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Kutlwano Kgaoganyeng Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Library and Information Service hosted “Read Mhudi” for Information Literacy Day on Tuesday, 8 September, at the University Library Auditorium under the theme “Readers Become Leaders: Promoting Literacy for Academic and Personal Success.” This initiative forms part of the Vice-Chancellor’s…

Obonearatile Lekhehle The Kimberley Military Sports Club grounds came to a spectacular halt earlier this month as the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, officiated the pass-out parade of more than 2,500 new South African National Defence Force (SANDF) recruits. This historic occasion marked a major milestone for the…

Staff Reporter Kimberley Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is investigating an inquest after the body of an unknown male was discovered on Friday, 18 September 2026 at approximately 10:00 in Waterloo Street in West End. The exact location is in the veld opposite the Maloof Skatepark. It is alleged that a passer-by observed the body alongside…

Staff Reporter The Kakamas Regional Court convicted Terence Markus, 36, for attempted murder of his 23 year old girlfriend and sentenced him to 18 years’ imprisonment. A charge of rape was withdrawn after the court found that the available evidence was insufficient to sustain a prosecution on that charge. The incident dates back to…

Staff Reporter The Kagisho Detectives are requesting the assistance of the public in locating Itshenkeng Georginah Morokonyane, 43, who was reported missing by her mother on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. According to the police, Morokonyane left home on July 2025with her friend known as "Maureen" indicating that they were going to a casino in…

Staff Reporter The Mothibistad SAPS are requesting the assistance of  the public in locating the 16 year old Realebogile Gaebee who was reported missing by her mother. According to information, Realebogile left home with her brother 04 September 2026 when they took a taxi to school. Police spokesperson Captain Nomvuyo Makoloi said Gaebee…

E fetotswe ke: Kutlwano Kgaoganyeng Lefapha la Thuto la Kapa Bokone le tshotse tshwetso ya go tswala dikolo tsotlhe mo kgaolong ya Namakwa ka Mosupologo, 14 Lwetse 2026, morago ga tlhagiso ya maemo a bosa a Yellow Level 4 a a ntsheditsweng mo kgaolong eo. Ponelopele e bontshitse kgonagalo ya dipula tse di maatla, merwalela le ditsela dingwe…

Staff Reporter The Hopetown Regional Court has convicted and sentenced a 37 year old man to 5-years imprisonment for assaulting his 56-year-old wife on 15 November 2025 in Hopetown. The accused was additionally declared unfit to possess a firearm. The victim and the accused were visiting a friend and thereafter, whereby the victim left and…

Kealeboga Sibiya In a commitment to improve the quality of public health for over 80% of the Northern Cape population, Premier Dr Zamani Saul and Health MEC, Nontobeko Vilakazi, launched a fleet of 60 Emergency Medical Services(EMS) vehicles on Tuesday, 8 September, in Kimberley. The launch was attended by MEC for Women, Children and Persons…

Staff Reporter The Springbok Regional Court recently sentenced 23-year-old El-Jean Cupido to 10 years’ imprisonment for the culpable homicide of 71-year-old Edwin Charles Hagglund. Three years are suspended, and the accused was declared unfit to possess a firearm. The court heard that the tragic incident happened during a social gathering…

Staff Reporter The Postmasburg Regional Court has sentenced a 35-year-old Ethiopian national, Asanfe Abebiya, to a lengthy prison term following his conviction on multiple charges of rape and kidnapping. The court handed down the following sentences: Count 1 (Rape): 15 years imprisonment Count 2 (Rape): 15 years imprisonment Count…

Boipelo Mere The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has downgraded its weather alert for Kimberley to a Yellow Level 2 warning, following Sunday’s severe Orange Level 6 storms that left a trail of destruction across the Northern Cape. This comes after violent storms wreaked havoc on local infrastructure, triggering power outages that lasted…

Staff Reporter Shaderick Seane, 31, was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Kimberley High Court on Friday, after a 28 year old woman’s body was found with assault and strangulation injuries in Soul City, Galeshewe. The sentence was passed on 28 August 2026 following his conviction for murder. The woman’s body was discovered on Tuesday,…

Staff Reporter A 22-year-old Vosburg man was sentenced to 20 years’ direct imprisonment for raping his 42-year-old mother at their home on 23 November 2025. Passed by the Carnarvon Regional Court, the conviction and sentence follow a thorough investigation conducted by Detective Constable Leevirne Nathalie Raaf of the Carnarvon Family…

Staff Reporter Applications are open for the Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture 2026/27 Community Arts Development Programme (CADP). Grant Funding of up to R50 000 is available per approved project while up to R30 000 can be approved for Procurement of Goods and Services per approved beneficiary. Applications open on 01…

Staff Reporter Frances Baard District management welcomes the conviction and 15 years imprisonment sentencing of Ernest Khoza; 50, for house robbery and rape. The sentences will run concurrently with a five-year sentence previously imposed, resulting in an effective sentence of 25 years’ direct imprisonment. The sentence follows a…

Staff Reporter The Kimberley Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is appealing to the public for assistance in locating 64-year-old Hendrick “Choko” van Eck, who reportedly went missing from Robert Sobukwe Hospital on Sunday, 23 August 2026. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said Van Eck is originally from Ritchie, near…

Staff Reporter The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape is urging motorists to remain vigilant and adopt simple but effective safety measures to reduce the risk of vehicle hijackings. Police Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said hijackings can occur unexpectedly. He highlighted that motorists are…

Staff Reporter The Northern Cape Division of the High Court granted Hawks Asset Forfeiture Investigation and National Prosecuting Authority ‘s Asset Forfeiture Unit forfeiture orders of vehicles exceeding combined value of R4.4 million. The first case involves an accused who previously served as a financial administrator at Kathu High School,…

Staff Reporter A 12 month Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training programme is opening doors to long-term employment for five young people in Kenhardt, a community facing a high unemployment rate. The newly launched skills development programme is equipping two young men and three young women with practical skills and qualifications…

Staff Reporter Agriseta former Chief Executive Officer Jeremiah Sello Madiba (62) was sentenced to pay a fine of R30 000 or 12 months' imprisonment by the Kimberley Serious Commercial Crimes Court after he pleaded guilty to contravening the Public Finance Management Act on Monday 24 August 2026. This follows the accused’s arrest in June 2022…

Staff Reporter Mothibistad SAPS are investigating a case of murder following the discovery of the body of a 19-year-old man alongside the N14 near Ganhaai Village on Monday, 24 August 2026. The police received information from a community member, and upon arrival, found the body of a male victim who had sustained multiple stab wounds on the…

Staff Reporter The police in Rosedale are searching for a 35 year old man reported to be missing since 15 August 2026. The missing man, Thomas Bosman, was last seen by his friend on the said date when they went fishing. According to his friend, he left Thomas in Kameelmond while still fishing, but when he returned later, he was no longer…

Staff Reporter A 33-year-old taxi driver from Postmasburg was convicted of statutory rape by the Regional Court sitting in Postmasburg on 13 August 2026. The conviction follows an incident that occurred on Sunday, 28 April 2024, when the accused sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl. The accused allegedly forced her into the taxi he was…

Staff Reporter The South African Police Service (SAPS), in partnership with the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), is urging members of the public to remain vigilant when conducting transactions using portable Point-of-Sale (POS) or PIN pad devices. The police warn that criminals may abuse portable PIN pad transactions to…

Boipelo Mere The Kimberley Serious Violent Crimes Unit is requesting the assistance of the community in locating a man known as "Kayser," who may assist the police with their investigation into a murder case. The murder happened on Sunday  09 August 2026 in Diamond Park, Greenpoint, Kimberley where an 18-year-old male was reportedly fatally…

Boipelo Mere More than 1,000 learners from two schools around Kimberley are gaining the knowledge and practical skills to care for their school environments and contribute to a healthier, more resilient community through a newly launched environmental learning and action programme. Delivered in partnership with WESSA Eco-Schools, and funded…

Staff Reporter The Kuruman Stock Theft and Endangered Species (STES) Unit has arrested three suspects and recovered 25 stolen sheep, with an estimated value of R38 800 on Friday, 14 August 2026. It happened after the Unit received information from the Van Zylsrus Police regarding the alleged theft of 25 sheep from a farm in the surroundings.…

Boipelo Mere A family from Magogong near Taung is struggling to come to terms with the untimely passing of their son, Keotshepile Gift Ntopo; 21, who was fatally stabbed outside a well-known nightclub in Kimberley. The incident happened on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at approximately 05:00. Police spokesperson  Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane…

Supplied Kimberley is set to Ignite as Africa's Street Culture Capital, with a Golden Ticket to Russia.  For the first time in South African soil, the global street culture phenomenon KARDO International is touching down in Kimberley on 15 August 2026, at Kimberley Skate Park, The Heart of South African Skateboarding. The Pre-event will feature…

Supplied The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the alleged murder of a 29-year-old truck driver in Kuruman on Tuesday, 04 August 2026. It is alleged that the incident occurred while the truck was travelling  in Kuruman. Another truck driver noticed that something appeared to be wrong with…

Karabo Ntanzi Maxim, the e-hailing service, marked Mandela Month by bringing joy, care and support to children at Bophelo Child and Youth Care Center in Kimberley on Saturday, 25 July 2026. Maxim provided meals, snacks and essential items to Bophelo Center. The day was celebrated with Maxim Representatives from Kimberley Region, Bakang…

Boipelo Mere The family of slain 19-year-old Lesedi Petersen remains doubtful that they will get justice after the South African Police gave them a response of ‘no progress’ on the murder of their child. Petersen died in hospital following an alleged stabbing in Seochoareng Street, Galeshewe during the early hours of Monday morning, 20 July…

Staff Reporter Kimberley is shocked by the brutal murder of a 72-year-old granny, Nozipho Soyingwa, who died in hospital after being collected by an ambulance from the suspect's home. It was reported that Soyingwa's throat was slit and she had several stab wounds on the head, face and neck when she was found at the alleged attacker's home in…

Karabo Ntanzi More than 300 members of the Daughters of St Ann (DOSA), a sodality within the Catholic Church, met at Warrenton Cultural Resort to witness the transition from St Theresa to DOSA, under the theme: "Transformation into our personal and spiritual growth". 188 members were admitted, and 44 aspirants were welcomed, all from the RC…

Boipelo Mere The two day Izingqi Zovuyo festival at the Northern Cape Theatre was an enormous success. Veterans from the arts industry delivered masterclasses in dance, theatre, music and scriptwriting for television and stage in July 2026. Presented by the multi-award-winning musical theatre academy Amandla Dança Teatro ZA, the annual…

Supplied The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts(DSAC) and Culture, in partnership with the Northern Cape Department of Education, hosted a successful 2026 Golekane Mentorship Camp at Boontjieskraal. The three-day mentorship camp brought together 150 female learners from across the five districts of the Northern Cape to embark highlight…

Boipelo Mere Galeshewe community welcomed Sol Plaatje municipality’s gesture of refurbishing the neglected and abandoned Galeshewe Old Age Home, situated next to Ekhaya Guest House during Mandela Month. The renovated facility was handed over as a commitment towards restoring dignity, and improving the quality of life of its senior citizens.…

Staff Reported The Sol Plaatje Municipality is still on the lookout for suspects who suffered burn wounds during the vandalism of the Beddome Substation in Southridge, which caused an outage during the early hours of Saturday, 01 August 2026. It is believed that the suspects fled the scene after suffering burn wounds during the explosion,…

Staff Reporter Veterans from the arts industry are delivering masterclasses in dance, theatre, music, and scriptwriting for television and stage at the two-day Izingqi Zovuyo festival. The event kicked off today at the Northern Cape Theatre and runs until 31 July 2026. Presented by the multi-award-winning musical theatre academy Amandla Dança…

Staff Reporter The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) reminds social grants beneficiaries whose grants have been identified for review that they will not receive their grants during the normal three-day payment cycle but instead, on the fourth payment day. For August 2026, the Older Persons Grant will be paid on Tuesday the 4th, the…

Supplied The spirit of Christmas came alive in the small community of Nieuwoudtville as children were treated to a special day filled with joy, laughter and meaningful messages during a Child Protection Programme hosted by Nieuwoudtville SAPS, in partnership with Kabouterland and the Youth Against Crime structure. The programme, held at…

Supplied The South African Police Service in Delportshoop is appealing to members of the public for assistance in locating a person of interest who may assist police with an ongoing attempted murder investigation. It is alleged that on 4 March 2019, at approximately 00:40, a 34-year-old woman was attacked when an unknown substance, believed…

By Khumo Makame SAPS launched the 12th Campus Community Safety Forum at the Northern Cape Urban TVET College as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen safety and security at institutions of higher learning. Launched in July 2026, the two-day programme brought together 35 student representatives, police officials and stakeholders to discuss…

Supplied The Northern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works notes recent social media commentary regarding the lease agreement for the DSC Office Block, currently occupied by the Office of the Premier. The Department wishes to place the correct facts on record and clarify the Auditor-General’s findings. Prior to July 2023, the Office…

Supplied Legal Aid South Africa (Legal Aid SA) recently demonstrated its commitment to advancing the rights of persons with disabilities by ensuring that a deaf accused person in the Western Cape was able to meaningfully participate in court proceedings through the provision of South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreting services. The…

Boipelo Mere Two entrepreneurs, Thabiso Mogorosi and Ivor LeAndre Johnson from Ivory Park informal settlement in Roodepan, Kimberley, decided to uplift their community by converting an illegal dumping site into a sports field. Ivory Park is situated not far from a railway line.  The children erected makeshift soccer poles between the railway…

Boipelo Mere The March and March members raised questions on the ongoing operations of a tuck shop in Phakamile Mabija, on the N12 hiking spot, after Home Affairs confirmed that undocumented foreigners ran it. This was discovered during their weekly inspection programmes when they found an illegal Ethiopian running the shop. The police…

Supplied Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance has called on Domestic Workers nationwide to come on board and unite in creating a dignified work environment for all. Izwi has partnered with various alliances to embark on a national initiative, the 'Dignity in Every Home campaign,' aimed at promoting awareness of domestic workers’ rights among…

Staff Reporter The Professional Association for African Traditional Health Practitioners of South Africa(PAATHPSA) is concerned about the initiation into traditional healing of children under the age of 16. Founded by Benny Bathobakae Collins, PAATHPSA's objective is to promote and advocate for good traditional healing practices; therefore,…