Thistle RFC restores the story of heritage, heart and a new beginning in Kimberley

Danie van der Lith|Published

Thistle Rugby Football Club, founded in 1908 in Kimberley, has been revitalised with a new executive committee following its recent AGM.

Scrolling to our Doom: When smartphone FOMO fragments our brains

Lance Fredericks|Published

A thoughtful look at how constant smartphone checking is reshaping our behaviour, harming focus, weakening memory and diluting real conversation — supported by research ...

Final showdown as Aztec Masters and Young Pirates go head to head at Sol Plaatje Masters Football League Play-offs

Danie van der Lith|Published

Aztec Masters and Young Pirates face off in the Sol Plaatjie League playoff final on December 7 at Galeshewe Stadium. Rivals chase redemption after Easter penalty ...

Northern Cape Cricket's schools team off to compete in SCA Under-16 boys week

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Northern Cape U-16 cricket boys team are off to compete in the SCA U-16 boys week in Paarl.

Watch VideoManchester Utd rue missed chance in West Ham draw

AFP|Published

Manchester United missed a chance to secure a top-five spot in the Premier League after a 1-1 draw against West Ham, where Diogo Dalot’s goal was overshadowed by ...

‘Unsafe’ buses back on the road as senior Sol Plaatje official faces criminal probe

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A senior official at Sol Plaatje Municipality is under investigation for defeating the ends of justice after subsidised public transport buses — previously deemed ...

Galeshewe family pleads for driver to come forward after daughter killed in hit-and-run

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A grieving Galeshewe family is pleading for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run on the R31 to come forward after identifying their daughter at the mortuary ...

Watch VideoBYD Sealion 5 touches down in South Africa: pricing and features

Jason Woosey|Updated

The new BYD Sealion 6 looks set to become South Africa's least expensive PHEV when it arrives in December. Here's what to expect:

Accused rejects rape, blames ‘rough sex’ for injuries

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Rape accused Douglas Mthukwane told the Northern Cape High Court that the complainants’ injuries were caused by what he described as consensual “rough sex”, as the ...

Watch VideoWATCH | Senzo Mchunu back in the hot seat at Madlanga Commission

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Mchunu’s testimony comes amid serious allegations, claiming he may have aligned himself with criminal networks and used his political influence to protect individuals ...

Kimberley residents demand visible policing amid fears of rising crime

Danie van der Lith|Published

Residents of Kimberley are calling for urgent action from SAPS as crime rises, patrols disappear, and response times lag, demanding greater police visibility, proactive ...

Finger-lickin’ filthy: KFC kitchen video leaves customers clucking mad

IOL Reporter|Published

After a viral video revealed a shocking state of hygiene at KFC Belhar, patrons are left questioning if fast food is worth the risk.

G20 tensions erupt: US accuses South Africa of 'embedded racism' as Presidency fires back

Xolile Mtembu|Published

A diplomatic row has erupted ahead of the G20 summit after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio harshly criticised South Africa’s leadership, accusing the ANC-led government ...

President Ramaphosa highlights R160 billion investment by SA companies in Mozambique, creating 43,000 jobs

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

South African companies have invested over R160 billion and created 43,000 jobs in Mozambique, President Cyril Ramaphosa said during the 4th Bi-National Commission, ...

Watch VideoJulius Mkhwanazi admits receiving payments of up to R20 000 a time from Cat Matlala | Madlanga Commission

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Central to Mkhwanazi's testimony was a 2021 letter of authority used by tycoon businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Marco Rubio: Policies of Mandela’s successors drove South Africa’s most talented citizens abroad

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused the successors of South Africa’s founding democratic president Nelson Mandela of abandoning reconciliation in favour ...

SARS moves to seize PetroSA’s Mossel Bay refinery over R4.5bn tax debt

Banele Ginindza|Published

PetroSA's financial struggles deepen as the South African Revenue Service moves to attach its Gas-to-Liquids refinery in Mossel Bay over unpaid licensing and duty ...

A look back: How much of a success was the Diamond and Dorings Big Hole Marathon?

Danie van der Lith|Published

The inaugural Diamond and Dorings Big Hole Marathon brought excitement and community spirit to Kimberley, but mixed feedback from businesses and residents highlighted ...

Danielskuil man faces lengthy prison term for sexual offences against young girls

Marlene Minopetros|Published

In a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up against violence, this harrowing case sheds light on the serious consequences faced by those who perpetrate ...