Man out on bail for girlfriend’s murder now accused of killing sister

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A Siyathemba municipal employee, who was out on bail for the murder of his girlfriend, has now been arrested for allegedly killing his sister in Prieska.

Residents vow to ‘rise up’ against drug lords if police fail to act

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Residents of Club 2000 and Soul City have vowed to join forces with the police to tackle rising crime, but warn that they will take matters into their own hands ...

Police investigate Kimberley business owner’s death

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The police have opened an inquest after a 54-year-old business owner was found dead at his premises in the Kimberley CBD.

Galeshewe pastors threaten land grabs before Christmas

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Galeshewe pastors have threatened to stage land grabs to secure plots for their churches before Christmas if the Sol Plaatje Municipality does not grant them the ...

Essential medical staff to embark on ‘no pay, no work’ over unpaid overtime

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Labour unions Hospersa and the PSA said essential medical staff – including ambulance workers, doctors and nurses – may revert to working only the regulated 45 hours ...

Cousin reveals ‘murder confession’ in ex-wife shooting

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The State closed its case this week in the Northern Cape High Court murder trial of Alberto Matthews, where a cousin of the accused testified that he confessed to ...

Hon Rangers Night Race promises adventure under the stars in Kimberley

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Hon Rangers Night Race returns to Kimberley’s Rooifontein Game Reserve on Friday, November 7, 2025.

Child testifies in camera in ex-wife murder trial

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The murder trial of Alberto Matthews, accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife Mandy Bailey at her Beaconsfield home, resumed in the Northern Cape High Court with ...

Spooky season: Family traditions and Graveyard Brownies to die for!

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Every year on October 31 since my children were toddlers, I’ve put up a Halloween tree and filled plastic pumpkins with treats, always aiming to instil in them the ...

The sparkle and the spill: Why Kimberley’s brand story is at war with reality

Opinion|Published

OPINION: The government’s glowing portrayal of Kimberley as a “sparkling city” clashes with the lived reality of water cuts, sewage spills, collapsing infrastructure, ...

Anthrax outbreak confirmed in Siyancuma district

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Authorities have confirmed an anthrax outbreak affecting wildlife in the Siyancuma district, with farmers urged to vaccinate livestock, safely dispose of carcasses, ...

Police net R105k illicit goods haul in Northern Cape coastal operation

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A multi-agency SAPS-led operation along the Northern Cape coast resulted in nine arrests, several fines, and the seizure of illicit goods worth over R105,000, including ...

‘Barney trial’ postponed over Section 204 witness dispute

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape High Court has postponed the high-profile “Barney” and company trial after the defence objected to an application for a Section 204 witness to ...

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into truck on N12 outside Kimberley

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A 57-year-old motorcyclist was killed when his bike collided with a tipper truck on the N12 outside Kimberley, causing the truck to overturn.

US fugitive nabbed on Northern Cape farm

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 41-year-old American man wanted for crimes including kidnapping in the United States was arrested on a farm in Kanoeneiland, Northern Cape, during a joint operation ...

Foreign national gets 15 years for tampering with essential infrastructure

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 39-year-old foreign national has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for breaking into telecom towers, stealing batteries, and damaging critical infrastructure ...

Rotary Club of Namakwa restores dignity with new sanitation facilities at Buffelsrivier Primary

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Rotary Club of Namakwa handed over a new toilet block to Buffelsrivier Primary School, bringing improved sanitation and restored dignity to learners.

Missing Northern Cape children found and reunited with their families

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The South African Police Service in the Northern Cape has successfully reunited three missing children, including two cousins, with their families in separate incidents ...

Tragedy strikes in Northern Cape as helicopter crash claims three lives

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A devastating helicopter crash occurred on Sunday, October 26, 2025, between Danielskuil and Kuruman in the Northern Cape, claiming the lives of three men aged between ...

Top cop launches Safer Festive Season Operations in De Aar

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The Safer Festive Season Operations aim to ensure a safe and secure festive season by increasing police presence in hotspot areas, combating priority crimes, and ...