The Kimberley Prospector

Matric dances have transformed from modest celebrations into costly spectacles, with families spending anywhere from a few thousand to over R30,000 on outfits, beauty services, transport and photography, prompting growing concerns about affordability. Read more: The rising price tag of matric dances and how it spirals into a costly spectacle

Ronaldo Saal, a graduate from Concordia near Springbok, turned his Wind Industry Internship into a permanent role at Kangnas Wind Farm. He now maintains the electrical infrastructure and aims to become a GCC Engineer, contributing to South Africa’s clean‑energy transition. Read more: Local graduate turns skills development into a career in clean energy

The retrieval of a used condom and a stolen necklace at a hitchhiking spot linked a 33‑year‑old accused to the rape and robbery of a 20‑year‑old woman near Augrabies. He was sentenced in the Kakamas Regional Court to serve 16 years and six months’ imprisonment. Read more: Forensic evidence secures 16‑year sentence in Northern Cape […]