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By Karabo Ntanzi The Independent Development Trust (IDT) has handed over Venus and Homevale Primary Schools to appointed contractors to replace prefabricated or pressed board classrooms with brick structures. Construction will take…

Ward 7 residents in Vergenoeg are calling for the closure of Bambanani Community Park following the rape of two nine year old boys at the dilapidated RC Elliot hall on Thursday 19 March. The boys were allegedly grabbed by the suspects at…

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…

Laboratory results points to high iron concentrations as possible cause for waterbird mortalities. The Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Land Reform and Rural Development has received the laboratory results of the tissue…

By Refilwe Mphirime The Northern Cape MEC of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Abraham Vosloo presented the Provincial budget speech on 10 March. Vosloo quoted the words spoken by the Premier of the Northern Cape Dr Zamani…

A man who was accused of fraud and defeating the end of justice was recently sentenced to 7 years imprisonment by the Kimberley regional court. According to the police spokesperson in the province, Sergio Kock In October 2013 the accused…

Baagi ba lefelo leo le itsege ka Morakeng gaufi le Phuthanang mono Kimberley bare ba lapisitswe ke gore nako le nako fa go nale pula ba tshwanele ke go tsenwa ke tsebetsebe ,seno ke jaaka mo malatsing a le malwa a fitileng bantse ba…

Students from Sol Plaatje University (SPU) have joined the ongoing national protest across the country, calling for the government to fund previously disadvantaged students. On Friday 19 March, the students held a peaceful march to the…

MEC for Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Land Reform and Rural Development, Mase Manopole, has called on improving working conditions for farmworkers in the Province’s farms. During the commemoration of Human Rights Day, MEC Manopole…

By Karabo Ntanzi Mme Dimakatso Molahlehi, aged 68, has been stripped off her right to dignity when two sides of her toilet walls collapsed with her inside.  The incident took place in November 2020. However, Molahlehi, who hails from…

Thirty-year-old mother, Patricia Sekgoro and her two children Kitso, five, and Bokhutlho, three, were laid to rest on 12 March. The three died when their shack burnt to ashes on 3 March.  It is believed that a burning candle could have…

The MEC of Health, Maruping Lekwene has welcomed another consignment of 2000 Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses for the Sisonke Early Access Programme. A distinct pattern of increase in transmission and cases of Covid-19 in the Namakwa…

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…

Sol Plaatje University (SPU), Chancellor, Judge Steven Majiedt and the Standard Bank, hosted a Golf Day at the Kimberley Golf Club to raise funds for the Chancellor’s Bursary Fund on Saturday, the Talent Pipeline Programme, a pre-university…

By Olebogeng Molale The Covid-19 pandemic has affected many people around the country, however, businessman Sizwe Mayekiso has taken advantage of this situation to educate communities about business and financial management. To date,…

By Olebogeng Molale The Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul has declared this province the State of Disaster after floods sparked by heavy seasonal rains damaged houses and infrastructure in some areas around the province, such as the…

By Refilwe Mphirime The saying, ‘an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ is evident in the life of Zandisile Luphahla. The 44-year-old married man learned the importance of hard work and persistence from his parents. The fifth of six…

By Refilwe Mphirime Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro! The idea started four years ago when colleagues Dineo Kumalo and Karabelo Mojagana attended a SITA conference. The Motivational speaker Sibusiso Vilane, the first black South African to…

By Staff Reporter Following last week’s successful start to the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out programme in the Northern Cape, Provincial Health MEC, Maruping Lekwene, urged more health care workers to register on the government’s…

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…

By Refilwe Mphirime The National Department of Justice and Correctional Services recently announced the Grade 12 results under the theme “Educate to rehabilitate.” The ceremony was held at Leeuwkop Correctional Centre streamed to all the…

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…

Ka Olebogeng Molale Lefapha la thuto mono Kapa Bokone le rotloetsa batsadi kana ba lebeledi ba baithuti go tsenela ditlhopo tsa makgotlha tsamaiso a dikolo kana di (SGB),ditlhopo tseno ditla tsaya karolo mo kgweding ya Mopitlwe fa ele…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Kokoano themomolao ya profense ya kapa bokone e rometse molaetsa wa kgomotso morago ga go tlhokofala ga leloko la maloba la kokoanopelomolalo ya profense ,  e leng Nkosamandaba John Galela, yo o tlhokofetseng mo kgweding e fitileng. John…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

By Karabo Ntanzi South African Opera singers adhered to Covid-19 lockdown regulations, which prevented them from performing in public. This situation compelled a London-based South African baritone, Njabulo Madlala, to initiate a…

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…

Women of Wisdom (WoW) is a non-profit organization founded by  Caroline Sithole and Thandi Dwane in 2010. The organization aims to empower and strengthen women and youth through skills development programmes. The NGO is currently funded by…

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…

By Refilwe Mphirime Success was inevitable for the hardworking Dr Gail Parker. Parker’s roots are in the Northern Cape; her father is from Gong-Gong while her mother is from Jacobsdal. Her grandparents raised Parker in Ou Greenpoint…

Ka Olebogeng Molale Mokhuduthamaga wa lefapha la boitekanelo mo profenseng ya Kapa Bokone Maruping Lekwene are o itumelal go bona maemo ao a tsweletseng go fetoga le go tokafala mo lefapheng la gagwe seno ke jaaka naga e tsweletse go…

The Northern Cape Provincial Police members acted on a tip-off that led to the arrest of a 63-year-old man illegally dealing in liquor, thereby defying the adjusted Level 3 Covid-19 Regulations. The incident took place on Sunday, 17 January…

By Staff Reporter The Galeshewe police have made an urgent plea for parents to know the whereabouts of their children. This request follows after 12-year-old Lesedi Setlhauno drowned in Witdam on Wednesday 6 January. Police…

By Olebogeng Molale Neo Entle Orphanage from Tshwaragano, recently held a Charity Market to provide needy families with clothing. The market took place at Five April Park, Galeshewe on 5 December. According to one of the founders,…

By Karabo Ntanzi We caught up with the 31-year-old now business owner, Theodore Lekgetho, from the dusty streets of Barkley West. Who against all odds did not let circumstances affect his entrepreneurial spirit. Theodore being…

By Olebogeng Molale The Northern Cape Tourism Authority (NCTA) has urged tourists to explore the Province's beauty and diversity during the festive season. The statement was made during the 2020 tourism summer activation campaign,…

Whenever you pass women working on a construction site, remember Seneo Jessey Chakane, known as “Majess”. Born on 16 November 1957 in Modutung Village near Manthestad, Taung, passed on 28 June 2018 and buried on 7 July 2018. She was…

The funeral service of Hamilton Tshwaro Mocumi known as “Oom Tshwa” was held on Saturday, 30 June 2018 at St Pauls Anglican Church.  The church was filled to capacity with mourners from Vryburg, Rustenburg, Mmabatho and other parts of the…

The Bucaneers have lost an avid fan, Neo Christopher Teledimo, fondly known as Telex, Talk of the Town, Naakse-Joe he insisted to be addressed as Sir.  He was frequently spotted walking up and down the streets dressed in his Olando Pirates…