Mwana wa mvula

By Refilwe Mphirime The dance musical, Mwana Wa Mula, produced by Amandla Dance Teatro ZA, ran from 18 to 20 March 2021 at the Northern Cape Theatre in Kimberley. The founder of Amandla Dance Teatro ZA, choreographer and co-composer,…

Via dolorosa

By Karabo Ntanzi The Galeshewe Ministers Fraternal (Gamifra) held a Palm Sunday service at the Galeshewe Arena under strict covid regulations. Congregants from various denominations were not deterred from attending this annual event…

Fly butterfly

The funeral service of Thenjiwe Firoozah  Mokapane (nee Lande) was held on 13 March 2021 at her parents' home in Mokgeledi Street, Kimberley. She was was born on 14 July 1975 and was the third daughter to Bambaliphi Daniel and Bohutsane…

Back to school campaign

By Refilwe Mphirime In keeping with the Back to School campaign, MEC for Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Land Reform and Rural Department, Mase Manopole, visited Tshireleco Senior School on 9 March. Annually the Premier assigns a…

A friend indeed

By Karabo Ntanzi “Passion, patience and love are what keeps Tsala ya Bana Day Care Center going,” these are words uttered by Edith Eiland, the Principal. The center has been in operation since 1 April 2001. According to Eiland the Day…

Matric Class of 2020

By Refilwe Mphirime In celebrating a 66% pass, the Northern Cape Department of Education hosted the matric awards at Protea Hotel in Kimberley. In his opening remarks, MEC for Education Zolile Monakali stated that the ceremony aims to…

A man on a mission

By Karabo Ntanzi Bishop Dona Molaolwa knew from grade four, that he wanted to serve the Lord but being a Bishop never crossed his mind. His teacher, Mrs Moss, did not believe him because he was naughty and talkative in class. A true…

Sad farewell to son of the soil

Life will never be the same in Platfontein after the death of a son, a father and a community builder Arnesto Dapaisa. The Traditional Healers Association and the Indigenous Wisdom sector within the Creative and Cultural Industry of South…

Choral maestro laid to rest

By Karabo Ntanzi On Thursday, 16 December 2020, the Motsoari family, choral music fraternal and the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture reeled with shock at the news of the passing on of Mokete Piet Motsoari, affectionately known as…

Catholics lost another shepherd

Abel Gabuza one of six children born in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. He studied towards his Priesthood at St Paul's Minor Seminary and St Peter's Major Seminary in Hammanskraal. His studies were interrupted after the first year when he…

A blow to the arts industry

The Cultural and Creative Industry of South Africa held a memorial service for fellow artists Kgosi “aka” King Obakeng Meruti and Moshe Gabriel Gaotlhaolwe Moeng at Mayibuye Centre. The duo who worked together on various projects died days…

Rev Mark Mareko Makhele

The funeral service for Rev Mark Mareko Makhele was held at the United Congregational Church of South Africa in Tyala Street, Kimberley.  Strict Covid-19 protocols were observed, which saw an overflow of mourners sitting outside the church.…

Ballroom dance legend

Isaac David Matlhako Mofokeng, known as “Bra Ike,” was born on 15 July 1943 in Kimberley at Malay Kamp.  He was the firstborn child to Maria Kelebogile Moamogwe and Daniel Mofokeng, who were blessed with five children.  He started schooling…

Well done loyal servant

The funeral service of Reverend Obakeng Poloko Jackals affectionately known as Bassie, resembled a religious gathering or a music concert. Mittah Sepherephere Convention Center was filled to capacity with mourners from across the globe and…

Son of the Revolution

On 17 January 2020, the Northern Cape Province bid farewell to a son of the revolution at Mittah Sepherepere Convention Centre, Kimberley. It was fitting to honour Gomolemo Archie Lucas with a Provincial Funeral, an honour bestowed to those…

Ronald Mzimkhulu Mrubata

A soft-spoken, gentle soul and a pillar of strength are the words that describe Ronald Mzimkhulu Mrubata. The funeral service was held at the Galeshewe Social Centre in Kimberely on 28 July 2018. The hall was packed to capacity by friends,…

A Woman of Integrity

The late Thenjiwe Patience Billy was Born on 20 January 1971, daughter to Velile Shepard Billy and Pulane Ellen Selepe in White City, Kimberley. Her funeral service was held on 1 September 2018, at Ethiopian Episcopal Church, Kekana…

Sr Camilla Mary

Kimberley have lost of a political and religious activist, Sr Camilla Mary,  born Dorothy Maria Camp on 17 September 1945 at Olive Road, Floors, Kimberley. She was the eldest out of three children and the last one to depart from their…

Bringing back Ubuntu

By Refilwe Mphirime Charity begins at home and this is evident in the life of Gregory Tebogo Nyongane. Gregory’s mother instilled in him the importance of giving from a young age. Her motto was, "before you eat, think about the person…