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One Day Cup final set: Tuskers and Iinyathi face off after Heat's exit
Danie van der Lith|Published 3 hours ago

One Day Cup final set: Tuskers and Iinyathi face off after Heat's exit

Piet Els murder accused 'slept rough' at Kimberley taxi rank

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 3 hours ago

Seven suspects were sentenced in the Northern Cape High Court for the brutal 2018 robbery and murder of businessman Piet Els, with punishments ranging from suspended ...

Millions owed: Coghsta delays payments to service providers

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 3 hours ago

The Northern Cape Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs has assured that no essential services have been disrupted due ...

Kimberley father serving life for raping daughter seeks bail pending appeal

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 4 hours ago

A former Kimberley Tactical Response Team constable, who is serving a life sentence for raping his daughter, is seeking bail pending an appeal against his conviction ...

Northern Cape’s ambulance crisis sparks human rights complaint

Danie van der Lith|Published 5 hours ago

The DA has reported the Northern Cape Department of Health to the SA Human Rights Commission over a severe ambulance shortage, blaming it for tragic incidents like ...

Bridging the employment gap: Northern Cape youth to benefit from artisan skills training programme

Staff Reporter|Published 6 hours ago

Anglo American Zimele, in partnership with the Artisan Training Institute, has launched a skills development programme in the Northern Cape to train 75 youth in ...

Will Tiger Woods return? Rory McIlroy shares his thoughts on Woods’ injury recovery

Reuters|Published 8 hours ago

As Tiger Woods faces another injury setback, Rory McIlroy shares his thoughts on Woods' future in golf and the possibility of his return in 2026.

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Reuters|Published 9 hours ago

Carlos Alcaraz inches closer to a historic third consecutive title at Indian Wells, dominating Grigor Dimitrov, while Madison Keys secures her 15th consecutive win ...

Enhance your golf game: The essential role of sunglasses

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Discover how wearing sunglasses can protect your eyes from harmful UV rays while enhancing your golf performance. Learn the key features to look for in golf sunglasses ...

Former Karoo Hoogland municipal manager slapped with prison sentence

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 1 day ago

The former municipal manager of Karoo Hoogland Municipality, Louis Nothnagel, 63, was sentenced to 11 years behind bars by the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court ...

Northern Cape teen sentenced for rape and brutal assault of two young boys

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

An 18-year-old Northern Cape man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping and assaulting two young boys, with the Upington Regional Court also imposing an ...

PA leader Sharifa Ferris elected deputy Speaker of Northern Cape legislature

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 1 day ago

PA provincial leader Sharifa Ferris was elected unopposed as the new deputy Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature on Wednesday.

Sol Plaatje mayor Martha Bartlett is 'alive and well'

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 1 day ago

Sol Plaatje executive mayor Martha Bartlett is "very much alive", according to a statement released by the municipality on Wednesday, dismissing rumours of her supposed ...

Budget 2025: R266 billion will go towards crime-fighting, home affairs

Theolin Tembo|Published 1 day ago

Of the R266,1bn in the 2025/26 Budget, R133. 4bn will go towards the police services, R60,8bn towards defence and state security, R58,1bn being allocated to law ...

Budget 2025: Social grants secured, R35. 2 billion for SRD grants set aside

Vernon Pillay|Published 1 day ago

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals significant increases in social grants for 2025/26, including adjustments to old age, disability, and child support grants, ...

Budget 2025: Minister Enoch Godongwana proposes incremental VAT increase over two years

Vernon Pillay|Published 1 day ago

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals plans for VAT increases and essential support measures for low-income households in the 2025 Budget Speech.

Budget 2025: Reforms to local governments' revenue generating services underway

Theolin Tembo|Published 1 day ago

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a significant R2,95 trillion allocation for provinces and municipalities, unveiling crucial reforms aimed at enhancing ...

Budget 2025: Government allocates R11bn for early retirement of 30,000 public employees

Siphelele Dludla|Published 1 day ago

The National Treasury has allocated R11 billion to facilitate early retirement for 30,000 public servants over two years, aiming to reduce wage costs and rejuvenate ...

Budget 2025: Increased sin taxes on vaping, smoking and drinking

Vernon Pillay|Published 1 day ago

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana unveils plans for increased taxation on tobacco and alcohol products in the 2025 Budget, including public consultations on a new ...

R. Kelly's shocking comeback: reviving the 'Residuals' remix challenge from behind bars

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published 1 day ago

R. Kelly's unexpected contribution to the 'Residuals Remix Challenge' has sparked excitement and scepticism among fans, raising questions about his authenticity ...