Douglas residents walked out of a community meeting in Breipaal, rejecting the installation of smart electricity meters over concerns about higher costs and disconnections, while Siyancuma Municipality defended the roll-out as necessary to curb electricity theft and improve revenue collection. Read more: Douglas residents reject smart electricity meters
A Delportshoop SAPS constable was arrested and released on bail after allegedly stealing a R25,000 cellphone from the scene of a fatal accident on the R31, with an internal disciplinary investigation also under way. Read more: SAPS constable arrested for allegedly stealing cellphone at fatal R31 crash scene
Residents from several Kimberley areas marched to the Roodepan police station, giving SAPS 14 days to address alleged service delivery failures – including poor response times, staff shortages and limited operating hours – as communities increasingly turn to local crime-fighting groups for protection. Read more: Fed-up Kimberley residents turn to community crime fighters amid SAPS […]
Sol Plaatje Municipality has warned striking Samwu and Imatu members that they will face “no work, no pay” for what it describes as unprotected industrial action, as unions continue to demand the permanent absorption of 372 casual workers and the return of municipal manager Thapelo Matlala. Read more: Sol Plaatje workers warned ‘no work, no […]
Ensure your child’s immunisations are up to date to protect them from serious illnesses like whooping cough, diphtheria, and tetanus, which can spread rapidly in schools and communities, by checking their Road-to-Health booklet and visiting a primary healthcare clinic for free immunisations. Read more: Protect your child: Ensure your child’s immunisations are up to date
The Write to Rise workshop in Ritchie, Northern Cape, empowers women, youth, and people with disabilities to share their stories and speak out against social issues through writing, with plans to publish an anthology of their work. Read more: Ritchie community find their voices through empowering writing workshop
Looking for something to do? Here’s what’s happening in and around the Diamond City over the coming days and weeks. Read more: What’s on in Kimberley from February 25 and beyond
Ekapa Mine’s 158-year diamond mining legacy has ended with five miners presumed dead after a mudslide and water flood trapped them underground, prompting the company to seek liquidation. Read more: Recovery operation will continue amidst liquidation as five Ekapa miners now presumed dead
The National Union of Metalworkers says Ekapa Mine has been liquidated with immediate effect, placing more than 1,000 jobs at risk as workers and contractors in Kimberley await official confirmation. Read more: Uncertainty grips Kimberley as union reports Ekapa Mine liquidation