Danie van der Lith

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Deputy Minister monitors road safety campaign closure in Northern Cape

Danie van der Lith|Published

Deputy Transport Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa visited the Northern Cape to close the festive road safety campaign, joining law enforcement on the R31 and committing ...

Northern Cape matric class records improved pass rate as SASSA applauds learners

Danie van der Lith|Published

SASSA has congratulated the Northern Cape’s class of 2025 after the province achieved an improved 87.79 percent matric pass rate, highlighting the role of social ...

Bok Women bank on experience as Dubai showdown looms

Danie van der Lith|Published

Springbok Women’s Sevens head to Dubai banking on experience and continuity as they chase a place in the final of the Challenger Series, a crucial step towards regaining ...

Phakamile Mabija Human Rights Half Marathon returns with big prize money and bigger spirit

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Phakamile Mabija Human Rights Half Marathon returns to Kimberley on 21 March 2026, offering over R90 000 in prize money, elite competition, and a historic route ...

Lactose free milkshakes and ice cream should not be a special request. They should be the norm

Danie van der Lith|Published

A lighthearted opinion column calling on restaurants to make lactose free milkshakes and ice cream standard menu items, highlighting the joy of indulgence and the ...

Back to the Salt Mines: When your laptop becomes a stranger

Danie van der Lith|Published

Post-holiday reality hits hard: forgotten passwords, inbox avalanches, and tasks that suddenly seem complicated. Coffee becomes survival, fingers relearn the keyboard, ...

TGRSA crews reach rest day after demanding Stage 6 at Dakar 2026

Danie van der Lith|Published

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa reached the Dakar 2026 Rest Day in Riyadh after a demanding Stage 6, with Ferreira fifth, Botterill ninth and Variawa managing fuel ...

Severe fires lead to road closures in the Overstrand Municipality

Danie van der Lith|Published

Severe fires continue to rage in Overstrand Municipality, prompting road closures on the R43 and detours. Pearly Beach and Stanford remain heavily affected, with ...

Drugs worth R16.4 million seized in interprovincial police operation near Colesberg

Danie van der Lith|Published

Police from the Free State and Northern Cape arrested two men and seized mandrax worth R16.4 million near Colesberg after intercepting a vehicle on the N9 during ...

Paul vs Joshua gets green light as officials wave through crossover clash

Danie van der Lith|Published

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua will meet in a sanctioned professional bout in Florida on 19 December, despite safety fears, with standard rules, knockouts allowed, ...

2026 Formula 1 season set for March start as new rules, engines and Ferrari hopes ignite fresh era

Danie van der Lith|Published

Formula 1 enters a bold new era in 2026 as the season kicks off in March, introducing revolutionary engine regulations, smaller cars, and renewed hope that Ferrari ...

SA Rugby mourns passing of former Springbok Women captain Lusanda Dumke

Danie van der Lith|Published

SA Rugby has paid tribute to former Springbok Women captain Lusanda Dumke, who passed away at 29, celebrating her leadership, resilience, and distinguished career ...

How to stay alive on the road this festive season

Danie van der Lith|Published

With over 1,500 fatalities in the 2024/25 period, prioritise vehicle checks for tyres, brakes, lights and fluids, while driving responsibly, obey speed limits, and ...

Stormers and Sharks perform as South African teams excel in European Rugby Competitions

Danie van der Lith|Published

South African rugby thrived in Europe as the DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks secured crucial Champions Cup wins, while the Vodacom Bulls, Toyota Cheetahs, ...

Kimberley bikers unite with open hearts as Christmas Run brings cheer to Ons Huis Old Age Home

Danie van der Lith|Published

Elite Rebels, Smiley’s, and DCD bike clubs held a Christmas charity run, raising over R14,000 for Ons Huis Old Age Home. Riders united to deliver hampers, essential ...

Grisly discovery: Animal welfare unit uncovers hundreds of donkey and horse carcasses on Northern Cape farm

Danie van der Lith|Published

Animal welfare investigators have uncovered hundreds of donkey and horse carcasses on a farm between Warrenton and Jan Kempdorp in what appears to be a prolonged ...

South Africans share festive season realities as some thrive and others barely hold on

Danie van der Lith|Published

SADAG’s 2025 Festive Feeling Study reveals South Africans are either thriving, surviving, or struggling, with financial pressure, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion ...

Northern Cape celebrates cleaner, safer summer with blue flag pilot status in McDougalls Bay

Danie van der Lith|Published

McDougalls Bay near Port Nolloth has earned Blue Flag Pilot status, marking a major step for Northern Cape coastal tourism. The Richtersveld Municipality is upgrading ...

Kimberley Harriers' Santa Time Trial brings joy to children at Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe hospital

Danie van der Lith|Published

Kimberley Harriers' Santa Time Trial brought joy to children at Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital, delivering toys and treats in a festive celebration of giving. ...

Epic energy and world class talent as Diamonds and Dorings Kimberley Diamond Cup concludes on a high

Danie van der Lith|Published

The 2025 Diamonds and Dorings Kimberley Diamond Cup showcased world class skateboarding, international competitors, and thrilling FMX motocross, with Karina, Mohau, ...

SANDF hosts annual Gun Run in Kimberley as 104 Battery takes top honours

Danie van der Lith|Published

The SANDF's 10 Anti-Aircraft Regiment hosted the annual SAADA Gun Run on December 10 in Kimberley. Ten teams pulled a 23mm anti-aircraft gun 7.2km through the streets ...

Cell C boosts youth empowerment with new digital labs in the Northern Cape and Free State

Danie van der Lith|Published

Cell C expands digital literacy by launching two Digital Labs in the Free State and Northern Cape, improving access to technology and curriculum-aligned e-learning, ...

Six things to know about SA Rugby’s new tackle rules and why standardising the tackle age makes sense

Danie van der Lith|Published

SA Rugby has standardised the minimum tackle age, introducing full contact at Under-9 after a safety-focused prep programme. Non-contact formats remain for Under-5 ...

Aztec Masters edge Young Pirates in historic Sol Plaatje Masters Football League final

Danie van der Lith|Published

Aztec Masters clinched the 2025 Sol Plaatje Masters Football League title in a nail-biting penalty shootout against Young Pirates, showcasing a thrilling match that ...

Kimberley Harriers celebrate record turnout at 26th Magersfontein Memorial Race

Danie van der Lith|Published

On December 6, the Kimberley Harriers Running Club hosted the 26th Magersfontein Memorial Race, attracting a record number of participants. With challenging courses ...