Three 21‑year‑old suspects held in Kimberley drug raid on Tyson Road
Kimberley Public Order Police arrested three 21‑year‑old men on 15 January 2026 during a Tyson Road patrol in Galeshewe, seizing suspected mandrax tablets with an ...
ActionSA's Xolani Khumalo to surrender to police amid assault allegations
ActionSA's Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Councillor Xolani Khumalo, is set to voluntarily surrender to the South African Police Service on January 19.
'Heads must roll': IFP blasts death threats against KZN Premier Ntuli
Following death threats against Premier Thami Ntuli circulating on social media, the IFP warned that the perpetrators would be held accountable and called on law ...
Mother survives floods by clinging to a tree, search on for 5-year-old boy
In flood-ravaged Mbaula village, Limpopo, a desperate search is on for a five-year-old boy swept away by floodwaters, as police and rescue teams face dangerous conditions. ...
Kimberley community crime fighters injured in clash with Stockdale Street ‘kingpins’
Members of Kimberley’s Safety and Security Task Team, a community crime-fighting organisation, say they were assaulted twice in Stockdale Street on January 14 as ...
Alleged gang boss fears pox during psychiatric observation
Alleged gang boss George " Barney" Peters does not want to be sent for 30 days mental observation as he believes that he will be found unfit to stand trial and will ...
Maybe we should treat people like dogs
From a New Year’s hike in Hong Kong to observing unusually contented dogs, this column reflects on gratitude, presence and what safety and care could mean for South ...
South Africa's proposed alcohol ban aims to curb road deaths and reckless driving
Road deaths in South Africa are primarily caused by reckless behaviour, prompting the government to amend the National Road Traffic Act. Recent tragedies underscore ...
Lerato Park residents block roads over stalled electrification project
Lerato Park residents near Roodepan barricaded roads and set tyres alight over delays to an electrification project, saying they have gone years without basic services ...
Despite achieving a Bachelor's pass, 10,000 matric students left without spaces at universities
The public university system is set to offer only 235,000 first-year places for 2026, leaving 10,000 qualified students without a space.
American travel creator thanks Will Smith for his kindness after Cape Town robbery
In a touching display of goodwill, travel influencer Sala Vie Brooks finds herself uplifted by Hollywood star Will Smith after a robbery in Cape Town, proving that ...
Kimberley journalist dismisses rape conviction as ‘utter nonsense’, signals appeal and bail bid
Convicted rapist and freelance journalist Douglas Mthukwane says he will appeal his four-rape conviction and is expected to renew his bid for bail ahead of sentencing ...
Lost your Matric certificate? Here is how you can get it back
Umalusi has released essential guidance for candidates whose matric certificates are lost or damaged.
What's on in Kimberley from January 15 and beyond
Looking for something to do? Here’s what’s happening in and around the Diamond City over the coming days and weeks.
Batlharos police appeal for help in locating missing 77-year-old
The Batlharos SAPS unit is urging residents to come forward with any information that could lead to the safe return of 77‑year‑old Ontlametse Matsime.
DA civil war explodes as Dion George walks out after bitter fallout with Steenhuisen
Former Environment Minister Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance and Parliament, accusing party leader John Steenhuisen of financial misconduct ...
Crucial final pool round for SA teams in Europe
South Africa’s franchises face decisive final pool matches in Europe, with the Stormers, Bulls, Sharks, and Lions chasing playoff qualification, while the Toyota ...
No space for thousands as universities hit capacity wall
Public universities in South Africa are facing significant challenges in accommodating the influx of matriculants for 2026, as funding constraints and leadership ...
Another twist in Sol Plaatje municipal manager debacle
In the latest development, Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala intends to approach the court on an urgent basis to have his suspension declared illegal, ...