Danie van der Lith

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Boan Venter called up as Erasmus cuts Springbok squad to 45

Danie van der Lith|Published

Boan Venter has been called up to the Springbok squad as coach Rassie Erasmus reduces the group to 45 players following injuries and the first week of training. ...

DA Youth Day Rally in Roodepan calls for political change ahead of by-elections

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Democratic Alliance used their Youth Day rally in Roodepan to call for political change ahead of the upcoming by-elections, with speakers Zandile Zozo and Harold ...

Kimberley’s fading identity as street names vanish amid neglect

Danie van der Lith|Published

Neglected by the municipality, Kimberley's fading street names have been restored by AfriForum, highlighting the city's growing reliance on civic groups to uphold ...

Suzuki Griquas bid farewell to departing players

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Suzuki Griquas bid farewell to five players: Sako Makata, Marcqiewn Titus, Junior Banda, Dylan Sjöblom, and Thabo Ndimande. The team thanks them for their commitment ...

Kimberley boxing fans treated to a knockout weekend of action

Danie van der Lith|Published

The New Champions Boxing Academy and Platinum Boxing and Fitness hosted an exciting amateur boxing tournament in Kimberley, featuring top local clubs and attracting ...

Clive Korope tees up opportunity for longtime caddie Boitumelo Mmereki

Danie van der Lith|Published

When longtime Jan Kempdorp caddie Boitumelo Mmereki was invited by Clive Korope to play his first round of golf, it marked not only a personal triumph but a moment ...

‘Enough is Enough’: Residents demand action on Kimberley’s dumping crisis

Danie van der Lith|Published

Residents in Kimberley are raising serious concerns over poor waste management, illegal dumping, and the ineffective deployment of EPWP workers, which they say is ...

Taps flow freely again as Sol Plaatje ends nightly water cuts

Danie van der Lith|Published

Sol Plaatje Municipality has officially ended the year-long nightly water interruptions in Kimberley following major repairs to the city’s 35km bulk pipeline, which ...

Duct tape, democracy and a whole lot of laughs

Danie van der Lith|Published

A Kimberley school is hosting a playful fund-raiser where learners vote in a mock election, with the winning teachers getting duct-taped to a wall in a fun, democracy-themed ...

Fantasy Rugby Championship launches for 2025 Rugby Championship

Danie van der Lith|Published

Rugby fans across the Southern Hemisphere have a thrilling new way to engage with the sport as the first official Fantasy Rugby Championship for the 2025 Castle ...

Unchanged Springbok Women’s Starting XV ready for Kenyan showdown in Antananarivo

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Springbok Women have named an unchanged starting XV for their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup clash against Kenya in Antananarivo on Wednesday. Following their dominant ...

Strong Junior Bok squad named for Under-20 World Championship in Italy

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Junior Springboks have named a formidable squad for the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy, including five returning players and exciting new talent. ...

Power cuts couldn't dim her message of faith and hope

Danie van der Lith|Published

"Called to Share: My Life’s Journey with Jesus" is a heartfelt memoir by Shalldrey Samuels, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and proud daughter of Roodepan. ...

Kimberley teen set to hand over crown on global stage

Danie van der Lith|Published

Thirteen-year-old Mishka Boughan, a seasoned South African pageant model from Kimberley, is heading to the Dominican Republic to hand over her Miss Pre-Teen Model ...

Sol Plaatje University breathes new life into Kimberley through historic Gardens revival

Danie van der Lith|Published

Sol Plaatje University plans to revive Kimberley’s historic Oppenheimer Gardens.

Olympic Primary’s netball stars shine, but road to nationals needs backing

Danie van der Lith|Published

Olympic Primary School in Kimberley has been crowned the U/13 Frances Baard Primary School League champions after a strong victory over Grootdrink Primary School ...

Frances Baard Under-21s crowned champions – but their off-field struggle tells a harder truth

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Frances Baard Rugby Region Under-21 boys' team were crowned back-to-back Griquas Regional Champions for 2025 after a dominant performance in Calvinia. Despite ...

Missing Postmasburg woman found safe after kidnapping ordeal

Danie van der Lith|Published

A 20-year-old woman who was reportedly kidnapped at knifepoint in Postmasburg has been found safe and unharmed, while police continue to search for the suspects ...

Credit where it’s due: Sol Plaatje gets it right

Danie van der Lith|Published

OPINION: Sol Plaatje Municipality deserves praise for its well-planned, transparent, and resident-focused handling of Kimberley’s recent water shutdown — a marked ...

Feinberg-Mngomezulu crowned SA Vodacom URC player of the season

Danie van der Lith|Published

Springbok and DHL Stormers star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been named South Africa’s Vodacom URC Player of the Season for 2024/25, following a stellar campaign ...

'Small town, big dreams': Barkly West beauty shines on world stage

Danie van der Lith|Published

Barkly West’s J-Dean Bridges received a hero’s welcome after placing 3rd runner-up at Miss Petite International in El Salvador - an inspiring, self-funded journey ...

Urgent action demanded over Postmasburg service failures

Danie van der Lith|Published

AfriForum has called on the Tsantsabane Local Municipality to urgently address a range of service delivery failures in Postmasburg and Beeshoek, including the state ...

Alarm raised over alleged mismanagement at Galeshewe child care centre

Danie van der Lith|Published

The DA has raised alarm over alleged financial mismanagement at Sinothando Kids Haven in Galeshewe, as the Northern Cape Department of Social Development faces scrutiny ...

NC Social Development charts way forward for Youth Service Centres

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Northern Cape Department of Social Development will host its 2025 Annual Youth Service Centre (YSC) Performance Review Session from 3 to 5 June at the Desert ...

Transforming lives through maths, science and digital innovation in Kimberley

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Maths & Science Leadership Academy, a non-profit organisation based in Kimberley, is transforming the lives of disadvantaged youth through high-quality education, ...