Author returns to Kimberley for launch of second book

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The silent struggles of three friends navigating daily life are beautifully captured in the latest offering by author Rozaan de Wet Boer. Her second book, “Is Jy ...

MEC mobilises relief efforts for storm-hit Augrabies families

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The Northern Cape provincial government has provided temporary shelter and essential supplies for over 60 people displaced by a severe thunderstorm in Augrabies, ...

Police investigate drowning incident at Ronaldsvlei

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A tragic incident occurred at the Ronaldsvlei water pit, resulting in the loss of a man's life. The circumstances surrounding the drowning are currently under investigation. ...

Cable theft hampers electricity provision

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Residents of Roodepan have been left frustrated by power outages this week as the Sol Plaatje Municipality raises concerns over the increasing incidents of cable ...

Just what the doctor ordered: Ekhaya offers free health checks

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Residents of Galeshewe and other parts of Kimberley will have the opportunity to receive a free medical check-up on Saturday when Ekhaya Private Hospital hosts its ...

Galeshewe school’s new e-learning platform a ‘secret weapon’ for success

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The Sol Plaatje Municipality, in partnership with Vodacom and the Musanda Foundation, encouraged learners at Dr EP Lekhela Secondary School in Galeshewe to focus ...

Help needed to locate patient’s family

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The Northern Cape Department of Health is seeking the community’s help in locating the family of a 32-year-old patient who was brought to the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe ...

Four dead, two injured in R31 head-on collision

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Four people lost their lives in a head-on collision between two light motor vehicles on the R31 road between Kimberley and Barkly West.

New ICT centre provides digital access to Pofadder learners

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With the aim of equipping learners and teachers with essential digital skills, a new information and communication technology (ICT) multimedia centre was opened ...

Pupils’ futures jeopardised due to delayed results

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A KIMBERLEY parent is outraged at the Northern Cape Department of Education after her daughter did not receive her National Senior Certificate (NSC) in time to secure ...

Parents demand action as Gong-Gong school transport crisis drags on

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As Gong-Gong learners continue to face challenges with learner transport, the Northern Cape Department of Education has indicated that an additional midi-bus will ...

Four undocumented suspects arrested for illegal mining in Kleinzee

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Four undocumented suspects were arrested by the police, with the assistance of a private security company, for illegal mining and trespassing at a mine in Kleinzee ...

Police appeal for help in finding missing Olifantshoek man

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The police have requested assistance from the public in locating a missing 28-year-old man, Dawid Jacobs, from Skerpdraai in Olifantshoek.

Installation of smart pre-paid meters is progressing smoothly, says municipality

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Sol Plaatje Municipality has indicated that the smart pre-paid electricity meter installation process which started late in 2024, is continuing at a very satisfying ...

Kumba invests R1 million in Northern Cape’s top matric achievers

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In recognition of the 87. 3% national pass rate of the Class of 2024, Kumba Iron Ore has donated R1 million, which was divided among the Northern Cape’s Top 20 matric ...

Kimberley to the big screen: Film celebrates unbreakable friendship

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The unbreakable bond between international movie director, writer, and actor Tom Datnow and his late friend, Michael Brand, is brought to life in the film ‘Poacher’s ...

Several suspects nabbed during Vala Umgodi operations in Northern Cape

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Intelligence-driven, disruptive operations conducted by the multi-disciplinary teams of Operation Vala Umgodi in the Frances Baard and Namakwa districts over the ...

Parents and SGB prevent pupils from attending school following an alleged irregular appointment

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Parents and the School Governing Body (SGB) locked learners out of school premises and stopped them from attending school following allegations of an irregular appointment ...

Balance is key, says Northern Cape top achiever

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The Northern Cape’s 2024 Matric Top Achiever, Kutlo Motlhoioa from Kimberley Technical High School, credited his success to balancing academics with extracurricular ...

New private hospital a beacon of health and opportunity in Galeshewe

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Just one day after opening its doors, Ekhaya Private Hospital in Galeshewe welcomed its first two patients, who were rushed to the facility for emergency medical ...

Thabane High School secures historic pass rate

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Despite facing significant challenges, Thabane High School in Galeshewe has made history by improving its matric pass rate from 86% in 2023 to an impressive 94. ...

Districts played key role in matric success – Saul

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As the Northern Cape received applause for recording an overall matric pass rate of 84. 2%, reflecting an 8. 4% increase from 75. 8% in 2023, Northern Cape Premier ...

‘We are moving in the right direction’: Premier Saul praises matric success

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Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul said the Province can hold its head high, having improved its matric pass rate by more than 8%.

‘Go forth and shine!’: Northern Cape Class of 2024 praised for 84. 2% pass rate

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With an improved 84. 2% matric pass rate, the newly inaugurated Sol Plaatje mayor and former MEC for Education, Martha Bartlett, congratulated the Northern Cape ...

Northern Cape matric pupils anxiously await 2024 exam results

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As the Northern Cape Department of Education prepares to release the 2024 matric results in Kimberley on Tuesday, matric pupils across the Province have described ...