The Kimberley Prospector

Author: Michael Hawthorne

Former director of Batho Pele Mining Primary Co-operative arrested for theft

Former director of Batho Pele Mining Primary Co-operative arrested for theft

NORTHERN CAPE – Tshepiso Ernest Seekoei (41), a former Director and Chairperson of Batho Pele Mining Primary Co-operative Limited appeared briefly at Kimberley Magistrate’s court today facing a charge of theft. Hawks’ spokeswoman Nomthandazo Mnisi says it is alleged that during August 2018, Seekoei who was then a Chairperson of Batho Pele Mining Primary Co-operative […]

Leak allegedly worse following repair attempt by municipality

Leak allegedly worse following repair attempt by municipality

KIMBERLEY – A water leak in Ramatshela Street in Galeshewe has been a problem for months, but it was allegedly made worse last week after workers from the Sol Plaatje Municipality attempted to repair it. This according to Boyce Makodi, a concerned city resident. He says: “Municipal workers came to fix a well-known leak on […]

Wife arrested for murder of businessman in Pofadder

Wife arrested for murder of businessman in Pofadder

NORTHERN CAPE – A 30-year-old woman from Kakamas, and wife of the late Leon Brits (41), has been arrested for murder after his body was found floating in a swimming pool last year. According to a police spokesperson the arrest was made on Monday, 29 March 2021 at approximately 8:45 at their house in Marchand, […]

DA stuur medelye aan families van treinongeluk slagoffers op Lime Acres

DA stuur medelye aan families van treinongeluk slagoffers op Lime Acres

Die Demokratiese Alliansie (DA) in die Noord-Kaap is hartseer oor die tragiese heengaan van drie jongmense wat die naweek in ’n gru-ongeluk op die pad buite Lime Acres betrokke was. Delmaine Christians, ’n DA LP, sê die ongeluk het plaasgevind toe die bakkie waarin hulle gery het, na bewering teen ’n aankomende trein vasgery het. […]

PICTURES: 11 drug syndicate suspects arrested in two provinces with R3.3m worth of Tik

PICTURES: 11 drug syndicate suspects arrested in two provinces with R3.3m worth of Tik

The Hawks have arrested 11 suspects of an alleged drug dealing syndicate in Springbok & Cape Town with an undisclosed amount of cash and Tik worth approximately R3.3 million. Hawks’ spokeswoman Nomthandazo Mnisi says that a multi-disciplinary team led by Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Springbok K9, Local Criminal Record Centre and Upington Crime Intelligence […]

Unemployed in the dark over status of UIF officials charged with TERS fraud – DA

Unemployed in the dark over status of UIF officials charged with TERS fraud – DA

It has now been over a month since disciplinary hearings for 7 Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) officials – implicated in TERS fraud – took place, and the Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, is refusing to report on the outcome. Dr Michael Cardo, member of parliament and DA Shadow Minister for Employment and Labour […]

Hector receive heartwarming gift from Pallet Smooth

Hector receive heartwarming gift from Pallet Smooth

Hector, now South Africa’s most famous 7-month-old Boxer puppy, received a custom-built feeding bowl drawer and cabinet, a wonderful gift to ensure many happy meals from Pallet Smooth. Sonette Pieterse of Pallet Smooth says they had the delight to have Hector visit them today. “We had a little visitor today at the shop, Hector! You […]

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