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20/12/2024

The ANC in the Northern Cape has won back control of the Hantam municipality in the Calvinia area in a crucial by-election yesterday. The DA won the ward during the local government elections in 2021. Northern Cape ANC chair, dr Zamani Saul says this is the third municipality they've regained in by-elections in the last three months. They regained Kheis municipality is an October by-elections, the Karoo Hoogland municipality in a by-election in early December and Hantam municipality.

20/12/2024

A vehicle crash at Richmond in the Northern Cape has claimed the lives of two people. A 16-year-old teenage girl and 61-year-old man died at the scene of the crash. Three people who include a 10-year-old boy are being treated for their injuries at the local De Aar Hospital. Police say the crash happened on Thursday, when a sedan veered out of its lane, crashing into a truck.

20/12/2024

Northern Cape police say they will intensify crime combating campaigns including roadblocks during the festive season. Police have announced that various government department's including Home Affairs and the South African National Defence Force are among those who will be joining in, to curb criminal activities around the province.

Northern Cape police say they will intensify crime combating campaigns including roadblocks during the festive season. Police have announced that various gov...

18/12/2024

One spaza shop owner in Galeshewe says they have complied with the announcement made by President Cyril Ramaphosa in November. The owner says he is now waiting for the local Sol Plaatje Municipality to give feedback on his registration. Our reporter Karabo Siyoko visited the spaza shop and spoke to the owner.

One spaza shop owner in Galeshewe says they have complied with the announcement made by President Cyril Ramaphosa in November.The owner says he is now waitin...

18/12/2024

The Griqua community in the Northern Cape say they are looking forward to the sustained revival of their language and culture, and economic opportunities for their people. Monday saw the celebration of more than 2 centuries of the Waterboer Royal house leading the Griqua people.

The Griqua community in the Northern Cape say they are looking forward to the sustained revival of their language and culture, and economic opportunities for...

18/12/2024

The scourge of GBV took centre stage at the prestigious Galeshewe Gentlemen's Dinner in Kimberley. The 9th annual event celebrates excellence in members of society from various sectors.

The scourge of GBV took centre stage at the prestigious Galeshewe Gentlemen's Dinner in Kimberley. The 9th annual event celebrates excellence in members of s...

13/12/2024

A professor from the University of Cape Town has found that slaughterhouses use excessive amounts of water to slaughter chickens. Professor Moses Basitere says extensive research has found that an average of 25 litres of water is being used in the slaughter of one bird. Chicken remains one of South Africa's most popular proteins.

A professor from the University of Cape Town has found that slaughterhouses use excessive amounts of water to slaughter chickens. Professor Moses Basitere sa...

12/12/2024

Sol Plaatje municipality in the Northern Cape is on a drive to install smart meters in an effort to curb theft of electricity and disconnect those tampering with the supply of electricity. Last month, National Treasury approved a grant of R100 million to allow for the roll-out of over 12 000 electricity smart meters. The smart meters drive follows a process of getting consumers to update their meters in the past month.

Sol Plaatje municipality in the Northern Cape is on a drive to install smart meters in an effort to curb theft of electricity and disconnect those tampering ...

11/12/2024

The Economic Freedom Fighters in the Northern Cape say they have noted with concern, the failure of the Premier Dr Zamani Saul, to respond to a damning report by the Public Service Commission, that found alleged violations of the law by senior managers in the public service. The report found that 128 top Northern Cape government officials did not disclose their directorship in companies doing business with the State.

The Economic Freedom Fighters in the Northern Cape say they have noted with concern, the failure of the Premier Dr Zamani Saul, to respond to a damning repor...

11/12/2024

A Northern Cape man, who allegedly r***d and killed his 11-year-old niece, is expected to appear in court on Wednesday. The 38-year-old was arrested on Sunday after the body of Tshireletso Sandlana was found lifeless in the family home. The Grade 4 learner, who was an orphan, lived in Jan Kempdorp with her extended family. Her mother died three years ago.

A Northern Cape man, who allegedly r***d and killed his 11-year-old niece, is expected to appear in court on Wednesday. The 38-year-old was arrested on Sunda...

10/12/2024

Indian scientists are starting human trials soon on a delivery system for cancer treatment that will see patients experience little to no side-effects. Currently, cancer treatments have severe side effects. Meanwhile, a South African scientist is developing an app she hopes will curb childbirth mortality in the country.

Indian scientists are starting human trials soon on a delivery system for cancer treatment that will see patients experience little to no side-effects. Curre...

09/12/2024

Most areas in the Northern Cape are in the grips of a heatwave.
While the capital, Kimberley reached a high of 37 degrees today, Upington was just shy of forty at 39 degrees. Heatwave conditions are expected to continue for at least another week. Two years ago, five farm workers in the Kakamas area died from heatstroke.

Most areas in the Northern Cape are in the grips of a heatwave. While the capital, Kimberley reached a high of 37 degrees today, Upington was just shy of for...

09/12/2024

Skaters say they are happy that skateboarding competitions have restarted again in the Northern Cape. This comes after the Kimberley Diamond Cup skateboarding for Hope finals took place in Kimberley with forty participants from various towns in the province. The skateboarding championship, is set to redefine opportunity in the world of extreme sports and skaters in the province says these competitions will assist in keeping the sport alive.

Skaters say they are happy that skateboarding competitions have restarted again in the Northern Cape.This comes after the Kimberley Diamond Cup skateboarding...

09/12/2024

Political parties in Northern Cape are calling for the Head of the Department of Health, Dr Dion Theys, to be fired. This follows the dismissal of his appeal by the Northern Cape High Court after his guilty verdict on three counts of contravening the Public Finance Management Act. Dr Theys was convicted by the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Kimberley in 2023. He was sentenced to a jail term of three years, with an option of a fine of R150 000, payable in instalments.

Political parties in Northern Cape are calling for the Head of the Department of Health, Dr Dion Theys, to be fired. This follows the dismissal of his appeal...

09/12/2024

Opposition parties in the Northern Cape have expressed concern that poor leadership and lack of accountability continue to cripple the troubled Thembelihle Municipality. The municipality which incorporates towns of Strydenburg and Hopetown is in trouble with National Treasury, this after it emerged that it has contravened the Municipal Finance Management Act by adopting an unfunded budget.

Opposition parties in the Northern Cape have expressed concern that poor leadership and lack of accountability continue to cripple the troubled Thembelihle M...

05/12/2024

The mother of a 19-year-old matriculant, Amogelang Assegaai, who was shot and killed allegedly by a South African National Defence Force Warrant Officer in Kimberley in 2022, says the accused deserves time in jail because he has not shown any remorse for the murder. Dipuo Assegaai was one of the State witnesses in the trial before the Northern Cape High Court in Kimberley.

The mother of a 19-year-old matriculant, Amogelang Assegaai, who was shot and killed allegedly by a South African National Defence Force Warrant Officer in K...

03/12/2024

A suspect who allegedly stabbed a patient multiple times while he was receiving treatment at the Galeshewe Day Hospital in the Northern Cape is expected to appear in court this week. In an incident that shocked the Kimberley community, a patient was stabbed multiple times in full view of hospital staff. The incident has brought the safety of health facilities under the spotlight.

A suspect who allegedly stabbed a patient multiple times while he was receiving treatment at the Galeshewe Day Hospital in the Northern Cape is expected to a...

02/12/2024

Businesses and artists in Kimberley in the Northern Cape have embarked on the daunting task of revamping a famous old theatre.
It was the first building to house the School of Mines, which later became Wits University in Johannesburg. The theatre was locked two decades ago and has been stripped of almost all its valuables. It has become a security threat to residents and businesses nearby, as thieves and s*x workers have turned it into a crime den. The current revamp project is being funded by residents and local businesses who want to return the theatre to its glory days.

Businesses and artists in Kimberley in the Northern Cape have embarked on the daunting task of revamping a famous old theatre.It was the first building to ho...