Life imprisonment for rape of special needs girl
A 50-year-old accused was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 15-year-old girl from Roodepan with special needs. Read more: Life imprisonment for rape of special needs girl
Sol Plaatje University students call off protest action … for now
Students at Sol Plaatje University have temporarily called off protests after an agreement was reached with management to facilitate the payment of National Student Financial Scheme fees. Read more: Sol Plaatje University students call off protest action … for now
Kimberley clinics reopen, but CHW go-slow disrupts services
Clinics in Kimberley reopened on Tuesday following strike action, although community health workers embarked on a go-slow in protest over their exclusion from permanent employment. Read more: Kimberley clinics reopen, but CHW go-slow disrupts services
Intensive underground operations at Ekapa as search for five mineworkers continues
Ekapa Minerals says intensive underground search and rescue operations, including water pumping, material removal and drilling, are under way at its Joint Shaft Mine in Kimberley after a mud rush and water ingress incident left five contractors unaccounted for. Read more: Intensive underground operations at Ekapa as search for five mineworkers continues
FF Plus flags financial risk in proposed permanent appointments at Sol Plaatje Municipality
The FF Plus has warned that the proposed permanent appointment of 497 contract workers at Sol Plaatje Municipality could deepen its financial crisis, trigger labour unrest, and burden taxpayers ahead of upcoming local government elections. Read more: FF Plus flags financial risk in proposed permanent appointments at Sol Plaatje Municipality
SRD grant payments from February 20: What you need to know
Sassa will disburse Covid-19 SRD grant payments to eligible beneficiaries between February 20 and 25, targeting those experiencing financial hardship and meeting specific eligibility criteria. Read more: SRD grant payments from February 20: What you need to know
Noupoort schools soar as Sister Schools Programme delivers results
The Sister Schools Programme in Noupoort has achieved significant success, with Noupoort Combined School and Enoch Mthetho High School recording 95% and 100% matric pass rates respectively, thanks to support from the programme and Noupoort Wind Farm. Read more: Noupoort schools soar as Sister Schools Programme delivers results
AK-47 or paintball gun? – person of interest questioned
Operation Wanya Tsotsi handed over a suspect to the police last week after he led them to a suspected weapon that was hidden in the veld. The police said a person of interest was questioned and released. Read more: AK-47 or paintball gun? – person of interest questioned
Northern Cape police recover vehicle stolen in Cape Town, suspect arrested
A vehicle stolen from a car wash in Cape Town was recovered and confiscated in Richmond, Northern Cape, with a 35-year-old man arrested in connection with the theft. Read more: Northern Cape police recover vehicle stolen in Cape Town, suspect arrested