A simple act of bringing a newspaper to a hospital patient sparked a love story that has carried Andrew and Miems Prinsloo through 70 years of marriage, family, life’s challenges, and unwavering commitment. Read more: 70 years of marriage: A love story that began with a newspaper
Kimberley is sweltering under a blazing 38°C heat today, putting dogs at high risk of heat-related illness. Read more: Blazing heat in Kimberley could put your pets at risk
School placement delays are pushing South African parents to explore homeschooling as a stable alternative, especially for younger learners. Structured support and CAPS aligned programmes help families maintain learning momentum while waiting for school placements. Read more: School placement crisis pushes parents to rethink early education options
Life sentences were handed down to two of the accused convicted for the robbery and brutal murder of retired Upington businesswoman, Judith Redelinghuys. Her hands were tied and her body was thrown into her swimming pool in June 2020. Read more: Lengthy sentences for the brutal murder of an elderly Upington business woman
The Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development will meet with Communal Property Associations and conduct oversight visits at various land development projects in the Northern Cape this week. Read more: Northern Cape land reform under microscope as committee conducts oversight visit
The Colour My Kasi project has entered its second phase, further beautifying the N12/N18 Park in Warrenton with vibrant community-driven art. This initiative, part of the Magareng Public Art Project, has already seen the transformation of a once-ordinary public space into a stunning canvas of creativity and self-expression. Read more: Warrenton’s colourful revival: Phase 2 […]
The National Department of Health has launched a country-wide HPV vaccination drive targeting girls aged nine years and older to combat cervical cancer, which has already vaccinated over 3.6 million girls and is now expanding to private schools. Read more: A shot at a cancer-free future – HPV vaccine rollout expanded nationwide
As the rest of the country is battling a severe foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform has advised that while vaccines are available, they are reserved for high risk areas. Read more: Northern Cape reserves limited foot-and-mouth vaccines for emergencies
Three suspects were arrested in Garies after a high-speed chase, leading to the recovery of 84 endangered Armadillo girdled lizards valued at R123,000, highlighting ongoing issues in wildlife trafficking. Read more: High-speed police chase leads to arrest of suspects with endangered lizards