The Competition Tribunal has approved a merger that will see ManganExx, a subsidiary of Exxaro Resources, acquire key mining and marketing interests from Ntsimbintle Holdings, enhancing Exxaro’s position in the manganese sector amidst rising global demand. Read more: Tribunal approves Exxaro’s acquisition of Ntsimbintle interests, subject to conditions
An alarming AGSA report reveals that over R2 billion was spent on water tankering services in South Africa due to severe infrastructure failures, with 90% of wastewater treatment works failing quality standards. Read more: A-G flags R2.3bn drain by water tankers as maintenance collapses across municipalities
The breakfast programme has improved learner attendance, punctuality, concentration, and overall wellbeing, particularly for children facing socio-economic challenges in Kuruman schools and surrounds. Read more: Breakfast programme brings positive change to Kuruman and surrounding schools
December 2025 grant payments officially began today with older persons first in line, as authorities urge calm at pay points, warn against online scams, and call on parents to use child support grants responsibly. Read more: Sassa grant payments begin as officials issue scam warning
Meals on Wheels Northern Cape has launched the Extreme Cycle for Hunger 2026, a Johannesburg to Cape Town charity ride raising funds to feed vulnerable communities, with JAC Motors returning as the official vehicle sponsor. Read more: Extreme Cycle for Hunger 2026 launched as riders set to pedal from Joburg to Cape Town to fight […]
The Northern Cape police have arrested 342 perpetrators for various crimes, including murder, rape, and assault, during a week-long operation aimed at addressing gender-based violence and femicide. Read more: Week-long operation yields 342 arrests in Northern Cape
A lively, conversational column celebrating the arrival of December in South Africa, highlighting the sun-soaked festive season, holiday travel, family gatherings, office parties, and the joyful chaos that leads into Christmas and New Year. Read more: Hello December, let the festive chaos begin
A Hanover man has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus 10 years after being convicted of raping one five-year-old child and attempting to rape another. Read more: Hanover man gets life sentence for rape, attempted rape of five-year-olds
Northern Cape by-elections delivered a political shake-up as an independent candidate captured Ward 5 in Douglas from the ANC with a decisive victory, while the ANC claimed a separate win in Hantam, flipping the ward from DA control. Read more: By-election shake-up in Northern Cape as independent, ANC claim victories
