Families and community members gathered outside Ekapa Minerals in Kimberley for a candlelight vigil on Thursday night, praying for five trapped miners and expressing anguish over the lack of information as uncertainty deepens. Read more: Candlelight vigil in Kimberley as families wait for news on trapped Ekapa miners
Three days after a mud rush trapped five mineworkers 890 metres underground at Ekapa Minerals’ Joint Shaft in Kimberley, intensive pumping and rescue operations continue as families cling to hope and authorities prepare for an oversight visit by Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe. Read more: Minister Mantashe to visit Ekapa mine as five […]
A suspended PA regional deputy chairperson, who was on parole for robbery and firearm offences, has been granted R2,000 bail in connection with a R1.7 million armed robbery at a Shoprite in Kimberley in which a store employee was shot. Read more: Parolee granted bail in R1.7 million Shoprite heist in Kimberley
A heavily guarded Sol Plaatje special council meeting to appoint an acting municipal manager collapsed after opposition parties walked out, with councillors and community groups accusing the municipality of illegal processes, secrecy, and governance paralysis. Read more: Public barred as heavily guarded Sol Plaatje special council meeting collapses
The South African Human Rights Commission has released a final investigative report exposing severe systemic failures at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital in Kimberley, including rights violations, unsafe conditions, and failures that placed mental health care users’ lives at risk. Read more: SAHRC final report details serious rights violations at NC mental health hospital, […]
Port Nolloth police intercepted a delivery truck and seized 912 cartons of illicit cigarettes worth nearly R260,000 during a routine stop on Tuesday. Read more: Port Nolloth police intercept truck, seize illicit cigarettes worth nearly R260,000
The Ritchie Community Education and Attendance Development Committee has been launched to support Rietvale High School by addressing absenteeism, safety, and academic challenges, with community partnerships and donations already strengthening efforts to improve learner performance. Read more: Ritchie community unites to support Rietvale High School
Ekapa Minerals confirmed on Wednesday morning that intensive search and rescue operations are continuing for five mineworkers trapped 890 metres underground following a mud rush at its Joint Shaft Mine in Kimberley. Read more: Search continues for five Ekapa mineworkers as Kimberley prays for a miracle
The trial of the R1 billion Kimberley Mental Health Hospital will be transferred to the Northern Cape HIgh Court in April. The defence applied to have the matter struck off the roll due to several delays. Read more: Kimberley Mental Health Hospital trial transferred to the Northern Cape High Court