Refuse collection was disrupted in parts of Kimberley on Tuesday after Sol Plaatje Municipality reported a fleet shortage, leaving residents to keep uncollected waste on their properties while a catch-up plan is awaited. Read more: Kimberley refuse collection disrupted by fleet shortages
Coghsta has issued a heatwave warning for the Northern Cape, urging residents to take necessary precautions as extreme temperatures are expected to persist across most of the province until Friday. Read more: Coghsta issues heatwave warning as extreme temperatures grip Northern Cape
Nightly water interruptions from 9pm to 4am have returned in Kimberley after Newton Reservoir levels dropped to just eight feet following an Eskom-related pumping disruption at the Riverton water treatment plants. Read more: Nightly water cuts return to Kimberley as Newton Reservoir levels hit critical low
A Calvinia Home Affairs official who faked deaths on the national population register to claim funeral insurance payouts has been sentenced to five years’ direct imprisonment after a long-running Hawks investigation exposed the scheme. Read more: Northern Cape Home Affairs official jailed for faking deaths to cash in on funeral policies
Prepare for a celebration of gospel music! Join the pre-registration event for the Diamond Gospel Music Awards in Platfontein on February 14, leading up to a grand ceremony in Upington. Read more: Get ready for the Diamond Gospel Music Awards: Pre-registration event in Platfontein
The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) has revealed that WOH G64, a massive red supergiant star, is still in its red supergiant phase, contrary to previous suggestions it was transforming into a yellow hypergiant before a supernova explosion. Read more: Northern Cape telescope cracks cosmic code surrounding ‘phoenix’ star
Health experts say January’s popular detox diets lack scientific support and can be harmful, while Rooibos offers a safe, antioxidant‑rich way to stay hydrated and support overall health. Read more: Avoid the detox drama: Juice cleanses are so last year
The Northern Cape Department of Health has extended its current security services arrangement while the evaluation and adjudication process for a new three-year tender remains under way, dismissing opposition allegations of procurement irregularities. Read more: Northern Cape Health Department defends extended security contract
The Northern Cape has reported four confirmed measles cases, as part of a larger outbreak in South Africa with 139 laboratory-confirmed cases nationwide as of January 16. Read more: Rise in measles cases in South Africa, four confirmed cases in Northern Cape