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The ongoing execution of Operation Vala Umgodi in the Frances Baard District led to the arrested four suspects on Sunday, 15 March 2026. The team conducted observation duties at identified mining hotspot areas in Kimberley. During the…

The unwavering commitment of the South African Police Service in the Northern Cape was evident during the implementation of Operation Shanela II across all five districts in the province, which resulted in the arrest of 232…

An accused, who repeatedly lied to police, regarding the death of his wife was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for her murder. Abraham Faro (60), was  found guilty of…

The Galeshewe Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit is looking for a man who is in his mid-twenties who can assist with the investigation in an alleged rape incident that took place between Wednesday 31 December 2025…

story and pictures by Karabo Ntanzi Congratulations to Mojalefa Maarman for obtaining the Rover Wood Badge.  The Chairperson of the Training Team from Scouts SA, 78-year-old John Cedani aka "Mr C", bestowed the accolade during the BP…

By Khumo Makame The South African Police Service in the Pixley ka Seme District Municipality has crowned a new group of youth leaders through its Junior Commissioner Project, highlighting the growing role of young people in building…

The District Commissioner in the Pixley Ka Seme District, Major General Nomana Mtukushe, has welcomed the life sentence imposed on a 39-year-old stepfather from Prieska for rape. The Prieska Regional Court heard that in July 2020, a…

Detectives from Galeshewe Serious and Violent Crimes are seeking the whereabouts of Mr Motlogelwa George Fincan (33) of Galeshewe, as they believe he can assist with the investigation of a murder case. It is alleged that on Saturday, 21…

Boipelo Mere The situation remains tense at Ekapa Mine’s Joint Shaft, in Kimberley, after a mud rush 890m underground on 17 February 2026, trapping five miners. In a media statement, Ekapa Mine confirmed that search and rescue…

Boipelo Mere                                                                                                                                                                                                 picture sourced The South…

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SA Government News Agency                                                                                                                                                       picture provided Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo…

Boipelo Mere Disgruntled Community Health Workers (CHWs), who did not benefit from the recent permanent absorption programme by the Northern Cape Department of Health(NCDoH), have shut down clinics around Galeshewe after reportedly being…

By Palesa Mofoti                                                                                                                                                                                      picture sourced The Taemaneng Running…

By Palesa Mofoti                                                                                                                                                                                        picture sourced As the province…

Palesa Mofoti                                                                                                                                                                       picture:  Karabo Ntanzi It was a proud moment for the…

Karabo Ntanzi                                                                                                                                                                                       picture sourced The Society of St.…

Supplied with pictures With enthusiasm, Sol Plaatje Municipality's Executive Mayor, Cllr Martha Bartlett unleashed on behalf of the municipality a school shoes donation drive for learners in need this morning. The school shoes soles…

Supplied The continued commitment of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape was once again demonstrated through the execution of Operation Shanela II conducted across all five districts in the province that led to…

Supplied The name of a 33-year-old man from Pofadder has been entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders following his conviction in the Regional Court in Pofadder on Wednesday, 11 February 2026. On Monday, 24 June 2024, at…

Supplied The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Namakwa District has expressed concern over incidents of malicious damage to property, particularly those linked to domestic violence. It has been observed that many of these…

Supplied The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Namakwa District notes with profound sadness the recent loss of five lives in three separate culpable homicide incidents within the district. On Thursday, 12 February 2026 at…

Supplied The continued commitment of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape was once again demonstrated through the execution of Operation Shanela II conducted across all five districts in the province that led to…

Khumo Makamu                                                                                                                                              picture sourced After years of being clouded by negativity and labelled as one of…

Khumo Makamu Kimberley captured the heart of Award-winning South African comedian and ventriloquist Conrad Koch and his world-famous puppet, Chester. The duo recently visited the City that Sparkles for a two-day performance at the Hull…

Khumo Makamu Seventy-two learners from twelve high schools in the Francis Baard District battled it out on 22 January 2026 at the Kimberley SAPS Gymnasium for the SAPS Francis Baard Junior Commissioner Competition. SAPS collaborated…

Karabo Ntanzi The Modise household in Bongani Street, Kimberley, will never be the same after the passing of 98-year-old Margareth Girly Modise.  Her funeral service took place at Boitshoko Primary School on Sunday, 18 January 2026.…

Supplied A 29-year-old man from Dithakong Village near Kuruman has been sentenced to two terms of life imprisonment for the brutal murders of his 33-year-old half-sister and her 11-year-old son. The accused was further sentenced to 15…

Supplied During the continuation of the Safer Festive Season Operations, police actions resulted in the seizure of a substantial amount of dagga and the arrest of three suspects, two males, aged 53 and 64 respectively and a female aged 41…

Supplied Two suspects appeared in the Springbok Magistrates Court on Monday, 26 January 2026, following their arrest on Sunday, 25 January 2026, for alleged contravention of the Nature Conservation Act 9 of 2009, Sections 50 and 51 after…

Supplied The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape conducted high-density operations under the banner Operation Shanela 2 from Monday, 19 January to Sunday, 25 January 2026. These coordinated operations resulted in the…

Karabo Ntanzi The funeral service of Xolisani MacDonald Mdunge, the last-born son of Daniel Zamokwakhe Mdunge and Elizabeth Sephiri Mdunge, was held at Tetlanyo High School on Saturday, 18 January 2026. The hall was vibrating from the…

As part of the Back to School Campaign, the Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari together with her Management team invluding Brigadier Nicholas Mtongana and station commanders within the district as well as…

By Khumo Makame As part of the Back-to-School Campaign, the Northern Cape Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison conducted a road block along the busy R31 between Kimberley and Kuruman on 13 January. R31 is the corridor to the…

Story and pictures supplied The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape remains resolute in its commitment to combat all forms of criminality through the implementation of Operation Shanela 2. Intensified,…

Story and pictures supplied The positive impact of Operation Shanela 2 continues to be felt across the Northern Cape following high-density operations conducted from Monday, 22 December to Sunday, 28 December 2025. The operations were…

Palesa Mofoti                                                                                                                                                picture:  sourced A gorgeous lady wearing many hats, affectionately known as…

Khumo Makamu Christmas arrived early for more than 100 dogs and cats from Galeshewe, during the Pet Care Drive held on Friday, 12 December at Mayibuye Uprising Precinct in Royal Street, where they received free personal health care.…

Supplied The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape and stakeholders conducted intelligence-driven and targeted Safer Festive Season operations under Operation Shanela II, resulting in the arrest of 360 suspects for…

Khumo Makamu On Thursday, 11 December, Boitshoko Primary School in Galeshewe demonstrated remarkable community spirit by donating essentials to five families who were displaced after their homes were destroyed during the year. Four of…

Supplied It was on 8 December 1925 when missionary Bishop Herman Joseph Meysing and Father Anton Jager planted a seed on Corless Road, Kirstenhof, Kimberley. This seed would bloom later to become the giant that is today, the hundred year…

Through the implementation of Operation Shanela 2, law enforcement in the Northern Cape apprehended 258 perpetrators during intensified crime prevention operations from Monday 1 December 2025 until Sunday, 7 December 2025. The operations…

Police in Petrusville were alerted on Monday, 26 May 2025, at approximately 10:00, by a passer-by to the body of a minor lying in a field next to the Kalkfontein gravel road. Upon arrival at the scene, police discovered the body of a…

The Kimberley Station Commander, Brigadier Nicholas Mtongana, led Operation Shanela 2 actions aimed at enhancing safety and security during the Safer Festive Season. The operation was conducted with members from Kimberley, Galeshewe and…

As the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign draws to a close, a series of build-up programmes are being rolled out in Kakamas to strengthen community involvement and awareness. On Monday, 8 December…

By Boipelo Mere The hungry and dismissed workers of Ekapa mine marched to the Ekapa offices at York Street on Wednesday, 10 December, to hand over a memorandum, demanding reinstatement as stipulated in the layoff letter and for the…

The Northern Cape MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Vinus Blennies-Magage, tabled her medium-term budget at the Northern Cape Legislature on Wednesday, 03 December. The Northern Cape adjustment budget reflects an upward…

Supplied A Galeshewe family has lost a one room shack after it was destroyed by fire in Mpitsang street on the afternoon of 9 December leaving behind only charred. The shack, was used as an additional bedroom by the family of eight, as…

By Palesa Mofoti The South African National Defence Force(SANDF) hosted their annual South African Air Defence Artillery (SAADA) Formation Gun Run which is a high-octane sport that brought together both SANDF teams and civilian groups.…

By Palesa Mofoti Skaters from across 12 countries, including South Africa, won big as they walked away with cash prizes ranging between R500 and R50 000 during the recent Diamond and Dorings Kimberley Diamond Cup on Saturday, 6 December.…