Toddler slept through horror: Abusive partner gets 20 years for murder

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The accused in the missing DNA case was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for the brutal assault of his partner who died as a result of her injuries.

Sol Plaatje probes claims of AWOL official

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Sol Plaatje Municipality is investigating allegations that the youth desk co-ordinator in the Office of the Executive Mayor has continued receiving a full salary ...

Tenders under fire as local businesses slam Sol Plaatje’s 'piggy bank politics'

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Businesses have called for a forensic probe into tenders awarded to outside contractors — including a R3. 9 million hall refurbishment contract in Floors — demanding ...

Hartswater police probe fatal vehicle accident involving 11-year-old girl

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

An 11-year-old Hartswater girl was killed in a vehicle accident while apparently fetching water, sparking grief in her community and an ongoing police investigation. ...

Murder for money: Accused spills beans on life insurance 'killing'

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A man has confessed to strangling a woman and helping dispose of her body in a case where his former partner and her sister allegedly claimed life insurance pay-outs ...

Theft derails health-care train as hundreds sleep over at station

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Hundreds of Kimberley residents — including elderly patients — camped overnight at the train station this week in the hope of accessing services from the delayed ...

Experienced administrator named ZF Mgcawu municipal manager

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Samantha Aumaureen Tatas-Titus has been appointed as the new municipal manager of the ZF Mgcawu District Municipality, bringing extensive local government experience ...

‘No political motive’ in fatal shooting of Kimberley-bound ANCYL leader, says Malatji

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

ANCYL president Collen Malatji says the fatal shooting of a Limpopo ANCYL leader en route to the national general council in Kimberley shows no signs of political ...

Tsantsabane Black Business Forum to celebrate 14th anniversary

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Tsantsabane Black Business Chamber will host a G20 and Global Balances of Forces symposium on September 19 to celebrate its 14th anniversary.

12 years for man who set partner alight in Northern Cape

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A Northern Cape man who doused his partner with paraffin and set her alight during a domestic dispute has been sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment for attempted ...

Condolences pour in for ACDP councillor Roddy Loff

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Tributes have poured in for ACDP councillor Roddy Loff, remembered as a “voice of reason” and a champion of clean governance, who passed away on his birthday after ...

Two businessmen gunned down in Kuruman

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The SAPS Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the double murder of two businessmen who were gunned down in their driveway in Kuruman on September ...

Parties call for calm in Sol Plaatje municipal manager uproar

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Political parties in Kimberley have urged calm and accountability as the Sol Plaatje municipal council grapples with corruption allegations against municipal manager ...

DA grows backing in Douglas with Siyancuma Ward 4 win

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The DA claimed a decisive victory in Siyancuma’s Ward 4 by-election, with candidate Lemfia van Niekerk securing 56. 11% of the votes and unseating an independent ...

‘Voetsek Matlala!’ — Public fury erupts at Sol Plaatje

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala has been given another seven days to respond to allegations despite mounting community outrage, calls for his suspension, ...

Murder accused found guilty despite DNA bungle

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A Warrenton man has been convicted of murdering his partner despite a forensic evidence bungle that drew sharp criticism from the Northern Cape High Court.

Appeals dismissed in Piet Els murder case

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape High Court has dismissed the appeals of several offenders convicted in connection with the 2018 Carters Ridge farm attack, during which Kimberley ...

Popcru slams use of State funds for alleged cop killer’s private psychiatric evaluation

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Popcru has condemned further delays in the trial of alleged cop killer Daniel Alberts, insisting he should pay for his own psychiatric evaluation instead of relying ...

Sol Plaatje Municipality faces unrest as civic groups demand MM's suspension

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A special council meeting will take place on Thursday following calls from community leaders that the municipal manager should be immediately suspended

Life sentence for Prieska man who murdered wife and stepson with axe

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A husband was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and stepson by attacking them with an axe.

Santaco adopts Ritchie school

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Santaco recently handed over school uniforms, dignity packs and toiletries at Rietriver Primary School in Ritchie.

Two accused sentenced for kidnapping and burning a child alive

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Two accused have been sentenced to 25 years and ten years respectively for kidnapping 14-year-old Cashwin Theo Diteho, pouring paraffin over him and setting him ...

Accountant admits to falsifying tax return, fined in Kimberley court

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

An accountant has been sentenced to a R100,000 fine or four years imprisonment after entering a plea agreement with the state.

Kimberley plumber pays it forward with 'Heartwarming Projects'

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A local plumber is making use of donated parts from his client's homes to refurbish the bathrooms and kitchens of vulnerable members of the community.

Department denies shortages of testing kits at clinics

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Patients and the NPSWU union has highlighted the shortage of testing kits and equipment at Ma Doyle clinic in Galeshewe.