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Teen stabbing leads to 18-year jail term

Teen stabbing leads to 18-year jail term

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

Farm alert sparks police chase as trio is caught with copper cables

Farm alert sparks police chase as trio is caught with copper cables

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

Massive police sweep nets 567 suspects across the Northern Cape

Massive police sweep nets 567 suspects across the Northern Cape

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

When screen time for kids is a bridge to learning, not a barrier

When screen time for kids is a bridge to learning, not a barrier

Screen time, when guided and purposeful, can expand opportunities for rural youth by equipping them with digital skills and access to the modern economy, argues Kate Groch, who says technology should be embraced as a tool for learning rather than feared as a threat. Read more: When screen time for kids is a bridge to […]

Northern Cape launches 2027 online learner admissions system

Northern Cape launches 2027 online learner admissions system

The Northern Cape Department of Education has opened 2027 online school admissions, urging parents to apply before 29 May 2026, with 84 walk-in centres available to assist with applications and required documents. Read more: Northern Cape launches 2027 online learner admissions system

Hartswater water crisis a stark warning of collapsing municipal infrastructure

Hartswater water crisis a stark warning of collapsing municipal infrastructure

Hartswater’s deepening water crisis – marked by failing infrastructure, massive losses and mounting financial strain – is leaving residents without reliable and safe water, reflecting the broader collapse of municipal service delivery in the Northern Cape and across South Africa. Read more: Hartswater water crisis a stark warning of collapsing municipal infrastructure

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