The Kimberley Prospector

Day: June 8, 2026

Suspected plant poacher arrested at Namakwa nature reserve

Suspected plant poacher arrested at Namakwa nature reserve

A 21-year-old man was arrested after being caught with endangered protected plants inside a nature reserve in the Namakwa District. He faces charges under the Northern Cape Nature Conservation Act and is expected to appear in the Calvinia Magistrate’s Court. Read more: Suspected plant poacher arrested at Namakwa nature reserve

Mac Mac Fire Protection Association strengthens wildfire readiness with new firefighters

Mac Mac Fire Protection Association strengthens wildfire readiness with new firefighters

The Mac Mac Fire Protection Association has received 10 new firefighters from a mining-sector donation aimed at strengthening wildfire preparedness. The initiative follows devastating 2023 fires and supports regional cooperation ahead of the upcoming fire season. Read more: Mac Mac Fire Protection Association strengthens wildfire readiness with new firefighters

Weather forecast | June 8, 2026 – The Witness

Weather forecast | June 8, 2026 – The Witness

Northern Cape: Minimum/Maximum. Upington: 4°C / 22°C Kimberley: 0°C / 18°C De Aar: 2°C / 16°C Alexander Bay: 8°C / 22°C Springbok: 9°C / 22°C Read more: Weather forecast | June 8, 2026 – The Witness

Northern Cape Businesses Get a Funding Lifeline

Northern Cape Businesses Get a Funding Lifeline

For small and medium-sized businesses in the Northern Cape, access to capital has long been the difference between a good idea and a growing one. Read more: Northern Cape Businesses Get a Funding Lifeline

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