World Sleep Day recognizes the importance of a good nights rest for every human being on the planet. Taking place the Friday before the vernal spring equinox, World Sleep Day is a time to review our night time routines and consider making adjustments. World Sleep Day is the annual observance of how sleep not only […]
NORTHERN CAPE – The prompt and swift reaction of members from Keimoes SAPS, Upington Border police, Upington K9 and Kakamas FCS units led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man on a farm in Keimoes on 17 March 2021 and the rescue of a mother and her three children from an abusive spouse and stepfather. […]
KIMBERLEY – Residents in areas prone to flooding should take note as heavy rain is expected to hit the city this weekend. According to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute more than 11.2 mm of rain is expected on Saturday. This is alarming as various parts of the city including Donkerhoek and White City in Roodepan have […]
JAN KEMPDORP – A senior Traffic official and driving school instructor has been nabbed for corruption today at the Jan Kempdorp testing centre. According to Hawks Spokesperson Nomthandazo Mnisi the duo are due to appear in court at Jan Kempdorp Magistrate court tomorrow. Listen to the media statement by the Hawks
The Taiwanese government has cautioned people against changing their name to ‘Salmon’ in order to grab free sushi. According to reports the Taiwanese registry offices have been flooded by people asking to change their name to ‘Salmon’ this comes in response to a promotional campaign by a sushi restaurant chain. Officials have asked the public […]
CHINA – Aircraft mechanic Don Yip is one of many thousands leaving Hong Kong after the imposition of a new security law last year and 2019’s pro-democracy protests.
Listen in English & Afrikaans: Alarming level of non-compliance by municipalities in the province – DA. DA MP Fawzia Rhoda says municipal spending reported for April to June 2020 shows an alarming level of non-compliance by NC municipalities to public finance directives. About 35% of service providers cannot be validated, creating questions about important aspects […]
Listen in English or Afrikaans: The Provincial Department of Sports, Arts & Culture in the Northern Cape is under fire after its budget was cut with R41m and an additional R4m in emergency relief funds for local artists seemingly “go missing.” Artists have been on hunger strike for more than three days since they have […]
Dam levels taken at 5:00 this morning at the Newton Reservoir in Kimberley show improvement to the level of all four dams. 102ML at 14 ft91ML at 14 ft 6″45ML at 14 ft 6″23ML at 14 ft 6″ DA councillor Ockert Fourie says things are looking better. Nightly shutdowns at Newton Reservoir will continue to […]