SABC News Northern Cape

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.

19/11/2025

A nine-year-old girl from Kathu in the Northern Cape who went missing last week Friday has been found. Mihlali Ludaba was allegedly picked up from school by a 37-year-old man. Provincial police spokesperson Mashay Gamieldien, says Mihlali will be taken for medical assessment. The suspect was arrested yesterday and is expected to appear in court soon on kidnapping charges.

18/11/2025

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Northern Cape is today set to re-open the inquest into the killing of anti-apartheid activist Booi Mantyi. The matter of Mantyi who was also the president of De Aar Residents' Association will be heard in the Northern Cape High Court sitting in Kimberley today. Police fatally shot Mantyi in De Aar during the commemoration of the Soweto uprising in June 1985. The reopening of the inquest follows the Justice Department's approval of the National Director of Public Prosecutions' request.

18/11/2025

Civil society movements in Kimberley, Northern Cape picketed outside Premier Zamani Saul's office demanding an end to high food costs, cut in VAT on essential supplies and an end to corruption. Members of the South Africa Transforming Towards an Inclusive Society gave the provincial government five days to address their demands.

Civil society movements in Kimberley, Northern Cape picketed outside Premier Zamani Saul's office demanding an end to high food costs, cut in VAT on essentia...

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. ...