More than R105 billion in investment pledges were secured at the inaugural Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference in Kimberley, with projects expected to create nearly 19,800 new jobs across key sectors. Read more: Northern Cape conference unlocks pledges of R105 billion for growth
The Northern Cape is being positioned as a future renewable energy and green hydrogen hub, with government and industry leaders highlighting its mineral wealth, infrastructure plans and growing investment pipeline. Read more: Northern Cape positioned to become Africa’s renewable energy hub, says Minister Parks Tau
Ultra marathon winner Arthur Jantjies who was crowned the men’s 56 kilometre winner at the Two Oceans Marathon will be given a heroes welcome in his hometown in Hopetown on April 16. Read more: Hopetown to give running sensation a hero’s welcome
A De Aar man who lured his 13-year-old daughter under the guise of a birthday celebration before raping her has been sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment. Read more: De Aar father gets 30 years for raping daughter on her 13th birthday
A chance sighting in Upington sparked a multi-province search that ended in relief days later, as a missing Eastern Cape man was found safe in the Northern Cape and prepared for reunion with his family. Read more: Upington sighting leads to safe recovery of missing Eastern Cape man
Plans to position the Northern Cape as a hub for industrial growth and energy investment were outlined in Kimberley this week, with leaders targeting a R200 billion economy and 60,000 new jobs. Read more: Northern Cape targets R200bn economy and 60,000 jobs at investment conference
Eight black-owned businesses were launched in Kimberley during the Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference as part of a partnership between the National Empowerment Fund and the provincial government to support enterprise development and job creation. Read more: Eight black-owned businesses launched at Northern Cape investment conference
The Northern Cape faces a mixed and unsettled week from 14–19 April 2026 as a cold front approaches, bringing gusty winds, thunderstorms and shifting conditions across South Africa. Read more: Cold front approaching: Northern Cape in for a mixed week of wind, storms, and weather mood swings
A 20-year-old Okiep resident is set to represent the Northern Cape in the Mr Gay World South Africa 2026 final, using his platform to promote visibility, mental health awareness, and social change while aiming to become the province’s first-ever winner. Read more: Namaqualand finalist aims to make history at Mr Gay World SA 2026