Northern Cape Health officials charged with fraud in R13.9 million PPE tender scandal

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Northern Cape Department of Health officials and a company director appeared in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on fraud, corruption and money-laundering charges ...

Labour Court finds NC department in contempt over reinstatement order

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Labour Court has found the Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism in contempt of a 2022 court order compelling it to reinstate former Trade ...

Brother sentenced after confessing to killing sister

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A 63-year-old Kimberley man who confessed to killing his sister during a violent confrontation at the Newton Court flats has been sentenced to an effective four ...

Arrest warrant issued after Health no-show at commission

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A warrant of arrest was issued for the Northern Cape Health Department’s acting head after the department failed to appear before the Commission for Gender Equality, ...

Ex-husband found guilty of Mandy Bailey’s murder

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Alberto Matthews was found guilty in the Northern Cape High Court of murdering his ex-wife, Mandy Bailey, with the court rejecting his version as “far-fetched” and ...

Alleged gang boss objects to psych test, says it will make him ‘look mad’

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Alleged gang leader George “Barney” Peters has opposed a court-ordered mental observation, insisting he is fit to stand trial, while the Northern Cape High Court ...

Former school bus driver jailed for sexual assault of young pupil

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A former Kuruman school bus driver has been sentenced for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old pupil in 2014 after a renewed investigation uncovered a prior similar ...

Marchers demand action on corruption and rising living costs

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Civic groups and students under the South African Inclusive Economy Indaba marched to the Premier’s Office in Kimberley, demanding action against corruption, unaffordable ...

NPA reopens inquest into apartheid-era killing of Booi Mantyi

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape’s Director of Public Prosecutions has authorised the reopening of the inquest into the 1985 police shooting of anti-apartheid activist Booi Mantyi, ...

Local business backs Copper Masters with new soccer kit

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Copper Masters soccer team recently received a sponsored kit, a boost that will stand them in good stead in the Sol Plaatje Masters League.

Kimberley attorney accused of stealing millions from clients

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A Kimberley attorney and conveyancer has been arrested by the Hawks and charged with theft, fraud and money laundering after allegedly misappropriating more than ...

Inquest opened after decomposed body is found in Colville

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Kimberley police have opened an inquest into the death of an unidentified man whose decomposed body was found in Colville.

Ex-husband awaits verdict in Mandy Bailey murder trial

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Judgment will be delivered next week in the murder trial of Alberto Matthews, who is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife, Mandy Bailey.

Northern Cape Health officials face action over fatal neglect

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape Health Department has begun disciplinary action and mediation with families after a Health Ombud investigation revealed that power failures, neglect ...

Fingerprint clue emerges in Henderson murder trial

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Evidence in the murder trial of Kimberley businessman Jayson Afrique has revealed a single fingerprint on a cellphone found under the victim’s vehicle, as testimony ...

Sol Plaatje workers claim victory in jobs fight

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A strike by long-serving casual workers at Sol Plaatje Municipality ended in victory after unions and management agreed to begin permanently absorbing 497 workers ...

Company directors charged for tax evasion

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Two company directors appeared in the Kimberley Magistrates Court on charges of contravening the Tax Act.

Former police officer sentenced to 15 years for rape

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A SAPS member who was dismissed after he was convicted of raping a woman incarcerated at the police holding cells was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by the Barkly ...

Floors High alumni inspire pupils through career talks

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Alumni of Floors High School returned to inspire and mentor pupils through motivational talks and career guidance sessions aimed at empowering the next generation ...

UPDATE: City services under siege

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Samwu members have clashed with the police and halted refuse collection as contract workers, some employed for up to 17 years, demand permanent posts and threaten ...

NC department denies travel scandal claims

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The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has rejected allegations that a senior official improperly took EPWP interns on publicly funded trips, insisting all travel ...

Stand-off at municipal yard as workers demand absorption

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Tensions boiled over at the municipal yard as contract workers clashed with police and warned of growing service disruptions if their long-promised absorption into ...

Douglas sisters get life for killing cousin over R80k payout

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A Douglas pair of sisters and a co-accused who murdered their epileptic cousin to claim R80,000 in life-insurance payouts have been sentenced in the Northern Cape ...

Acting Speaker leads city clean-up

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Acting Speaker Casper Rammutle launched a municipal clean-up drive in Kimberley and pledged urgent action on long-standing service delivery issues, including reconnecting ...

Murder accused denies abuse, labels ex-wife a ‘drama queen’

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The former husband of Kimberley mother Mandy Bailey, accused of shooting her dead despite a protection order against him, has denied abusing her and instead blamed ...