A Calvinia Home Affairs official who faked deaths on the national population register to claim funeral insurance payouts has been sentenced to five years’ direct imprisonment after a long-running Hawks investigation exposed the scheme. Read more: Northern Cape Home Affairs official jailed for faking deaths to cash in on funeral policies
Prepare for a celebration of gospel music! Join the pre-registration event for the Diamond Gospel Music Awards in Platfontein on February 14, leading up to a grand ceremony in Upington. Read more: Get ready for the Diamond Gospel Music Awards: Pre-registration event in Platfontein
The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) has revealed that WOH G64, a massive red supergiant star, is still in its red supergiant phase, contrary to previous suggestions it was transforming into a yellow hypergiant before a supernova explosion. Read more: Northern Cape telescope cracks cosmic code surrounding ‘phoenix’ star
Health experts say January’s popular detox diets lack scientific support and can be harmful, while Rooibos offers a safe, antioxidant‑rich way to stay hydrated and support overall health. Read more: Avoid the detox drama: Juice cleanses are so last year
The Northern Cape Department of Health has extended its current security services arrangement while the evaluation and adjudication process for a new three-year tender remains under way, dismissing opposition allegations of procurement irregularities. Read more: Northern Cape Health Department defends extended security contract
The Northern Cape has reported four confirmed measles cases, as part of a larger outbreak in South Africa with 139 laboratory-confirmed cases nationwide as of January 16. Read more: Rise in measles cases in South Africa, four confirmed cases in Northern Cape
The Return of the Eagle’s Eye exhibition honours legendary DFA journalist and photographer Vusi Tukakhomo, as curator Frellet Koope brings his powerful images and enduring Northern Cape legacy to life at the Duggan-Cronin Gallery. Read more: The Return of the Eagle’s Eye: Kimberley exhibition honours the enduring legacy of Vusi Tukakhomo
In a swift operation, police in Okiep arrested two men for allegedly stealing protected plants, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat environmental crime Read more: Okiep police arrest two men for stealing protected plants
Eskom has completed repairs on the 133 kV line and is testing it, while the Riverton Water Treatment Plant resumes pumping, with water supply to Kimberley expected to return at 6pm as a 38 °C heatwave with extreme UV levels continues. Read more: Kimberley water pipeline filling amid sweltering temperatures