Roma Nna Media House

05/11/2024

Kimberley Airport was invaded by the Territory on Friday 1 November as community members patiently awaited the arrival of 31 Miss Teen Universe participants. These contestants came from various parts of the world, representing their countries.
The contestants were welcomed in a South African style, with music provided by Amandla Dance Teator ZA and traditional dance.

Local models also took this opportunity to show case their sashes displaying a variety of titles.

04/11/2024

St Boniface High School class of 2024 prize-giving (more pictures)

04/11/2024

St Boniface High School class of 2024 prize giving held at the Recreation Hall in Galeshewe. (1 st Album)

17/10/2024

https://www.romanna.net/prosecutor-assist-a-mumbling-defence-witness-in-the-trial-of-human-trafficking-and-child-labour-by-chinese

Supplied The State brought proceedings to a halt and called for a postponement in the trial of seven Chinese nationals charged with human trafficking and child labour as the defence witness was battling to follow proceedings. Amil Thousaad (27), a Malawian national who took a stand in the Gauteng Di...

17/10/2024

https://www.romanna.net/four-kimberley-museums-collaborate

Supplied The coordinators of four well known Museums in Kimberley believe their partnership will go a long way in exposing key cultural institutions. The Transnet Transport Museum, the William Humphreys Art Gallery, the Big Hole Museum and the McGregor Museum recently launched the Museum Passport In...

17/10/2024

https://www.romanna.net/law-enforcement-agencies-celebrate-heritage-month

Supplied The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola joined by the Deputy Director of Correctional Services, Phillip Phajane hosted a combined Heritage Month event at Kimberley Correctional Services on Wednesday, 2 October 2024, under the theme “Celebrating the live...

17/10/2024

https://www.romanna.net/family-seek-justice-for-murdered-businessman

Correspondent The family of 28-year-old Jason Afrique said his untimely death has changed their lives. Afrique, a well-known businessman and a member of bikers’ CC Riders Club, was shot and killed near his home in Newpark, Kimberley, on 31 July. The shooting incident happened when Afrique and his ...

17/10/2024

https://www.romanna.net/tragic-death-of-an-elderly-farmer-in-kuruman

Supplied The DA in the Northern Cape has expressed concerns about policing in the rural areas, including farms. This comes after the arrest of four suspects in connection with the murder of 81-year-old Kuruman farmer Hendrik Venter. Venter was found dead with wounds on his head near his farm on 27 S...

17/10/2024

https://www.romanna.net/coghsta-ministerial-oversight-visit-to-priority-districts/

Supplied The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Dr Namane Dickson Masemola led the Ministerial Oversight visit to identified District Municipalities across the Northern Cape, a commitment to improving local governance and service delivery, Northern Cape is the...

17/10/2024

https://www.romanna.net/epwp-participants-given-a-lifeline/

Karabo Ntanzi The partnership between the Department of Public Works and the Department of Higher Education’s Community Education and Training College launched a groundbreaking initiative for female EPWP participants in the Frances Baard District. The partnership will afford more than three hundre...

17/10/2024

https://www.romanna.net/housing-backlog-remains-a-challenge-coghsta/

Supplied The Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) says it expects contractors contracted to build houses in various Districts of the Northern Cape to deliver quality houses. The Department has been crisscrossing the province, introducing appointed...

17/10/2024

https://www.romanna.net/military-ombud-takes-its-outreach-to-northern-cape-military-bases/

Supplied The South African Military Ombud under the leadership of Lt General (Ret) Vusumuzi Masondo is visiting the military bases in Kimberley, De Aar and Jan Kempdorp to educate the soldiers about the operations of the Office. Military Ombud Office was established in 2012 with an effort to assist....

17/10/2024

https://www.romanna.net/tourism-month-to-expose-city-gems/

Karabo Ntanzi The Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, urged local municipalities to repair ailing infrastructure to attract tourists. Saul said poor infrastructure in the province will drive away visitors if not addressed timeously. He said water cuts are also a significant concern as tourists on...

16/10/2024

01/10/2024

UPINGTON BORDER POLICE CONFISCATE ILLEGALLY FILLED GAS CYLINDERS

The South African Police Service in the ZF Mgcawu District made a discovery of illegal gas on Sunday, 29 September 2024 after information was operationalized about a suspect who allegedly went to collect illegaly filled gas bottles to sell in the ZFM area.

According to information, it is alleged that the gas cylinders were filled at an unregistered refilling station. The gas is a substandard gas and thus in contravention with the law.

Furthermore, it was discovered that they used registered trademark cylinders to refill and reseal illegal.

The truck with a trailer was stopped outside Upington, and 289 of these filled gas bottles of various sizes and brands were discovered. The brandholders were contacted for confirmation of refilling, and they had no knowledge of it.

The cylinders valued at R 273 260.00 and the truck with trailer were seized.

A 49 year old suspect was detained for the contravention of the Consumer Protection Act as well as the contravention of the Counterfeit Goods Act. END

Enquiries: Sgt Omphile Masegela
ZF Mgcawu District
079 5282 901