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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging all COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant (R370) applicants to use cell phone numbers that are registered under their names to do official application for the grant. In…

Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlhlolo will on Friday, 28 November 2025, release the findings of the independent investigation into the collapse of the Jagersfontein mine dam in the Free State. The…

By: Khumo Makame The inaugural Diamonds and Dorings Kimberley Big Hole Marathon, held on 21 November 2025 in the historic city of Kimberley in the Northern Cape, delivered a vibrant and memorable showcase, attracting more than 3,000…

By Palesa Mofoti Recreation hall in Galeshewe was filled with an echo of jubilation and screams of excited parents as it hosted the Grade R annual graduation ceremony of Olympic Primary school on Thursday the 20th November 2025.…

By Palesa Mofoti and Khumo Makame The hungry and frustrated workers of Ekapa Mine expressed concerns around the silence by the Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul about what they described as the ongoing bullying by their employer. The…

SA-News EThekwini Municipality has called on young people to take a leading role in confronting the escalating challenge of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). The municipality made the call as the city officially launched the…

Boipele Mere Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Department of Institutional Advancement (DIA) brought home 5 awards from the MACE Excellence Awards in Johannesburg, in recognition of excellence in marketing, advancement and communication.…

Karabo Ntanzi As tradition, the Bakubung ba ga Tlhabiwa (Seekoei) family, from Thabanchu, Bloemfontein, Kimberley and Pietersburg came together for their annual family gathering which was held on 1 November at Recreation Hall. One of…

Supplied  Operation Shanela 2 actions are gaining momentum in the province as operations are targeted and intelligence driven. In addition to the Shanela 2 high density operations, Operation Basadi actions were also conducted…

Supplied The Management of Namakwa District welcomed the outcome of a recent court case in Sutherland, commending the collaborative efforts of the investigation officer and the Prosecution team in ensuring justice was served. On…

Supplied The Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing in the Northern Cape, Major General Johny Besnaar, accompanied by the Acting District Commissioner of the John Taolo Gaetsewe District, Brigadier Kenneth Baloi, led a Men’s Indaba…

Supplied In an effort to curb inter-provincial cross-border crime, the Northern Cape, together with law enforcement agencies from the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, North West and Free State provinces, simultaneously executed the quarterly…

Boipelo Mere Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Department of Institutional Advancement (DIA) brought home 5 awards from the MACE Excellence Awards in Johannesburg, in recognition of excellence in marketing, advancement and communication.…

Supplied With more boots on the ground during this festive season period, police in the province continue to enforce the law and stamp down the authority of the state. High density operations under the command of senior Provincial…

Supplied Two suspects are expected to appear in the Douglas Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 17 November 2025, on charges of possession of suspected stolen meat. The pair, aged 34 and 38, were allegedly found in possession of meat for which…

Supplied The Galeshewe Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit are investigating a rape case following the sexual assault of a 41 year old female victim in South Avenue Street, Galeshew on Saturday, 18 October…

By Palesa Mofoti and Khumo Makame The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa is mobilizing with all progressive parties for a mass strike against Ekapa Mine in Kimberley, after workers were served lay-off notices without pay and…

Supplied Kathu Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit is requesting assistance from the public in locating 9-year-old Mihlali Khanyiso Ludaba, who went missing on Friday, 14 November 2025. According to her mother,…

By Palesa Mofoti The South African Police Service held its Annual Provincial Excellence Awards at the Madiba Hall on 13 November 2025. To pay homage and recognise the tireless efforts, bravery and selflessness of police officers who…

Supplied Five incidents of theft and vandalism were reported to the Sol Plaatje Municipality Electrical Department over the weekend. The overall asset loss still has to be established. One incident resulted in an outage. Power…

The Kimberley Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a culpable homicide case following a fatal crash that claimed 2 Galeshewe friends Boitumelo ‘Tots’ Pheleu (36), and Dwight Galileo Sekgoro (35), on Sunday 09 November…

By Khumo Makame and Palesa Mofoti After nearly twenty years of silence, Kimberley’s beloved Hull Street Theatre reopened its doors to the public on 29 October, with a captivating staging of ‘The Suit.’ The performance marked a triumphant…

By Palesa Mofoti     The emotional farewell celebration of Nontobeko Ngobeni, which was held over the course of two days at Masiza Primary School and Batsumi Guest House, was nothing short of amazing. The festivity included energetic…

By Khumo Makame The Hlohlolo family was left with only the clothes on their backs after a devastating fire destroyed their two-roomed shack at 2 pm in Agisanang Informal Settlement, behind the Archives building, Galeshewe, on Monday, 26…

Supplied As the festive season approaches, the South African Police Service urges community members to remain vigilant and avoid situations that could lead to violent crime. The SAPS will continue implementing proactive policing measures…

Law enforcement agencies took decisive action against criminality through the implementation of Operation Phakisa across the coastal areas of the Namakwa District from Wednesday, 22 October 2025 until Sunday, 26 October 2025. Focused…

Supplied Combatting crime through decisive police and robust community involvement over the festive season and beyond led to a multitude of operations being executed across the province. These disruptive actions were executed through…

Danielskuil police are investigating the deaths of three men between the ages of 23 and 34 years between Danielskuil and Kuruman, after they perished in a helicopter crash on Sunday, 26 October 2025. Police spokesperson Colonel Cherelle…

The MEC for the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) in the Northern Cape, Bentley Vass handed over 15 houses to some of the beneficiaries of the Calvinia 200 Housing Project, in the…

By Khumo Makame Tetlanyo Secondary School’s Class of 2025 marked a major milestone by participating in the countrywide pledge ceremony, committing themselves to academic excellence and discipline under the theme: “2025 – 90% Plus.” At…

It’s all systems go for Dr EP Lekhela High school Class of 2025, as 93 learners sat for their final examinations this week with pencils sharpened, aiming for the highest matric pass rate. The stakes are high for this year’s matriculants…

Supplied Springbok: 23 October 2025- As the Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape,  Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola officially launched the Safer Festive Season Operations in De Aar today, members of Port Nolloth SAPS achieved…

Supplied Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, a man who stood for dignity, justice and Understanding the values that shaped his life’s work was celebrated during the Sol Plaatje Memorial Weekend from 10 to 11 October 2025 at Sol Plaatje University…

By Palesa Mofoti  More than 1300 learners from the various Schools for learners with Special Needs (LSEN) in the Francis Baard District benefitted from the Auto Engaged Youth Empowerment Program (AEYEP) Career Exhibition at the Northern…

By Palesa Mofoti and Khumo Makame Registrations for the newly launched Diamonds and Dorings Kimberley Marathon set to be held in Kimberley in November, is lauded to already making a positive impact after attracting more than 500…

By Palesa Mofoti Top seven students from different study skills at Northern Cape Urban TVET College qualified to represent the Province at the national leg of the prestigious World Skills South Africa competition, which is expected to be…

Supplied Premier Zamani Saul accompanied by Members of the Executive Council (MECs), met with the Auditor-General of South Africa, Tsakane Maluleke and her team on 14 October 2025. The meeting was part of the AG’s nationwide roadshow…

By Khumo Makame The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in partnership with the Nothern Cape Arts Council hosted a powerful two day Roots and Rhythm Heritage Festival music workshop at the Northern Cape Theatre, presented…

Supplied The MEC for Social Development, the Honourable Ms. Nontobeko Vilakazi, in ​collaboration with the MEC for Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development ​and Land Reform, MEC Mase Manopole successfully hosted the launch…

The unearthed Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve has been embraced with excitement and lauded as the getaway spot with unique features that only a few are familiar with. The destination promises exploration of the rich desert white sand,…

By Palesa Mofoti In preparation for the Centenary  Celebration (100 years),  St Boniface Catholic Church in Kimberley held a series of fund raising events starting with a Golf Day followed by a Gala dinner at Flamingo Casino on 3…

Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, together with the Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, and Water Research Commission delegates, delivered the prestigious World Heritage Irrigation Structure (WHIS) Award to the Orange-Vaal…

By Khumo Makame A historic moment unfolded in Kimberley this month as the Professional Association for African Traditional Health Practitioners of South Africa hosted its first-ever national conference, bringing together traditional…

By Khumo Makame and Palesa Mofoti Different government institutions formed part of a critical stakeholder’s engagement hosted by the Commission for Gender Equality(CGE) at the Horseshoe Motel, Kimberley, on 23 September. The session,…

The South African Police Service in the Northern Cape remains committed to thoroughly investigating crimes committed against women and children, as these offences affect all sectors of society. In June 2025, a social worker from the…

In Kimberley 12 October 2025 The weekly multi-disciplinary high-density operation Shanela 2 continues to combat crime and maintain law and order in all five districts in the Northern Cape. The week long operations kickstarted on Monday, 06…

Media statement issued by the office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape  All Media Willston Man sentenced to five years imprisonment for assaulting a child in Kimberley - 7 October 2025 The Acting District Commissioner of the…

Supplied The Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Jomo Sibiya, on 1 October 2025, led a multidisciplinary High-Impact Blitz Inspection in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The robust operation led to the uncovering and enforcement action…

Supplied The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) would like to advise its beneficiaries and the members of the public that all its services are provided free of charge. Any individual or entity offering to assist with social…

The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, led a Prayer Service at the Aldersgate Methodist Church in Kimberley on Thursday, 25 September 2025. The service was attended by the Deputy Provincial…