Northern Cape police have warned of a surge in online scams and commercial crimes, urging residents to stay vigilant, verify transactions, and protect their personal and banking details from increasingly sophisticated fraudsters. Read more: Online scams surge in Northern Cape as police warn residents to stay alert
Proteas Women’s captain Laura Wolvaardt highlights the impact of rising stars, admitting even senior players are learning from the new wave ahead of the India series. Read more: Even captains learn: Wolvaardt embraces next generation’s influence
A Calvinia man has been sentenced after repeatedly raping a 17-year-old girl in December 2024, with the abuse only coming to light months later when she disclosed it at a clinic after discovering she was pregnant. Read more: Calvinia man sentenced for repeated rape of 17-year-old girl
A Klipfontein man has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment after a glass he threw during a drunken altercation shattered and seriously injured a four-year-old boy. Read more: Northern Cape man jailed after glass attack leaves four-year-old boy with severe facial injuries
Three women who testified against Kimberley rapist Douglas Mthukwane say they remain traumatised and unable to trust others, describing him as “a monster” after he was sentenced to an effective 25 years’ imprisonment by the Northern Cape High Court. Read more: Victims call Kimberley rapist Douglas Mthukwane ‘a monster’
Sol Plaatje Speaker Dipuo Peters is facing escalating legal bills, after it was reported that she paid around R193,000 this week to prevent her Mazda CX-5 from being attached. The Northern Cape High Court has also issued cost orders against the mayor and Speaker in relation to court appeals linked to the suspension of municipal […]
A council meeting collapsed this week after eggs were thrown at opposition councillors and what is believed to be pepper spray or a gas canister was discharged into the chamber. The meeting had been convened to pass the overdue draft budget. Read more: Eggs, pepper and a cracked council – chaos on the menu at […]
Big-margin victories separate the frontrunners, as local players impress in ACT qualifiers and prepare for a demanding Durban trip. Read more: Players stamp authority as Kimberley Diamond Darts social night heats up
EFF Northern Cape leader Shadrack Tlhaole says Julius Malema will win his appeal against a five-year sentence for unlawfully discharging a firearm at a 2018 rally, as party supporters protest and dismiss the conviction as political. Read more: EFF Northern Cape backs Malema after five-year sentence for firing rifle at rally