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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.…

Supplied In the realm of global research and development, Africa has often been overlooked, with limited resources directed towards its diverse landscapes and communities. However, the tide is turning, propelled by…

By Palesa Mofoti The department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development & Land reform welcomed the third cohort of 77 agriculture graduates into employment on 12 April 2024.  The event was held at TBG in Kimberley.…

KARABO NTANZI The Northern Cape Department of Basic Education has called on the new School Governing Bodies (SGB) to prioritize learner support. The Department indicated the need for governing bodies that will be part of the solution.…

By Palesa Mofoti The first handover of the Youth, Women, and Persons with Disability Fund (YWD) was held on 16 April 2024 in Kimberley. The YWD Fund is the initiative of the Northern Cape Ministry for Youth, Women, Persons with…

Thato Mgoma Aggrey Klaaste Library, a state-of-the-art library was opened in Greenpoint next to Greenpoint Primary School on Friday. Greenpoint is one of the oldest townships in Kimberley. The historical moment was witnessed by…

Palesa Mofoti The Christian Revival Church (CRC) opened its new building doors on 10 April 2024, along the Cape Town Road. The dedication featured an array of prestigious guests, including the Premier of the Northern Cape Dr Zamani…

Supplied The Congress of South African Trade Union (COSATU) in the Northern Cape says it will use its Shop Steward Council of clusters and Workers Day rally to consolidate its campaign for the ANC victory in the upcoming general…

Karabo Ntanzi Residents in several informal settlements in the Sol Plaatje Municipality have pleaded with the provincial government to accelerate the provision of housing. The plea comes from families in Roodepan who were displaced after…

Karabo Ntanzi The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) says its hopeful to do well in the upcoming elections on 29 May. The party launched its Northern Cape election manifesto in Platfontein where they visited some families living…

By Karabo Ntanzi The Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lt Gen Koliswa Otola accompanied by Acting Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Crime Detection, Maj Gen Jacques Raymond, Acting Deputy Provincial Commissioner…

Karabo Ntanzi A battle involving the Sol Plaatje Municipality and Kimberley Local Taxi Association is looming over the usage of the Bultfontein Road. The reason for the scuffle comes after taxi operators affiliated with the association…

KARABO NTANZI The Northern Cape Education Department has confirmed placing its a Chief Director, who is facing criminal charges at the Kimberley Magistrate Court, on a precautionary suspension. His suspension comes after members of…

Palesa Mofoti The Roodepan Business Forum says the Department of Small Business Development's donation to local SMEs will go a long way in addressing joblessness in the area. The department led by Deputy Minister of Small Business…

Karabo Ntanzi Two South African Taekwondo Federation (SATF) athletes say they are thinking beyond the All Africa Games in Accra, Ghana. Donica Nazlin Tafel and Jayden Felicity Kaars, both from Kimberly, say their ultimate dream is to…

Karabo Ntanzi More than 2,000 first-year students from Sol Plaatje University filled Mittah Seperepere Convention Center on 19 February for a formal welcoming ceremony, which is the last step of confirming that indeed they are Gemmies,…

Karabo Ntanzi Our Lady of Fatima Shrine parishioners will not forget Sunday, 11 February, because the church admitted the first 15 Catholic Men's Association Associate Members as full sodality members. One hundred male voices led Mass…

Dwight Sekgoro Sol Plaatje Masters Football League (SPMFL) held its highly anticipated Biannual General Meeting at AR Abass Hall on 11 February 2024. The meeting marked a significant moment for the League, as stakeholders and members…

Karabo Ntanzi The Kimberley Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit are seeking the assistance of the public in tracing three wanted suspects in connection with an alleged stock theft that took place on Saturday, 20 January 2024 in…

Supplied The South African Police Service advice the public to adherence to the following precautions when socialising. GBVF and contact crimes remain a concern for SAPS, and we request you to adopt some essential safety tips to help…

Supplied The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola and her management accompanied by the MEC for Safety and Liaison, embarked on a safer schools campaign in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District on Thursday,…

Correspondence The fraud case against parolee, former ANC chairperson and former Northern Cape MEC for Public Works John Block and two of his accused is postponed to 5th April 2024.  The postponement is for the defense team to finalise…

  Karabo Ntanzi Kimberley's Humanitarian Organisation, Every Drop Counts, vows to assist Palestinians. The Non-Profit organization recently sold vetkoek and mince to help Palestinians with necessities, including food. A mural was…

By Palesa Mofoti The funeral service for Okgethile John ‘Bull' Mojaki took place on Saturday, 27 January, at St James Methodist Church in Botsang Street, Galeshewe.  Mourners were elated to celebrate a life well lived. A…

Karabo Ntanzi Perseverance paid off for Dorothy Mazingane, whose stage name is Dorothy M. In December 2023, she was crowned the 2023 Best Influential Gospel Musician at the UKHONUKAMVA National Gospel Music Awards in Cape Town. "It was…

Correspondent A legend, pioneer and patriarch, Zephania Gilbert Ngwenya, affectionately known as Daddy was born on 13 January 1930, at Moroka Village (Francistown) in Bechuanaland (The Republic of Botswana). He was last born son to Ntoni…

Dwight Sekgoro The Kimberley Road Runners started the year with the Vodacom Meerkat Marathon on 3 February 2024.  The marathon started at 5:30 from Windhoek Draught Park. The day's main attraction was the 42.2-kilometer marathon,…

Dwight Sekgoro Athletics Griqualand West (AGW) announced an action-packed calendar of running events for 2024. It has occasions for all participants and a thrilling lineup of races for seasoned athletes and enthusiastic newcomers. From…

Dwight Sekgoro The Diamond Oval in Kimberley has been hosting the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup since the beginning of the tournament on 19 January 2024. The tournament is now at the Super Six stage, where four countries have been…

Karabo Ntanzi The Provincial Government through the Department of Sport; Arts and Culture intend to return the annual Diamonds and Dorings Music Festival, however, the festival is usually surrounded by controversies.  The media briefing…

 Correspondence The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr. Zamani Saul, says the Province is forging ahead to build more schools. Saul recently announced that the Province is building 13 State-of-the-art schools in various districts,…

Thato Mgoma Following the launch of  the R1 billion human settlement housing project by President Cyril Ramaphosa in Kimberley, it was announced that the Northern Cape has a backlog of 80 000 houses emanating from 162 informal…

Dwight Sekgoro The Diamond Oval in Kimberley has been hosting the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup since the beginning of the tournament on 19 January 2024. The tournament is now at the Super Six stage, where four countries have been…

Thato Mgoma Tuesday,  23 January 2024, the Northern Cape Provincial government launched the first phase of insourcing security guards into government departments in the province. The launch was attended by Premier, Dr Zamani Saul,…

By Palesa Mofoti The Department of Education hosted a matric awards ceremony at TD Church Tabernacle in Kimberley on Friday, 19 January. The ceremony was to acknowledge the top learners in the province and honor their achievements.…

Supplied Six newly qualified Veterinarians have joined the Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform’s Veterinary Services. The initiative is part of Government’s Compulsory…

Correspondent The Northern Cape MEC of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs Bentley Vass said the provincial government is concerned about the 'illegal occupation' of land in the province. Vass spoke with Roma…

Dwight Sekgoro Disgruntled members of Wards 12 and 4 camped outside the Kimberley Academy in Nyathi Highway, Galeshewe (the former Redirile Primary School), three days before the schools re-opened for the academic year. Law…

Karabo Ntanzi On Saturday, 20 January 2024, mourners gathered at the Galeshewe Recreation Hall to bid farewell to David Tebogo Maloka, an Evangelist from the Jericho Uniting Congregation Church (JUCC). Mourners included clergies from…

Dwight Sekgoro Northern Cape Cricket (NCC) is hosting the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup. The tournament began on January 19, 2024, with the host South Africa taking on West Indies in Bloemfontein.…

Correspondent Kimberley-born African Bench Press Champion Ricardo Fitzpatrick (43) says preparations are underway for the South African Bench Press Competition, which will be held on 3 March in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape. The…

NC: BATLHAROS RAPIST SENTENCED TO 13 YEARS IMPRISONMENT Kimberley- 30 January 2024: The SAPS Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola and her management welcomes the 13 year prison sentence handed down by…

Kimberley: 29 January 2024 - The Roodepan police are investigating an inquest docket after the discovery of an unknown male person next to the Barkly road, on Monday, 29 January 2024. The unknown male person was declared…

Port Nolloth- 29 January 2024-In an attempt to address the ongoing challenge of illegal mining in the Namakwa District, a multi-disciplinary team led by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Luntu…

Kimberley- 28 January 2024: The joint South African Police Service (SAPS) and South African National Defence Force (SANDF) illicit mining operation coined "Vala Umgodi" in the Northern Cape is relentless in combating illicit…

Kimberley : 26 January 2024 : Due to several drownings reported recently as a result of torrential rains in some parts of the Northern Cape province, the police in the Northern Cape are urging the public to adhere to the following…