SA marks World Toilet Day with renewed call for safe and dignified sanitation for all

Danie van der Lith|Published

South Africa marked World Toilet Day by reaffirming the urgent need for safe, hygienic, and adequate sanitation for all.

Viking Snyman hits 50 as Springboks prepare to raid Irish fortress

Lance Fredericks|Published

RG Snyman marks his 50th Test cap as the Springboks return to Dublin with a refreshed lineup, chasing a long-awaited win over Ireland in Saturday’s high-stakes Aviva ...

Starc takes seven as England rolled for 172 in Ashes opener

AFP|Published

A venomous Mitchell Starc took 7-58 as England were sent packing for just 172 on day one of the first Ashes Test against Australia on Friday, leaving them with a ...

Unstoppable: SA Women’s Sevens win Africa title without conceding a point

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

A dominant, point-perfect run saw the Springbok Women’s Sevens lift the Africa Sevens title in Nairobi, capping an unbeaten weekend with a composed final win over ...

Three years later: Unsolved Kimberley killing deepens anger ahead of Women’s Shutdown

Lance Fredericks|Published

Three years after Chareen Augustine was murdered in Kimberley, her family still has no answers. As Women for Change calls for a national shutdown, the case highlights ...

How Heinrich and Jan cycled 1,600 kilometres to fulfil a promise to a child in the dark

Danie van der Lith|Published

Two men from Goutrou in Victoria West, Heinrich Fiellies and Jan Swarts, cycled more than 1 600 km from Parys to Bloubergstrand in the 1000 Miler Ride for Light ...

Labour Court finds NC department in contempt over reinstatement order

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Labour Court has found the Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism in contempt of a 2022 court order compelling it to reinstate former Trade ...

An excellent adminstrator: Lloyd Louw honoured for his service to sport

Danie van der Lith|Published

Kimberley sports stalwart Lloyd Louw was honoured at the Cricket Sports Legends Awards by Eugene Jacobs, a founding member of Diamond Park Cricket Club, for his ...

White House slams Ramaphosa for ‘running his mouth’ over Trump’s last-minute G20 U-turn

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa for “running his mouth” after he revealed that the US has shifted its stance on ...

Brother sentenced after confessing to killing sister

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A 63-year-old Kimberley man who confessed to killing his sister during a violent confrontation at the Newton Court flats has been sentenced to an effective four ...

Watch VideoJose Riveiro discusses Relebohile Mofokeng's performance as Orlando Pirates pursue domestic success

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Jose Riveiro thinks Relebohile Mofokeng, who is essential to the Orlando Pirates' pursuit of domestic success, can recover from a slow start to the season.

A litter licence is the silly solution

Lance Fredericks|Published

As Kimberley sinks deeper into neglect, this column calls for leadership, accountability and a change in public behaviour, warning that young residents are growing ...

Arrest warrant issued after Health no-show at commission

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A warrant of arrest was issued for the Northern Cape Health Department’s acting head after the department failed to appear before the Commission for Gender Equality, ...

Dublin looms as Kolisi links Test to GBV awareness

Lance Fredericks|Published

The Springboks return to Dublin searching for a long-awaited win over Ireland, while captain Siya Kolisi urges supporters to wear purple on Friday in support of ...

Griquas Rugby Union reaffirms leadership as Engelbrecht and Myburgh secure new terms

Danie van der Lith|Published

Griquas Rugby Union has re-elected Monte Engelbrecht as President and Johan Myburgh as Vice President, both unopposed, following their AGM in Kimberley.

Ex-husband found guilty of Mandy Bailey’s murder

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Alberto Matthews was found guilty in the Northern Cape High Court of murdering his ex-wife, Mandy Bailey, with the court rejecting his version as “far-fetched” and ...

Rapper Nadia Nakai postpones single release in solidarity with GBV protest

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Nadia Nakai has delayed her new single 'Really?!' to join the nationwide shutdown against GBV, cancelling her gigs and standing with women calling for urgent action. ...

Urgent: NCC recalls 10 Isuzu RT66 vehicles and 290 Ducati motorcycles due to safety defects

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a crucial recall for 10 Isuzu RT66 vehicles and 290 Ducati motorcycles, citing significant safety defects that ...

Alleged gang boss objects to psych test, says it will make him ‘look mad’

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Alleged gang leader George “Barney” Peters has opposed a court-ordered mental observation, insisting he is fit to stand trial, while the Northern Cape High Court ...