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Lesedi Mkhutshwa
  • Mixed feelings for SONA in F/town

    “Shortage of jobs remains a thorn in our flesh but all I heard is promises without a clear plan to address burning issues on the ground,” he added.“We are currently facing acute shortage of medicines in health facilities but it was said that...

  • Fashionista inspired by YouTube to find niche

    The mother of three, who is a teacher by profession, told Arts & Culture that she started learning about making satin bonnets on YouTube after hours and on weekends.Satin bonnets are slowly replacing headscarves as they are in demand and currently...

  • Magistrate's Court denies suspected murderer bail

    Goitsemang White, the suspect formerly on the run, appeared before court for the murder of Oboeletse Dikoloi, the mother of his 14 children. He was denied bail at his appearance and will remain in custody until his next appearance on November 28 when...

  • Jackalas No1 granny 'hangs self' with headscarf

    According to Tshesebe Police acting station commander, Motlhokomedi Ponyane her granddaughter and neighbours discovered her lifeless body.He said they received the report of the tragic incident at midnight from the deceased's family.Ponyane...

  • Drive to engagement party turns tragic on A30

    The accident took place a few kilometres away from Mokubilo village just hours before the bride-to-be's engagement party was to be held.It was reported that the woman was travelling with her nine-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter together...

  • Maphosa man cuts girlfriend’s throat, runs

    Confirming the incident, Nata Police Station commander, Mokopi Nawa said they are still looking for the man who allegedly murdered his 38-year-old girlfriend using a sharp object.He said the incident took place in the wee hours of Saturday.Nawa...

  • WUC worker suffocates under Spaghetti fly over

    Kutlwano Police station commander Neo Serumola confirmed that the WUC male employee is suspected to have died whilst maintaining the manhole for a drainage system.Serumola dismissed as untrue reports that the deceased man lost his life after falling...

  • BnR drops Makhadzi due to backlash

    Makhadzi was supposedly the festival headliner for this year's Born and Raised sixth edition slated for December 23 at Serowe Stadium.The organisers, however, released a press statement yesterday morning that they have withdrawn Makhadzi from...

  • Francistown Arts Meeting to exhibit 150 artworks

    The four-day art exhibition organised by Ground Work will be held from November 23-26. The show will have indoor and outdoor exhibitions held at Chedu Choga Hall in Phase IV and Roots of Africa respectively.FAM started in 2019 with the objective of...

  • Libita engages in mouth painting

    Born in Parakarungu 40 years ago, the former teacher had a car accident in May 2015 and became paralysed from the chest down.After that accident, Libita relocated to Canada to be with his wife and eight-months-old son who were based there. When...

  • Flamingoes get P2m bus from Botash

    During the handover ceremony, Botash managing director, Kangangwani Phatshwane said the bus will be used by the team when travelling for games.He said the bus is very comfortable and projects a very professional image for the team.“The team has...

  • BNPC to train about 500 council leaders

    The national training commenced with about 30 senior council management at the Selebi-Phikwe Town council in July and will end next financial year.In an interview with Mmegi, the BNPC consultant Oarabile Lesole explained that the project is aimed at...

  • Kelly Khumalo to headline Jazz Mu Toropo

    The Jazz festival, which will be held at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, is organised by Bana Bana Bantongwa (BBB).Addressing members of the fourth estate recently, BBB manager, Diamond Daniel said the mega jazz event will be sponsored by the Ministry of...

  • Mmadinare senior student busted for dagga

    According to Selebi Phikwe Police Station commander, Nicholas Kadiatla, the 17-year-old boy was arrested last week on the school premises.He said that the Form 5 boarding student was caught red-handed with eight sachets of a green-like substance...

  • AJ-Core to solve serious environmental issues

    Dr Mathodi said this during the AJ-Core project launching recently in Selibe Phikwe. The project is titled: ‘Sustainable well-being through rapid detection, remediation and stakeholder awareness of contaminants in environments impacted by mining...

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