Danie van der Lith

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Ebune ‘Mango’ Ngundue: Versatile prop powering Griquas’ front row

Danie van der Lith|Published

Ebune “Mango” Ngundue brings strength, versatility, and work ethic to the Suzuki Griquas, anchoring both tighthead and loosehead positions. The 23-year-old prop ...

Candlelight vigil in Kimberley as families wait for news on trapped Ekapa miners

Danie van der Lith|Published

Families and community members gathered outside Ekapa Minerals in Kimberley for a candlelight vigil on Thursday night, praying for five trapped miners and expressing ...

Minister Mantashe to visit Ekapa mine as five workers remain trapped underground

Danie van der Lith|Updated

Three days after a mud rush trapped five mineworkers 890 metres underground at Ekapa Minerals’ Joint Shaft in Kimberley, intensive pumping and rescue operations ...

Harriers and furry friends share the love at Kimberley Valentine Fun Run/Walk

Danie van der Lith|Published

Kimberley Harriers hosted their annual Valentine-themed 4 km fun run and walk on Tuesday in support of the SPCA in Kimberley. Hundreds of residents and their dogs ...

Kimberley Diamonds Social League results: Big wins, comebacks, and top checkouts

Danie van der Lith|Published

Week four of the Kimberley Diamonds Social Darts League delivered dominant victories, dramatic comebacks and standout individual performances as the competition ...

SAHRC final report details serious rights violations at NC mental health hospital, calls for urgent reform

Danie van der Lith|Published

The South African Human Rights Commission has released a final investigative report exposing severe systemic failures at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital ...

Riders push limits at Swords Series Pretoria East 2026

Danie van der Lith|Published

More than 300 riders competed at Swords Series Pretoria East 2026, with standout endurance performances in both men’s and women’s races. The weekend also highlighted ...

Ritchie community unites to support Rietvale High School

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Ritchie Community Education and Attendance Development Committee has been launched to support Rietvale High School by addressing absenteeism, safety, and academic ...

Search continues for five Ekapa mineworkers as Kimberley prays for a miracle

Danie van der Lith|Published

Ekapa Minerals confirmed on Wednesday morning that intensive search and rescue operations are continuing for five mineworkers trapped 890 metres underground following ...

South African women referees earn prestigious Six Nations appointments

Danie van der Lith|Published

SA Rugby has congratulated Aimee Barrett Theron, Zoe Naude, and Giana Viljoen on their Women’s Six Nations appointments, with Barrett Theron set to referee her 50th ...

FF Plus flags financial risk in proposed permanent appointments at Sol Plaatje Municipality

Danie van der Lith|Published

The FF Plus has warned that the proposed permanent appointment of 497 contract workers at Sol Plaatje Municipality could deepen its financial crisis, trigger labour ...

Rotary Club inspires young leaders at Pescodia High School

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Rotary Club of Kimberley visited Pescodia High School to introduce Rotary and Interact, encouraging learners to embrace service and leadership. Presentations ...

UPDATE: Fears grow for trapped mineworkers after mud rush at Ekapa Joint Shaft

Danie van der Lith|Published

Fears are growing for five mineworkers who remain unaccounted for after a mud rush struck the Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft in Kimberley, with emergency operations continuing ...

BREAKING NEWS: Mineworkers missing after underground mudslide at Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft in Kimberley

Danie van der Lith|Published

A mudslide reportedly struck the Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft nearly 890 metres underground early this morning, leaving five mineworkers unaccounted for.

Kimberley residents frustrated as Sol Plaatje Municipality struggles with burst pipes and service delivery

Danie van der Lith|Published

Kimberley’s ageing water infrastructure continues to fail, but residents say the bigger crisis is the slow response and massive water losses that follow. Political ...

Ngoma Choir Festival set to make its debut in Kimberley

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Ngoma Choir Festival debuts in Kimberley from 20 to 22 February 2026, offering young singers free choral training, expert guidance from Hamilton “Chillies” Motloung, ...

Viceroy sides dominate Kimberley Diamonds Social League night

Danie van der Lith|Published

Viceroy 1 and Viceroy 2 underlined their dominance during the Kimberley Diamonds' third weekly social league, while standout individual performances from Leane van ...

Marion Holm brings Marion Monroe comedy show in support of Caritas fundraiser

Danie van der Lith|Published

Marion Holm presents her acclaimed one-woman show, Marion Monroe, at a special fundraising event supporting Caritas. The evening of sharp humour and heartfelt storytelling ...

Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 explodes into life with record wins and early upset

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 opened with a record 100 to 0 win for the Bulls Daisies, an upset victory for EP Queens, and commanding performances from Western ...

Sol Plaatje University crowned champions at Diamond Ladies pre-season tournament

Danie van der Lith|Published

Sol Plaatje University Ladies claimed a 1 to 0 victory over City Ladies to win the 2026 Diamond Ladies preseason tournament at Vuyolwethu, as eight clubs united ...

South Africa to see partial solar eclipse on 17 February

Danie van der Lith|Published

South Africans will witness a partial solar eclipse on 17 February 2026, visible nationwide during the afternoon. Coverage will vary by region, with coastal areas ...

Operation Shanela II nets 576 arrests in Northern Cape crime crackdown

Danie van der Lith|Published

Operation Shanela II resulted in 576 arrests across the Northern Cape during a weeklong intelligence-driven crackdown. Police closed 16 illegal liquor outlets, seized ...

Junior Boks primed for bruising Georgia tour as title defence looms

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Junior Springboks brace for freezing conditions and a bruising physical challenge in Georgia, where three tough fixtures will test their adaptability, sharpen ...

New insect species named in honour of SANParks and the Richtersveld

Danie van der Lith|Published

Researchers have discovered several new flightless weevil species in Richtersveld National Park, naming one Richtersveldiella sanparkensis in honour of SANParks, ...

Water supply restored to parts of Kimberley suburbia and Galeshewe

Danie van der Lith|Published

Water supply has been restored to parts of Kimberley Suburbia and Galeshewe after contractors completed pipe connections ahead of schedule. Line filling is under ...