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Kimberley weather forecast: Winter remembers it has a job

Kimberley weather forecast: Winter remembers it has a job

Kimberley’s electric blankets are about to earn their keep. After a brief spell of rain and wind, temperatures are set to crash towards freezing, with a frosty -1°C forecast for Saturday morning. If your winter wardrobe is still packed away, this is your official warning. Read more: Kimberley weather forecast: Winter remembers it has a […]

Griqua Royal House matriarch Ma Griet Messelaar laid to rest at 106

Griqua Royal House matriarch Ma Griet Messelaar laid to rest at 106

The Griqua Royal House and mourners from across South Africa and neighbouring countries gathered in Campbell to bid farewell to Ma Griet Messelaar, who died at the age of 106 and was honoured in a traditional funeral celebrating her life, faith and cultural legacy. Read more: Griqua Royal House matriarch Ma Griet Messelaar laid to […]

Drugs worth nearly R300,000 seized in Keimoes, two suspects arrested

Drugs worth nearly R300,000 seized in Keimoes, two suspects arrested

Drugs worth nearly R300,000 were seized during a police operation in Keimoes after officers uncovered mandrax tablets in a vehicle and discovered a large stash of tik and more drugs hidden at a property in Curriescamp. Two suspects, aged 43 and 18, were arrested and are expected to appear in court. Read more: Drugs worth […]

Phunya Tsela Career Expo set to empower more than 4,000 Northern Cape learners

Phunya Tsela Career Expo set to empower more than 4,000 Northern Cape learners

The Phunya Tsela Career Expo returns to Kuruman in June 2026, bringing together government, industry and education partners to connect more than 4,000 learners with career guidance, bursaries, skills development and future opportunities. Read more: Phunya Tsela Career Expo set to empower more than 4,000 Northern Cape learners

Senior Ubuntu Municipality officials granted bail in pension fund case

Senior Ubuntu Municipality officials granted bail in pension fund case

Two senior Ubuntu Local Municipality officials have been released on bail after being charged with 28 counts of allegedly contravening the Pension Funds Act by withholding or delaying pension fund contributions deducted from employees’ salaries over a five-year period. Read more: Senior Ubuntu Municipality officials granted bail in pension fund case

Colesberg man arrested after girl, 15, found to be pregnant

Colesberg man arrested after girl, 15, found to be pregnant

An 18-year-old Colesberg man has been arrested on a charge of statutory rape involving a 15-year-old girl, as Northern Cape police raise concerns over the growing number of underreported cases involving minors. Read more: Colesberg man arrested after girl, 15, found to be pregnant

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