Northern Cape SAPS urges public to ‘break the silence’ on GBVF

Morgan Morgan|Published

The South African Police Service in the Northern Cape is calling on communities to break the silence around gender-based violence and femicide by reporting abuse, ...

Mom’s condom caper ends in murder — and a 10-year sentence for her son

Morgan Morgan|Published

A young Galeshewe man stabbed someone to death outside a bottle store — after taking offence when his mother’s attempt to sneak a packet of condoms into the victim’s ...

Northern Cape copper revival: Orion raises funds to advance Prieska, Okiep projects

Staff Reporter|Published

Orion Minerals has raised R67 million to fast-track development at its Prieska and Okiep copper projects in the Northern Cape, signalling investor confidence in ...

Sexual offences prosecutor appears in court for GBVF charges

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A sexual offences prosecutor is facing charges related to gender-based violence and femicide after allegedly assaulting and threatening his partner, raising concerns ...

Kimberley water meter project stalls over pay row

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A group of Kimberley labourers hired to install water meters has stopped work, protesting alleged pay cuts, unsafe conditions, and claims of unfair treatment compared ...

Griekwastad man receives 22-year sentence for rape

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Ricardo Pyl, a 33-year-old Griekwastad man, received a 22-year prison sentence for raping a 21-year-old woman in March 2024.

Larcé Raymann's bittersweet farewell from The Taste Master SA

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Larcé Raymann's culinary journey on The Taste Master SA may have ended, but her passion for food and future culinary endeavors are just beginning.

Kimberley man apprehended five years later for the murder of his sister

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 64-year-old murder suspect was apprehended in Mossel Bay after evading law enforcement for years for the brutal murder of his sister, which occurred in Kimberley ...

'We will not back down': City-wide shutdown to go ahead

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Community groups in Kimberley are planning a city-wide shutdown on July 14 to protest high electricity tariffs, poor service delivery, and alleged municipal corruption. ...

Parties rally for votes ahead of hotly contested Ward 1 by-election

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Campaigning is heating up in Platfontein and Roodepan ahead of the Ward 1 by-election, with the PA, MK Party, DA and ANC all vying for support amid service delivery ...

‘A slap on the wrist’: Outrage over sentence in hit-and-run case that claimed three young lives

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A wave of shock and outrage has swept through the community following what many have described as a lenient sentence handed to a Zimbabwean national convicted in ...

‘My son was my life’: Family broken after teen’s killer sentenced

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A murder case that rocked the Kimberley community has ended with a split verdict — offering a measure of justice for some, while leaving deep emotional wounds for ...

Flood relief claimants advised to take out insurance policies

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Frustrated and feeling ignored, a group of affected homeowners living near the Thlageng retention dam threatened to stage a sit-in at the Sol Plaatje municipal offices ...

Two bodies discovered in water-filled pit in Roodepan

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Two unidentified bodies in an advanced state of decomposition were discovered in a water-filled pit in Roodepan, prompting a search and rescue operation by police ...

Joyful scenes as MEC hands over new homes in Namakwa and Pixley ka Seme

Morgan Morgan|Published

MEC Bentley Vass handed over 27 new homes during a two-day visit to the Namakwa and Pixley ka Seme districts, as part of the Northern Cape government’s ongoing efforts ...

Upington school crowned provincial chess champs as national battle looms

Morgan Morgan|Published

Three Northern Cape schools – Hoërskool Duineveld, St Patrick’s CBC, and Steinkopf High – have advanced to the national round of the 2025 Alexforbes Battle Boards ...

Cross-border beef bust: Upington police nab stock theft suspect

Morgan Morgan|Published

A 37-year-old man was arrested near the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park by the Upington police for allegedly smuggling R13,000 worth of cattle meat from Botswana into ...

Paballelo police prune R250k tree-top tik stash

Morgan Morgan|Published

Police in Paballelo uncovered nearly R250,000 worth of tik and dagga hidden in trees, highlighting both a bizarre drug-hiding tactic and the ongoing battle against ...

Beat the chill, not your budget: Smart ways to save on electricity

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Smart homes can significantly help save electricity and reduce energy bills, You can stay warm, save money, and feel more in control of your electricity bill.