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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,…

Staff Reporter Bophelo Segolodi, from Vergenoeg, is proud to have completed his three- year qualification and recently graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering from Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), thanks to Matla A Bokone Scholarship Programme.. ThePprogramme supported him throughout his academic…

Staff Reporter A 28-year-old male suspected drug dealer had to be rushed to hospital for medical treatment after he reportedly ingested some of the suspected drugs, which he was found in possession of during a high-visibility patrols in Kimberley on Friday 10 July 2026. The suspect was pounced on by vigilant members consisting of Provincial…

Staff Reporter The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, and the MEC for Roads and Public Works, Fufe Makatong launched the R98 million Operation Vala Zonke Pothole Patching and Road Maintenance Programme on 24 June 2026. They were accompanied by the Executive Mayor of the Frances Baard District Municipality, Wende Marekwa, and the…

The Chairperson of the Northern Cape Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (PROVJOINTS), Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, extends sincere appreciation to all stakeholders, communities, organisers, law enforcement agencies and members of the public for their cooperation and responsible conduct during the…

Staff Reporter On Monday 22 June 2020 the Kathu Regional Court convicted and sentenced a 38-year-old paedophile after linking him to the rape and sexual grooming of a 10-year-old victim in Kathu during February 2025. The offences came to light on Sunday, 16 February 2025, when the accused borrowed his cellphone to a witness. While using…

Boipelo Mere Swift action by the Northern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) led to the shutting down of an illegal initiation school in Jan Kempdorp after three underage boys were referred to hospital for medical attention on 20 June 2026. It was discovered that the school was…

Boipelo Mere The MEC for the Department of Social Development, Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities, Mase Manopole, led the successful commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) at the Maruping Village Community Hall in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District on 18 June 2026. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed annually…

Staff Reporter The Northern Cape Department of Education extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and learners affected by the tragic loss of the educator from Kathu Primary School, who tragically passed away during a bus accident that occurred on Saturday, 13 June 2026. The accident occurred at approximately 07:20,…

Staff Reporter MEC for the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) in the Northern Cape, Bentley Vass, has extended condolences to the families of the three firefighters from the Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality, who lost their lives in the horrific road accident on Friday, 12 June 2026. The…

Boipelo Mere The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is hosting a series of local books for Youth Month as part of the 50th Anniversary commemoration of June 16. The initiative seeks to promote a culture of reading, education, and storytelling amongst young people while honouring the legacy of the 1976 youth who fought for…

Staff Reporter The Minister of Small Business Development Stella Tembisa Ndabeni launched a holistic empowerment approach aimed at supporting women-owned enterprises across the entrepreneurial value chain countrywide mid-May in Kimberley. The enterprise, dubbed ‘Imbali For Her’ Programme, is the first fully integrated SEDFA support initiative…

Staff Reporter  The love for reading is growing among the community of Kenhardt, thanks to the newly implemented Read Aloud Programme implemented by Aries Solar Power.  Hosted at the local primary school and a new school library, the programme is beneficial for children and their parents to develop a growing love for reading.  It is…

Boipelo Mere On Wednesday, 6 May, Kathu Solar Park welcomed it’s second intake, consisting of eight interns, into it’s internship programme. The youth development programme has thus far provided opportunities to 21 graduates from John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District since it’s launch in 2024. Celebrated alongside key programme stakeholders,…

Boipelo Mere TWO Lethabo Park residents were arrested along with a 14-months baby after being assaulted by Policemen during an arrest on Sunday, 31 May. John Mogotsi, 48 is recovering from serious internal injuries,  was treated at a local hospital after the duo’s brief appearance at court, on Tuesday, 2 June.  The incident happened at…

Karabo Ntanzi Legal Aid SA intervened and secured the best interests of a child in settling a dispute between a grandparent and the biological father of two minor children in Cape Town. The children were living with their mother, who was a substance abuser. The maternal grandmother was concerned for the children's well-being and pleaded with…