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Justice has been served on behalf of the family of the late Jim Seokamo (51) following the conviction and sentencing of Eldine Swarts (30) for murder. On 27 April 2025, the accused fatally stabbed the deceased with a knife at Ditloung…

Supplied Damaging and or tampering with essential infrastructure remains a priority for the police in the Northern Cape. Efforts by SAPS to curb and prevent these related crimes were evident when members of D relief of the Kimberley…

Supplied Swift and coordinated action by SAPS members resulted in the arrest of four male suspects following a business robbery at a local spaza shop in Rocky Ridge in Okiep. Preliminary information indicates that the incident…

A 25-year-old man from De Aar in the Northern Cape has been sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment for the murder of his eleven-month-old child. The incident occurred on Saturday, 30 November 2024. Police were summoned to the scene at…

Boipelo Mere The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in the Northern Cape acknowledges the inconvenience experienced by beneficiaries due to system challenges encountered at some local offices and sincerely apologises for the…

In an effort to strengthen community involvement and raise public awareness, a Sport Against Crime mini-tournament was held at the Merino Park Sports Stadium in Kareeville, De Aar,…

The Namakwa District Management embraced the sentence handed down to 31-year-old Andrew Brink, who was sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment after pleading guilty to Assault (GBH)with the Intent to cause grievous bodily Harm in the…

The SAPS Provincial Management in the Northern Cape welcomed the conviction and sentence handed down in the Kimberley High Court to 45-year-old Douglas Mthukwane on Friday, 10 April 2026. The investigating officer, Warrant Officer Shaniel…

 The Namakwa District Management welcomed and embraced the lengthy conviction handed down to Elton Pieterse, 40 years old, from Calvinia, who was sentenced to 50 (fifty) years…

The Northern Cape Police Management has noted with concern an increase in commercial crimes, particularly online scams and fraud. Against this backdrop, members of the public are urged to observe and practise the following safety tips to…

The Namakwa District Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews commended the vigilance and dedication of police members in Calvinia who, through pro-active patrol duties, ensured the arrest of four suspects for possession of drugs on Friday,…

The unwavering commitment and zero tolerance approach by the South African Police Service in the Northern Cape was evident during the implementation of the Safer Easter Operation…

During continued Operation Paseka operations in the Namakwa district, SAPS members arrested a foreign national male during a roadblock operation conducted on the N7 at Bulletrap on Friday, 10 April 2026. During the static roadblock,…

In a series of drug-related operations conducted on 09 April 2026, members in the Namakwa District arrested four (4) suspects across the district, underscoring the ongoing commitment to combating drug-related crime. The first incident…

Swift action by shift members attached to Kimberley SAPS, following information received about a silver bakkie travelling on the N12 towards Kimberley allegedly transporting stolen property, led to the arrest of three foreign nationals…

By: Boipelo Mere The Department of Water and Sanitation revealed that most dams and reservoirs in the Northern Cape province have experienced a slight decrease, but satisfactory levels. The weekly report on the status of water…

The Pixley Ka Seme District Commissioner, Major General Nomana Mtukushe welcomed the hefty sentence handed down to a 34-year-old man for the rape of his daughter on her…

ALERT: PLANNED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION (09:00 TO 17:00) FOR THE ENTIRE KIMBERLEY ON SATURDAY, 11 APRIL 2026. Reason: new valve installation as part of the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) at reservoir 91 megalitres and repair…

By Khumo Makame and Boipelo Mere In commemorating Human Rights Month, Oral Historian from the McGregor Museum, Geronime Louw, took the opportunity to share developments in research started in November 2025 on a displaced community in…

Boipelo Mere The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in the Northern Cape handed over a R55 million refurbished wastewater pump station and an outfall line to Phokwane Local Municipality for Jan Kempdorp on Sunday, 22 March.…

Karabo Ntanzi Khumo Makame For many years to come, 24th March 2026 will be deeply engraved in the hearts mind of Kimberlites especially those who had the privilege of attending Dr Thebeitsile Investiture as Chancellor for Sol Plaatje…

The Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola,  welcomed the life sentence imposed on 25-year-old Thato Lekgoe for the rape of an 87-year-old visually impaired woman in Boithithong, near Kuruman.…

The South African Police Service members in Springbok conducted a roadblock operation on the N7 at Bulletrap on Friday, 27 March 2026, between 08:00 and 10:00 as part of the operational actions of Operation Paseka. During the…

Four hundred and thirteen (413) suspects were apprehended for a multitude of offences across the Northern Cape during Operation Paseka under the auspices of Shanela II conducted by South African Police Service (SAPS) members  in…

Operation Paseka's disruptive actions has commenced in the Northern Cape, to ensure safety and security during the Easter holiday period and beyond. With more boots on the ground in the  Kuruman, Mothibistad and Bathlaros…

Karabo Ntanzi World TB Day was observed globally on 25 March. The theme for 2026 is: "Yes! You and I Can End TB”. The Northern Cape Department of Health commemorated the day at West End Specialised Hospital, Kimberley, with MEC for…

Karabo Ntanzi In commemorating Human Rights Day, Sol Plaatje Municipality’s Executive Mayor Cllr Martha Bartlett accompanied Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie, in handing over a multipurpose sport court to Roodepan High…

Supplied The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has noted with concern recent media reports alleging tha t an amount of R10 million was made immediately available and constitutes a misrepresentation of facts. Such discommunication…

Karabo Ntanzi The South African Revenue Service (SARS), in collaboration with the Office of Tax Ombud (OTO), held the first stakeholder engagement in the Northern Cape. Amongst the delegates were Tax Consultants, SMMEs, NPOs, and…

As the country moves towards the Local Government Elections (LGE), the Independent Electoral Commission has emphasised the important role played by media in safeguarding electoral democracy. This as the Commission concluded its latest…

The overlooked Community Health Care Workers(CHWs) remain uncertain as to whether they will ever be absorbed by the Northern Cape Department of Health and when, after they claim to have been told by the Acting HOD Oupa Phiri that there is…

The overlooked Community Health Care Workers(CHWs) remain uncertain as to whether they will ever be absorbed by the Northern Cape Department of Health and when, after they claim to have been told by the Acting HOD Oupa Phiri that there is…

MEC for the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs(Coghsta) has given Sol Plaatjie Municipality 14 days to rectify the non-fulfilment of its executive obligation. The MEC Vass is acting in terms of…

Boipelo Mere BSP Consulting Engineers Directors, along with Kamiesberg Local Municipal officials made a brief appearance before Garies Magistrates Court on 19 March 2026 on charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering. The…

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…