Northern Cape MEC Bentley Vass has placed the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality under administration, citing governance failures, political instability and the municipality’s failure to respond to provincial directives. Read more: MEC Vass explains why Sol Plaatje Municipality was placed under administration
Sol Plaatje Municipality has officially been placed under administration under Section 139(1)(b), with opposition parties accusing the ANC-led intervention of being politically motivated. Read more: Sol Plaatje Municipality placed under administration by MEC Bentley Vass
Three De Aar residents have been sentenced to prison terms of up to eight years after police swiftly tracked down a stolen Renault Kwid in Britstown and arrested the suspects. Read more: De Aar trio jailed after stolen Renault Kwid recovered in Britstown
Police have re-arrested one of two prisoners who escaped near Kuruman, while a multi-disciplinary team continues searching for the second suspect still at large. Read more: One arrested after Kuruman prisoner escape, second suspect still on the run
One of South Africa’s biggest Lotto draws of the year is set to take place tonight, with a massive estimated R100 million jackpot leading a high-stakes midweek payout frenzy. Read more: South Africans dreaming big as Lotto jackpot climbs to R100 million
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has urged South Africans not to panic over isolated hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, as authorities continue tracing contacts and monitoring the outbreak. Read more: Health minister urges calm over hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship outbreak
A Galeshewe man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after DNA evidence linked him to the rape of a woman who was attacked while sleeping in her home. Read more: Galeshewe man jailed after DNA links him to rape case
The Olifantshoek man accused of fatally shooting his wife and son during a domestic dispute has been discharged from hospital and is expected to appear in court this week. Read more: Olifantshoek father to appear in court after wife and son shot dead
A multi-agency coastal crackdown in the Northern Cape led to arrests, fines and the seizure of illegally caught snoek during Operation Phakisa in the Namakwa District. Read more: Northern Cape coastal crackdown leads to arrests, fines and snoek seizure