The Northern Cape Department of Health has urged residents not to panic over false social media claims about a flu surge and a supposed hantavirus case at Sol Plaatje University, warning against the spread of misleading AI-generated content. Read more: Northern Cape Health Department warns against fake flu surge and hantavirus claims
The Public Service Commission will host a Citizens’ Forum in Petrusville on May 21 to address service delivery concerns, with Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul and senior government officials expected to engage residents on issues including electricity supply, infrastructure and youth development. Read more: Public Service Commission to tackle service delivery issues in Petrusville
A Northern Cape man has been sentenced to an effective four years’ imprisonment after assaulting his partner with an iron rod during a violent domestic attack in Niekerkshoop. Read more: Northern Cape man gets four years for assaulting partner with iron rod
Two men have been charged with murder in Barkly West after a 26-year-old man was fatally stabbed during an incident reportedly linked to the theft and slaughter of a goat. Read more: Two charged with murder after man killed in Barkly West goat dispute
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor told to submit reports to committee by Thursday · Nomazima Nkosi · Michael Kimberley · Editor’s Choice · Related Articles … Read more: MPs order Lobishe to respond to more governance issues – The Herald
A 23-year-old driver died and 17 others were seriously injured when a bakkie transporting soccer players overturned on the R31 near Barkly West on Sunday, May 17. Police are investigating culpable homicide. Read more: Motorist killed in crash on R31 near Barkly West
Three foreign nationals were sentenced in the Upington Regional Court after police uncovered more than R300,000 in cash linked to the illegal sale of an unpolished diamond near Kleinzee. Read more: Three foreign nationals jailed after illegal diamond deal in Namaqualand
Namaqualand contestant Justin Visagie was named Third Runner-Up at the Mr Gay World South Africa 2026 competition after advancing to the Top 5 finalists during the national pageant on May 16. Read more: Namaqualand’s Justin Visagie shines on national stage at Mr Gay World South Africa 2026
A once-struggling preschool in Maruping Village near Kuruman is being transformed from overcrowded tin shacks into a modern early childhood development centre through a major partnership aimed at giving vulnerable Northern Cape children a safer and more hopeful start in life. Read more: Rural Kuruman preschool transformed through major ECD partnership
