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
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
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
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
Four young men accused of the brutal murder and robbery of 81-year-old Kuruman farmer Hendrik Venter will return to court next year after charges against them were reinstated following delays in the investigation. Read more: Kuruman farm murder accused back in court after charges reinstated
A Hopetown man has been sentenced to seven years direct imprisonment for assaulting his girlfriend with a ‘sjambok’. Read more: Seven years imprisonment for ‘sjambok’ wielding boyfriend
A dispute over a cigarette between an elderly man and a younger suspect resulted in the fatal stabbing of 56-year-old in De Aar. Read more: Murder accused sentenced to 10 years for fatally stabbing elderly man over a cigarette
Tensions flared in the Northern Cape High Court after the sentencing of Alberto Matthews for the murder of Mandy Bailey was postponed to February 2026, prompting angry exchanges between supporters of both families. Read more: Tensions flare as Mandy Bailey murder sentencing delayed
The Minerva Gardens murder trial involving Advocate Celeste Nameka, her father Clive Ferris and a co-accused has been postponed to February 2026 due to delays in securing legal representation, with the court extending bail for all. Read more: Minerva Gardens murder trial on ice until next year