Youth Voices 2026: Kimberley-born conductor and music educator Tshepo Mosarwe reflects on his journey from Newtown to national and international opportunities in music, and explains why Northern Cape youth should refuse to let circumstance define their future. Read more: The symphony of the township: Rewriting the score for Northern Cape youth
A 26-year-old Kimberley man has been sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment for raping a 17-year-old girl after forcing her into an abandoned house near a tavern. Read more: Kimberley detective’s persistence helps secure 25-year sentence for rapist
The Calvinia police intercepted a consignment of mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R50,000 after acting on intelligence about a taxi suspected of transporting drugs into the town. Read more: Drug run to Calvinia cut short as police intercept mandrax shipment worth R50k
A suspected copper cable theft syndicate has allegedly carried out 10 arson attacks on electrical pillar boxes across Kimberley in just one week, prompting warnings from the Sol Plaatje Municipality over public safety risks, costly repairs and prolonged winter power outages. Read more: Kimberley hit by 10 arson attacks on electrical pillar boxes in one […]
Miss African Beauty South Africa has announced its top 20 finalists for 2026, showcasing accomplished women from seven provinces. The finalists will compete for opportunities to represent South Africa at Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Supranational. Read more: Africa’s next queens revealed as Miss African Beauty South Africa unveils top 20 finalists
A Vioolsdrift woman who used Bible study lessons, church activities, gifts and outings to gain the trust of children has been sentenced to an effective 20 years’ imprisonment after being convicted on 33 counts of sexual offences involving victims aged between 7 and 12. Read more: Vioolsdrift woman who used Bible studies to sexually groom […]
A 37-year-old Kimberley man has been arrested on a charge of arson after a fire was started inside a New Park liquor store. Captured on CCTV and widely shared on social media, the blaze left the suspect with burn injuries and caused damage to the business. Police investigations are continuing. Read more: Kimberley arson suspect […]
A 21-year-old man was arrested after being caught with endangered protected plants inside a nature reserve in the Namakwa District. He faces charges under the Northern Cape Nature Conservation Act and is expected to appear in the Calvinia Magistrate’s Court. Read more: Suspected plant poacher arrested at Namakwa nature reserve
The Mac Mac Fire Protection Association has received 10 new firefighters from a mining-sector donation aimed at strengthening wildfire preparedness. The initiative follows devastating 2023 fires and supports regional cooperation ahead of the upcoming fire season. Read more: Mac Mac Fire Protection Association strengthens wildfire readiness with new firefighters