A joint intelligence‑driven Shanela II raid in Paballelo, Upington, led to the arrest of a 26‑year‑old cannabis dealer and the seizure of dagga with an estimated street value of R189,000. Read more: Dagga dealer arrested in Paballelo following intelligence-driven operation
The R167 million Hull Street Social Housing project has stalled yet again as funding shortfalls, escalating costs and unresolved geotechnical issues push its completion date indefinitely into the future. Read more: R167m Hull Street housing project stalls again amid funding crisis
Some Sassa beneficiaries in Kimberley say their grant cards were blocked, swallowed by ATMs and hit with unauthorised life policy deductions, while Sassa stresses that only approved agents may assist, urges beneficiaries to verify their grants at local offices and outlines steps to stop unlawful deductions. Read more: ‘Blocked’ Sassa cards and life policy deductions: […]
Medical and auxiliary staff at Galeshewe Day Hospital are considering downing tools over the festive season due to staff shortages, a lack of medical equipment and the non-payment of overtime. Read more: Strike threat at Galeshewe Day Hospital as staff protest shortages, unpaid overtime
From quirky road-trip playlists to soaring festive prices, this column explores the joys of sharing music, the unwritten rules of life, and the need for fairness in everyday costs. Read more: How my mix-tape made the trip shorter
The Department of Employment and Labour inspected the Mervin Erlank building, which houses the Provincial Library Depot and the new office block for Cultural Affairs and Heritage Services, where a contravention notice was issued. The department stated that there is no threat to the safety of staff. Read more: Bricks come crashing down at Provincial […]
The acting CEO of the Northern Cape Arts and Culture Council, Phillip Speek, told the Special Commercial Crimes Court in Kimberley that he was compelled to pay a service provider R1.6 million on Christmas Eve in 2016 to host the Umsobomvu “ghost” youth festival — an event that never took place. Read more: ‘Ghost’ festival […]
Alleged Hollanders gang leader George “Barney” Peters has been referred for a 30-day psychiatric evaluation as the sprawling Kimberley gang-racketeering trial continues, while two co-accused secured bail and another’s appeal was dismissed. Read more: Alleged Hollanders gang leader referred for further psychiatric observation
The SANDF’s 10 Anti-Aircraft Regiment hosted the annual SAADA Gun Run on December 10 in Kimberley. Ten teams pulled a 23mm anti-aircraft gun 7.2km through the streets under 29°C heat, fostering unity and raising awareness against gender-based violence. Read more: SANDF hosts annual Gun Run in Kimberley as 104 Battery takes top honours