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Supplied Springbok: 23 October 2025- As the Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape,  Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola officially launched the Safer Festive Season Operations in De Aar today, members of Port Nolloth SAPS achieved…

Supplied Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, a man who stood for dignity, justice and Understanding the values that shaped his life’s work was celebrated during the Sol Plaatje Memorial Weekend from 10 to 11 October 2025 at Sol Plaatje University…

By Palesa Mofoti Top seven students from different study skills at Northern Cape Urban TVET College qualified to represent the Province at the national leg of the prestigious World Skills South Africa competition, which is expected to be…

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…

Cyberbullying is one of the challenges that our society is faced with, especially in the education sector and it contributes to learners dropping out of school, suicide cases and other serious incidents amongst learners. The police and…

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…

Supplied Six hundred and ninety women from the Anglican Deanery of Kimberley and Kuruman descended to Kimberley for the 30th Mothers’ Union Conference, held at the Old Christian Revival Church, from  Friday, 27 September to Sunday, 29…

Supplied On 28 September 2024 Galeshewe community, the Hlakudi family and relatives bid farewell to 81-year-old Kenneth Morewane Hlakudi, also known as “Dire”, a man of great stature.  A Requiem Mass was held at Our Lady of Fatima…

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…

Correspondence The Department of Water and Sanitation has warned communities who use water from rivers (raw or untreated) in the Northern Cape and North West to be careful as they might contain cholera. This include communities and water…

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 coordinators of four well known Museums in Kimberley believe their partnership will go a long way in exposing key cultural institutions. The Transnet Transport Museum, the William Humphreys Art Gallery, the Big Hole Museum…

Supplied The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola joined by the Deputy Director of Correctional Services, Phillip Phajane hosted a combined Heritage Month event at Kimberley Correctional Services on…

Supplied In 2008, the World Health Organisation declared 3 October as World No Alcohol Day and the country is observing October as Social Development month. Minister for Social Development (DSD), Sisisi Tolashe is appealing to all…

Supplied As the Festive Season approaches, the SAPS, in partnership with other Government departments, provided essential mobile services that are easy accessible to the community of Galeshewe on Thursday, 3 October  2024. The service…

Correspondent The family of 28-year-old Jason Afrique said his untimely death has changed their lives. Afrique, a well-known businessman and a member of bikers' CC Riders Club, was shot and killed near his home in Newpark, Kimberley, on…

Supplied The DA in the Northern Cape has expressed concerns about policing in the rural areas, including farms. This comes after the arrest of four suspects in connection with the murder of 81-year-old Kuruman farmer Hendrik Venter. …

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 Roodepan SAPS is investigating an inquest into the death of Richard Steenkamp (73) who went missing in Roodepan on Friday, 16 August 2024. On Wednesday, 04 September 2024 at about 10:00 the body of Steenkamp was found in…

Supplied Calls for police to arrest a high ranking 46 year old police officer for alleged rape in the Northern Cape are mounting. The SAPS Lt Colonel who is attached to the Kimberley Flying Squad allegedly raped a 15 year old grade 9…

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.…

Karabo Ntanzi The Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, urged local municipalities to repair ailing infrastructure to attract tourists.  Saul said poor infrastructure in the province will drive away visitors if not addressed timeously.…

Karabo Ntanzi The partnership between the Department of Public Works and the Department of Higher Education's Community Education and Training College launched a groundbreaking initiative for female EPWP participants in the Frances Baard…

By Palesa Mofoti ‘I never want to see a child suffer, because that hurts me deeply seeing a child in that state’ words from Xolo Nicholas Ndayi affectionately known as Rre Ndayi, founder of Kitso Ke Bophelo a non-profit organization in…

By Palesa Mofoti The first handover of the Youth, Women, and Persons with Disability Fund (YWD) was held on 16 April 2024 in Kimberley. The YWD Fund is the initiative of the Northern Cape Ministry for Youth, Women, Persons with…

By Karabo Ntanzi The Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lt Gen Koliswa Otola accompanied by Acting Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Crime Detection, Maj Gen Jacques Raymond, Acting Deputy Provincial Commissioner…

By: Siphiwe Ngcongco Local artists will subsequently have the luxury of recording their music here at home, thanks to a sponsorship by the Northern Cape Government which unveiled a state-of-the-art recording studio in Kimberley on 27…