The Northern Cape Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison has appointed 18 new Provincial Inspectors to strengthen traffic law enforcement and support efforts to improve road safety across the province. Read more: Northern Cape adds 18 new provincial inspectors to boost road safety
A year after court orders were issued to address sewage pollution at Kamfers Dam, Kimberley’s famous flamingo breeding sanctuary remains underwater. With the matter set to return to court next month, concerns are growing over continued flooding, environmental damage, agricultural losses and the apparent lack of progress in resolving the long-running crisis. Read more: Kamfers […]
The R31 near Danielskuil was closed after protesters blocked the road with burning tyres over allegations of nepotism and favouritism in a traffic trainee programme. Community members claim original recruits were replaced by individuals allegedly linked to municipal officials, while both the Patriotic Alliance and ANC have denied any involvement in the recruitment process. Read […]
Football supporters, coaches and administrators across the Northern Cape have expressed excitement and confidence ahead of Bafana Bafana’s return to the FIFA World Cup, praising coach Hugo Broos and backing the team to make a strong impression. Read more: Northern Cape backs Bafana Bafana’s World Cup dream
Tensions over the re-lection of a Ward 3 councillor spilled over into a packed Homelite IDP meeting, where ANC members voiced their grievances and residents were urged to participate in consultations on a proposed electricity tariff increase. Read more: Homelite IDP meeting disrupted as ANC members protest over Ward 3 councillor
Young writers, performers and community leaders will be celebrated across the Northern Cape during Youth Month as the province marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising with book launches, cultural productions, community dialogues and official Youth Day celebrations in Victoria West. Read more: Northern Cape Youth Month programme celebrates young authors, performers and […]
Police are investigating allegations that a 40-year-old patient was raped while asleep in a ward at a private hospital in Kimberley. The hospital says a preliminary internal investigation found no evidence to substantiate the allegations but has provided CCTV footage and is co-operating fully with the SAPS investigation. Read more: Police investigate alleged rape of […]
The Northern Cape High Court has declared the disciplinary process against Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala unlawful, effectively halting proceedings that had already cost an estimated R300,000 in legal fees and reigniting questions over governance and accountability at the municipality. Read more: Court sets aside disciplinary hearing against Sol Plaatje municipal manager
Youth Voices 2026: From his roots in Kuruman to serving as a detective and SAPS drone pilot in Kathu, Sergeant Blythe Xavier Jantjes exemplifies a new generation of Northern Cape professionals embracing technology, education and public service. Read more: From Kuruman to the skies above the Northern Cape: The journey of a SAPS detective and […]