Coghsta issues heatwave warning as extreme temperatures grip Northern Cape

Morgan Morgan|Published

Coghsta has issued a heatwave warning for the Northern Cape, urging residents to take necessary precautions as extreme temperatures are expected to persist across most of the province until Friday.

Nightly water cuts return to Kimberley as Newton Reservoir levels hit critical low

Morgan Morgan|Published

Nightly water interruptions from 9pm to 4am have returned in Kimberley after Newton Reservoir levels dropped to just eight feet following an Eskom-related pumping ...

Northern Cape Home Affairs official jailed for faking deaths to cash in on funeral policies

Morgan Morgan|Published

A Calvinia Home Affairs official who faked deaths on the national population register to claim funeral insurance payouts has been sentenced to five years’ direct ...

Get ready for the Diamond Gospel Music Awards: Pre-registration event in Platfontein

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Prepare for a celebration of gospel music! Join the pre-registration event for the Diamond Gospel Music Awards in Platfontein on February 14, leading up to a grand ...

Northern Cape telescope cracks cosmic code surrounding 'phoenix' star

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) has revealed that WOH G64, a massive red supergiant star, is still in its red supergiant phase, contrary to previous ...

Avoid the detox drama: Juice cleanses are so last year

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Health experts say January’s popular detox diets lack scientific support and can be harmful, while Rooibos offers a safe, antioxidant‑rich way to stay hydrated and ...

Northern Cape Health Department defends extended security contract

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape Department of Health has extended its current security services arrangement while the evaluation and adjudication process for a new three-year ...

Rise in measles cases in South Africa, four confirmed cases in Northern Cape

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The Northern Cape has reported four confirmed measles cases, as part of a larger outbreak in South Africa with 139 laboratory-confirmed cases nationwide as of January ...

The Return of the Eagle’s Eye: Kimberley exhibition honours enduring legacy of Vusi Tukakhomo

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Return of the Eagle’s Eye exhibition honours legendary DFA journalist and photographer Vusi Tukakhomo, as curator Frellet Koope brings his powerful images and ...

Okiep police arrest two men for stealing protected plants

Marlene Minopetros|Published

In a swift operation, police in Okiep arrested two men for allegedly stealing protected plants, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat environmental crime

Kimberley water pipeline filling amid sweltering temperatures

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Eskom has completed repairs on the 133 kV line and is testing it, while the Riverton Water Treatment Plant resumes pumping, with water supply to Kimberley expected ...

The rising price tag of matric dances and how it spirals into a costly spectacle

Staff Reporter|Published

Matric dances have transformed from modest celebrations into costly spectacles, with families spending anywhere from a few thousand to over R30,000 on outfits, beauty ...

Local graduate turns skills development into a career in clean energy

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Ronaldo Saal, a graduate from Concordia near Springbok, turned his Wind Industry Internship into a permanent role at Kangnas Wind Farm. He now maintains the electrical ...

Forensic evidence secures 16‑year sentence in Northern Cape hitchhiking rape and robbery

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The retrieval of a used condom and a stolen necklace at a hitchhiking spot linked a 33‑year‑old accused to the rape and robbery of a 20‑year‑old woman near Augrabies. ...

Alcohol-fuelled argument ends in partner’s murder – man jailed for 22 years

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A 28-year-old farmworker has been sentenced to an effective 22 years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to murdering his 36-year-old partner in a stabbing incident ...

Police arrest four in Mothibistad after dagga seizure and drunk-driving bust

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Police in Mothibistad seized dagga and arrested three suspects, while a separate incident led to the arrest of a 40‑year‑old man for driving under the influence, ...

Kimberley residents frustrated as water outage continues into Monday

Danie van der Lith|Published

Kimberley and Riverton residents face ongoing water outages after Eskom power line damage forced reservoir shutdowns. Frustrated residents flooded Facebook, questioning ...

Support Group Awareness Week highlights the power of connection in mental health

Danie van der Lith|Published

Support Group Awareness Week runs from January 25 to 31, with SADAG highlighting free support groups across South Africa as vital tools for connection, healing and ...

Operation Shanela 2 nets 818 arrests across Northern Cape

Danie van der Lith|Published

Operation Shanela 2 saw Northern Cape police arrest 818 suspects in a week-long crackdown involving searches, patrols, and inspections, with drugs, weapons, and ...

Is the Volvo EX60 Cross Country the ultimate electric SUV?

Lance Fredericks|Published

Explore the new Volvo EX60 Cross Country: a rugged electric SUV that combines all-wheel drive, enhanced ground clearance, and cutting-edge safety technology for ...