Stay safe this festive season: Sol Plaatje’s fireworks ban protects people and pets from burns, injuries and stress – report illegal fireworks to police on 10 111 or emergency services at 053 832 4211/2222 to avoid fines or jail. Read more: Stay safe this New Year: illegal fireworks use can lead to jail time warns Sol Plaatje
A mining venture near Barkly West has collapsed into a stand-off over seized equipment and unpaid claims, with police investigating an alleged fraud case while the parties involved trade accusations. Read more: Mining stand-off near Barkly West as police probe alleged fraud
Power has been restored at the Southern Life building, which houses provincial government departments, a week after it was plunged into darkness over unpaid municipal bills, following the conclusion of a payment arrangement this week. Read more: Lights back on after unpaid municipal bill leaves Northern Cape departments ‘powerless’
An EFF student activist is petitioning for cash-strapped households in the Sol Plaatje municipal area to buy electricity directly from Eskom, arguing that soaring tariffs, failing services and water-quality concerns have made living conditions increasingly unaffordable in Kimberley. Read more: Student activist pushes for Sol Plaatje residents to buy power directly from Eskom
Gang violence in the Northern Cape town of De Aar has sparked growing fear among parents and residents, with allegations of school stabbings, armed gangs roaming neighbourhoods, and calls for stronger intervention from police and education authorities. Read more: Fear grows as gangs ‘rule the streets’ of De Aar
A small, seemingly ordinary moment with a dog becomes a lens for exploring resilience, adaptability, and ultimately the essence of Christmas: relationship and connection. Read more: A Christmas lesson from Angus
Tickets are available now for the Hull Street Theatre Christmas by Candlelight show, where Santa’s witty greetings and the elf’s high‑spirited antics create a memorable holiday experience for children and adults alike. Read more: Father Christmas, a mischievous elf on stilts and a peek into 2026 at Christmas by Candlelight
Kimberley’s most dazzling festive display shines at 7 Bridge Street, Monument Heights, where Graham Andrews’ ever‑growing Christmas‑light tradition has turned his home into the city’s best‑lit holiday attraction, drawing visitors from across the city to marvel at the spectacular seasonal lights. Read more: Kimberley’s brightest holiday tradition lights up Bridge Street again
A Kimberley casino guest won a Toyota Vitz worth R178,800 in the Lucky 13 Cash Quest promotion at Flamingo Casino, turning the prize into an early Christmas gift for his wife. Read more: Early Christmas present as Flamingo Casino guest drives away with Toyota Vitz