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Supplied Across Kathu, Kuruman, Deben and Olifantshoek, 27 early childhood development (ECD) centres are giving young children a stronger start, thanks to a three-year programme. Since August 2023, the Kathu ECD Project has lifted…

Keolebogile Gouws To honour and celebrate Ouma Katrina Esau, a remarkable figure whose life, language, and cultural heritage are part of Southern Africa's rich history. Artists from Trailblaze Travels painted her mural at the entrance to…

Supplied Communication partners took to the airwaves on Kurara FM in Kuruman on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, to raise awareness of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and educate listeners on available support services, reporting…

Supplied The Safer South Africa Foundation (SSAF), in partnership with Pick n Pay School Club, has commenced the distribution of grocery hampers to 241 high school learners who participated in the 2026 Youth4SaferSouthAfrica Debate and…

The Safer South Africa Foundation (SSAF), in partnership with Pick n Pay School Club, has commenced the distribution of grocery hampers to 241 high school learners who participated in the 2026 Youth4SaferSouthAfrica Debate and Leadership…

By Sizankosi Six third-year Creative Writing students from Sol Plaatje University (SPU) travelled from Kimberley to Makhanda for a week-long research and writing retreat that brought them into contact with established South African…

Kutlwano Kgaoganyeng Yunivesithi ya Sol Plaatje (SPU) e nnile le thulaganyo ya lenaneo la beke yotlhe go tlotla ditiro tsa ga Sol Plaatje tsa bonatla mo thutong, mo puong, mo dikwalong, setso le tshiamiso ya loago. Thulaganyo e e…

Keolebogile Gouws Internationally recognised reggae and dancehall artist, Teboho Montse, aka ‘Pepsin x Mkhanyakude’, brought music and community together at his Echo of Royalty: Black Child Salute Homecoming Rub-a-Dub event at Cattleya…

Obone-Aratile Lekhehle Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Centre for Creative Writing and African Languages hosted its inaugural Ya Rona Literary Festival on 16 and 17 October at Sol Plaatje’s Humanities and Heritage Studies building. The…

MLab hosted a milestone celebration where 36 Tech Graduates from Kimberley received their Code Tribe certificates of completion at Eden Restaurant and Lodge in Kimberley, on 8 October. The celebration was coupled with the tech-based…

The 29-year-old accused, Lungile Novukela, made a brief first appearance before the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 16 October, after being arrested in Ivory Park, Gauteng, on Wednesday, 14 October, in connection with the murder of…

In its sustained efforts to address the increasing incidence of breast cancer among young people, the Provincial Health Department marked October with a range of activities focused on cancer awareness, early detection, patient support,…

Supplied The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape honoured members of the Pixley ka Seme District for their years of loyal and dedicated service during a Loyal Service Medal Parade held in the district today at the…

Karabo Ntanzi Over 50 athletes, consisting of both able-bodied and residents who use wheelchairs from Helen Bishop Home braved the scorching sun to participate in the 5km Nappy Run contest on 10 October, from Ekhaya Private Hospital in…

Supplied The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape cautions community members, particularly women, to prioritise their personal safety when leaving drinking establishments and other entertainment venues, especially…

Supplied A member of Upington Serious Organised Crime Investigation team arrested a 29 year old male for possession of drugs after he unknowingly hitchhiking a police officers unmarked car. The Hawks spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel…

Supplied The Equality Court sitting in George, Western Cape, restored a truck driver’s human dignity after handing down a victorious judgment, after he suffered racial abuse from a co-worker in November 2024. This matter was heard on…

Supplied The Department of Employment and Labour, through its Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch, will host a stakeholder workshop aimed at strengthening compliance, safety awareness and regulatory understanding within the…

The Namakwa District Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, welcomed the successful conviction and sentencing of Arrie Paulse for tampering with and damaging essential infrastructure, following diligent investigative work and effective…

Supplied In an effort to curb crimes committed using non-government organisations, Kimberley’s Serious Commercial Crimes Court convicted Nathan Baldwin Ramailane (62) on one count of Fraud and two counts of money laundering.…

Supplied The Northern Cape Department of Education is confident that the foundation has been laid for the Matric Class of 2026, to take on the responsibility of building on the achievement by improving last year’s pass rate, and…

Supplied 36 Year-old Rhulani Innocent Tshuketana, his entity, (Ribilwa Trading Enterprises)  and an employee at Emthanjeni Municipality, 40 year-old Lusapho Donald Williams, were found guilty of Corruption in terms of Prevention and…

Supplied The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga, has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of a 22-year-old accused, Nathan Mei, for housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The…

Supplied The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga, welcomed the combined 25-year imprisonment sentence imposed on 23-year-old Sivuyile Mntuyedwa for murder and attempted murder in Kuyasa…

Supplied Founder of The Zoo Travel and Tours in Kuruman, Boitumelo Peter, saw an opportunity to start up a tourism business in the Northern Cape, drawing on his previous experience in tour management and production. He is one of 10…

Supplied When Nicolette Josop received grant funding in 2024 to launch a mobile kitchen, it marked the start of more than just a food business. Two years on, Ini Hoeki Mobiele Koswa stands as a working example of how structured…

Kutlwano Kgaoganyeng Sol Plaatje University Centre for Creative Writing and African Languages e ne e thankgolola ‘!Xao Journal for New Writing’ semmuso go tlotla le go keteka boswa jwa ga Sol Plaatje mo bekeng ya segopotso sa gagwe.…

Supplied Kimberley is preparing to host the second Diamonds and Dorings Kimberley Big Hole Marathon on 24 and 25 October 2026. The organising committee aims to attract 5 000 runners across four distances. Under the theme ‘Local is…

Supplied As demand continues to grow for qualified and professionally trained Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners in the Northern Cape, the Department of Basic Education has welcomed De Aar Solar Power’s ongoing investment in…

Boipelo Mere The Sol Plaatje Municipality has suspended refuse collection scheduled for Thursday today, 8 October 2026, in all areas after one of its truck drivers allegedly suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty on Wednesday…

Staff Reporter Sol Plaatjie Municipality reminded residents that teams from its service provider, Ontec, are conducting electricity meter audits and replacing faulty and offline meters. The exercise involves the auditing of various…

Staff Reporter The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has refuted claims that any money entering a grant beneficiary's bank account automatically results in the cancellation of a grant. This follows panic among social grant…

Staff Reporter Sol Plaatje Municipality has expressed concern after vandals went on a rampage, destroying more than ten tombstones at Roodepan Cemetery. This despicable act comes after the Municipality erected a new perimeter fence…

Staff Reporter On 25 September 2026, the Department of Employment and Labour through Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) through its finance institution the National Employment Fund…

Keolebogile Gouws Fifty-four political parties met at Flamingo Casino in Kimberley, on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 to sign the Electoral Code of Conduct and Disinformation Pledge for the local government elections to be held on 4…

The Northern Cape Department of Health is working around the clock to contain the measles outbreak after a spike in cases was detected among children who are either not fully vaccinated, or have never received the measles or measles/rubella…

Staff Reporter Detective Constable Leonie Isaac of the De Aar Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit conducted a meticulous investigation that has resulted in the conviction of a 25-year-old male for rape and a…

Staff Reporter With South Africa’s ongoing battle against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), the Namakwa Community Police Forum (CPF) in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS) has joined hands in efforts to…

Staff Reporter A 22-year-old Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) in Electrical Engineering graduate, Naledi Mohloki was able to benefit from Droogfontein Solar Power’s Technical Internship Programme, which assists in bridging the…

Kutlwano Kgaoganyeng Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Library and Information Service hosted “Read Mhudi” for Information Literacy Day on Tuesday, 8 September, at the University Library Auditorium under the theme “Readers Become Leaders:…

Obonearatile Lekhehle The Kimberley Military Sports Club grounds came to a spectacular halt earlier this month as the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, officiated the pass-out parade of more than 2,500 new South…

Kealeboga Sibiya Kimberley Airport was abuzz with excitement as government officials, families, friends and gathered to bid farewell to three Kimberley Diamond Cup (KDC) Champions on 15 September 2026. They will fly the South African…

Staff Reporter Kimberley Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is investigating an inquest after the body of an unknown male was discovered on Friday, 18 September 2026 at approximately 10:00 in Waterloo Street in West End. The exact…

Staff Reporter The Kakamas Regional Court convicted Terence Markus, 36, for attempted murder of his 23 year old girlfriend and sentenced him to 18 years’ imprisonment. A charge of rape was withdrawn after the court found that the…

Staff Reporter The Kagisho Detectives are requesting the assistance of the public in locating Itshenkeng Georginah Morokonyane, 43, who was reported missing by her mother on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. According to the police,…

Staff Reporter The Mothibistad SAPS are requesting the assistance of  the public in locating the 16 year old Realebogile Gaebee who was reported missing by her mother. According to information, Realebogile left home with her brother…

E fetotswe ke: Kutlwano Kgaoganyeng Lefapha la Thuto la Kapa Bokone le tshotse tshwetso ya go tswala dikolo tsotlhe mo kgaolong ya Namakwa ka Mosupologo, 14 Lwetse 2026, morago ga tlhagiso ya maemo a bosa a Yellow Level 4 a a…

Staff Reporter The Hopetown Regional Court has convicted and sentenced a 37 year old man to 5-years imprisonment for assaulting his 56-year-old wife on 15 November 2025 in Hopetown. The accused was additionally declared unfit to…

Kealeboga Sibiya In a commitment to improve the quality of public health for over 80% of the Northern Cape population, Premier Dr Zamani Saul and Health MEC, Nontobeko Vilakazi, launched a fleet of 60 Emergency Medical Services(EMS)…

Boipelo Mere The bail application of the suspect arrested in connection with the murder of Keotshepile ‘Gift’ Ntopo has been postponed to Monday, 14 September 2026 by the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court. The suspect made a brief…