Northern Cape rapist receives 25-year prison term for crimes against minors

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A Batlharos man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for raping two teenage girls, marking a significant victory in South Africa's ongoing battle against ...

Life behind bars for man who killed ex-girlfriend, and left child with body

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 33-year-old foreign national has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend in Hopetown.

Frances Baard crime crackdown nets 55 wanted suspects and R59k in traffic fines

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A high-density crime blitz in the Frances Baard District saw senior SAPS officials lead multi-agency roadblocks and raids that netted 55 wanted suspects, 14 undocumented ...

Seven suspects nabbed for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammo

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Two Kuruman police officers on patrol arrested seven men after spotting a suspicious vehicle and finding a 9mm pistol with a tampered serial number and ammunition. ...

De Aar sexual predator sentenced to 40 years behind bars

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 39-year-old Northern Cape man has been sentenced to 40 years' imprisonment for raping two women in De Aar's Sunrise area in 2019. .

Police blitz nets nearly 1,000 suspects across Northern Cape

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A total of 6,116 vehicles and 11,499 persons were stopped and searched at various checkpoints and roadblocks across the province.

Know your boobs, know your risk: The importance of screening during menopause

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As menopause approaches, women are encouraged to prioritise breast cancer screening and understand their individual risk factors to take charge of their health. ...

Beaconsfield business robbery: Seven suspects arrested

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Seven suspects, six men and one woman aged between 25 and 32, were arrested in Beaconsfield for possession of suspected stolen property and business burglary.

Colour and community spirit on display at Nieuwoudtville Heritage Day celebrations

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Nieuwoudtville celebrated Heritage Day with a lively mix of sports, games, and community activities, bringing SAPS, local organisations, and residents together to ...

Kumba Iron Ore steps up for biodiversity with new tree-planting drive

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Kumba Iron Ore is taking bold steps to give back to nature. In support of the Ten Million Trees initiative led by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, ...

Watch VideoNew centre aims to revolutionise rural and inclusive education

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The Sol Plaatje University recently launched the Centre for the Advancement of Rural and Inclusive Education and Research, a pioneering research centre in the Faculty ...

Sol Plaatje University hosts thought-leading African Languages Symposium

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SPU's Faculty of Education is hosting a one-day African Languages Symposium on Friday, 3 October 2025, at the South Campus.

Northern Cape SAPS celebrates Heritage Day in Kimberley

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The Northern Cape SAPS celebrated Heritage Day in Kimberley with cultural performances and a theme of “Reimagine Our Heritage Institutions for a New Era”, emphasising ...

What's on in Kimberley – September 26 and beyond

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Find out what's happening in the Diamond City over the next few days and weeks.

Two foreign nationals nabbed near Springbok with bakkie full of endangered plants

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Two foreign nationals were arrested on the R382 near Springbok after police discovered their bakkie loaded with endangered plants worth a substantial amount.

Rhino horns are lifelines for survival, not trophies

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On World Rhino Day, conservationists stress that rhino horns are not trophies but vital survival tools essential for feeding, defence, and social interaction in ...

Armed robbers flee with cash and cigarettes, but police strike back swiftly

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Three men were arrested after an armed robbery at a shop in Okiep where suspects allegedly threatened the owner with a firearm before fleeing with cash and cigarettes, ...

When AI doesn’t know that your 'Gucci' isn’t Gucci

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In South Africa's luxury goods market, "superfakes" are outsmarting AI detection tools but technology is catching up, with AI flagging 203 suspected fakes and human ...

UPDATE: Missing man found and reunited with family

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Dennis Blaauw, who was reported missing on 16 September 2025, has been found and has been reunited with his family.

Seven-year-old cancer survivor surpasses 100-day post-transplant milestone

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A seven-year-old boy named Avukile from Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, has surpassed the critical 100-day post-stem cell transplant milestone after receiving a lifesaving ...

Northern Cape young scientists head to Eskom Expo International Science Fair

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Young scientists from the Northern Cape, alongside others from across South Africa and internationally, are heading to the Eskom Expo International Science Fair ...

Suspect caught in the act of illegal hunting on nature reserve

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A 34-year-old man was arrested in Plooysburg for illegally hunting a Kudu and a Duiker in a Nature Reserve, with a second suspect still at large.

Man sentenced to 15 years for raping and stabbing ex-girlfriend

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A man in the Namakwa District, Corne Cooper, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping and stabbing his ex-girlfriend.

Fatherhood brings new perspective in Hunter Kennedy's latest single

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Hunter Kennedy's latest single, "Waiting for Maria", is more than just a song – it's a reflection of a pivotal moment in the South African singer-songwriter's life. ...

National Recycling Day: Most know how to recycle paper, but do they?

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This week is South African National Clean-Up and Recycle Week, with National Recycling Day taking place on Friday, 19 September. While most South Africans know what ...