The Kimberley Prospector

A Northern Cape state prosecutor has been granted R1,000 bail after appearing in the Kimberley District Court on a charge of allegedly assaulting and threatening his partner while already out on bail in an unrelated case. Read more: Northern Cape state prosecutor granted bail after allegedly assaulting partner

An accused from Siyathemba near Kathu has been sentenced to an effective 20 years imprisonment after he was convicted of child pornography, child grooming and rape in the Kathu regional court Read more: Man sentenced to 20 years for child pornography, grooming and rape

Six Northern Cape productions will represent the province at the 2026 National Arts Festival in Makhanda, showcasing local storytelling, heritage and artistic talent during key national commemorations from 25 June to 05 July 2026. Read more: Provincial talent heads to Makhanda as Northern Cape backs six festival productions

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has condemned the non-payment of June salaries to Finsch Mine employees and called for urgent intervention following the mine’s entry into voluntary business rescue. Read more: Calls grow for intervention over unpaid Finsch Mine employees

An illegal initiation school was shut down in Jan Kempdorp after nine underage initiatives were found at the school. Read more: Jan Kempdorp illegal initiation school shut down, criminal case opened

Young voters have been encouraged to register to vote for the upcoming local government elections where it was indicated that less than two percent of eligible voters between the ages of 18-29 years old are registered to vote. Read more: Northern Cape IEC raises alarm over low youth voter turnout

An agricultural project was launched in Batlharos between Afriforum, the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) and the Batlharo Ba Ga Motlhware cultural community to improve food security and train the community to sustain themselves Read more: Chicken farming project launched to support economic growth in Batlharos