SABC News Northern Cape

03/12/2025

A Northern Cape family in Kuruman has called on the police to swiftly arrest a suspect, who allegedly sexually assaulted their 4-year-old child at an Early Childhood Development Centre in Batlharos. The family alleges that the little girl was r***d by one of the male caregivers at the centre, and the incident was concealed.
The child's aunt says she took her niece for a check-up after she complained of pain in her abdomen. A medical practitioner confirmed the assault.

A Northern Cape family in Kuruman has called on the police to swiftly arrest a suspect, who allegedly sexually assaulted their 4-year-old child at an Early C...

01/12/2025

Filmmakers in the Northern Cape say while the province’s film week provides them with some exposure, they still need more support. The annual film festival, held in November, also puts potential filmmakers in touch with investors, like the National Film and Video Foundation and industry experts in an attempt to grow local filmmakers. The last few years have seen a number of feature films and documentaries emerging from the province. The festival’s founder, Motheo Seleke, says the fifth edition of the film festival this year introduced a 72-hour challenge to get filmmakers to produce work from start to screen.

Filmmakers in the Northern Cape say while the province’s film week provides them with some exposure, they still need more support.The annual film festival, h...

01/12/2025

South African scientists have made a medical breakthrough in Tuberculosis (TB) treatment. Scientists at the University of the Witwatersrand, who continue to push the boundaries, have developed an inhalable nanomedicine that delivers TB drugs directly to the lungs. Those behind the breakthrough say this will transform treatment and improve patient recovery rate. Despite the advanced stage of the study, researchers still have to jump through a few hoops.

South African scientists have made a medical breakthrough in Tuberculosis (TB) treatment. Scientists at the University of the Witwatersrand, who continue to ...

01/12/2025

South African Broadcasting Corporation SABC reporters were amongst the winners at the South African National Parks (SANParks) Kudu awards. Ulrich Hendricks and Lereko Motseko received an award in the category of media contribution to conservation for the best electronic media. SANParks honoured exceptional individuals and organisations committed to safeguarding the country's natural and cultural heritage at the awards ceremony at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on Thursday.

South African Broadcasting Corporation SABC reporters were amongst the winners at the South African National Parks (SANParks) Kudu awards.Ulrich Hendricks an...

01/12/2025

Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga says the Ministry is aware of South Africans who are stuck in Russia and are engaging with relevant authorities to remedy the situation.
Minister Motshekga made these remarks during the fourth Vuk'Uhlome exercise held at SA Army Combat Training centre in Lohatla Military base in Northern Cape.

Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga says the Ministry is aware of South Africans who are stuck in Russia and are engaging with relevant...

25/11/2025

In Kimberley in the Northern Cape, NPA officials that include prosecutors, advocates and staff conducted a silent march as part of the national and international launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). The NPA led silent marches across the country.

25/11/2025

As the holiday season approaches, many South Africans are grappling with exhaustion and year-end fatigue, a condition that transcends simple tiredness to become a pervasive physical and mental health challenge. This phenomenon affects employees, students, and families alike. It manifests as decreased productivity, increased irritability, and a struggle to stay motivated.

As the holiday season approaches, many South Africans are grappling with exhaustion and year-end fatigue, a condition that transcends simple tiredness to bec...

21/11/2025

The national G20 Women's Shutdown will be commemorated today at Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley. The silent action will run for 15 minutes with women dressed in black. The movement aims to highlight the scourge of violence affecting women and children across the country and to draw the government's attention to this urgent issue. A women-owned law firm is supporting the initiative by helping women with court documentation to protect themselves against abusive partners. SABC News Reporter Tebogo Msimang is in Kimberley.

The national G20 Women's Shutdown will be commemorated today at Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley.The silent action will run for 15 minutes with women dres...

21/11/2025

The national G20 women's shutdown campaign was commemorated at the Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley, by women who have heeded the call for action. The silent action lasted for fifteen minutes with women dressed in black. The movement aims get government around the table to deal with the scourge of violence affecting women and children across the country.

20/11/2025

The Northern Cape High Court in Kimberley has found Alberto Matthews guilty of the murder of his ex–wife in December 2023. Matthews shot 43-year-old Mandy Bailey multiple times in the body and head, at her residence. Bailey's young daughter witnessed the tragedy.

20/11/2025

The Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley has condemned the continued vandalism of their electrical infrastructure. The municipality says the continued targeted destruction to their infrastructure undermines their service delivery efforts. Municipality spokesperson Thabo Mothibi says the theft and vandalism has cost the municipality over 5 million-Rand in the past financial year.

"Theft and vandalism of electrical infrastructure; by the end of the 2024-2025 financial year (end of June 2025); the municipality had suffered losses of over R6 million. Equally important to note: 1. when theft and vandalism are orchestrated, restoration of supply takes longer; and that 2. the municipality is taking strain in having to shift funds meant to install new infrastructure towards repair and replacement of stolen and vandalised assets," says Mothibi.