Philipstown man sentenced to six years for business burglary and theft

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 33-year-old Philipstown man, Ntlanzeko Mbatha, has been sentenced to six years of direct imprisonment for business burglary and theft.

SAPS cracks down on copper theft and drug offences in Northern Cape

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The South African Police Service has arrested five suspects in the Pixley Ka Seme and John Taolo Gaetsewe Districts for tampering with essential infrastructure and ...

Concerned residents gear up to fight land grab

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Residents in Danielskuil are preparing to take legal action to stop an illegal land grab on flood-prone, unserviced land that they say has already brought crime ...

Northern Cape SAPS joins global community in honouring older persons

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Elderly abuse is a growing social concern that can take many forms, including violence, physical abuse, psychological abuse, financial abuse, and neglect.

Restored war veterans’ graves bring dignity, safer access for all

Danie van der Lith|Published

AfriForum’s Kimberley branch has cleaned and restored war veterans’ graves at West End Cemetery — a project that also improves access and safety for the wider community ...

Delportshoop man sentenced to 10 years for murder

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Thomas Gundry, 51, has been sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment for murdering his 31-year-old partner, Katriena Buffel, in Delportshoop in 2015.

Secrecy slammed as Sol hires acting manager with criminal record

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Outrage has erupted after Sol Plaatje Municipality appointed Busisiwe Magagula as acting municipal manager despite her fraud conviction and a R780,000 repayment ...

Tree planting ceremony at 3SAI Battalion concludes Arbour Month

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Arbour month was concluded at 3SAI Battalion in Kimberley where a tree planting ceremony was held to green the environment and mitigate the effects of climate change ...

Christmas Day killer sentenced to 10 years behind bars

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

An 18 year old man who enter a plea agreement with the state after fatally stabbing a 17 year old acquaintance in Nababeep on Christmas Day 2024 will spend the next ...

Assets worth hundreds of thousands seized in Northern Cape crime crackdown

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A number of forfeiture orders were granted to seize assets that were obtained through criminal activities in the Northern Cape.

Northern Cape to benefit from 115,000 tree planting initiative

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The PSA has urged government to do more to mitigate climate change by addressing deteriorating infrastructure and maintain conservation programmes.

Heritage Day lunch aims to revitalise April Park

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Tsoga Mocha Movement will celebrate the end of Heritage Month at April Park on Saturday, 4 October 2025.

Struggle stalwart and Black Consciousness cleric dies aged 79

Morgan Morgan|Published

Reverend Isaac Pule Drake Tshenkeng, a 79-year-old Anglican cleric and revered Black Consciousness stalwart who served as vice-president of the Black People’s Convention ...

Northern Cape rapist receives 25-year prison term for crimes against minors

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A Batlharos man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for raping two teenage girls, marking a significant victory in South Africa's ongoing battle against ...

Life behind bars for man who killed ex-girlfriend, and left child with body

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 33-year-old foreign national has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend in Hopetown.

Frances Baard crime crackdown nets 55 wanted suspects and R59k in traffic fines

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A high-density crime blitz in the Frances Baard District saw senior SAPS officials lead multi-agency roadblocks and raids that netted 55 wanted suspects, 14 undocumented ...

Seven suspects nabbed for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammo

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Two Kuruman police officers on patrol arrested seven men after spotting a suspicious vehicle and finding a 9mm pistol with a tampered serial number and ammunition. ...

De Aar sexual predator sentenced to 40 years behind bars

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 39-year-old Northern Cape man has been sentenced to 40 years' imprisonment for raping two women in De Aar's Sunrise area in 2019. .

SADAG launches free online support group for educators facing burnout

Danie van der Lith|Published

SADAG has launched a free online support group to help South African educators cope with stress, burnout, and anxiety, offering a safe space for connection and emotional ...