The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has condemned the non-payment of June salaries to Finsch Mine employees and called for urgent intervention following the mine’s entry into voluntary business rescue. Read more: Calls grow for intervention over unpaid Finsch Mine employees
An illegal initiation school was shut down in Jan Kempdorp after nine underage initiatives were found at the school. Read more: Jan Kempdorp illegal initiation school shut down, criminal case opened
Young voters have been encouraged to register to vote for the upcoming local government elections where it was indicated that less than two percent of eligible voters between the ages of 18-29 years old are registered to vote. Read more: Northern Cape IEC raises alarm over low youth voter turnout
An agricultural project was launched in Batlharos between Afriforum, the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) and the Batlharo Ba Ga Motlhware cultural community to improve food security and train the community to sustain themselves Read more: Chicken farming project launched to support economic growth in Batlharos
Kimberley SPCA is appealing for urgent help after all wheels were stolen from its dog trailers, severely impacting rescue and emergency response operations and prompting calls for public assistance and information. Read more: Wheels stolen from Kimberley SPCA dog trailers in devastating theft
The Department of Higher Education and Training will host a two-day national workshop in Kimberley aimed at strengthening financial aid administration, compliance and student support across South Africa’s TVET colleges. Read more: DHET hosts national financial aid workshop in Kimberley
The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has launched a consultative library book selection process, inviting residents and stakeholders to help shape future library collections across the province. Read more: Northern Cape communities invited to help choose books for local libraries
Five suspects were arrested in Kuruman after police recovered five cattle worth about R60,000 that were allegedly stolen and returned them to their rightful owner. Read more: Five arrested after stolen cattle worth R60,000 recovered in Kuruman
A drug dealer has been sentenced to an effective 10 years’ imprisonment following a successful undercover operation targeting drug-related crime in Postmasburg and Danielskuil. Read more: Drug dealer jailed for 10 years after undercover police operation in Northern Cape