A newly completed multipurpose hall at Dr Izak van Niekerk Primary School in Springbok has officially been handed over following a long-term collaborative effort involving Kangnas Wind Farm, government departments and community stakeholders. Read more: New R3 million school hall officially opened at Springbok primary school
Three suspects were arrested and drugs worth an estimated R147,000 were seized during police raids at suspected drug outlets in Greenpoint’s Diamond Park informal settlement in Kimberley. Read more: Three arrested as Kimberley police seize drugs worth R147k in Greenpoint raids
Northern Cape entrepreneur Reginald Zalisile Mayekiso says South Africa already has the land and people needed to tackle food insecurity, but emerging farmers require long-term support, investment and access to resources to unlock rural economic growth. Read more: Northern Cape farmer says unused land holds key to food security in South Africa
A Petrusville man has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars after a fatal Christmas Eve stabbing claimed the life of a 47-year-old man in the small Karoo town. Read more: Christmas Eve killer gets 10 years for fatal stabbing in Petrusville
A Carnarvon man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison after being convicted of violating a protection order and threatening his wife during a domestic violence incident earlier this year. Read more: Carnarvon man jailed for violating protection order after threatening to stab wife
Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams launched the R897 million Imbali For Her programme in Kimberley to expand funding, mentorship and business support for women entrepreneurs across South Africa. Read more: R897 million women’s enterprise fund launched in Kimberley
Northern Cape police arrested 545 suspects during week-long operations across the province, with cases ranging from murder and rape to drug offences, assault and burglary. Read more: Firearm, drugs and ammunition seized as 545 arrested across Northern Cape
Residents of King Senare informal settlement in Club 2000 say they endured more than a month of blocked bucket toilets and unsanitary conditions, with worms reportedly breeding in toilet bowls before the facilities were finally serviced. Read more: Residents endure month of misery as worm-infested bucket toilets raise health fears
A Warrenton mother claims she was forced to deliver her own baby at a community health centre after allegedly being left without medical assistance during labour. Read more: Warrenton mother alleges neglect after solo birth at community health centre