Residents in Ward 30 have threatened protest action if the Lerato Park Clinic is shut down, warning that the already overstretched facility serves more than 150 patients a day with minimal staff and resources. Read more: Residents threaten protest over planned Lerato Park clinic closure
The former mayor and Speaker of Thembelihle Municipality, Danny Jonas, has vowed to fight for justice after his daughter’s death, claiming the motorist allegedly responsible was released shortly after arrest due to his status as a successful artist and singer. Read more: Family calls for justice after fatal ‘hit-and-run’ as suspect is released
Ward 33 residents have issued an ultimatum to Sol Plaatje Municipality to fix collapsing services by April 7 – or face renewed protests, road blockades and legal action. Read more: Galeshewe residents give Sol Plaatje ultimatum over service delivery failures
The director of Trade and Industry, Darius Babuseng, will return to his desk on April 7 after winning a lengthy court battle against the Northern Cape Department of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism. Read more: Director to return to post after four-year court battle with provincial department
More than 100 commuters travelling between Ritchie and Kimberley for work fear being stranded after a subsidised bus contract expired, with no replacement service yet in place due to funding delays. Read more: Ritchie commuters fear being stranded after bus service contract expires
Taxi operators have called off protest action across the Northern Cape for now, but have warned that they should not be undermined as they await decisive action to remove illegal operators from the roads. Read more: Kimberley taxi protest paused, but tensions simmer over illegal operators
The Northern Cape’s vast reserves of manganese and rare earth minerals, combined with a renewed focus on beneficiation, could position the province as South Africa’s next major mining hub and a key supplier to global energy and manufacturing industries, industry leaders say. Read more: Northern Cape tipped as SA’s next mining powerhouse amid rising demand […]
As Easter travel picks up, South Africans are being urged to step up both home and vehicle security, with experts warning that empty houses and busy roads create prime opportunities for criminals. Read more: Easter safety warning: Empty homes and busy roads increase crime risk
The FF+ has condemned the handling of Khoisan reburials in Steinkopf, backing a human rights complaint that alleges constitutional violations, cultural insensitivity and negligence, while calling for accountability, restoration of dignity and an independent investigation. Read more: Khoisan reburial process in Steinkopf under scrutiny amid dignity concerns