MEC ducks councillors, workers

Murray Swart|Published

With no date given for the next meeting, the councillors waited in vain for most of yesterday morning for Vass, who failed to arrive

EPWP workers trash civic centre

Murray Swart|Published

The EPWP workers are calling for their programmes to be absorbed by the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM), a minimum wage and backpay

Assault accused granted bail

Murray Swart|Published

The State decided to pursue charges against him despite attempts by his girlfriend, the complainant in the matter, to withdraw the charges

SAPS, Chinese Policing Forum visit needy NC communities

Murray Swart|Published

People from different backgrounds needed to come together to make a difference in the lives of people

Disgust over court toilets

Murray Swart|Published

For at least a month these facilities have essentially been non-functioning but widely used, leaving pools of water and urine on the floors of the restrooms and ...

Police intervene in pub row

Murray Swart|Published

Police were called to intervene in an altercation between Kimberley residents and patrons at a tavern in Boshof on Saturday evening.

Man gets bail a year after murder

Murray Swart|Published

After more than a year in custody waiting for his trial date, the man accused of murdering Michael Asnak in September last year was granted bail on new facts.

ANC rolls out People’s Manifesto in NC

Murray Swart|Published

While local supporters queued to get into the venue from noon on Saturday, when the event was scheduled to commence, the keynote speaker only arrived after 4pm after ...

Confusion over ‘stolen’ vehicles

Murray Swart|Published

“This incident doesn’t really have much of an impact on us as we were simply supplying the vehicles on behalf of our head office. "

Crossings now safer

Murray Swart|Published

These upgrades came as a result of the alarming number of fatal accidents along the route

Bail bid year after murder

Murray Swart|Published

“Blood on the clothing of the deceased belonged to the deceased. ”

N Cape clinics without power

Murray Swart|Published

“The current conditions at the clinics are a breeding ground for medico-legal and other health-related risks"

Fire at city hospital

Murray Swart|Published

Apart from one person who was treated for smoke inhalation, no other injuries were reported and all staff members were accounted for

Academic accused of sex assault

Murray Swart|Published

Management at the university were aware of the allegations of sexual misconduct as these had already been subject to an internal investigation

Miners likely to dig up more graves

Murray Swart|Published

Residents in the area had been unearthing evidence of this in their gardens for more than 20 years

Caregivers told to be patient

Murray Swart|Published

Unions and the department had also agreed at a national level on a stipend of R3 500 for workers without first consulting with their provincial and regional structures ...

Miners dig up more skeletons

Murray Swart|Published

The latest discovery brings the number of shallow graves uncovered by the artisanal miners in less than a fortnight to four

Estate launches flamingo viewing deck at Kamfers Dam

Murray Swart|Published

“At the moment Flamingo View Estate is in the finishing stage of its first phase, which is the Flamingo Deck and venue facilities”

Community caregivers prepare to strike

Murray Swart|Published

“If the absorption takes place, we are demanding back pay as well as benefits"

Department ‘connecting people to nature’

Murray Swart|Published

“However, the Open Week grants free gate access for day visitors only,”

City to host Sports Awards

Murray Swart|Published

“The sports awards were created to recognise and honour individuals and teams who have excelled both on and off the field of play,”

Syndicate accused gets bail

Murray Swart|Published

Mohapi stated that there were a number of factors that warranted his bail application on new facts

Exhibition on role of sport in the Struggle

Murray Swart|Published

“Countless people of colour suffered under this repressive system and were denied the opportunity to compete at the highest level in sport. ”

Trio to appear for farm robbery

Murray Swart|Published

“It is alleged that the suspects, armed with firearms and wearing balaclavas, stormed the farm in the early hours of Tuesday morning"

All systems go for SA, Zim clash

Murray Swart|Published

“The teams have played T20 Internationals here before but this is the first time South Africa and Zimbabwe play a 50-over fixture at the oval"