A number of local pupils have not yet started the school year as they are still waiting for placements or the outcome of appeals. The Northern Cape Department of Education said everything was on track for the new academic year, although it has yet to find placements for 188 pupils in the John Taolo Gaetsewe […]
Mothibistad SAPS warn motorists to stay alert for a deceptive “stop‑and‑go” roadblock set up with fake construction signs on the N14 near Kagung Village, where drivers have been ambushed with stones and robbed, and urge anyone spotting suspicious signs to report them immediately. Read more: Mothibistad police warn motorists of night-time roadblock scam
Sol Plaatje Municipality has launched an official WhatsApp channel to deliver real‑time updates on water and electricity outages, planned upgrades, office and road closures, traffic alerts, emergency notices and other safety information, and invites residents to subscribe via the provided link or QR code. Read more: Sol Plaatje Municipality launches official WhatsApp channel for real-time […]
The Kagisho police are urgently seeking the public’s help to locate 33‑year‑old Lerato Moeti and her two young children, last seen boarding a Bloemfontein‑bound taxi after leaving their Kutlwanong home on December 4. Read more: Kagisho police appeal for help to trace missing mother, two young children
Northern Cape provincial commissioner Lt-Gen Koliswa Otola congratulated the 2025 matric class, urged a safe 2026 school year, and issued safety guidelines for learners, transport drivers and parents as part of ongoing provincial initiatives to curb violence and drug‑related crime. Read more: Northern Cape top cop congratulates Class of 2025, urges school safety as 2026 term begins
With the 2026 academic year commencing, the government reassures parents and caregivers of public schools’ readiness to welcome learners. Read more: Back to school 2026: Government pledges placement for all learners
Deputy Transport Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa visited the Northern Cape to close the festive road safety campaign, joining law enforcement on the R31 and committing to ongoing, data driven interventions to reduce crashes and save lives. Read more: Deputy Minister monitors road safety campaign closure in Northern Cape
SASSA has congratulated the Northern Cape’s class of 2025 after the province achieved an improved 87.79 percent matric pass rate, highlighting the role of social grants in supporting learners from vulnerable households. Read more: Northern Cape matric class records improved pass rate as SASSA applauds learners
In a significant drug bust, a 45-year-old man was arrested in Upington for dealing dagga worth over R111,000, highlighting ongoing efforts by police to combat drug-related crime in the Northern Cape. Read more: Major drug bust: Upington Border Police seize dagga valued at over R111,000