The Kimberley Prospector

Day: December 9, 2025

Northern Cape Adjustment Budget: R100 million to fix failures flagged in Health Ombud report

Northern Cape Adjustment Budget: R100 million to fix failures flagged in Health Ombud report

The Northern Cape has allocated R1 billion in its 2025/26 Adjustment Budget, including major funding to address the Health Ombud’s scathing findings on mental-health care, support struggling municipalities, improve compliance, and relieve wage-bill pressures across key departments. Read more: Northern Cape Adjustment Budget: R100 million to fix failures flagged in Health Ombud report

Man electrocuted during vandalism of Homevale Extension power unit

Man electrocuted during vandalism of Homevale Extension power unit

A 21-year-old man was electrocuted while allegedly vandalising a Ring Main Unit in Homevale Extension, causing a major power outage that left the area without electricity on Tuesday morning. Read more: Man electrocuted during vandalism of Homevale Extension power unit

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