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Keolebogile Gouws To honour and celebrate Ouma Katrina Esau, a remarkable figure whose life, language, and cultural heritage are part of Southern Africa's rich history. Artists from Trailblaze Travels painted her mural at the entrance to…

Supplied Communication partners took to the airwaves on Kurara FM in Kuruman on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, to raise awareness of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and educate listeners on available support services, reporting…

Supplied The Safer South Africa Foundation (SSAF), in partnership with Pick n Pay School Club, has commenced the distribution of grocery hampers to 241 high school learners who participated in the 2026 Youth4SaferSouthAfrica Debate and…

By Sizankosi Six third-year Creative Writing students from Sol Plaatje University (SPU) travelled from Kimberley to Makhanda for a week-long research and writing retreat that brought them into contact with established South African…

Kutlwano Kgaoganyeng Yunivesithi ya Sol Plaatje (SPU) e nnile le thulaganyo ya lenaneo la beke yotlhe go tlotla ditiro tsa ga Sol Plaatje tsa bonatla mo thutong, mo puong, mo dikwalong, setso le tshiamiso ya loago. Thulaganyo e e…

Keolebogile Gouws Internationally recognised reggae and dancehall artist, Teboho Montse, aka ‘Pepsin x Mkhanyakude’, brought music and community together at his Echo of Royalty: Black Child Salute Homecoming Rub-a-Dub event at Cattleya…

Obone-Aratile Lekhehle Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Centre for Creative Writing and African Languages hosted its inaugural Ya Rona Literary Festival on 16 and 17 October at Sol Plaatje’s Humanities and Heritage Studies building. The…

MLab hosted a milestone celebration where 36 Tech Graduates from Kimberley received their Code Tribe certificates of completion at Eden Restaurant and Lodge in Kimberley, on 8 October. The celebration was coupled with the tech-based…

The 29-year-old accused, Lungile Novukela, made a brief first appearance before the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 16 October, after being arrested in Ivory Park, Gauteng, on Wednesday, 14 October, in connection with the murder of…

Supplied The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape honoured members of the Pixley ka Seme District for their years of loyal and dedicated service during a Loyal Service Medal Parade held in the district today at the…

Supplied The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape cautions community members, particularly women, to prioritise their personal safety when leaving drinking establishments and other entertainment venues, especially…

Supplied The Equality Court sitting in George, Western Cape, restored a truck driver’s human dignity after handing down a victorious judgment, after he suffered racial abuse from a co-worker in November 2024. This matter was heard on…

Supplied The Department of Employment and Labour, through its Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch, will host a stakeholder workshop aimed at strengthening compliance, safety awareness and regulatory understanding within the…

Staff Reporter On 25 September 2026, the Department of Employment and Labour through Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) through its finance institution the National Employment Fund…

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…

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…

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…