Danie van der Lith

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Springboks applauded for exceptional 2025 season after unbeaten European tour

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The Springboks were praised by SA Rugby President Mark Alexander for an outstanding 2025 season, highlighted by a defended Rugby Championship title, an unbeaten ...

Drama, determination and a touch of history on display at Northern Cape Pairs Championships

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The Northern Cape Pairs Championships overcame heavy rain to deliver a gripping, high-quality opening to the season, with Kalahari teams making history and LeRoux ...

High energy as Kimberley gears up for KDC Skateboarding Championships and FMX motocross flair

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The 2025 Kimberley Diamond Cup finale brings top international skaters, a R200 000 prize purse, FMX stunt shows, and high energy competition to Kimberley from 5 ...

Extreme Cycle for Hunger 2026 launched as riders set to pedal from Joburg to Cape Town to fight food insecurity

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Meals on Wheels Northern Cape has launched the Extreme Cycle for Hunger 2026, a Johannesburg to Cape Town charity ride raising funds to feed vulnerable communities, ...

Hello December, let the festive chaos begin

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A lively, conversational column celebrating the arrival of December in South Africa, highlighting the sun-soaked festive season, holiday travel, family gatherings, ...

Snyman vows Blitzboks will ‘rectify Dubai mishaps’ as focus shifts to Cape Town showdown

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Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks will fix their Dubai shortcomings in Cape Town after finishing fifth in the SVNS opener, ending the weekend with strong wins over ...

Last chance to register, as the Stanford 100 Miler is set to close out South Africa’s gravel season

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The Stanford 100 Miler returns on 6 December 2025, closing out South Africa’s gravel season with epic routes for elite racers, weekend warriors, and newcomers alike. ...

Smile Week restores hope and confidence for Northern Cape children

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Smile Week at Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital in Kimberley is giving Northern Cape children life-changing reconstructive surgeries, restoring hope, confidence, ...

Groundbreaking International tests await SA Under-18 Girls as 53-player squad assembles for elite camp

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SA Rugby has selected 53 players for its Under-18 Girls Elite Player Development camp, marking a major step forward for women’s rugby.

Barkly West artist turns pain, betrayal and witchcraft into a powerful new EP

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Barkly West hip hop and amapiano artist Thabo Kgopiso channels betrayal, jealousy, and spiritual attacks into his new EP, Ubuthakathi (Witchcraft), releasing on ...

Montrose Primary erupts with SA20 spirit as Schools Tour brings cricket, music and pure joy to Johannesburg

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Johannesburg’s Montrose Primary School burst into song, dance and cricket fever as the SA20 Schools Tour brought players Steven Stolk and Donovan Ferreira, host ...

St Patrick’s CBC celebrates sporting excellence at annual awards

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St Patrick’s CBC celebrated its annual Sports Awards recently, honouring outstanding athletes across cricket, netball, soccer, swimming, tennis, chess, and hockey. ...

No antivenom crisis in South Africa, says African Snakebite Institute

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South Africa is not facing an antivenom shortage, says the African Snakebite Institute, despite misleading social media claims.

Increased residential LPG adoption offers relief amid escalating electricity tariffs

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South Africa’s rising electricity tariffs are driving more households to switch to LPG for cooking and heating.

Caritas Community Focus launches Light for Children Campaign to protect kids in Northern Cape and North West

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Caritas Community Focus is calling on communities across the Northern Cape and North West to join its Light for Children campaign during the 16 Days of Activism. ...

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

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

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

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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 ...

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

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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 ...

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

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

Barkly West singer hopes to inspire through music

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Oratile ZA, a gifted vocalist and music director from Barkly West, Northern Cape, is rising in South Africa’s music scene with a voice rooted in hope, healing, redemption, ...

Rift Valley Fever confirmed in Northern Cape - Farmers urged to act swiftly

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A Rift Valley Fever outbreak in the Northern Cape has prompted urgent warnings for livestock farmers to vaccinate their animals and implement biosecurity measures ...

Pearl United and Young Tigers claim glory at Bovua Holdings 2nd Annual Community Cup

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The Bovua Holdings 2nd Annual Community Cup at Mataleng Stadium, Barkly West, delivered thrilling soccer and netball action while advancing youth development in ...

Elevate Water Polo Under-23 Squad set to make Nordic League debut in Lisbon

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Elevate Water Polo’s under-23 men’s team will make its Nordic League debut in Lisbon this November, bridging the gap between school-level and senior international ...

Kimberley counts down to major marathon debut

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Kimberley is set to host the inaugural Diamond and Dorings Big Hole Marathon on November 22, a historic world-class 42.2km road race that doubles as a qualifier ...

Tswarangano All Stars lift Norman Community Cup after penalty shootout drama

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The Norman Community Cup showcased strong youth talent and community spirit at Floranville Sports Stadium, where eight Under-15 teams battled through a day of competitive ...