The Kimberley Prospector

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Illegal NC initiation school shut down, 118 initiates rescued

Illegal NC initiation school shut down, 118 initiates rescued

An initiation school that was operating in Bendall, in the JTG district was closed down on November 25 ahead of 118 initiates undergoing their customary rights at a school that was not registered or authorised to operate. Read more: Illegal NC initiation school shut down, 118 initiates rescued

Smile Week restores hope and confidence for Northern Cape children

Smile Week restores hope and confidence for Northern Cape children

Smile Week at Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital is giving Northern Cape children life changing reconstructive surgeries, restoring hope, confidence, and dignity through a powerful partnership between the Smile Foundation, Smart Business Systems, and dedicated medical teams. Read more: Smile Week restores hope and confidence for Northern Cape children

Barkly West couple makes history with first same-sex marriage

Barkly West couple makes history with first same-sex marriage

The first same-sex marriage in Barkly West has been officially recorded after Thamsana Moses “Tamia” Khetshane-Gailele and Goiloe Abram “Abby” Gailelle tied the knot at the local Department of Home Affairs on November 19. Read more: Barkly West couple makes history with first same-sex marriage

Gloves off: Sol Plaatje boss hits back at ‘unlawful’ suspension, vows to return

Gloves off: Sol Plaatje boss hits back at ‘unlawful’ suspension, vows to return

Suspended Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala has hit back at his precautionary suspension, insisting the disciplinary process against him is unlawful, biased and driven by ulterior motives, and that he intends to return to his post. Read more: Gloves off: Sol Plaatje boss hits back at ‘unlawful’ suspension, vows to return

Window dressing will not win Kimberlites’ hearts

Window dressing will not win Kimberlites’ hearts

Kimberley shone for the recent marathon after another hasty city clean-up – impressive, yes, but also temporary. A light polish for visitors isn’t the long-term restoration locals keep pleading for. Read more: Window dressing will not win Kimberlites’ hearts

Vodacom journalism awards: DFA’s Lance Fredericks scoops top regional accolade

Vodacom journalism awards: DFA’s Lance Fredericks scoops top regional accolade

DFA Sports Editor Lance Fredericks has been crowned a regional winner at the 2025 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards for his fearless, folksy and often humorous Opinion writing, while also earning runner-up honours in the Sports category. Read more: Vodacom journalism awards: DFA’s Lance Fredericks scoops top regional accolade

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