NC knife killing: Another young life taken — another sentenced to 12 years behind bars

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 20-year-old man from Pella was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for murder after being convicted in the Pofadder Regional Court for fatally stabbing a fellow ...

SAPS in Northern Cape commemorates Mandela Day with the community

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The South African Police Service in the Northern Cape commemorated Mandela Day through crime prevention operations and community outreach initiatives, embodying ...

Justice for Judith Redelinghuys: Trio convicted in Upington murder case

Chevon Booysen|Published

Three men convicted of murdering 71-year-old Judith Redelinghuys in her Upington home during the Covid-19 lockdown will face sentencing next month, following a complex ...

Three arrested for extortion in Postmasburg

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Three suspects, aged 27, 33, and 34, were arrested for extortion in Postmasburg after allegedly threatening a road construction project subcontractor and demanding money. ...

Uncle sentenced for sexual assault of twins

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 56-year-old man has been sentenced to six years' imprisonment, suspended for five years, for sexually assaulting his 16-year-old twin nieces in Carnarvon.

Saulspoort Dam musical captivates audiences at the National Arts Festival

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Locally produced stage production - the Saulspoort Dam musical has received an Ovation award at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda.

Organisations, political parties and residents celebrate Mandela Day in acts of kindness

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Various activities are planned in and around Kimberley and the province on Mandela Day to spread cheer, uplift the downtrodden and spread kindness.

Municipality denies blame as power cuts turn deadly

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Umsobomvu Local Municipality has denied responsibility for any recent deaths linked to electricity disconnections due to unpaid bills, prompting residents to ...

Community on tenterhooks awaiting shutdown response

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Kimberley Action Group has given authorities seven days in which to respond to their list of demands, including the immediate removal of the Speaker and municipal ...

Roodepan sewerage expansion sparks fears for Kamfers Dam’s fragile ecosystem

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Plans to expand sewerage infrastructure for the Roodepan housing development have raised alarm over potential harm to Kamfers Dam’s fragile ecosystem, with experts ...

Sol Plaatje fires EPWP worker after viral water meter video

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

An EPWP worker was dismissed for misconduct after posting a video on social media criticising Sol Plaatje Municipality’s new water meters.

Another accused to be added to Minerva Gardens murder docket

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The murder trial involving Advocate Celeste Nameka and her father, Clive Ferris, was postponed in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court this week, as another accused ...

Police probe death at Kimberley nightclub

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Police have launched an inquest after the body of a man, believed to be in his late 50s, was discovered inside Stone's nightclub in Kimberley in the early hours ...

Premier Saul to host President Ramaphosa and Cabinet for high-level talks in Northern Cape

Morgan Morgan|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa and the full National Cabinet will visit Kimberley on July 25 for a high-level meeting with Premier Dr Zamani Saul and the Northern Cape ...

Police tackle rising extortion threat in Northern Cape

Morgan Morgan|Published

The police have launched an urgent crackdown on the mounting threat of extortion in the Northern Cape, starting with the mining sector in Kathu, as fears grow over ...

Rape conviction: 23-year-old sentenced to 18 years in prison

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 23-year-old man, Ikgopoleng Seane, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for raping a 43-year-old woman in Lohatlha village, Siyathemba, Northern Cape.

Northern Cape's artistic talent on display at WHAG's Bi-annual Exhibition

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley, Northern Cape, is currently showcasing the province's vibrant artistic talent in its bi-annual NC Artists Exhibition, ...

Wind farm initiative boosts young entrepreneurs

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A recent entrepreneurship programme in Noupoort empowered 15 young aspiring businesspeople with practical training and business education, providing them with essential ...

Spaza Shop Support Fund attracts lacklustre interest

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Spaza shop owners and informal traders have been encouraged to apply for support and funding from the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund.