Four men have been arrested following a spaza shop robbery in Rocky Ridge, Okiep, where a shopkeeper was threatened with a panga. SAPS acted swiftly on intelligence, leading to the suspects’ arrest. They are expected to appear in court soon. Read more: Four in custody after panga robbery at Okiep spaza shop
A 25-year-old De Aar man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of his 11-month-old child, following a 2024 incident that led to his arrest at the scene. Read more: De Aar man jailed for 30 years for murder of 11-month-old child
Two cousins who grew up like brothers in Bankhara were sentenced to life imprisonment by the Kuruman Regional Court after DNA evidence linked them to the rape of a 19-year-old woman and the attempted rape of a 15-year-old girl, with the court finding no grounds for leniency and noting their lack of remorse. Read more: […]
The Northern Cape High Court has declared extended liquor trading hours unconstitutional, siding with the DG Murray Trust and highlighting failures in public participation and the province’s duty to protect communities from alcohol-related harm. Read more: NC High Court rules extended liquor trading hours unconstitutional in landmark public health judgment
Several gravel routes in the Hantam region have been affected by recent heavy rains, increasing the likelihood of accidents, vehicle breakdowns and damage to already vulnerable road infrastructure. Read more: Northern Cape issues road alert after rain turns routes in Hantam district hazardous
The former Phokwane municipal manager, Advocate Cordelia Matshidiso, 53, was found guilty of Contravening the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003 and sentenced to a fine of R150,000 in the Kimberley Serious Commercial Crimes Court. Read more: Former Phokwane MM hit with R150k fine over salary scandal
Devon Carlito Joseph has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for murder by the Port Nolloth Regional Court following a stabbing incident in Sizamile, Port Nolloth, in June 2025. Read more: Teen stabbing leads to 18-year jail term
Three suspects were arrested on a Hanover farm after being found with suspected stolen copper cables worth millions of rand. Police say further arrests and charges remain possible as investigations continue. Read more: Farm alert sparks police chase as trio is caught with copper cables
Police arrested 567 suspects across the Northern Cape during coordinated Easter safety operations, with thousands of vehicles and individuals searched and multiple compliance inspections conducted province-wide. Read more: Massive police sweep nets 567 suspects across the Northern Cape