From diggers to dealers: Operation nets multiple arrests in Northern Cape

Staff Reporter|Published 15 hours ago

A police blitz targeting illicit mining in the Northern Cape led to 19 arrests, uncovering drugs, stolen goods, and suspected diamond gravel.

Law enforcement tackles GBV and drugs in Greenpoint community outreach

Staff Reporter|Published 17 hours ago

On Human Rights Day, Greenpoint residents received more than just pamphlets as police and justice officials brought support, swift action, and a surprise drug bust ...

Kimberley police hunt bogus traffic cop, armed hijackers after N12 truck ambush

Staff Reporter|Published 19 hours ago

A delivery truck crew was ambushed by a bogus traffic officer and armed hijackers on the N12 near Kimberley, tied up, dumped on the roadside, and robbed of goods ...

Pilot killed in fiery plane crash at West Coast Air Show in Saldanha Bay

Oluthando Keteyi|Published 1 day ago

Tragedy struck the West Coast Air Show in Saldanha Bay on Saturday when an Impala jet crashed and exploded in front of over 2,000 spectators, killing the pilot instantly ...

Roodepan police intercept truck loaded with black market booze worth over R90k

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

A delivery truck loaded with over R91,000 worth of illicit alcohol was stopped in its tracks during a routine Roodepan police checkpoint, leading to a significant ...

Sutherland court sends violent offenders to prison for 22 years

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Two violent attackers who left Sutherland reeling after separate stabbing incidents have been sentenced to a combined 22 years behind bars, bringing swift justice ...

Dragged from her home and raped: Colesberg man jailed for violent attack on ex-girlfriend

Staff Reporter|Published 2 days ago

A Northern Cape man will spend the next decade behind bars after a brutal attack in Colesberg where he assaulted, kidnapped and raped his ex-girlfriend.

Sassa confirms April payment dates - here’s when to collect your grant

Staff Reporter|Published 2 days ago

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed the official grant payment dates for April 2025 - giving millions of beneficiaries across the country ...

South Africa's weather warning: What to expect this Friday

Wendy Dondolo|Published 3 days ago

Parts of the Northern Cape, Free State, North West, and Limpopo, will experience isolated showers with a 30% chance of rain.

Northern Cape cop killer sentenced to life behind bars

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

A cop killer will spend the rest of his life behind bars after the Upington High Court handed down a life sentence for the brutal ambush and murder of a police officer ...

Barney trial accused wash their hands of all charges

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 4 days ago

Seventeen accused in the Barney trial have pleaded not guilty to 117 charges, including murder, gang activity, fraud, and racketeering, as the high-profile case ...

Former Northern Cape HOM reclaims his life following fatal act of self-defence

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 4 days ago

Former Northern Cape HOM Darius Babuseng, who spent four months in prison after an act of self-defence led to a murder conviction - later overturned on appeal - ...

AfriForum challenges SAPS over ‘English only’ policy in Northern Cape

Danie van der Lith|Published 4 days ago

AfriForum has filed a complaint against the Northern Cape SAPS over a directive mandating that all statements and communication be in English.

Nersa approves 12. 74% tariff increase for Eskom direct customers

Yogashen Pillay|Published 4 days ago

Ratepayers express concerns over Nersa's approval of a 12. 74% tariff increase for Eskom direct customers, highlighting the financial strain on low-income households ...

Legal Practice Council moves to suspend Kimberley advocate accused of murder

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 4 days ago

The Legal Practice Council is in the process of suspending Advocate Celeste Nameka, who faces multiple complaints and disciplinary proceedings, while also being ...

John Block’s arrest warrant cancelled, bail reinstated

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 4 days ago

John Block's R50,000 bail was reinstated after he submitted a medical certificate for his missed court appearance, while his defence seeks to have the long-delayed ...

'My son is not a rapist' – accused’s mother testifies in Northern Cape High Court

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 4 days ago

Douglas Mthukwane's mother testified in his defence, denying he owned a firearm or was a rapist, while he accused the media and prosecution of conspiring against ...

Young Northern Cape innovators clinch national hackathon crown

Danie van der Lith|Published 4 days ago

Young innovators from across South Africa gathered at the Seed4Africa National Hackathon to tackle food security challenges, with the Northern Cape’s Concordia Care ...

When doing your best gets you in trouble

Lance Fredericks|Published 4 days ago

Reflecting on the challenges of primary school in the 70s, this article explores how trying your best can sometimes lead to unexpected consequences, both in childhood ...

Premier Saul to lead Human Rights Day celebrations in Northern Cape

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 4 days ago

Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul will commemorate Human Rights Day at Okiep Sports Grounds, while Dr Naledi Pandor and Nkosinathi Biko will speak at a dialogue ...