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29/12/2025

Police in the Northern Cape have condemned the unauthorised use of a photo of the Namakwa District Commissioner, Schalk Andrews for Tik Tok generated content. Two fake videos that were created using Artificial Intelligence have been circulating on social media. In the videos Andrews is seen taking a statement from a man who reports that a Zimbabwean national has stolen his job. Provincial police spokesperson, Cherelle Ehlers has urged the public to stop sharing the videos.

29/12/2025

As 2025 draws to an end, congregants of the Methodist Centenary church in Kimberley gathered for the last Sunday service of the year. It was a time to give thanks for what has passed and for making it thus far, despite many challenges.

As 2025 draws to an end, congregants of the Methodist Centenary church in Kimberley gathered for the last Sunday service of the year.It was a time to give th...

28/12/2025

The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers in the Northern Cape says the provincial department of health's decision to absorb healthcare workers, is long overdue but unfair to some.
The department has permanently appointed over 400 workers community healthcare workers across the province. Another ⁠300 are still being verified while ⁠over 100 are awaiting matric certificate verification. This comes after the Provincial Treasury allocated more than 130-million rand for the appointment of community healthcare workers.

The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers in the Northern Cape says the provincial department of health's decision to absorb healthcare workers...

26/12/2025

Two Kimberley friends who have achieved the highest honours in university debating are giving back to young minds in the Northern Cape. Mbulelo Gobo and Kerapetse Booi founded the Northern Cape Schools Debating Association in 2020.

Five years after ploughing their resources and time into the project, their efforts are paying off. Two weeks ago, the association fielded two high school debating teams at the 2025 National Debating Championships in the Free State, who nearly tasted victory.

Two Kimberley friends who have achieved the highest honours in university debating are giving back to young minds in the Northern Cape. Mbulelo Gobo and Kera...

26/12/2025

A shelter for abused women and abandoned children in Kimberley hosted a Christmas lunch to raise funds for the upkeep and renovations of the home. Those who did not want to prepare Christmas lunch bought tickets for a buffet lunch that was served for three-hours, at the cost ranging from R200 to R250.

A shelter for abused women and abandoned children in Kimberley hosted a Christmas lunch to raise funds for the upkeep and renovations of the home.Those who d...

26/12/2025

While many across the globe are marking Christmas Eve with last-minute preparations, some hawkers who have travelled many kilometres from their homes are trying to sell last-minute produce to residents of Kimberley. Street hawkers, who sell tropical fruits like mangoes, use the December period to cash in on sales.

While many across the globe are marking Christmas Eve with last-minute preparations, some hawkers who have travelled many kilometres from their homes are try...

26/12/2025

Residents of Kiang Village in the Northern Cape have accused the Joe Morolong Municipality of neglecting their service delivery needs. This follows a municipal decision for a road construction project of R16 million for a small village with only nine households. Residents are questioning the resolve to prioritise the village with only a few households despite their sprawling village always being the most affected after heavy rains and flooding.

Residents of Kiang Village in the Northern Cape have accused the Joe Morolong Municipality of neglecting their service delivery needs. This follows a municip...

23/12/2025

Kimberley's Sol Plaatje Municipality will officially reopen all four of its revamped resorts and public swimming pools. The municipality says they are also hoping to cash in on the traffic of those who are passing through the province and travelling to different destinations this festive season.

Kimberley's Sol Plaatje Municipality will officially reopen all four of its revamped resorts and public swimming pools. The municipality says they are also h...

23/12/2025

The family of Kimberley-born Bafana Bafana winger, Mohau Nkota says they continue to be amazed by how Nkota keeps climbing the soccer ladder. Nkota's big break in football came when he was scouted by Orlando Pirates in 2022 at the age of just 19-years. Nkota - who now plies his trade in Saudi Arabia - is part of the 25 men in Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations.

The family of Kimberley-born Bafana Bafana winger, Mohau Nkota says they continue to be amazed by how Nkota keeps climbing the soccer ladder. Nkota's big br...

22/12/2025

Several award-winning local films have recently been produced in the streets of Roodepan in the Northern Cape. All produced by residents of this township on the outskirts of Kimberley.

Several award-winning local films have recently been produced in the streets of Roodepan in the Northern Cape. All produced by residents of this township on ...

22/12/2025

The R31 provincial road between Kathu and Kimberley in the Northern Cape is a main economic artery used to transport thousands of tons of ore from manganese mines in the region. But this road has become a death trap in recent times.

The R31 provincial road between Kathu and Kimberley in the Northern Cape is a main economic artery used to transport thousands of tons of ore from manganese ...

22/12/2025

The Northern Cape's one-billion-rand housing project, launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in January 2024, has finally gained momentum following a slow start. The project aims to provide shelter to over 4 000 households across all five districts in the province. Phase one of the project, which got off to a bumpy start due to administrative hurdles and contractor non-performance, has seen over 300 beneficiaries getting a roof over their heads.

The Northern Cape's one billion rand housing project, launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in January 2024, has finally gained momentum following a slow sta...