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By SAPS As certain parts of the country is experiencing severe weather conditions,  the SAPS in the Northern Cape is appealing to residents to implement the following safety measures during this period and also to be vigilant and alert…

Supplied by National Department of Health                                                                                                                                   Picture:  Sourced  South Africa is currently experiencing the…

Karabo Ntanzi While a number of political parties including the ANC are planning on intensifying coalition talks on who they wish their coalition partners will be, some Northern Cape communities have tabled their preferred coalition…

Supplied The Sol Plaatje Local Municipality is excited to announce its partnership with Easypay, a leading digital payment solutions provider, to facilitate convenient and efficient digital bill payments for residents.  The system came…

CORRESPONDENCE The Gender Based Violence and Femicide activists in the Northern Cape have critisised a 29-year-old woman who allegedly withdrew assault cases against her husband. The woman who posted explosive revelations of abuse…

While a number of political parties including the ANC are planning on intensifying coalition talks on who they wish their coalition partners will be, some Northern Cape communities have tabled their preferred coalition political parties.…

Supplied The Northern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) hosted an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) Engagement Session with all the thirty-one (31) municipalities of the…

The Calvinia Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit secured the 28 year imprisonment sentence handed down by the Williston Regional Court to 52 year old Arrie van Wyk following the rape of a 17 year old girl in Williston…

The Operation Vala Umgodi team in the Frances Baard district remains persistent in fighting the scourge of illegal mining and drug trafficking by conducting continuous disruptive operations. The multi-disciplinary team followed up on…

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato issued a stern warning to travellers in contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa. Last night on the 4th of June 2024, during a routine intelligence…

Supplied On 13 April 2024, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) initiated a precautionary recall of two batches of Benylin Paediatric Syrup (batch numbers 329303 and 329304), in response to reported high levels…

The Kuruman Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit secured a 10 year prisonment sentence, handed down by the Mothibistad Regional Court to 28 year old Thatayaone Abia Sekgantlha Motshegetsi, following the rape of a…

The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola reiterated that the protection of children remains one of the priorities of the SAPS and that *ALL CHILDREN within the boarders of South Africa have the right to be…

The rapid and swift response of a multi-disciplinary SAPS team comprising of the Northern Cape Provincial Organised Crime Investigation: Crime Detection, Kimberley Flying Squad and Kimberley Crime Prevention unit on Tuesday, 28 May 2024 led…

The investigating officer of Upington Stock-Theft and Endangered Spices Unit, Warrant Officer Jacques Ockhuys, was commended for the excellent work that led to the conviction for Illegal Hunting. On 08 September 2018, three springboks…

The Prosecution and Investigation teams led by Mr Caswell Joseph and Detective Sergeant Mojalefa Mokitimi succesfully secured a 10 year imprisonment sentence, handed down by the Victoria West Regional Court to 31 year old Phakamile De Bruin…

Karabo Ntanzi The National Prosecuting Authority recently launched a progressive arm the Community Prosecution (CP) aiming to bring the organisation closer to the communities and the masses, serving through engagements outside the…

By Palesa Mofoti After a long anticipation from the community the Northern Cape Department of Education with the Premier of the Province, Dr Zamani Saul officially opened the renovated Kimberley Academy (former Redirile Primary School)…

By Palesa Mofoti The country geared into election mood as citizens stood in ques to cast their votes on Wednesday. The voting stations were filled with excitement as citizens were preparing to cast their votes.  According to the…

Thato Mgoma In celebrating Africa Day, Dikabo Tse Ntle Arts and Music Promotions launched Morethetho Traditional Dance Festival to celebrate Africa Day on 25 May. The open space in front of Botsang Street Galeshewe was transformed…

Supplied The Northern Cape Provincial Government has over the past 30 years made great strides in transforming the education landscape in the Province through massive investment in Education. The sixth administration further declared…

As citizens were preparing to cast their votes during the National and Provincial Elections, Operation Shanela continues to ensure a safe and secure environment for all inhabitants. The ongoing Operation Shanela high density operations…

The  Kuruman Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit  secured a 10 year prisonment sentence, handed down by the Mothibistad Regional Court to 28 year old Thatayaone Abia Sekgantlha Motshegetsi, following the rape of…

Two accused aged 46 and 28 years old, respectively, were both recently sentenced to 3 years direct imprisonment for the severe assault of a 16 year old boy. On 28 January 2023 at 02:00, the 16 year old male victim had an argument with…

SAPS throughout the province, joined by the Community Police Forums (CPF's), the Youth Crime Prevention Desks and Community in Blue Patrollers in conjunction with the Department of Education, School Governing Bodies (SGB's) and the…

As citizens were preparing to cast their votes during the National and Provincial Elections, Operation Shanela continues to ensure a safe and secure environment for all inhabitants. The ongoing Operation Shanela high density operations…

The Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola applauded members of Operation Vala Umgodi for their continued efforts in disrupting illegal mining activities through crime prevention actions, including…

Thato Mgoma The Department of Roads and Public Works celebrated 20 years of a nationwide government programme, the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) at AR Abass Stadium yesterday. This programme was implemented in 2004 to…

Supplied The SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences units in the Frances Baard District, accompanied by the SAPS Sector Policing, Community Police Forum, Social Crime Prevention and the Safety Participants from the…

Supplied Hundreds of security guards in the Northern Cape demand the government to employ them permanently. This comes after about 700 security guards were not paid their monthly salaries in April.  Some guards employed by Defensor…

By Palesa Mofoti ‘I never want to see a child suffer, because that hurts me deeply seeing a child in that state’ words from Xolo Nicholas Ndayi affectionately known as Rre Ndayi, founder of Kitso Ke Bophelo a non-profit organization in…

Karabo Ntanzi It was an auspicious occasion for Masiza Primary School staff members, parents, and some members of the School Management Team as they bid farewell to two beloved teachers, Kedisaletse affectionately known as Sale Moheta…

The Victoria West SAPS with the assistance of a community member arrested three adult male suspects with sheep carcasses. On Friday, 17 May 2024 at about 17:00 a motorist gave the three suspects a lift to Victoria West. The driver…

As the country is observing Child Protection Week, the Upington Regional Court convicted and sentenced a 22 year old man to 5 years imprisonment wholly suspended for 5 years on a charge of Statutory Rape on 7 May 2024. On Friday, 28 July…

The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola and her management applauded the Galeshewe Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit for securing the life sentence handed down by the Galeshewe…

The meticulous investigation by Constable Joseph Van Wyk of Upington Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences was applauded for securing a hefty sentence handed down to 30 year old uncle for Rape. The 13 year old victim…

Phenyo Kolwane(36) was recently found guilty in the Mothibistad Regional Court and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for raping a nineteen year old girl in Kuruman.  On 27 October 2018 at about 13:00 the victim and the accused were…

The Provincial Commisioner for the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola accompanied by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga, Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Corporate Services,  Major…

The illicit mining multi-disciplinary Operation Vala Umgodi team operationalised intelligence driven information and pounced on identified suspected drug premises on Monday, 13 May 2024 in Hartswater. During the execution of the…

It is with immense sadness that I convey the message that Justice Yvonne Mokgoro passed away on 9 May 2024. Justice Mokgoro was the first woman to serve on the Constitutional Court of South Africa and did so with distinction for 15 years…

Supplied A 44-year-old stepfather has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Galeshewe Regional Court after he was convicted on one count of rape as well as one count of attempted rape of his stepdaughter. In 2017, when the victim…

Thato Mgoma Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul opened the new home for the Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (NCEDA) on 2 May 2024. The new premises are situated in Villiers Street,…

Supplied Sol Plaatje University is pleased to announce that Professor Paul Green will take up the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, effective 1 August 2024. Professor Debra Meyer, the current Deputy…

Thato Mgoma The Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, launched a Labour Activation Programme at Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre last Friday.  Stake holders within the Labour department, government officials and community…

MEDIA STATEMENT  It is with deep sadness that the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality (“SPLM”) announces the passing on of a colleague from the electrical department, Enrico Jose Convivious who succumbed to injuries stemming from severe burn…

Thato Mgoma The pledge signing ceremony for the 2024 general election was held at Flamingo Casino in Kimberley on 18 April 2024 under the watchful eye of The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Thirty-four (34) representatives…

KARABO NTANZI Treatment Action Campaign(TAC) calls on Department of health to launch investigations with regard to an alleged Antiretrovirals(ARV's) Syndicate. This comes after two 54-year-old accused, a female employed at a funeral…

Karabo Ntanzi In its endeavor to promote women in sports, Momentum Brand took the initiative to sponsor the Women Proteas Cricket team, a relationship that spanned over a decade. Roma Nna spoke to Mammelo Masote, Public Relations…

KARABO NTANZI "Women in the country will continue experiencing violence as long as the justice system fails them." These are the chilling words of a Warrenton woman who has become another statistic of gender-based violence.…