A multi-agency Operation Vala Umgodi sweep in Kimberley’s CBD and Kenilworth led to the arrest of 12 undocumented foreign nationals as authorities intensify efforts to curb illegal mining-related activity. Read more: 12 arrested in Kimberley crackdown on illegal immigration
The Northern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works trained 20 grader operators through a specialised programme aimed at improving gravel road maintenance, boosting rural access, extending infrastructure lifespan and supporting long term economic development across the province. Read more: Northern Cape invests in operator skills to improve gravel roads
TVET students across South Africa are invited to enter the 2026 Entrepreneurship Inter-College competition, offering mentorship, exposure and business support, with applications open until 17 April. Read more: TVET entrepreneurs encouraged to showcase ideas in national contest
A first-year civil engineering student from Olifantshoek is pursuing his studies at CPUT with support from the REISA Solar Scholarship Fund, aimed at empowering young people to uplift their communities. Read more: Local scholarship fund backs aspiring civil engineer from Olifantshoek
Four undocumented foreign nationals were arrested during a targeted SAPS roadblock operation on the N7 near Bulletrap in the Northern Cape as part of Operation Paseka’s Easter safety crackdown. Read more: Northern Cape police arrest four undocumented foreign nationals at N7 Bulletrap roadblock
Police in Campbell prevented the theft of 52 sheep after acting on intelligence, recovering all livestock and increasing patrols in an area recently identified as a stock-theft hotspot. Read more: Police foil attempted stock theft involving 52 sheep in Campbell
About 800 guests gathered in Kimberley as Sol Plaatje University hosted a culturally rich investiture for Thebe Ikalafeng, celebrating heritage, legacy and the university’s vision for Africa’s intellectual future. Read more: A night of legacy and light as Sol Plaatje University charts its future
Motorists are feeling the pinch early as diesel prices rise ahead of April’s official adjustment, exposing gaps in regulation and raising concerns about potential “double dipping” in the fuel pricing system. Read more: Diesel price explained: Early price hikes at the pump
A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Mothibistad Regional Court for the rape of an 87-year-old visually impaired woman in Boithithong near Kuruman. Read more: Life sentence for man who raped 87-year-old visually impaired woman in front of her grandchildren