Sassa has explained why some Older Persons Grant beneficiaries in the Northern Cape did not receive their July 2026 payments and is urging affected recipients to visit their nearest office. Read more: Sassa explains why some Northern Cape pensioners missed July grant payments
A Prieska man has been sentenced to 10 years’ direct imprisonment after fatally stabbing a 21-year-old man in an apparently unprovoked attack while he was walking to a nearby shop. Read more: Walk to shop turns deadly as 21-year-old is stabbed to death in Prieska
Health authorities are urging parents and caregivers to ensure children are up to date with their vaccinations after the Northern Cape recorded 199 laboratory-confirmed measles cases this year, with outbreaks now affecting three districts. Read more: Northern Cape measles cases climb as outbreaks spread across three districts
Ten young entrepreneurs from the Springbok area completed a five-day digital marketing workshop, funded by a local wind farm, where they gained practical skills in photography, videography, artificial intelligence and content creation to help grow their businesses. Read more: Young Springbok entrepreneurs sharpen digital edge through funded skills workshop
Three people who arrived at the Sunrise police station in De Aar to report a cellphone theft were instead arrested after officers discovered suspected gold-bearing material in a black spectacle bag during an exchange of items. Read more: Visit to Northern Cape police station ends with three arrests after police find suspected gold-bearing material
Fresh high-grade copper drilling results at Orion Minerals’ Okiep Copper Project have strengthened hopes of expanding one of the Northern Cape’s most significant future mining developments. Read more: New high-grade copper results strengthen Okiep mining project in Northern Cape
How is it possible that children just go missing without a trace? A Northern Cape mother died in June 2026 without answers about her five-year-old son Le-Virno, while searches continue for teenager David Waterboer. Read more: How do children vanish without a trace? Northern Cape mother dies without answers
Thousands of young scientists will showcase their research at Eskom Expo Regional Science Fairs across South Africa, with Northern Cape learners competing for a place at the national international science fair later this year. Read more: Northern Cape learners set for Eskom Expo regional science fairs
Two suspects were arrested after a high-speed police chase through Kenhardt, with the police seizing suspected crystal meth with an estimated street value of R50,000, cash believed to be the proceeds of crime, and the vehicle allegedly used in the drug operation. Read more: High-speed police chase in Kenhardt ends with crystal meth bust and […]