A dry run before the main event: Sol Plaatje just couldn’t wait
Opinion|Published

A dry run before the main event: Sol Plaatje just couldn’t wait

Stripped of dignity: Student's menstrual proof demand sparks outrage

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

When a student requested sick leave for menstrual discomfort, she was asked to pull down her pants to prove her condition.

Department steps in after ‘shocking conditions’ uncovered at Northern Cape primary school

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Northern Cape Department of Education has intervened at Agang Thuto Primary School near Postmasburg following a surprise visit that revealed severe mismanagement, ...

Wingate quartet clinches 2025 BSA Men’s Open Fours title in epic comeback victory

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Wingate Park men’s fours team claimed the 2025 BSA Men’s Open Fours title in dramatic fashion in Port Elizabeth on 25 May, overcoming an early 8–0 deficit to ...

Witteput MTB Challenge 2025 delivers its best edition yet

Danie van der Lith|Published

The third edition of the Witteput MTB Challenge, held on 24 May 2025 near Jan Kempdorp, was a resounding success, with 85 cyclists from all age groups taking on ...

UAT distributes food parcels to Vergenoeg community

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The UAT distributed over 100 food parcels to the Vergenoeg community.

Our big boys could yet learn from the small fry

Lance Fredericks|Published

OPINION: As South Africa basks in recent sporting triumphs, this piece turns the spotlight on the often-overlooked heroes behind grassroots development — schoolteachers, ...

Moodley muscles through pain at Silverstone with eye on future

Lance Fredericks|Published

South Africa’s Ruche Moodley showed remarkable grit and maturity at the Silverstone Moto3 Grand Prix, returning from injury to finish 20th while nursing a fractured ...

G20 Summit: Ramaphosa calls on Trump to attend amid US concerns over SA land reform

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa said another pillar of the visit to the US was to build a structured process for economic dialogue—particularly around trade tariffs, investment, ...

10-year-old Galeshewe boy killed after being hit by police vehicle

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A 10-year-old boy tragically died after being struck by a police vehicle in Galeshewe, prompting a culpable homicide investigation and public outcry for justice. ...

Sassa steps in to support flood-hit families in Frances Baard

Morgan Morgan|Published

Sassa in the Northern Cape has provided emergency relief worth over R200,000 to flood-affected families in the Frances Baard District, including once-off cash payments ...

Former Capital Radio 604 presenter Darren Scott dies

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Celebrated radio and TV personality Darren Scott has passed away.

Man raped and killed his 91-year-old mother after she could not give him money for alcohol

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A Limpopo man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the horrific rape and murder of his 91-year-old mother, a crime that has shocked the community and raised ...

‘This was not a spontaneous but a calculated crime,’ says human trafficking expert

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A human trafficking expert now based in the US delivered his testimony in court. In his report, he said the case demonstrates clear evidence of planning and premeditation. ...

Sol Plaatje University rugby rocked by assault charges

Staff Reporter|Published

Sol Plaatje University’s rugby program has been rocked by a scandal involving head coach Jonathan Francke and assistant coach Joseph Molale, who were involved in ...

Rapist sentenced to 15 years after luring woman with drugs

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A Northern Cape man was sentenced to 15 years' direct imprisonment by the Springbok Regional Court for raping a 19-year-old woman after luring her with drugs and ...

DA to oppose 'nil compensation' in Expropriation Act

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

DA's Federal Council has reaffirmed its firm rejection of expropriation without compensation, vowing to defend private property rights through both legal and legislative ...

Ramaphosa stands firm against Trump: 'We will not arrest Malema over Kill the Boer'

Simon Majadibodu|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly dismissed US President Donald Trump’s demand for the arrest of EFF leader Julius Malema, defending national sovereignty and ...

Tight races and big wins across Frances Baard Hollywoodbets Regional League streams

Lance Fredericks|Published

A weekend of decisive results across all three streams of the Frances Baard Hollywoodbets Regional League saw title contenders assert their dominance, struggling ...

Update: Water supply restored in high-lying areas

Supplied|Published

The water supply to high-lying areas in Kimberley has been fully restored following repairs to the electrical cable fault at the Riverton Water Treatment Plant. ...