ANC silent on unpaid Kimberley caterers after ANCYL conference

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Small local businesses that serviced the ANC Youth League’s national general conference in Kimberley say they are out of pocket and still waiting to be paid, months ...

Northern Cape Cricket turmoil deepens

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The crisis at Northern Cape Cricket has deepened, after the suspended CEO and NC Heat team manager — both declared delinquent directors — failed in another bid to ...

Man out on bail for girlfriend’s murder now accused of killing sister

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A Siyathemba municipal employee, who was out on bail for the murder of his girlfriend, has now been arrested for allegedly killing his sister in Prieska.

Residents vow to ‘rise up’ against drug lords if police fail to act

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Residents of Club 2000 and Soul City have vowed to join forces with the police to tackle rising crime, but warn that they will take matters into their own hands ...

Police investigate Kimberley business owner’s death

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The police have opened an inquest after a 54-year-old business owner was found dead at his premises in the Kimberley CBD.

Galeshewe pastors threaten land grabs before Christmas

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Galeshewe pastors have threatened to stage land grabs to secure plots for their churches before Christmas if the Sol Plaatje Municipality does not grant them the ...

Essential medical staff to embark on ‘no pay, no work’ over unpaid overtime

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Labour unions Hospersa and the PSA said essential medical staff – including ambulance workers, doctors and nurses – may revert to working only the regulated 45 hours ...

Cousin reveals ‘murder confession’ in ex-wife shooting

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The State closed its case this week in the Northern Cape High Court murder trial of Alberto Matthews, where a cousin of the accused testified that he confessed to ...

Child testifies in camera in ex-wife murder trial

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The murder trial of Alberto Matthews, accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife Mandy Bailey at her Beaconsfield home, resumed in the Northern Cape High Court with ...

Anthrax outbreak confirmed in Siyancuma district

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Authorities have confirmed an anthrax outbreak affecting wildlife in the Siyancuma district, with farmers urged to vaccinate livestock, safely dispose of carcasses, ...

‘Barney trial’ postponed over Section 204 witness dispute

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape High Court has postponed the high-profile “Barney” and company trial after the defence objected to an application for a Section 204 witness to ...

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into truck on N12 outside Kimberley

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A 57-year-old motorcyclist was killed when his bike collided with a tipper truck on the N12 outside Kimberley, causing the truck to overturn.

Residents threaten to take over police station

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Club 2000 residents have warned that they will occupy Kagisho police station and take over crime-fighting duties if the SAPS Frances Baard district commissioner ...

Afrique murder: Shooter still unidentified

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape High Court heard that the shooter who gunned down Kimberley businessman Jayson Afrique and injured his wife Micayla in their driveway remains unidentified, ...

Ipid to probe Kimberley policewoman over kidnapping, brutal assault

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A complaint against a Kimberley police officer has been referred to Ipid for investigation after two young men were allegedly kidnapped and assaulted.

Barney’s antics force judge to boot him from court

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Court proceedings in the Northern Cape High Court continued this week without alleged gang leader George “Barney” Peters, one of several accused in a major gang-related ...

Health probe after child allegedly given wrong medicine at clinic

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A complaint has been lodged with the SA Human Rights Commission and the Northern Cape Department of Health after a seven-year-old Homestead girl was reportedly mistakenly ...

Assaulted with a spade: Woman’s death leads to life sentence

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A murder accused was sentenced to life imprisonment in Upington, following the brutal the murder of his life partner, who died after being repeatedly assaulted with ...

Three taxis petrol-bombed amid tensions in Ritchie

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Three taxis were petrol-bombed in Ritchie amid growing tensions within the Ritchie Modder River Taxi Association, leaving local taxi owners destitute and sparking ...

Northern Cape’s Class of 2025 faces final hurdle

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape Department of Education says all systems are ready as more than 16,000 matric pupils begin their final National Senior Certificate examinations, ...

NC food security programme launched as part of World Food Day

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape Provincial Government has launched the Integrated Food and Nutrition Security Programme in Kuruman to address poverty, hunger, and food insecurity, ...

Fed-up residents rally against bail for murder accused, launch drug raids

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

In Longlands, residents are rallying against bail for two men accused of murdering a young woman, saying they are fed up with escalating drug-related crimes and ...

Cogta minister urged to probe Sol Plaatje acting manager’s appointment

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The DA has called on the Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs to investigate the appointment of Sol Plaatje Municipality’s acting municipal ...

Shock over high rate of illegal abortions in the city

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Expectant mothers who wish to terminate their pregnancies have been advised to seek medical professional assistance or a social worker, after another foetus was ...

Court official arrested for fraudulent claims

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape Anti-Corruption unit is investigating alleged fraudulent subsistence and travel claims that were paid out by the Kimberley Magistrate's Court. ...