Still picking on the weak: why bullying never graduates

Lance Fredericks|Published

Bullying in schools still haunts South Africa. This column reflects on initiation rituals, power abuse and how cruelty toward the weak defines our society’s moral ...

Hero one day, villain the next

Lance Fredericks|Published

From rescuing wandering ‘doggos’ to not noticing a runaway toddler, this personal story explores how attention, kindness, and awareness could shape our everyday ...

LETTER: Frustrated traffic trainee feels betrayed

Supplied Letter|Published

LETTER: A former Northern Cape traffic trainee writes that 32 graduates are still unemployed despite paying out of pocket for a remedial course they were allegedly ...

Sol Plaatje’s crisis of competence laid bare

Opinion|Published

OPINION: Sol Plaatje Municipality’s crisis of competence has been laid bare — and the SAHRC didn’t mince words. From “feeble excuses” to “living like animals”, Kimberley’s ...

Same Bags, Different Day: Sol Plaatje’s clean-up is still rubbish

Opinion|Published

OPINION: The municipality’s clean-up campaign sounds impressive on paper — shame the garbage didn’t get the memo.

No rest for the wicked … nor the newshound

Lance Fredericks|Published

What started as a quick drive to avoid work ended with lessons about gratitude, kindness and a reminder of what really matters.

Dr Google got you worried? Ask your pharmacist instead!

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Your pharmacist is a trusted healthcare professional who can provide accurate and personalised advice on various health matters, making them a reliable alternative ...

Granny crammed for the finals

Lance Fredericks|Published

A personal reflection on why books matter – the thrill of reading, discovering new worlds, and keeping the love of stories alive.

Struggle stalwart and Black Consciousness cleric dies aged 79

Morgan Morgan|Published

Reverend Isaac Pule Drake Tshenkeng, a 79-year-old Anglican cleric and revered Black Consciousness stalwart who served as vice-president of the Black People’s Convention ...

In an age of noise, Kimberley still needs real news

DFA Editorial|Published

On World News Day, the DFA reaffirms its mission to deliver Kimberley and the Northern Cape trustworthy, fact-based journalism — holding authorities accountable, ...

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Speak up, support, and take action

Specialist View|Published

The goal of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is to break down stigma, provide clear facts and empower men at every stage, whether they're at risk or already on a ...

SA medical experts refute claims linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism

Specialist View|Published

Despite media claims linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a joint statement from three leading South African medical organisations ...

Our Northern Cape heritage is being dug up and sold

Morgan Morgan|Published

On Heritage Day, with two more people arrested in a bakkie full of endangered plants, the Northern Cape is forced to confront a painful question: what does it mean ...

The Currie Cup comes home — just in time for Heritage Day

DFA Editorial|Published

Just ahead of Heritage Day, Kimberley shook off 55 years of waiting as the Griquas silenced the Lions to reclaim the Currie Cup, returning South African rugby’s ...

Barney proved that greed causes extinction

Lance Fredericks|Published

From Barney the Dinosaur’s faux pax to fake online shopping sites posing as trusted brands, the lesson is the same: don’t be fooled. With the festive rush already ...

OPINION: How the Northern Cape is rewriting South Africa’s employment story

Opinion|Published

OPINION: The author argues that the Northern Cape’s revamped EPWP initiative, which integrates formal education and vocational training for participants while they ...

Mike is alive and well, and everywhere

Lance Fredericks|Published

A reflection on lifelong “head woes” takes a quirky turn into the tale of Mike the Headless Chicken, using his bizarre survival story to poke fun at everyday absurdities ...

LETTER: Learner’s licence failures raise questions

Letter to the Editor|Published

A concerned parent questions the fairness and transparency of learner’s licence testing after their child failed twice by a single point, raising fears of a flawed ...

Lofty talk of health rights must reckon with Northern Cape realities

DFA Editorial|Published

OPINION: While the Health Ombud’s upcoming national conference will celebrate health as a human right, its credibility depends on urgent action to address widespread ...