The body of one of the five miners trapped in the February 17 mud rush at Ekapa Minerals’ Du Toitspan Joint Shaft mine in Kimberley has been recovered, while teams continue searching nearly 890 metres underground for the four remaining miners. Read more: First body recovered from Ekapa mine disaster in Kimberley
Maritza Mostert on leadership resilience and opportunity in a traditionally male space. Read more: First woman appointed to top security post at Flamingo Casino
The murder of a 27-year-old mother of two from Mothibistad, Kuruman, after a tavern altercation has sparked outrage from anti-GBVF activists and the South African Policing Union, who are demanding swift justice and stronger action against gender-based violence. Read more: Kuruman tavern altercation ends in young mother’s murder
The Northern Cape government has announced a R3.5 million emergency relief package for families of the five trapped Ekapa miners and more than 1,000 workers left jobless after the company’s provisional liquidation. Read more: Northern Cape government offers R3.5m relief for Ekapa miners’ families, jobless workers
SANParks has launched a Greening and Food Security Programme in Eksteenfontein to support soup kitchens and vulnerable households in the Richtersveld. The initiative promotes sustainable food gardens, youth training and community development partnerships in the Northern Cape. Read more: DFA – SANParks launches food security programme in Richtersveld community
A heatwave warning has been issued for parts of the Northern Cape from March 9 to 13, with temperatures expected to soar between 36°C and 42°C – particularly across the Namakwa District and the Lower Orange River region. Read more: Heatwave set to scorch parts of Northern Cape
April fuel price shock: SA petrol and diesel costs set to soar to record highs Read more: April fuel price shock: SA petrol and diesel costs set to soar to record highs
Residents can expect the restoration of water supply by tomorrow morning as pipeline repairs progress ahead of schedule, ensuring sufficient reservoir levels. Read more: Kimberley pipeline repairs ahead of schedule, but residents urged to be patient
South Africa top Pool A at HSBC Vancouver Sevens, led by Ronald Brown, Shilton van Wyk and Siviwe Soyizwapi. Blitzboks face Australia in the first semifinal after day-one dominance. Read more: Midday update: Bulk water pipeline repairs progressing in Kimberley