‘Voetsek Matlala!’ — Public fury erupts at Sol Plaatje

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala has been given another seven days to respond to allegations despite mounting community outrage, calls for his suspension, ...

Murder accused found guilty despite DNA bungle

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A Warrenton man has been convicted of murdering his partner despite a forensic evidence bungle that drew sharp criticism from the Northern Cape High Court.

Appeals dismissed in Piet Els murder case

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape High Court has dismissed the appeals of several offenders convicted in connection with the 2018 Carters Ridge farm attack, during which Kimberley ...

Blaze reignites fire station outcry in Jan Kempdorp

Danie van der Lith|Published

The DA in Phokwane has criticised delays in making Jan Kempdorp’s newly built fire station operational, warning that the community remains at risk after a recent ...

Popcru slams use of State funds for alleged cop killer’s private psychiatric evaluation

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Popcru has condemned further delays in the trial of alleged cop killer Daniel Alberts, insisting he should pay for his own psychiatric evaluation instead of relying ...

Northern Cape preacher sentenced for raping, impregnating 13-year-old stepdaughter

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The Fraserburg Regional Court sentenced a 37-year-old preacher to four life imprisonment terms for repeatedly raping his 13-year-old stepdaughter between 2017 and 2019. ...

Kimberley residents raise alarm after olive trees cut back to stumps

Danie van der Lith|Published

Kimberley residents have raised concern after olive trees, a protected species, were severely cut back to stumps outside Oranje Toyota, though the dealership says ...

Tributes pour in for Kimberley sporting legend after tragic fire

Danie van der Lith|Published

Well-known Kimberley resident and former Springbok barefoot skier Quentin Posthumus died in a fire at his Hadison Park flat in the early hours of September 2.

Archbishop Makgoba urges Northern Cape communities to take ownership of National Dialogue

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has urged communities in the Northern Cape and across South Africa to take ownership of the National Dialogue process, warning that politicians ...

Northern Cape sees significant improvement in early childhood development

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The Northern Cape Department of Basic Education has commended a recent study on early childhood development, which shows a significant improvement in children's ...

Urgent search under way for missing 81-year-old Kimberley man

Marlene Minopetros|Published

SAPS Kimberley requires assistance form the public in locating John Van Wyk who went missing on September 1, 2025. Van Wyk was last seen in Colville, ...

Sol Plaatje Municipality faces unrest as civic groups demand MM's suspension

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A special council meeting will take place on Thursday following calls from community leaders that the municipal manager should be immediately suspended

Life sentence for Prieska man who murdered wife and stepson with axe

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A husband was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and stepson by attacking them with an axe.

SAPS calls on the public to donate dogs for police work

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The South African Police Service in the Northern Cape is calling on the public to donate dogs to its K9 unit to enhance service delivery.

Police net R84,200 in fines during vehicle crime operation

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The South African Police Service netted R84,200 in fines during a joint operation in Kuruman and Mothibistad that targeted vehicle crimes.

Women gather for a day of self-discovery and empowerment

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Empower, Inspire, and Transform women’s event, hosted by Elize Mathane, brought together 100 women for a day of inspiration, healing, and self-care.

Two men sentenced for kidnapping and rape in Keimoes

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Two men, Tozamile Verster and Reggie April, were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for kidnapping and raping a 24-year-old woman in Keimoes, after a trial that concluded ...

Sassa assures beneficiaries of uninterrupted social grant payments

Danie van der Lith|Published

Sassa has dismissed reports suggesting it ended its partnership with Postbank to benefit commercial banks, assuring beneficiaries that there will be no disruption ...

Man sentenced to 8 years for fatal stabbing in Barkly West

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 38-year-old man was sentenced to 8 years in prison for fatally stabbing a 40-year-old man in Barkly West following a dispute on December 7, 2024.