Patriotic Alliance Frances Baard regional deputy chairperson Shadrack Mocholo is expected to apply for bail next week after being arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Kimberley CBD Shoprite in which a retail worker was shot. Read more: PA regional leader to apply for bail after Shoprite armed robbery in Kimberley
From inter-house athletics to council chambers, this piece explores how predetermined outcomes, sweet distractions and closed doors shape public trust — and why openness matters more than ever. Read more: Can toffee apples make Kimberley’s ‘hitsuzen’ bearable
Toyota Corolla Cross, a popular SUV in South Africa, faces serious safety concerns after receiving a disappointing two-star rating for adult occupant protection in Global NCAP’s #SaferCarsForAfrica crash tests due to inadequate side head protection. Read more: Two-star safety rating for Toyota Corolla Cross raises serious concerns
Discover how Sassa is helping SRD grant beneficiaries without digital access to secure timely biometric identity verification at local offices and avoid delays. Read more: Sassa urges beneficiaries to seek biometric verification help at local offices
The defence in the Kimberley Mental Health Hospital trial has argued that the matter should be struck off the roll due to undue delays, as the court set a final deadline for the State to serve the indictment. Read more: Final chance for State to serve indictment in Kimberley mental hospital corruption trial
Toyota South Africa has simplified the Corolla hatchback and sedan line-up, now offering only the 1.8-litre HEV XR grade, reflecting growing demand for hybrid vehicles and sustainable mobility solutions. Read more: Toyota streamlines Corolla range amid rising hybrid demand
Campbell residents have threatened to halt a multimillion-rand sanitation project amid allegations of unfair hiring practices, prompting protests and a police monitoring presence. Read more: Campbell residents threaten to halt toilet project over jobs row
A legal dispute over alleged unpaid rent is dragging on in court, with Ocean Echo Properties claiming it is owed R40 million by the Northern Cape Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison for the lease of the so-called “Glass Palace”, while the department disputes liability after vacating the building over safety concerns. Read more: Northern […]
A couple from Kakamas received suspended five-year prison sentences for neglecting their nine-month-old infant, who was removed from their care due to poor physical condition and signs of neglect. Read more: Kakamas parents avoid jail after baby removed due to neglect