Danie van der Lith

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DA leader visits Douglas in bid to 'rescue' Siyancuma from governance decay

Danie van der Lith|Published

Democratic Alliance Leader John Steenhuisen visited Douglas in the Siyancuma Municipality to highlight the community’s ongoing struggles with collapsed service delivery, ...

Dwight Oliphant shares his inspiring Taekwondo journey

Danie van der Lith|Published

Kimberley-born Dwight Oliphant, now 26 and a 3rd-degree black belt in Taekwondo, overcame physical and mental challenges to grow from a disciplined child into a ...

SPU Ladies dominate as Sasol Women’s League gets back under way

Danie van der Lith|Published

The SPU Ladies football team made a powerful return to the Sasol Women’s League this past weekend with back-to-back dominant victories, thrashing Power Boys Ladies ...

Kimberley’s golden girls gallop to glory on national stage

Danie van der Lith|Published

Two talented young riders from Kimberley Equestrian Centre, Sian Snyman and Madison Kemp, delivered outstanding performances at national equestrian events across ...

OPINION: Why sports heroes must never forget who’s watching

Danie van der Lith|Published

A young boy in a wheelchair leading the Suzuki Griquas onto the field against the Boland Cavaliers served as a powerful reminder of the immense influence sportspeople ...

SPU’s Lidené Kruger earns national call-up to Springbok Women’s Sevens Training Squad

Danie van der Lith|Published

Sol Plaatje University proudly celebrates the national call-up of first-year student and Griquas Women’s Rugby star Lidené Kruger to the Springbok Women’s Sevens ...

Kimberley North residents demand action amid escalating safety concerns

Danie van der Lith|Published

Residents of Kimberley North are growing increasingly frustrated over years of municipal neglect in their neighbourhood, where an open field and a dilapidated Transnet ...

Diamantveld dominates netball and rugby as Trio shines in hockey at Wesgrow Central Sports Tournament

Danie van der Lith|Published

Diamantveld High School asserted their dominance in the 2025 Wesgrow Central Sports Tournament held in Kimberley, sweeping all their netball and nearly all their ...

Currie Cup carnage: Comebacks, thrashings, and table-turning drama

Danie van der Lith|Published

Griquas staged a thrilling second-half comeback to stun Boland, capping off a weekend of Currie Cup carnage marked by dramatic turnarounds, crushing defeats, and ...

The passion and purpose behind young talent Boitumelo 'Ngwedi' Moroka’s rise in the performing arts

Danie van der Lith|Published

Fourteen-year-old Boitumelo "Ngwedi" Moroka is a rising star from Kimberley whose deep passion for acting and storytelling is already earning him roles in international ...

Xaba edges out rivals in thrilling Tshwane SPAR Women’s 10km victory

Danie van der Lith|Published

Glenrose Xaba clinched a thrilling victory at the Tshwane SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge, narrowly defeating Ethiopian Diniya Abaraya to secure her third title of the ...

FNB Football First Festival uncovers a bright future for Northern Cape soccer

Danie van der Lith|Published

The FNB Football First Festival in Kimberley showcased under-15 soccer talent from across the province, highlighting youth development and identifying future stars ...

Northern Cape bowlers clinch back-to-back Quadrangular titles in Klerksdorp

Danie van der Lith|Published

Northern Cape bowlers claimed back-to-back Quadrangular titles in Klerksdorp with standout performances across all disciplines, showcasing teamwork, resilience, ...

Kimberley Rugby Club clinch Frances Baard Cup in thrilling Hartswater final

Danie van der Lith|Published

Kimberley Rugby Club edged Hartswater 33–30 in a dramatic Frances Baard Cup final, capping off a night of rugby, community spirit, and tradition in front of more ...

CP Mathewson finally claims Champion of Champions title

Danie van der Lith|Published

CP Mathewson finally secured the elusive Central Districts Singles Champion of Champions title, completing his decorated lawn bowls career.

Kimberley Harriers celebrate women’s strength with historic all-female race

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Kimberley Harriers Running Club hosted the city’s first-ever women-only 4. 5km and 10km races, empowering 188 women through movement, motivation, and momentum. ...

Township entrepreneurs empowered at Kasi Business Workshop

Danie van der Lith|Published

The 37th Kasi Business Workshop in Galeshewe empowered local entrepreneurs through mentorship, business training, and a R50,000 pitch challenge, all in tribute to ...

Springbok Women show character in hard-fought battle against Black Ferns XV

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Springbok Women showed resilience by winning the second half against the Black Ferns XV, despite a 34-26 defeat, as they continue their preparations for the ...

Thrilling start to 2025 Carling Currie Cup as Boland Kavaliers stun Cheetahs and Griffons claim first division title

Danie van der Lith|Published

The 2025 Carling Currie Cup kicked off with thrilling action as the Pumas, Bulls, Lions, and Kavaliers all secured impressive wins, while the Griffons claimed First ...

Namaqualand bursts to life as early rains ignite vibrant flower season

Danie van der Lith|Published

Early rains and cool weather have kickstarted Namaqualand’s annual flower season, with vibrant wildflowers already blooming and promising a spectacular display in ...

Suzuki Griquas ready to step up against the Pumas in Currie Cup

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Suzuki Griquas are primed for a high-intensity Currie Cup showdown against the Airlink Pumas, with heightened training and a focused mindset to match the elevated ...

Kimberley dancers shine at National Hip Hop Championships

Danie van der Lith|Published

Dancers from the Noleen Andrews School of Dance celebrate their success at the Hip Hop Unite SA Championships, where Misfits took gold, Culture earned silver and ...

Where have all the sporting stories gone?

Danie van der Lith|Published

A journalist reflects on the growing silence in community sport reporting, questioning why athletes no longer share their achievements with newspapers despite free ...

Skateboarding star Jean-Marc Johannes uplifts Kimberley’s youth through passion and purpose

Danie van der Lith|Published

Professional skateboarder Jean-Marc Johannes is empowering Kimberley’s youth by hosting training workshops to grow the local skateboarding scene, while continuing ...

Rassie Erasmus names 37-man Springbok squad for the Australia leg of Rugby Championship

Danie van der Lith|Published

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 37-man squad, including 24 World Cup winners and five new caps, for the opening two Tests of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship ...