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By Karabo Ntanzi Picture supplied Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, announced the appointment of Lorato Venus Blennies as MEC for Youth, Women, Disability, Communications and E-Government in the Office of the Premier. This…

By staff reporter Picture sourced Minister for Labour and Employment Xulasi Nxesi, reported at the SATUCC Conference held in Gauteng that, Union membership increased from 3.5 million to over 4 million between 2013/14 and 2020/21, while…

By Thabo Mothibi The African National Congress in the Northern Cape has noted the alarming crime incidents under investigation and before our courts of law. We wish to flag and reflect upon three that have been in the public domain…

By Karabo Ntanzi The Northern Cape Department of Education declares that it is all systems go for the 2022 National Senior Certificate Examinations. Last year, the Northern Cape achieved a pass rate of 71, 4%, an increase of 5, 4%…

By Staff Reporter Picture: Sourced President Cyril Ramaphosa led the 5th District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo in Upington. The Imbizo took place at the Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium. The Northern Cape DDM Presidential…

The Northern Cape Department of Education will host its Provincial Pledge Signing Ceremony on Monday, 24 October 2022 at the Thabo Moorosi Multipurpose Hall (Mothibistad)in the John Taolo Gaetsewe .This a momentous occasion, where more than…

By Staff Reporter On 19 October, the government joined the South African media industry in commemorating 45th anniversary of Black Wednesday, also marked as National Press Freedom Day. The day serves as a reminder of how far the South…

by Karabo Ntanzi Kunene Street in Galeshewe will never be the same without the brutally murdered Tankiso “AKA” TK Esther Tawayane. According to an activist for Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, Apostle Shane Griqua, TK was the ninth…

By Siphiwe Ngcongco and Karabo Siyoko Pictures by Rebaone Prophy In observing October as the International month for the elderly, a non-profit organisation, Fepang Setshaba Soup Kitchen, collaborated with the Department of Tourism and…

By Karabo Ntanzi Picture by Sibogodi Jebetle Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Galeshewe, the only Shrine in the Kimberley Diocese, celebrated 61 years under the theme "The Role of Mary in the Church". A Mission week was held from 8 to 16…

By staff reporter As part of celebrating National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) day, the Northern Cape Health MEC, Maruping Lekwene, paid tribute to all EMS personnel for their loyalty and dedication to the public service and most…

By Staff Reporter Picture:  Sourced The Northern Cape Department of Education (NCDOE) strives to ensure that learning and teaching occur from day one when schools reopen in January 2023. Learning and Teaching Support Material…

The trial of seven Chinese nationals arrested for alleged human trafficking and child labour was postponed in the Johannesburg High Court to next week Friday because the Court is still trying to get a Mandarin interpreter. It emerged in…

By Karabo Siyoko Pictures by Rebaone Prophy Kopano Ke Matla, a Non-Profit Organisation established in 2018, operating from Elizabeth Seema’s house in Tyala Street, Galeshewe continues to plough back into the community. South Africa…

By Staff Reporter The Executive Mayor for Francis Baard District Municipality, Cllr Unondumisa Buda, handed over three trucks to the Magareng, Dikgatlong and Sol Plaatje local municipalities. The trucks were purchased from savings…

By Staff Reporter Picture supplied The Northern Cape Health MEC, Mr. Maruping Lekwene, welcomed the permanent absorption of ninety-nine Post Basic Pharmacy Assistant learners in the Department. This forms part of the Department’s key…

By Staff Reporter As part of the global exertions to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination in society, the Northern Cape Health MEC, Maruping Lekwene joins the international communities in commemorating World Malaria Day…

By Staff Reporter The MEC for Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, Mase Manopole, has welcomed the conviction of four poachers, who were arrested for stealing endangered and protected Halfmens trees in…

By Staff Reporter The MEC for Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, Mase Manopole, launched the R3.2m Provincial lucern planting project in Warmsand near Upington on Thursday, 21 April 2022. The…

By Karabo Ntanzi Mourners gathered at Gaska Community Hall, Kimberley to pay tribute to Mpho “Tshasa” Patrick Pholo, twin brother to Mphonyana Patricia Pholo, the second set of twins born to Margaret and Zachariya Pholo. Mpho was born…

The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform has taken note of the reported outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in the North West Province, and has already convened emergency meetings…

Staff Reporter Northern Cape Department of Education is shocked and saddened by an unfortunate incident that occurred at the Kimberley Boys High School this afternoon. This unfortunate incident led to the drowning of a learner who is…

Staff Reporter MEC for Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, Mme Mase Manopole highlighted that despite constituting a majority of the population, “Women remain marginalized and often fall victim to…

The Frances Baard District Municipality (FBDM) tabled its adjustment budget for the 2021/22 financial year on 23 February. According to the Municipal Finance Management Act, 32 of 2000, municipalities may revise their approved annual…

The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform informs the public about the escalating outbreak of brown locusts in various parts of the Province, especially in the Pixley ka Seme…

As part of promoting long-term behavioural changes such as incorporating regular physical activity into daily routines, Northern Cape Health MEC, Mr Maruping Lekwene encourages members of the community to actively support the prevention and…

Judge Mmathebe Violet Phatshoane has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Council. Judge Phatshoane served on the SPU Council since June 2014 and has played an integral role in the development of the…

By Karabo Ntanzi Fepang Sechaba Soup kitchen, Tshwaraganang Development Center, Footprint of Hope and Elderly and Disability Center celebrated Mandela Day by hosting an intimate gathering for 107 years old Virginia “Selina” Montlenyane…

By Refilwe Mphirime Elizabeth Seema lives by, “no one should go to bed hungry." The 68-year-old mother of two sons aged 39 and 40 saw a lack of food in her community and in response to fulfilling that need she established a soup kitchen.…

By Refilwe Mphirime Gregory Trevor Taylor resolved to play a role in easing the struggle in his community when he grew up. This after witnessing his unemployed mother raise all 10 of her children under difficult circumstances such as…

 By Karabo Ntanzi Eighty-five-year-old Pastor Jeremiah Pogisho Mabale, a retired Seventh Day Adventist church elder, was laid to rest on 11 July. The funeral service took place at Stock ‘n Stock, Kimberley. Pogisho, the third child…

By Karabo Ntanzi The funeral service of Joseph Thapelo "Fatchie" Selatolo, was held on 19 June at his home, the only house decorated with the Kaizer Chiefs emblem in Modiakgotla Street. Renowned saxophonist and trumpet player,…

By Olebogeng Molale Over 200 Christians in Kimberley observed a day of fasting and prayer following the recent unrest in the country where some businesses were looted and people killed in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal. The prayer was held…

By Karabo Ntanzi There were tears of joy and pain on 20 June, as the youth of Uniting Lutheran Church of South Africa (ULCSA) celebrated Father’s Day. The church also made use of the opportunity to welcome Priest Horing and his wife.…

By Olebogeng Molale The family of a woman who died in a shack fire with her children early this year has expressed their disappointment at Sol Plaatje Mayor Patrick Mabilo. The Sekgoro family from Galeshewe alleges that the Mayor has not…

By Refilwe Mphirime Operation Wanya Tsotsi is a non-profit organisation established in March 2015 due the surge of gangsters within the Galeshewe community. According to Gopolang Daniel “Spencer” Plaatje, there was a clear call from…

By Olebogeng Molale A 35-year-old man who claims to have been assaulted by an off-duty police officer in Galeshewe in February this year has accused the South African Police Service of protecting the suspect in this case. The victim, who…

Ka Olebogeng Molale Lefapha la thuto mono Kapa Bokone leare le kgotsofaletse ka moo programma ya dithuto tsa tlaleletso tsa paka ya mariga go baithuti ba mophato wa marematlou di tsamayang ka gone, lefa gone naga ya Afrika Borwa ele mo…

By Staff Reporter Since the beginning of the vaccination programme in February this year, by 19th July a total of 97 522 people has been vaccinated in the province. This includes the Sisonke Access Programme for health care workers in…

By Olebogeng Molale The South African National Blood Services (SANBS) in the Northern Cape is calling on young people to be champions of change by donating blood to save lives. The organisation held an awareness drive at their center and…

By Olebogeng Molale An elderly woman from Promised Land was agitated after her pension money was stolen in what is believed to be an ongoing scam in Kimberley. Joyce Busang could not withdraw money using her SASSA card at the Kimberly…

By Karabo Ntanzi Thugs broke into Tlhabologo Disability Day Care at Helen Joseph Center during the early hours of Monday morning. According to the center's Caretaker, Kinston Sailos, the incident occurred between 3 and 4 am because he…

By Karabo Ntanzi Kediemetsi Bogaleboile is Chairperson of South African Women in Construction (SAWIC) for Northern Cape and is a nominee for the 2021 Heroin’s Awards.  She was born in Palweni Street, Kimberley, the only sister to her…

By Karabo Ntanzi First Lady of Northern Cape Province Tapsy Saul, Mosimanegape Mocomo, Merrisa Meyer and Mark Kotze the visionary of Mark My Words, a reality public speaking competition, traveled the province under difficult conditions…

By Refilwe Mphirime Music hopefuls flocked to the Mayibuye Cultural Center for the first interactive Northern Cape Music Conference and Exhibition. Moitshepi Holdings collaborated with the National Arts Council and Department of Sports,…

By Staff Reporter In an effort to restore the Recreation Hall and the Social Centre in Galeshewe to their former glory, teams within the Sol Plaatje Municipality are cleaning and refurbishing the facilities. The Recreation hall, which…

By Karabo Ntanzi The Olifant family in Hulana Street, Galeshewe, lost two dear members, their "Princess," Didimalang Sophie Olifant and "Queen Mother" Lena Malie Gopane, within a space of two days. According to family members, Gopane…