NORTH WEST – A dangerous situation unfolded on Wednesday 22 February when a lioness escaped from its container whilst in transit on the back of a Ford Ranger Bakkie on the Beesdam road between Stella and Tlagameng, North West. The owner only realized that she escaped when he reached his destination at Tlagameng. Nature Reservation […]
    
“The great darkness will descend upon the people, and the power of the land will be lost. Powers will collapse and the darkness will be felt in every corner of the land. The people will be thrown into chaos and confusion as the darkness of the night will be replaced by the darkness of despair. […]
    
KIMBERLEY – Residents of Cassandra, Ernestville and other surrounding areas experienced a power outage early this morning. Reports from the Kimberley Portal suggested that the cause of the outage was cable theft in the area. The information was received via social media. Another Kimberley resident reported that around 2:42 the power unexpectedly dipped and the […]
    
The oldest known record of someone reporting having been abducted by aliens dates back to 1961. A Brazilian farmer by the name of Antonio Villas Boas claimed to have been taken by a UFO and subjected to a bizarre medical examination. The incident is known as the Antonio Villas Boas UFO case and is one […]
    
From 1 April 2023, consumers of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products will have to dig deeper into their pockets for their favourite alcoholic drink. This is after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced an increase in excise duties on alcohol in line with expected inflation of 4.9% for 2023/24. The National Treasury has proposed guideline excise […]
    
SOUTH AFRICA – There is no shortage of fun activities to do in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. From exploring the stunning outdoors to learning about the region’s rich history, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Here are five fun things to do in Kimberley: Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure or cultural exploration, […]
    
KIMBERLEY – Some residents of Kimberley, South Africa have been left frustrated and confused as to why their water supply has been cut off in certain areas. Danielle Crafford from Belgravia asked on social media if anyone knew why the water was off in her area. Yolanda Bennett from Roodepan reported that her area was […]
    
KIMBERLEY – Recently, social media reports circulated suggesting that buildings at Sol Plaatje University (SPU) were torched during student protests. In response, SPU has released a statement emphatically denying these reports. SPU addressed these false claims in a public statement, saying, “Please note the social media reports that Sol Plaatje University (SPU) buildings were alleged […]
    
On February 21, 2023, at around 16:15, Peter Pentz was driving on the R27 towards Melkbosstrandstraat, on his way to a doctor’s appointment. Suddenly he heard a loud “Ki-tik-ki-tik-ki-tik”, realizing he had a flat tire. With his appointment only fifteen minutes away, he knew that he would not be able to make it in time […]