A 50-year-old Upington motorist was sentenced to life imprisonment after fatally shooting two men and firing at others following a road collision in December 2022. Read more: Upington man gets life for double murder in road rage shooting
Metro World Child South Africa has launched a Kimberley school programme focused on anti-bullying and values education, partnering with local institutions to support discipline, learner wellbeing and positive behaviour through structured monthly engagements. Read more: Metro World Child SA launches Kimberley school programme to combat bullying
The ANC Frances Baard region is challenging the validity of a virtual meeting held on Friday to pass the overdue draft budget and Integrated Development Plan, despite the Northern Cape High Court dismissing the Speaker’s application to interdict the council meeting. Read more: ANC Frances Baard region calls for intervention at Sol Plaatje Municipality
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