Grade 9 learner Callia Bedwell from Delportshoop overcomes bullying and shyness to walk at South African Fashion Week 2026, using her journey to inspire confidence, advocate against bullying, and uplift children through community work. Read more: From small-town dreams to a national stage
The NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit has seized properties, vehicles, cash and diamonds worth millions across the Northern Cape – including assets linked to alleged gang leader George “Barney” Peters – in a sweeping crackdown on organised crime. Read more: R3m properties linked to alleged gang leader among assets forfeited in Northern Cape
The ANC has welcomed Sol Plaatje executive mayor Martha Bartlett’s decision to reshuffle the mayoral committee, which now includes two EFF councillors and one GOOD Party councillor. Read more: Sol Plaatje MMC reshuffle brings EFF and GOOD into mayoral committee
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: […]