Fears are growing for five mineworkers who remain unaccounted for after a mud rush struck the Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft in Kimberley, with emergency operations continuing underground. Read more: UPDATE: Fears grow for trapped mineworkers after mud rush at Ekapa Joint Shaft
A mudslide reportedly struck the Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft nearly 890 metres underground early this morning, leaving five mineworkers unaccounted for. Read more: BREAKING NEWS: Mineworkers missing after underground mudslide at Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft in Kimberley
Kimberley’s ageing water infrastructure continues to fail, but residents say the bigger crisis is the slow response and massive water losses that follow. Political infighting and budget strains at Sol Plaatje Municipality are leaving ratepayers frustrated and concerned. Read more: Kimberley residents frustrated as Sol Plaatje Municipality struggles with burst pipes and service delivery
A 14-year-old boy, David Waterboer, has been missing since 7 February 2025, in Nababeep, with a R75,000 reward offered by SAPS for information leading to his safe return and the arrest of any perpetrators. Read more: R75,000 reward offered in hunt for missing Northern Cape 14-year-old
An off-duty police officer in Kimberley foiled a theft attempt by pretending to buy a suspected stolen compressor from four suspects at a Galeshewe mechanic, leading to its recovery and a police investigation. Read more: Off-duty cop’s quick thinking leads to recovery of stolen goods in Galeshewe
Marion Holm presents her acclaimed one-woman show, Marion Monroe, at a special fundraising event supporting Caritas. The evening of sharp humour and heartfelt storytelling aims to raise vital funds for vulnerable children and families in need. Read more: Marion Holm brings Marion Monroe comedy show in support of Caritas fundraiser
South Africans will witness a partial solar eclipse on 17 February 2026, visible nationwide during the afternoon. Coverage will vary by region, with coastal areas seeing more of the Sun obscured. Read more: South Africa to see partial solar eclipse on 17 February
A total of 125 letters were handed out to casual workers who have decades of years service at Sol Plaatje Municipality, following rigorous protest action that took place over the past weeks. Read more: Long wait ends as 125 municipal casual workers receive permanent jobs
Gauteng authorities have apprehended three suspects following the brutal murder of a 22-year-old Bolt driver who was lured by fake passengers in Pretoria West. As police intensify their search for a fourth suspect, the e-hailing community expresses outrage over driver safety concerns. Read more: Three arrested for brutal murder of Bolt driver in Pretoria, fourth […]