Four distinctions pave the way for realising city pupil's dream of becoming a dentist

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

St Patrick’s CBC matriculant Ammaarah Bham, who earned four distinctions in the 2025 Independent Examination Board exams, is set to pursue her dream of becoming ...

Northern Cape shows biggest improvement in National Senior Certificate examinations

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape’s 2025 matric class posted an 87.79 % pass rate (sixth nationally), representing the province’s biggest year‑on‑year jump Matric results can be ...

Sol Plaatje municipal manager's disciplinary hearing to commence on Tuesday

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The disciplinary hearing against the municipal manager Thapelo Matlala is expected to start on January 13. While the ANC has called for the process to be expedited, ...

St Patrick's CBC celebrates 100 percent pass rate

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

St Patrick's CBC Kimberley celebrated a 100 percent pass rate in the Independent Examination Board examinations for the Class of 2025.

Matlala brushes off fresh suspension and interdict

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Tensions flared at the special council meeting on Thursday when municipal manager Thapelo Matlala was placed on suspension again. Opposition parties said the decision ...

Home of Jan Kempdorp whistleblower petrol bombed

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A whistleblower from Jan Kempdorp is resolute that he will not be silenced after an attempt was made on his life where home made petrol bombs were hurled into his ...

Authorities on high alert following four Northern Cape drownings

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Authorities are on high alert following the recent drowning of four people in the Dikgatlong area where the public have been advised not to enter flooded rivers ...

Intimidation charges opened as Sol Plaatje municipal manager returns to work

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Community members are in uproar over the reinstatement of municipal manager Thapelo Matlala on Tuesday, prior to the investigation into alleged charges of misconduct ...

Valspan Community Forum blows whistle over tenders at Phokwane Municipality

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Valspan Community Forum has called for a full-scale investigation into tenders awarded by Phokwane Municipality for multimillion-rand infrastructure projects ...

Sol Plaatje municipal manager locked out, as suspension dispute intensifies

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Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala who was placed on precautionary suspension in September last year reported for duty on Monday but was unable to access ...

Barkly West resident dies in shanty fire on New Year's Day

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A 49 year old man from Barkly West was burnt beyond recognition during the early hours of January 1 after his shanty caught alight. The police have opened an inquest ...

New Year's Day tragedies as two drown near Barkly West

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Two people are believed to have drowned near Barkly West on New Year's Day including a ten year old boy who was travelling on horseback near Delportshoop. The police ...

Four die during bloody Christmas killings

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Four residents lost their lives over the festive season in the city, including two women who are believed to have died at the hands of their intimate partners. Two ...

GBVF organisations spread Christmas cheer to Kimberley’s homeless

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GBVF organisations brought festive relief to Kimberley’s homeless this week by hosting a Christmas party and pop-up clothing drive that highlighted the city’s deepening ...

Operation Fiela warns Kimberley tuck shops they are gambling with children’s futures

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Operation Fiela has warned Kimberley tuck shops against selling alcohol, tobacco and gambling products to children after more than 40 illegal gambling machines were ...

Court grants Northern Cape department access to ‘Glass Palace’

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A court order has granted the Northern Cape Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison access to the “Glass Palace” following months of being locked out of its ...

GBVF memo calls for men’s forum and halfway house in Kimberley

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A march was held to the Department of Social Development on Monday as part of the campaign to place men at the forefront in the fight against gender based violence ...

Allegations of sexual harassment at ANC Youth League conference spark outrage

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An ANCYL branch leader has condemned the manner in which a sexual harassment complaint that she made against a Phokwane regional executive committee member was handled. ...

Mining stand-off near Barkly West as police probe alleged fraud

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A mining venture near Barkly West has collapsed into a stand-off over seized equipment and unpaid claims, with police investigating an alleged fraud case while the ...

Lights back on after unpaid municipal bill leaves Northern Cape departments ‘powerless’

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Power has been restored at the Southern Life building, which houses provincial government departments, a week after it was plunged into darkness over unpaid municipal ...

Student activist pushes for Sol Plaatje residents to buy power directly from Eskom

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An EFF student activist is petitioning for cash-strapped households in the Sol Plaatje municipal area to buy electricity directly from Eskom, arguing that soaring ...

Fear grows as gangs ‘rule the streets’ of De Aar

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Gang violence in the Northern Cape town of De Aar has sparked growing fear among parents and residents, with allegations of school stabbings, armed gangs roaming ...

Warrenton’s power and water woes persist as electricity is restored in Homevale Extension

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Residents in Warrenton remain without electricity and safe drinking water due to ageing and failed infrastructure, while power has been restored in Kimberley’s Homevale ...

Eight dead in Northern Cape road carnage: Head‑on collision on N12 claims 7 lives, including a baby

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Eight people, including a baby, were killed in road accidents that took place on the N12 and R31 over the weekend, where slippery road conditions are believed to ...

Electricians are still on site at the Homevale extension power unit

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Electricians are still on site at the Homevale extension power unit in an attempt to restore the electricity supply after it was vandalised last week.