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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…

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…

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…

Boipelo Mere A three-year Artisan training learnership programme funded by Boshoff Solar Power, in collaboration with Artisan Training Institute (ATI) will equip and open doors to employment for four young people from Boshoff and…

Khumo Makame The launch of the EE-Phepha Buyback Center, an e-waste recycling pilot project in Ga—Segonyana Local Municipality in Mothibistad, Kuruman, marks a significant step towards improving waste management and unlocking economic…

Boipelo Mere Disgruntled Community Health Workers (CHWs), who did not benefit from the recent permanent absorption programme by the Northern Cape Department of Health(NCDoH), have shut down clinics around Galeshewe after reportedly being…

Supplied The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Namakwa District has expressed concern over incidents of malicious damage to property, particularly those linked to domestic violence. It has been observed that many of these…

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…

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…

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…

Karabo Ntanzi Speaker for Sol Plaatje Municipality, Dipuo Peters announced that a team of investigators will probe allegations of maladministration and corruption against  Municipal Manager Thapelo Matlala. The announcement was made…

Karabo Ntanzi Northern Cape Theater was filled with mourners in memory of comedian, Thekiso "Quarter Leg" Maarman. The Theatre foyer confirmed that indeed Quarter Leg lived to make people laugh.  Mourners had an opportunity to write…

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.…

Supplied The  Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) says it expects contractors contracted to build houses in various Districts of the Northern Cape to deliver quality houses. The…

Karabo Ntanzi The National Prosecuting Authority recently launched a progressive arm the Community Prosecution (CP) aiming to bring the organisation closer to the communities and the masses, serving through engagements outside the…

Supplied In the realm of global research and development, Africa has often been overlooked, with limited resources directed towards its diverse landscapes and communities. However, the tide is turning, propelled by…

By Palesa Mofoti The department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development & Land reform welcomed the third cohort of 77 agriculture graduates into employment on 12 April 2024.  The event was held at TBG in Kimberley.…

Karabo Ntanzi The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) says its hopeful to do well in the upcoming elections on 29 May. The party launched its Northern Cape election manifesto in Platfontein where they visited some families living…

Supplied The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola and her management accompanied by the MEC for Safety and Liaison, embarked on a safer schools campaign in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District on Thursday,…

Thato Mgoma Following the launch of  the R1 billion human settlement housing project by President Cyril Ramaphosa in Kimberley, it was announced that the Northern Cape has a backlog of 80 000 houses emanating from 162 informal…

On Monday, 22 January 2024 at about 12:00 a 57 year old farm owner reported that his water pump with an estimated value of R25000 was allegedly stolen. On Tuesday, 23 January 2024 at approximately 20:00 , two men aged 20 and 25…

Kimberley-17 January 2024 The police in the Northern Cape embarked on 'Back to School" awareness campaigns at several primary and secondary schools in rural and urban areas across the province. District Commissioners, Senior officers…

By Palesa Mofoti World Autistic Pride Day is commemorated on 18 June.  Many citizens take it for granted that certain members of the population have underlying illnesses that might result in a lifelong struggle. According to Autism…

By: Siphiwe Ngcongco The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and members of the South African Democratic Students Movement (SADESMO) conducted a door-to-door prelaunch campaign in the Northern Cape last weekend. Petros Ngubane, the Umzinyathi…

By Karabo Ntanzi The Northern Cape Department of Education declares that it is all systems go for the 2022 National Senior Certificate Examinations. Last year, the Northern Cape achieved a pass rate of 71, 4%, an increase of 5, 4%…

By Staff Reporter Picture supplied The Northern Cape Health MEC, Mr. Maruping Lekwene, welcomed the permanent absorption of ninety-nine Post Basic Pharmacy Assistant learners in the Department. This forms part of the Department’s key…

The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform has taken note of the reported outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in the North West Province, and has already convened emergency meetings…

Staff Reporter Northern Cape Department of Education is shocked and saddened by an unfortunate incident that occurred at the Kimberley Boys High School this afternoon. This unfortunate incident led to the drowning of a learner who is…

MEC for Health, Maruping Lekwene, reflected on the Covid-19 epidemic and discussed the vaccination programme that began to unfold in the Province at the Petrusville Service Fair in the Renosterberg local municipality on 14 June. Premier,…

By Staff Reporter MEC for Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, Mase Manopole, acknowledged the Province’s veterinarians in their efforts to bring animal health care to communities during World Veterinary…

By Karabo Ntanzi The Independent Development Trust (IDT) has handed over Venus and Homevale Primary Schools to appointed contractors to replace prefabricated or pressed board classrooms with brick structures. Construction will take…

By Refilwe Mphirime The National Department of Justice and Correctional Services recently announced the Grade 12 results under the theme “Educate to rehabilitate.” The ceremony was held at Leeuwkop Correctional Centre streamed to all the…