The City of Matlosana Local Municipality, in collaboration with VSL Group (operating locally through VSL Training and Skills Development), held a formal Certification Awarding Ceremony on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at Klerksdorp Recreation Centre.
The event celebrated municipal employees who successfully completed accredited, municipality-funded legislative training courses designed to strengthen local workforce capabilities.
The recipient employees represent two critical operational divisions, namely the Fire and Rescue Section, where staff completed the Pump Operator Course, and the Electrical Section, where personnel completed the Switching & High Voltage Course.
Among those officially recognized from the Electrical Section for completing the Switching & High Voltage Course are P. Mathibe, O. Mafojane, I. Matlawe, P. Tselane, T. Motsumi, G.Z. Bonde, M.M. Papers, T.M. Motseare, J.T. Thebe, N.M. Mafuma, F. Tsabangwe, and K.A. Thangavhuelelo.
Both the Municipality and VSL Group emphasized that these legislative courses are critical for maintaining regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and reliable service delivery within high-risk operational environments.
According to official municipal correspondence regarding the event, the purpose of the ceremony is to formally recognize the employees, encourage a culture of learning, and promote compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.
Municipal Manager Lesego Seametso is expected to officiate the proceedings and hand over the certificates in her capacity as Accounting Officer to the Municipality.
Invitations to witness the milestone were also extended to the Director of Technical & Infrastructure, the Director of Public Safety, and Chairpersons of Organized Labour alongside Training Committee Representatives attached to the Electrical Section.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more details become available.
