ATAMELANG, NORTH-WEST – Two individuals, Ben Khosietsile (54) and a 17-year-old, appeared in the Atamelang Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, March 20, 2024, facing charges of wildlife trafficking. The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team in Mahikeng apprehended the suspects on Tuesday, March 19th, acting on a tip regarding the illegal sale of a pangolin in […]
KIMBERLEY – A large quantity of suspected stolen government property was recovered in Kimberley, leading to the arrest of three men. Large blue bags containing blank template government documents were found during a police stop of a blue Volkswagen vehicle at the Kimberley Tourism Centre. These documents, typically used for printing official licenses and certificates, […]
KIMBERLEY – A spaza shop owner in Kagisho was arrested on Tuesday after authorities seized illicit cigarettes worth an estimated R10 000, and discovered expired goods on the premises. The 25-year-old Ethiopian national was charged with dealing in illicit cigarettes. The arrest was made during a stop-and-search operation conducted by the Vala Umgodi Operational team, […]
KAMFERS DAM – A year after concerns were first raised, Kimberley’s Homevale Waste Water Treatment Plant remains in a state of disrepair. Excessive water levels at Kamfers Dam, allegedly already above the critical 1.56-meter mark, pose a grave threat to the city’s iconic Lesser Flamingo. This vital habitat for these birds is dangerously overflowing due […]
KIMBERLEY – The Roodepan South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently conducting an investigation into a disturbing murder-suicide that took place on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at approximately 23:00 in Lerato Park, Kimberley. The incident involved a married couple, both serving as police officials within the SAPS. Preliminary reports suggest that the couple, identified as […]
KIMBERLEY – Local backyard farmers will have the opportunity to showcase and sell their produce at the Sol Plaatjie Farmers Market at the Galeshewe Circle tomorrow, Friday, February 9th. This initiative, organized by the Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, aims to empower these often overlooked growers and create […]
The Kimberley Central Power Station, the operational core of Kimberley, is a silent witness to the evolution of Kimberley from a diamond mining boomtown to a hub of industrial development. Established in 1903 by De Beers Consolidated Mines, the power station became a powerhouse of not only electricity but also an integral part of Kimberley’s […]
In a heartfelt media statement released today, the popular Kimberley business, My Shop Kby, announced its decision to close its doors at the end of February. The closure comes with a silver lining for locals, as the business plans to sell most, if not all, of its stock in an extensive closing-down sale. My Shop […]
In a bid to streamline and enhance service delivery, the Sol Plaatje Municipality has officially launched a toll-free number for residents to report various faults related to essential services. The toll-free number, 080 122 9010, serves as a cost-free voice telephone option connecting citizens with the municipality’s Control Room. Thabo Mothibi from the Communications Unit […]