Two people are believed to have drowned near Barkly West on New Year’s Day including a ten year old boy who was travelling on horseback near Delportshoop. The police are still searching for the second person. Read more: New Year’s Day tragedies as two drown near Barkly West
SASSA has released the January 2026 payment schedule for social grants, emphasising the need for beneficiaries to verify their biometric details to prevent fraud and ensure accurate payments. Read more: Here are the SASSA grant payment dates for January 2026 — and why biometric verification matters
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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has processed over 893,000 applications for 2026, with 609,403 students qualifying for funding. Meanwhile, the Finance Minister has proposed replacing NSFAS with direct funding to institutions amid ongoing criticism of the scheme’s management issues Read more: NSFAS announces completion of 2026 funding applications as reform debate continues
A 59-year-old childminder in Jeffreys Bay was arrested on New Year’s Day after a two-year-old girl was found with open wounds, leading to charges of child neglect and assault, as police and the FCS unit investigate the incident. Read more: Jeffreys Bay childminder arrested after toddler found with open wounds
A Kakamas man faces justice after fabricating a hijacking story to claim insurance, leading to a conviction for perjury following a thorough investigation by the Vehicle Crime Unit. Read more: Kakamas man sentenced for perjury after fabricating hijacking claim
In a swift operation, Northern Cape police and Rhino Security arrested two suspects in Kathu, recovering stolen goods valued at over R80,000 linked to a New Year’s Day housebreaking. Discover how community efforts are fighting crime. Read more: Police in Kathu arrest two suspects and recover R80,000 in stolen goods
In a heartwarming start to 2026, Kimberley hospitals celebrated the arrival of 20 New Year babies, highlighting the community’s commitment to maternal health. Read more: New Year babies welcomed at Kimberley hospitals as Northern Cape marks first births of 2026
In 2025, the world descended into a cycle of escalating violence, with civilians increasingly caught in the crossfire. As multiple conflicts rage on, the consequences are dire and immediate. Explore the global landscape of warfare and its devastating impact on innocent lives in our in-depth analysis. Read more: Deadly violence marks 2025 as global conflicts […]