Police hunt suspect after Kuruman lawyer shot dead

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Mothibistad detectives are investigating the murder of a 38-year-old man, believed to be a well-known lawyer, who was fatally shot in Kuruman on Sunday evening. ...

Setback delays water restoration to high-lying areas in Kimberley

Morgan Morgan|Published

A setback at Midstation will delay water restoration from the Newton Reservoir, with Sol Plaatje Municipality now expecting high-lying areas in Kimberley to receive ...

World Blood Cancer Day shines light on the urgent need for diverse stem cell donors

Danie van der Lith|Published

World Blood Cancer Day, observed annually on May 28, is a global call to action to raise awareness about blood cancer and the urgent need for ethnically diverse ...

Seeds of success: Co-operative training empowers Northern Cape farmers

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The programme, funded by Noupoort Wind Farm in collaboration with the National Development Agency, equipped participants with essential skills in governance, compliance, ...

Astronomers warn Starlink could disrupt Northern Cape mega-telescope

Reuters|Published

Astronomers working on the SKA-Mid project in the Northern Cape are warning that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites could interfere with the sensitive radio signals ...

Diggers, dealers, copper crooks and booze bandits – all busted as police net 277 suspects

Morgan Morgan|Published

A province-wide police blitz in the Northern Cape led to 277 arrests, the closure of illegal liquor outlets, and major crackdowns on drug activity, illegal mining, ...

Keeping your JoJo tank clean: Tips for safe water storage

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Many city residents are turning to JoJo tanks as a reliable solution. However, with regular use, these tanks can become breeding grounds for bacteria, algae, and ...

Suspected ATM scammer nabbed in Kuruman with stash of cards and cash

Morgan Morgan|Published

A 61-year-old man suspected of running ATM card scams in Kuruman was caught during a theft incident, leading to the seizure of bank cards, cash, and other incriminating ...

Water restoration phase to begin as Kimberley shutdown enters final stretch

Morgan Morgan|Published

The Sol Plaatje Municipality has confirmed that the process to restore Kimberley’s water supply will begin at 10pm on Monday night, as the planned shutdown reaches ...

Here’s what you’re likely to pay for petrol and diesel from Wednesday, June 04

Jason Woosey|Published

Fuel taxes are increasing for the first time in three years, but a stronger rand may provide some relief for South African motorists.

Water repairs on track despite minor setbacks, says Sol Plaatje

Supplied|Published

Update on Day 4 - Sol Plaatje Municipality's water supply repairs progressing despite minor setbacks,

Sassa confirms June grant payment dates

Morgan Morgan|Published

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has released the official payment schedule for social grants for June 2025.

Kimberley shutdown: Water relief to resume at 6am after overnight pause

Morgan Morgan|Published

Emergency water relief in Kimberley will resume at 6am on Monday after being paused at 8pm on Sunday, as Sol Plaatje Municipality enters Day 4 of the planned shutdown. ...

Sol Plaatje reports strong progress as shutdown enters final stretch

Morgan Morgan|Published

On Sunday evening, the Sol Plaatje Municipality reported major progress on pump, valve, and pipeline repairs during Day 3 of the water shutdown, with 10 of 16 leaks ...

Daughter to testify via CCTV after collapsing twice in father's rape trial

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A 23-year-old woman who collapsed twice while testifying against her father in a childhood rape case will now give evidence via CCTV, after the court noted that ...

Don’t pay for water – report rogue tankers, says Sol Plaatje

Morgan Morgan|Published

Sol Plaatje Municipality has urged residents not to pay for water from relief tankers during the shutdown, warning that the service is free and any payment demands ...

Man gets 18 years for raping woman he lured from tavern

Morgan Morgan|Published

A night that began with drinks at a Postmasburg tavern ended in horror for a young woman - and now her attacker will spend 18 years behind bars after a determined ...

Beyond the shutdown: Waterworks teams tackle key repairs across Kimberley

Morgan Morgan|Published

While bulk pipeline repairs continue, Sol Plaatje Municipality’s Waterworks teams are also tackling key pipe and valve replacements across Kimberley, including work ...

Watch VideoWATCH: Lesser flamingos lose one of only four African breeding sites to sewage

Reuters|Published

Until the last half-decade, the majestic lesser flamingo had four African breeding sites: two salt pans in Botswana and Namibia, a soda lake in Tanzania, and an ...