A former Umsobomvu Local Municipality municipal manager has appeared in court after being arrested by the Hawks over alleged irregular procurement worth more than R2 million. The case relates to purchases allegedly made without following proper procurement procedures while he was in office. Read more: Hawks arrest former Umsobomvu municipal manager in R2 million procurement […]
A week-long police crackdown across the Northern Cape resulted in 150 arrests, the closure of 28 illegal liquor outlets, and the seizure of drugs, weapons and copper cable. Read more: Northern Cape police raid crime hotspots – 150 arrested, 28 liquor outlets shut down
A 50-year-old was arrested on the N10 near Upington early on 21 May 2026 after police found cocaine powder worth R44,940 hidden in a truck travelling from Limpopo to Namibia. Read more: Upington police intercept truck, arrest driver for cocaine possession
The family of a security guard who died while on duty at Sol Plaatje University has raised questions over monitoring procedures, working conditions and delayed assistance as police investigate the cause of her death. Read more: Security guard found dead at Sol Plaatje University, family seeks answers
Correctional Services and the SAPS are investigating the death of a 34-year-old inmate at the De Aar Correctional Centre following an attack on a prison warder. Read more: Correctional Services investigates inmate death at De Aar prison as weapon remains missing
Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala has approached the Northern Cape High Court to challenge disciplinary proceedings against him, arguing that the process was unlawful and improperly constituted. Read more: Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala challenges disciplinary process in court
Samwu has issued a three-day ultimatum demanding the withdrawal of the Section 139 intervention at Sol Plaatje Municipality, warning that service delivery could collapse if administrators are not removed. Read more: Samwu issues ultimatum over Sol Plaatje Municipality intervention
Two men aged 30 and 35 were arrested in Kimberley after police allegedly found them in possession of suspected stolen property linked to a business burglary reported earlier this month. Read more: Two men arrested over suspected stolen goods linked to business burglary
Police in Delportshoop are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing 71-year-old Boitumelo Andries Black, who went missing after reportedly being discharged from a Barkly West hospital in December 2025. Read more: Police seek help to find missing pensioner after discharge from Barkly West hospital