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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…

Correspondence Ross John Henderson's family says they will seek legal advice should he be cleared in the murder of Jason Afrique and the attempted murder of Afrique's wife, Micyla. They said this after Henderson's  DNA…

The Kathu SAPS Crime Prevention members followed up on information and arrested the second male suspect in connection with the murder and business robbery incident that took place in Kathu on 08 October 2024 at about 12:45. It is alleged…

The ongoing efforts by the Northern Cape Operation Vala Umgodi team resulted in the arrest of four men aged between 32 and 50 years old for possession of suspected unpolished diamonds on the evening of Tuesday , 08 September 2024. The…

Supplied The man arrested in connection with the massacre of 18 people made his first appearance in the Lusikisiki Magistrates' Court yesterday. Siphosoxolo Myekethe (45) is facing 18 charges of murder and one count possession of an…

SA News Agency The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has called on law enforcement to clamp down on the selling of expired food in local spaza shops. This follows the deaths of five children due…

SA News Agency Government is in discussions to intervene in the reduction of administered prices, including the petrol price, in South Africa. This is according to Minerals and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, who was…

Supplied The family of 28-year-old Jayson Afrique have welcome the decision of the Kimberley Magistrate denying bail against the man accused of his murder. 38-year-old John Ross Henderson was denied bail on 4 October following days of…

Supplied "We demand the government to prioritise policies that speak and favour the workers," Cosatu Northern Cape Secretary, Orapeleng Moraladi said this during the federation's protest in the province.  Hundreds of Cosatu…

Correspondence The Public Protector's probe into allegations of improper conduct by the officials of the Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison has found out that the appointment of Hastings Farrington Nel as unlawful. Nel was…

Supplied The State brought proceedings to a halt and called for a postponement in the trial of seven Chinese nationals charged with human trafficking and child labour as the defence witness was battling to follow proceedings. Amil…

Supplied The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Dr Namane Dickson Masemola led the Ministerial Oversight visit to identified District Municipalities across the Northern Cape, a commitment to…

Supplied The South African Military Ombud under the leadership of Lt General (Ret) Vusumuzi Masondo is visiting the military bases in Kimberley, De Aar and Jan Kempdorp to educate the soldiers about the operations of the Office.…

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…

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 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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

The Northern Cape Government has acknowledged the University of Cape Town's name change suggestions to some of its associate institutions as a means to atone for its role in the unauthorised exhumation and subsequent scientific scrutiny…

Correspondent The remains of nine San and KhoiKhoi people were last week returned and reburied at their homeland, Sutherland after being unethically donated to the University of Cape Town in the 1920s by a medical student. The…

Correspondent The Northern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works has placed its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on precautionary suspension pending an investigation. This follows the confiscation by the South African Police Service…

Correspondent The hundred-year-old remains of nine San and Khoekhoe people unethically removed from their graves in Sutherland will be repatriated from the University of Cape with the assistance of the national and provincial departments…

Supplied The challenges of over-fishing, pollution and climate change are some of the issues that affect fisheries as the universe celebrated “World Fisheries Day '' on 21 November this year as part of public awareness exercise. The…

Birdlife South Africa together with the department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform have issued “best practice guidelines” to guide pre and post construction of bird monitoring at wind energy…

The Northern Cape health department have warned that there is a Rubella outbreak in the Pixley ka Seme district where a total of fifty- two cases have been confirmed in places such as Phillipstown, Hopetown and De Aar. Health department…

Picture Sourced By Thato Mgoma According to Census 2023 the Northern Cape takes up the largest land area in South Africa but have the least number of people living in the province. however, the population of Sol Plaatje municipality has…

By Waaqiah Jaffer Following the massacre of Palestinians in the Middle East by Israel last week members of the “Africa for Palestine Solidarity Network “in Kimberley gathered at the ‘Honoured Dead Memorial’ monument for a solidarity rally…

Own correspondent T0he South African Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thandi Modise on Thursday visited the site of the veld fire that ripped through the SA Army combat school in Lohatla and claimed the lives of six members.…

Waaqiah Jaffer Two out of ten small startup businesses that pitched their products and services at the small business hub in Galeshewe last month will represent the Northern Cape at the "BoostUP 2023" national competition in Cape Town.…

Waaqiah Jaffer African Bank hosted an empowerment seminar for women in business at Nare Boutique Hotel in Kimberley last month and roped in Keabetswe ‘KB’ Motsilanyane the award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and businesswoman…

Story Supplied Childhood cancer, a leading cause of disease-related deaths past infancy in children and adolescents that faces numerous barriers that impede its early diagnosis and referral of patients with cancer to treatment centres.…

Story by: Karabo Ntanzi The City of Hope church in Kimberly a fortnight ago held a service to appreciate, acknowledge and celebrate health workers for their selfless service to society . City of Hope Reverend Jan Ren explained the mission…

Andiswa Bayi (21) made a brief appearance in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court last Monday to face a charge of allegedly kidnapping a new-born baby from a nursery at the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital in Kimberley. According a SAPS…

Story Supplied The Department of Employment and Labour in partnership with the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has today come to an end in Cape Town.   The Roadshows which were conducted throughout the country…

Story Supplied The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) took the trouble to reiterate that all their services to the public provided are provided free of charge in response to recent reports and concerns raised by beneficiaries…

By Karabo Ntanzi Picture supplied Legal Aid SA Office hosted four leaners from Kimberley Boys High School, Floors High School, Kimberley Technical High School, St Boniface High School and William Pescod High School for the annual…

Story by: Palesa Mofoti Pictures by:  Palesa Mofoti Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, alongside MEC for Health, Maruping Lekwene launched 30 new Emergency Medical Rescue Service vehicles in  Kimberley on 21 June 2023.…

Story by: Thato Mgoma The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared 14 June as World Blood Donor Day. The theme for 2023 is, “Give Blood, give plasma, share life, share often”. In observing this day, the South African National Blood…

Story by:  Waaqiah Jaffer In collaboration with Empire Model Academy, Amandla Danca Teatro ZA hosted their 2nd annual Mr and Miss June 16 2023, pageant. The Northern Cape Theatre in Kimberley was filled with euphoria when eleven…

Story by: Thato Mgoma Northern Cape MEC for Education, Zolile Monakali tabled the 2023/24 budget for his department for 2023/24 at the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature on 20 June 2023. The tabling was attended by Government…