Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has urged South Africans not to panic over isolated hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, as authorities continue tracing contacts and monitoring the outbreak. Read more: Health minister urges calm over hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship outbreak
A Galeshewe man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after DNA evidence linked him to the rape of a woman who was attacked while sleeping in her home. Read more: Galeshewe man jailed after DNA links him to rape case
The Olifantshoek man accused of fatally shooting his wife and son during a domestic dispute has been discharged from hospital and is expected to appear in court this week. Read more: Olifantshoek father to appear in court after wife and son shot dead
A multi-agency coastal crackdown in the Northern Cape led to arrests, fines and the seizure of illegally caught snoek during Operation Phakisa in the Namakwa District. Read more: Northern Cape coastal crackdown leads to arrests, fines and snoek seizure
Northern Cape MEC Bentley Vass is expected to meet with the Sol Plaatje municipal council today after the municipality failed to respond to provincial directives aimed at addressing governance and service delivery challenges. Read more: Sol Plaatje Municipality faces MEC intervention after failing to respond to provincial directives
Police have launched a manhunt after two prisoners escaped while being transported in Kuruman, prompting a 72-hour activation plan and public appeal for information. Read more: Manhunt launched after two prisoners escape near Kuruman
A 24-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting at a Kimberley petrol station, with a 51-year-old suspect arrested and charged with attempted murder. Read more: Shooting at Kimberley petrol station leaves man seriously injured – suspect arrested
Church members in Kimberley donated nearly 10 litres of blood in a SANBS drive aimed at saving lives and promoting compassion through action. Read more: Kimberley blood drive sees church members roll up sleeves to help save lives
Two Kuruman cousins have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of an 18-year-old woman, with one of the men also receiving an additional eight-year sentence for attempting to rape a 14-year-old girl in a separate incident. Read more: Kuruman cousins sentenced to life for rape