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Five nabbed in Kimberley for illegal mining and drug dealing

Staff Reporter|Published 15 minutes ago

A weekend police crackdown in Kimberley as part of Operation Vala Umgodi led to the arrest of five suspects for illegal mining and drug dealing, along with multiple traffic fines issued during co-ordinated operations across the Frances Baard and Nama…

Convicted wife-killer back behind bars for fatal assault on friend

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 16 hours ago

A convicted wife-killer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally assaulting his friend during a drunken altercation in Komaggas, just months after his ...

10 houses handed over in Namakwa as part of R1 billion housing project

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 17 hours ago

Ten houses were handed over to beneficiaries in the Namakwa District as part of the R1 billion presidential housing project aimed at addressing the Northern Cape’s ...

Office of the Premier denies shielding 'sex pest' pastor

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 18 hours ago

The Office of the Premier has denied shielding a clergyman accused of sexual assault, insisting it does not protect wrongdoers and remains committed to combating ...

Northern Cape man gets 10 years for killing brother in drunken dispute

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 18 hours ago

A Northern Cap man was sentenced to 10 years’ direct imprisonment for fatally stabbing his brother during an alcohol-fuelled argument, in a case that highlights ...

Northern Cape man gets life for raping grandmother who raised him

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 19 hours ago

A 35-year-old Northern Cape man has been sentenced to life in prison for raping his 72-year-old grandmother, whom he had lived with since childhood, in a case that ...

Barkly West man gets 15 years for killing partner with tower speaker

Staff Reporter|Published 20 hours ago

A Barkly West man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing his partner by striking her on the head with a speaker tower, then attempting to mislead medical ...

Northern Cape police make nearly 250 arrests in week-long crackdown

Staff Reporter|Published 22 hours ago

A sweeping week-long police blitz across the Northern Cape netted nearly 250 arrests, shut down illegal liquor outlets, and recovered weapons, stolen goods, drugs ...

Kimberley farmer faces court as seven undocumented workers detained

Staff Reporter|Published 23 hours ago

Seven undocumented men were detained during an immigration crackdown in Kimberley, while a local farmer was warned to appear in court or pay a R17,500 fine for allegedly ...

Two suspected stock thieves nabbed with cattle worth R130k

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Two men were arrested during a late-night police sting near Upington after 13 stolen cattle worth R130,000 were recovered in a multi-unit SAPS operation, with authorities ...

Douglas farm murder: Police on the hunt for two persons of interest

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

The Douglas police are searching for two Zimbabwean nationals who may have information about a murder that occurred on a farm outside the town in April.

Sleeping victim's nightmare ends in teen's rape conviction

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

A 19-year-old Northern Cape teen will spend nearly a decade behind bars for a chilling attack on a sleeping woman, following a determined investigation that led ...

Vanished without a clue: Kenhardt police seek help in search for missing young man

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

A young Kenhardt man has mysteriously disappeared, sparking a growing search effort as police and loved ones urgently appeal for any clues to his whereabouts.

New Auto GR Yaris set to debut as GR Cup heads to Gqeberha

Lance Fredericks|Published 4 days ago

The 2025 GR Cup roars into Gqeberha this weekend as the Aldo Scribante Circuit sets the stage for high-speed drama and a major game-changer: the debut of the all-new ...

Hope rises from ashes after fire guts historic CBC hostel

Danie van der Lith|Published 4 days ago

A devastating fire gutted the historic Nazareth House at St Patrick’s CBC in Kimberley, displacing 48 boarders and exposing alleged failures in the city’s emergency ...

Wind warning: High-sided vehicles at risk in the Northern Cape

Marlene Minopetros|Published 4 days ago

A Yellow level 2 warning has been issued for damaging winds in the Northern and Western Cape.

Burnt horse causes a stink in city suburb

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 4 days ago

Homevale residents are outraged after a burnt horse carcass was found in 17th Street, raising health concerns and prompting an SPCA investigation into possible animal ...

More ‘sewage houses’ in danger of collapse

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 4 days ago

Several homes in Galeshewe, including those in Nobengula Street and Absolom Crescent, are at risk of collapse due to a damaged sewerage line and ongoing sewage spills, ...

Helen Bishop Home staff 'suffering' amid salary delays

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 4 days ago

Caregivers and support staff - including laundry, kitchen and cleaning personnel - at the Helen Bishop Home in Kimberley said they were suffering after not receiving ...

Justice delayed: Galeshewe court building remains closed

Danie van der Lith|Published 4 days ago

The reopening of the Galeshewe Magistrate’s Court has been delayed until at least mid-2026 due to structural issues and bureaucratic setbacks, leaving residents ...