A 48-year-old Kimberley man has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment after he was caught in the act of raping an 11-year-old girl on Christmas Day, 2024. Read more: Roodepan man jailed for raping 11-year-old girl on Christmas Day
Five men were arrested in Kimberley after being found with suspected stolen copper cables during a police patrol. Four suspects are undocumented as authorities intensify efforts against infrastructure-related crimes. Read more: Copper cable suspects arrested in Kimdustria
A 24-year-old Kakamas father has been convicted of assaulting his two-year-old child, receiving a five-year wholly suspended sentence following a 2022 incident reported to police. Read more: Father sentenced after assaulting toddler in Kakamas
Northern Cape Human Settlements MEC Bentley Vass says hundreds of houses in the Frances Baard District’s R1 billion housing programme are on track for completion this year, with some beneficiaries set to receive their keys within weeks. Read more: R1bn housing roll-out gains momentum in Frances Baard District
Northern Cape readies to attract global investors, highlighting mining, agriculture, renewable energy, and infrastructure opportunities ahead of the Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference 2026 in Kimberley, April 13–15. Read more: Northern Cape pitches itself as key investment hub ahead of 2026 conference
Sassa has confirmed April 2026 grant payment dates along with increased amounts for several grants, following the national budget announcement by National Treasury, affecting millions of South African beneficiaries. Read more: Sassa reveals April 2026 payment dates and grant increases
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has launched an investigation into the Ekapa mine disaster in Kimberley after the bodies of all five miners were recovered, as authorities seek to determine the cause of the tragedy. Read more: Ekapa mine probe launched after all five miners’ bodies recovered in Kimberley
A R55 million wastewater infrastructure upgrade in Jan Kempdorp has been completed to address sewage spillages, improve sanitation services for over 8,300 residents, and support future development. Read more: R55 million wastewater upgrade completed in Jan Kempdorp to curb sewage spills
Company directors and various municipal officials from Kamiesberg Local Municipality including the municipal manager, Speaker, senior accountant, personal assistant and cleaner were arrested by the Hawks on alleged tender fraud where kickbacks were allegedly paid over. They are expected to reappear in court next month Read more: Kamiesberg Municipality officials in the dock for kickbacks