SABC News Northern Cape

17/11/2025

The Kathu Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit in the Northern Cape is requesting the assistance of the public in locating 9-year-old Mihlali Khanyiso Ludaba who went missing on Friday. Police spokesperson, Mashay Gamieldien says it is believed she may have been fetched from school by a family member and could be in the Bloemfontein area.

“According to her mother she last saw her daughter Friday morning she got Mihlali ready for school. However, when she arrived home at 14:55 from work, she was not home. She immediately contacted the bus driver, who informed her that someone else had already collected her from school. The public is once again reminded that there is no waiting period to report a missing," says Gamieldien.

17/11/2025

Diamond Knights biking club in the Northern Cape hosted their annual charity run in Kimberley by donating school uniforms and food parcels to disadvantaged families. The club that was established in 2012 has invited other biking clubs, including bikers from neighbouring countries, to join a mass ride for their charity event. Every year the club helps children who are mainly from foster care homes or child-headed households, as well as people living with disabilities and the elderly.

Diamond Knights biking club in the Northern Cape hosted their annual charity run in Kimberley by donating school uniforms and food parcels to disadvantaged f...

17/11/2025

A unique Honesty Shop in the middle of Roggeveld in the Northern Cape has had to close down due to theft. The owners say they've been operating for several years, and the trust they placed in tourists and locals who frequented the area was heartwarming, until fairly recently. Senior reporter Ulrich Hendriks and video journalist Thapelo Kgomotshwane went in search of the Honesty shop that went viral on social media.

A unique Honesty Shop in the middle of Roggeveld in the Northern Cape has had to close down due to theft.The owners say they've been operating for several ye...

17/11/2025

The Northern Cape Department of Education has partnered with the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) to implement a multi-year education improvement plan. Experts will work with the department for the next 10 years to improve education outcomes that include supplying much-needed skills.

The Northern Cape Department of Education has partnered with the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT), to implement a multi-year education improveme...

14/11/2025

The family of the late Mandy Bailey who was shot and killed allegedly by her ex-husband Alberto Matthews say they are happy that the case is nearing an end. The Northern Cape High Court heard closing arguments in the matter almost two years after Bailey was gunned down. The late mother of two was shot and killed in her bedroom despite having a protection order against her ex-husband.

The family of the late Mandy Bailey who was shot and killed allegedly by her ex-husband Alberto Matthews say they are happy that the case is nearing an end. ...

12/11/2025

A former Northern Cape police officer who had r***d a woman inside the holding cells two-years ago has been sentenced to 15 years in jail. Anthony Sekutinyane r***d the then 23-year-old woman who had been arrested following a domestic dispute with her mother. She had been detained at the Barkly West police station. Sekutinyane forced himself on the woman after deceitfully telling that woman that he had paid her 500-rand bail.

11/11/2025

The Southern Hemisphere's largest optical telescope, which is based in the Northern Cape, is expected to make many more discoveries. SALT - the Southern Africa Large Telescope, celebrated twenty years of being in operation today (Monday). It's responsible for a number of new discoveries, from Black holes to observing a kilonova. Senior reporter, Ulrich Hendriks and video journalist, Thapelo Kgomotshwane filed this report.

The Southern Hemisphere's largest optical telescope, which is based in the Northern Cape, is expected to make many more discoveries. SALT - the Southern Afri...

11/11/2025

The Southern African Larger Telescope - SALT - turns 20. It remains the largest optical telescope in the Southern Hemisphere and is responsible for a number of new discoveries, from Black holes to observing a kilo-nova. Senior reporter, Ulrich Hendriks is at Sutherland in the Northern Cape, where the SALT is hosted.

The Southern African Larger Telescope - SALT - turns 20. It remains the largest optical telescope in the Southern Hemisphere and is responsible for a number ...

11/11/2025

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The Northern Cape Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform Department has advised farmers to remain vigilant. This is in the midst of the outbreak of Anthrax and Lumpy skin disease in the province. Farmers have been told to safely dispose of animal carcasses when their livestock or game falls prey to Anthrax. A State veterinarian based in Kimberley, Dr Mcdonald Gayakaya says Anthrax can be spotted when an animal suddenly dies and has blood oozing from the nose and mouth. Both diseases are contagious, and many farmers fear losing their livelihoods.

[WARING TO SENSITIVE VIEWERS: GRAPHIC CONTENT]The Northern Cape Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform Department has advised ...

06/11/2025

Northern Cape Health MEC Maruping Lekwene has resigned, as political parties in the province called for the department to be placed under administration. Speculation of his resignation became rife last week. Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, has confirmed the resignation. Lekwene leaves the department under a cloud, with a recently released Health Ombudsman report showing several failures and the Auditor General exposing financial irregularities.

Northern Cape Health MEC Maruping Lekwene has resigned, as political parties in the province called for the department to be placed under administration. Spe...

05/11/2025

Northern Cape Health MEC Maruping Lekwene has resigned, as political parties in the province called for the department to be placed under administration. Speculation of his resignation became rife last week. Northern Cape premier, dr Zamani Saul, has confirmed the resignation. Lekwene leaves the department under a cloud, with a recently released Health Ombudsman report showing several failures and the Auditor General exposing financial irregularities. Premier Saul has appointed Agriculture and Land Reform MEC, Mase Manopole as Acting Health MEC until a permanent appointment is made.

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