Don’t be a victim. Take control with the SCAM framework amid South Africa’s rising scam wave

Danie van der Lith|Published

South Africa remains one of the most targeted countries for scams and cybercrime, with recent reports showing rising fraud losses of more than R2. 2 billion annually.

Suspended sentence for Calvinia accused after 15-year-old girl falls pregnant

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

An accused was handed a suspended sentence after pleading guilty in the Calvinia regional court of raping a 15 year old girl who fell pregnant

Eskom writes off a third of Sol debt as part of debt relief programme

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

National Treasury has instructed Eskom to write off a third of Sol Plaatje municipality's electricity bill has part of its debt relief programme.

Suspect arrested for Ganspan explosion

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The SAPS Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit together with Hartswater Crime Intelligence Unit have made a break through in the murder and attempted murder ...

Watch VideoBasic education in 'shock and horror' over 'blackface' incident

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The chairperson of the portfolio committee on Basic Education, Joy Maimela, has condemned ...

Kuruman Grand Hotel allegedly used as a brothel

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Asset Forfeiture Unit will preserve assets to the value of R3 million from the Grand Hotel in Upington following a sting operation at the premises following ...

Six arrested in connection with Roodepan double murder

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The Roodepan SAPS has made a significant breakthrough in an inquest investigation, arresting six suspects in connection with the discovery of two human bodies in ...

Mobile health screening initiative brings lifesaving services to Northern Cape communities

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Rio Tinto, PinkDrive, and the National Department of Health are collaborating to provide free mobile cancer screenings and primary healthcare services to communities ...

Crackdown sees 26 undocumented men arrested in Kimberley

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Operation Shanela II resulted in the arrest of 26 undocumented males at the municipal dumping site in Kimberley, with the individuals set to be processed for deportation ...

Watch VideoArts exhibition celebrates women in science, heritage and the arts

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The Cosmic Echoes exhibition celebrates the intersection of art, science and heritage, highlighting the contributions of women, particularly indigenous women, in ...

Sassa pledges support to family of beneficiary who passed away after a medical assessment

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Sassa in the Northern Cape is providing support to the family of a beneficiary who tragically passed away following a medical assessment in Campbell.

Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board hosts awareness campaign in JTG District

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board recently held an awareness campaign in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District, educating the public about responsible gambling ...

19 arrested as protest action rocks Ritchie

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Nineteen people were arrested during a service delivery protest in Ritchie, where residents and transport operators clashed with police over electricity allocation ...

Sassa warns against unlawful deductions from social grants

Danie van der Lith|Published

Sassa has warned social grant beneficiaries about a surge in unlawful deductions by insurance companies, urging victims to report the matter immediately and reaffirming ...

Acquitted ex-Health HOD plans to sue state over ‘malicious prosecution’

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Former Northern Cape Health HOD Steven Jonkers, acquitted in a R384 million security tender case, plans to sue the state for “malicious prosecution” after his co-accused ...

'We are living in a sewer': Witdam residents’ six-month nightmare

Danie van der Lith|Published

Residents of Witdam in Kimberley say they have endured raw sewage flooding their neighbourhood for six months — despite repeatedly reporting the crisis to Sol Plaatje ...

Health Ombud’s damning report ‘risks becoming a whitewash’

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Labour unions and opposition parties have slammed the Northern Cape Department of Health over the Health Ombud’s damning report into neglect and patient deaths at ...

Residents take to the streets after municipality ‘snubs’ them

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Residents took to the streets during a service delivery protest, blocking several roads with burning tyres after allegedly being snubbed by the municipal manager. ...

Two suspected substation vandals nabbed as R6 million damage bill mounts

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Two men were arrested after allegedly vandalising the Midlands substation near Roodepan, in the third major incident of theft and damage to Sol Plaatje Municipality’s ...

Upington teacher suspended over ‘blackface’ incident

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A Duineveld High School teacher in Upington has been placed on precautionary suspension pending an investigation into a “blackface” incident that has sparked public ...