Illegal NC initiation school shut down, 118 initiates rescued

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

An initiation school that was operating in Bendall in the JTG District was closed down on November 25, ahead of 118 initiates undergoing their customary rights at ...

Barkly West couple makes history with first same-sex marriage

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The first same-sex marriage in Barkly West has been officially recorded after Thamsana Moses “Tamia” Khetshane-Gailele and Goiloe Abram “Abby” Gailelle tied the ...

Gloves off: Sol Plaatje boss hits back at ‘unlawful’ suspension, vows to return

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Suspended Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala has hit back at his precautionary suspension, insisting the disciplinary process against him is unlawful, ...

Tensions flare as Mandy Bailey murder sentencing delayed

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Tensions flared in the Northern Cape High Court after the sentencing of Alberto Matthews for the murder of Mandy Bailey was postponed to February 2026, prompting ...

Kuruman farm murder accused back in court after charges reinstated

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Four young men accused of the brutal murder and robbery of 81-year-old Kuruman farmer Hendrik Venter will return to court next year after charges against them were ...

Minerva Gardens murder trial on ice until next year

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Minerva Gardens murder trial involving Advocate Celeste Nameka, her father Clive Ferris and a co-accused has been postponed to February 2026 due to delays in ...

Ten new homes handed over in Douglas as part of R1bn housing initiative

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape MEC for Coghsta, Bentley Vass, handed over 10 newly built houses in Douglas as part of the R1 billion housing initiative, bringing long-awaited ...

Trusted family friend gets 22 years for raping 17-year-old boy

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A 45-year-old Galeshewe man has been sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment for raping a 17-year-old boy who had known him as a trusted family friend since childhood. ...

‘Silence perpetuates violence’: NPA leads GBVF march, urges men to speak out

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The NPA in the Northern Cape led a symbolic march in Kimberley to mark the start of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, urging men to speak out against gender-based ...

‘Still bleeding and grieving’: Calls for justice grow as Kimberley honours GBVF victims

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Families, students and activists in Kimberley came together to honour gender-based violence and femicide victims and demand urgent intervention.

Security bosses take R384m tender fraud case to Supreme Court

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The directors of Defensor Electronic Security Systems will petition the Supreme Court of Appeal after being convicted of fraud and PSIRA contraventions over a R384 ...

NPA secures preservation order for Barney’s R3 million properties

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit has secured a preservation order for about R3 million worth of properties linked to alleged gang boss George “Barney” Peters, as ...

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

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

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

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

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.