NC man sentenced to 13 years for raping 61-year-old aunt

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 28-year-old man from Vanwyksvlei, Northern Cape, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for raping his 61-year-old aunt.

Thrills, trophies and talent at Barkly West’s Bovua Community Cup

Lance Fredericks|Published

The Bovua Community Cup returns to Barkly West on November 1, promoting youth development through sport with free entry, entertainment, and R100,000 in prizes and ...

The power of a hug: Why experts say it can change a child’s life

Morgan Morgan|Published

Residents are being encouraged to celebrate National Children’s Day by giving children the simple gift of a hug, which research shows plays a crucial role in their ...

Honouring the resilience of traditional communities

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The Lenaka Memorial Lecture, hosted by the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders and the Northern Cape Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San ...

NC man sentenced to 25 years for brutal murder of girlfriend

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Thabiso Juel Sekamoeng, has been handed a 25-year prison sentence for the murder of his girlfriend, Lerato Cathrine Ntaolang, in Dithakong village earlier this year. ...

PSA restores Pescodia Primary School bathrooms, supporting learners during exams

Lance Fredericks|Published

The Public Servants Association recently donated toilets, basins, and materials to Pescodia Primary School in Roodepan, ensuring learners can study and sit for their ...

ANC silent on unpaid Kimberley caterers after ANCYL conference

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Small local businesses that serviced the ANC Youth League’s national general conference in Kimberley say they are out of pocket and still waiting to be paid, months ...

Northern Cape Cricket turmoil deepens

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The crisis at Northern Cape Cricket has deepened, after the suspended CEO and NC Heat team manager — both declared delinquent directors — failed in another bid to ...

Spandex isn’t going to solve anything

Lance Fredericks|Published

This opinion piece takes yet another look at Kimberley’s litter problem – from a now spotless Oppenheimer Gardens to a trash-strewn city — arguing that no superhero ...

Man out on bail for girlfriend’s murder now accused of killing sister

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A Siyathemba municipal employee, who was out on bail for the murder of his girlfriend, has now been arrested for allegedly killing his sister in Prieska.

Residents vow to ‘rise up’ against drug lords if police fail to act

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Residents of Club 2000 and Soul City have vowed to join forces with the police to tackle rising crime, but warn that they will take matters into their own hands ...

Police investigate Kimberley business owner’s death

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The police have opened an inquest after a 54-year-old business owner was found dead at his premises in the Kimberley CBD.

Galeshewe pastors threaten land grabs before Christmas

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Galeshewe pastors have threatened to stage land grabs to secure plots for their churches before Christmas if the Sol Plaatje Municipality does not grant them the ...

Essential medical staff to embark on ‘no pay, no work’ over unpaid overtime

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Labour unions Hospersa and the PSA said essential medical staff – including ambulance workers, doctors and nurses – may revert to working only the regulated 45 hours ...

Cousin reveals ‘murder confession’ in ex-wife shooting

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The State closed its case this week in the Northern Cape High Court murder trial of Alberto Matthews, where a cousin of the accused testified that he confessed to ...

Hon Rangers Night Race promises adventure under the stars in Kimberley

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Hon Rangers Night Race returns to Kimberley’s Rooifontein Game Reserve on Friday, November 7, 2025.

Child testifies in camera in ex-wife murder trial

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The murder trial of Alberto Matthews, accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife Mandy Bailey at her Beaconsfield home, resumed in the Northern Cape High Court with ...

Spooky season: Family traditions and Graveyard Brownies to die for!

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Every year on October 31 since my children were toddlers, I’ve put up a Halloween tree and filled plastic pumpkins with treats, always aiming to instil in them the ...

The sparkle and the spill: Why Kimberley’s brand story is at war with reality

Opinion|Published

OPINION: The government’s glowing portrayal of Kimberley as a “sparkling city” clashes with the lived reality of water cuts, sewage spills, collapsing infrastructure, ...

Anthrax outbreak confirmed in Siyancuma district

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Authorities have confirmed an anthrax outbreak affecting wildlife in the Siyancuma district, with farmers urged to vaccinate livestock, safely dispose of carcasses, ...