Keetmanshoop residents will soon have some relief from the scorching heat as the town's public swimming pool will officially open its gates this coming Saturday.

This was announced by the Keetmanshoop Mayor, Emrico Blaauw, on Thursday.

Two people were arrested at the Noordoewer extension 2 areas in the ||Karas Region, for possession of alleged illicit drugs and goods worth more than N$56 000.