Miss African Beauty South Africa has announced its top 20 finalists for 2026, showcasing accomplished women from seven provinces. The finalists will compete for opportunities to represent South Africa at Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Supranational. Read more: Africa’s next queens revealed as Miss African Beauty South Africa unveils top 20 finalists
A Vioolsdrift woman who used Bible study lessons, church activities, gifts and outings to gain the trust of children has been sentenced to an effective 20 years’ imprisonment after being convicted on 33 counts of sexual offences involving victims aged between 7 and 12. Read more: Vioolsdrift woman who used Bible studies to sexually groom […]
Kimberley Power Outage – Many Areas – 08/06/2026 … An Electricity Outage has occurred affecting a number of residential areas including, but not … Read more: Kimberley Power Outage – Many Areas – 08/06/2026
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A 37-year-old Kimberley man has been arrested on a charge of arson after a fire was started inside a New Park liquor store. Captured on CCTV and widely shared on social media, the blaze left the suspect with burn injuries and caused damage to the business. Police investigations are continuing. Read more: Kimberley arson suspect […]
A 21-year-old man was arrested after being caught with endangered protected plants inside a nature reserve in the Namakwa District. He faces charges under the Northern Cape Nature Conservation Act and is expected to appear in the Calvinia Magistrate’s Court. Read more: Suspected plant poacher arrested at Namakwa nature reserve
The Mac Mac Fire Protection Association has received 10 new firefighters from a mining-sector donation aimed at strengthening wildfire preparedness. The initiative follows devastating 2023 fires and supports regional cooperation ahead of the upcoming fire season. Read more: Mac Mac Fire Protection Association strengthens wildfire readiness with new firefighters
A week-long Operation Shanela 2 crackdown across the Northern Cape led to 841 arrests, the closure of 56 illegal liquor outlets, and the seizure of drugs, weapons and copper cable as police intensified efforts to combat crime. Read more: Northern Cape police arrest 841 suspects, shut down 56 illegal liquor outlets
Learners and educators from Port Nolloth High School took to the streets during Child Protection Week to deliver a united message against crime and call for the protection of children. Read more: ‘Hands off our children’: Port Nolloth learners deliver anti-crime message to community