmaransstad will be buried on April 23. The
service will be held at home at 07:30.
Nelson Tatisi Monna- morwe (57) of 2535 Moloto Street, Khuma will be buried on April 23 at Uniting Reformed
Church at 07:00.
Dollos Johannes Mokoena (52) of 190301
Ext 19, Jouberton will be laid to rest on April 23. The service will be conducted at home at
07:30.
Nkosi William Kediutlwile (77) of X1779 Crutse Street, Jouberton will be buried on April 22. The service will be held at home at
07:00.
Mthuthuzeli Percival Mjekula (46) of 1118 Ext 1, will be buried on
April 23. The service will be held at home at
07:00.
Mapitoro Welheminah Mohala (80) of X1935
Morutagae Street, Jouberton will be buried on April 23. The service will be held at NG Kerk
Jouberton at 07:00.
Francis Wilhelmina Damons (61) of 5626 Ext
10, Jouberton will be buried on April 23. The
service will be held at home at 07:30.
Pulane Margaret Seoma (87) of X600 Ext 2 Jouberton will be laid
to rest on April 23.
The service will be conducted at home at
07:00.
Nomvula Nesta Letshoenyo (83) of 2479 Kgobe Street, Jouberton will be buried on April 23. The service will be held at the Ethiopian
Church at 07:00.
Tebogo Selamolela (36) of 8 Podi Street, Tigane will be buried on April 23. The service will be at Tigane Uniting Re- formed Church at 07:30.
Mosekimang Daniel Dilhejane (56) of X880
Medupi Street, Ext 2, Jouberton will be buried on April 23. The service
will be held at NICC Kerk at 07:00.
Naomi Mamohutsana Motshoari (68) 2313 Masilo Street, Khuma will be buried on April 23. The service will be held at Khuma City Hall
at 08:00.
Johannes Francis (69) of 4139 Ext 7 Jouberton
will be buried on April 23. The service will be held at New Testament
Church at 07:00.
Saanabeng Ruth Tau (71) of 5183 Ext
10,Umsenge Street, Jouberton Alabama will
be buried on April 23.
The service will be held at home at 07:00.
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Lentswe, Kanana - The MEC for Hu- man Settlements in North West Lina Miga urged her departmental officials to fast track the process of unblocking blocked projects to needy beneficiaries.
She made the call during her recent visit to one of the blocked housing projects in Kanana. The Department of Human Settlements experienced a number of developers abandoning sites due to the pandemic and other internal administrative challenges. This left many projects incomplete, leaving beneficiaries, especially elderly people vulnerable. In most projects, structures were left incomplete while in others only foundations were constructed.
According to MEC Miga, the situa- tion requires urgent attention as it is the responsibility of her department to build houses for legible beneficiaries.
She urged officials within the depart- ment to work round the clock to ensure that such projects are completed as soon as possible. She further called on contractors to also work with the nec-
essary speed to make sure that benefi- ciaries receive houses that are of good quality.
“It is my department’s responsibility to ensure that legible beneficiaries re- ceive houses with basic amenities. The department and contractors must work closely with municipalities and local councillors to make sure that challenges are easily avoided and deliver on our mandate. We must also prioritise the elderly, Women and other vulnerable groups as we continue to correct the mistakes of the past,” said MEC Miga.
She visited Maria Tats, one of the beneficiaries who was left stranded and has been staying in her shack for many years. She stays alone and from time to time community care givers visit her to assist with house duties as well as mak- ing sure that she takes her medication properly.
“I’m very happy to receive news that my house will be completed soon. It has been almost three years since this structure has been standing incomplete.
MEC Miga vows to
unblock blocked projects
The MEC’s visit gave me hope and I believe and trust that soon I will be moving into my house. I thank her for her generous gesture in making sure that my hopes and dreams come true,” Maria said.
The department has already con- ducted an audit of blocked projects across the province, and an under- taking has already being done to start unblocking most, over the next few years.
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Lentswe, Sun City - One of South Africa’s largest and most respected all style dance competitions, the pres- tigious Battle of the Giants All Styles DanceSport Festival, (commonly known as BOTG) returns to Sun City from April 21 to 24.
After a two year break due to the pandemic, the competition is now able to celebrate its 30th year, and the event will host various dance schools from all over the country, with dancers showing off their latest artistic
styles and choreo- graphed performances for the local and inter- national judges.
This internationally recognized event is organized and sanc- tioned by the South African Body of Dance (SABOD) and suppor- ted by DanceSport SA. It is organized by Bev Wood and her team. Bev Wood is both President of the SABOD and the South African IDO Representative. “We are very grateful for
the support shown this year conside- ring the current economic climate. This competition provides the dancers with an exciting opportunity to perform and showcase their talent at this internatio- nally acclaimed venue of Sun City and we are grateful to them for their long- standing commitment and partnership of this event. We wish all the dancers an unforgettable experience, and to the local and international judges, as well as our sponsors, thank you for invest-
ing in the sport of dance so that we can continue to compete at an international level.”
This year the following dance styles are being performed: Hip Hop, Mod- ern, Show Dance, Slow Dance, Freestyle, Disco Dance, Popping, Break Dance, Street Dance, as well as Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Latin and Ballroom, New section to the Battle is an Open section for traditional dance styles such as Pansulu, Gum boot, African, Bollywood, Sbujwa,
Breaking Crews and much more. Individual dancers will have the op- portunity to compete for titles and prizes in this year’s competition which is also one of the quali- fier events in the World Trial Circuit programme.
This year two inter- nationally renowned judges, Mitja Popovski from Ljubljana, Slovenia and Samy Böhner from Graz, Austria will be present, says Bev Wood, President of the South African Body of Dance.
Tickets can be pur- chased at Computicket.
Covid: 29 new deaths
in NW
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Covid-19 is still a factor in the province and the Department of Health still pleads adherence to Covid regulations.
By Wednesday April 20, the total number of con- firmed cases in the North West is 193 510 with 188 367 people having recovered from the coronavirus with 97.3% reco-very rate.
The province now has a total of 393 active cases (51 are in Matlosana).
A total of 62 cases were identified in the last 24 hours and 2 140 818 vaccines have been adminis- tered in the NW. The figures may rise drastically with 142 unallocated cases.
“Regrettably, we announce 29 more Covid-related deaths, which take the number of deaths in the prov- ince to 4 750,“ the department said.
MEC Madoda Sambatha conveys sincere condo- lences to the loved ones of the departed and thanks health care workers who treated the deceased.
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - In- mates at the Department of Correctional Services can now receive visitors.
The department reinstated visitations of inmates at cor- rectional centres, following the termination of the Nation- al State of Disaster by Presi- dent Cyril Ramaphosa.
According to Sechaba Mphahlele, spokesperson, they reviewed their COVID-19 risk adjusted strategy follow- ing the announcement by the president and will now permit visits for inmates.
“All relevant COVID-19 mandatory protocols and reg- ulations will still be adhered
to during the visitations. We remain committed to priori- tise the health of both officials and inmates. To date, we have a total of nine COVID-19 ac- tive cases (seven inmates and two officials), cumulative cases stand at 21 825 (12 043 offi- cials and 9 782 inmates). The cumulative recoveries to date stand at 21 459 (11 798 for of- ficials and 9 661 for inmates) translating to a recovery rate of 98,32%,” he said.
The total number of fatali- ties remain at 357 (242 for of- ficials and 115 for inmates).
A total of 23 220 officials and 111 972 inmates have been vaccinated.
Battle of the giants
Visits to jails
now allowed
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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Tuesday April 19 marks 100 years since the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) issued its first banknotes.
The first notes were issued 10 months after the SARB was established on June 30, 1921.
According to the SARB’s media rela- tions department, prior to that, South Africa had no monetary authority, however, the commercial banks were responsible for issuing banknotes into circulation. From April 19 1922 the SARB was granted the sole authority to produce, issue and destroy South African currency, and is entrusted with ensuring the availability and integrity of the South African currency.
The SARB has invested significantly in the currency’s design and security features to protect the public from counterfeiting and our banknotes are highly regarded globally. The security features embedded in South Africa’s currency represent the most innova- tive advancements in global design and technology.
For South Africa, its currency is a symbol of national pride and reflects the country’s cultural heritage, econom- ic industries and the big five animals.
In 1961, the rand replaced the South African pound. The rand takes its name from the Witwatersrand, the ridge where most of South Africa’s gold de- posits were found in Johannesburg.
From time to time, the SARB issues banknotes and coin to commemorate key events or milestones in the country.
In 2018, the SARB was the first cen-
Century of banknotes
tral bank to issue commemo- rative banknotes on all five denominations.
These commemorative
banknotes and coin are placed into circulation for everyday use and maintain their face value.
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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - SAFA Dr Kenneth Kaunda has made it a double when a young Heaven Sereetsi left for trials at Athletico Madrid FC in Spain.
Heaven Sereetsi is awaiting results from Athletico Madrid FC.
He attended the trials from March 28 to April 1.
Both the regional presi- dent, Orapeleng Setlhare, and the u/19 regional coach, Nelson Dlamini, are over the moon about this giant leap.
Together with two other players, Katleho Sehabo and Botshelo Matlhoko, Sereetsi, was chosen for Farouk Khan’s Stars Of Africa Academy.
The under 19 squad has
also been doing well against the other three regional teams in the NW province and to date has won four trophies since it was selected back in 2019 under the guidance of coach Nelson “Papase”
Dlamini.
Presently the three lads from SAFA DR K Kaunda re- gion, have been registered for the Stars Of Africa Academy based in Gauteng.
The regional president, OS Setlhare, wished the lads well on their endeavour and said this will pave the way for oth- er players from this region.
