Liam Jacobs, a proud former Kimberlite, has been announced as one of the Democratic Alliance’s candidates for Parliament in the upcoming election. Hailing from Kimberley, Jacobs brings a fresh perspective to the political arena, emphasizing the importance of young people and the future of the country. “The DA believes in young people and the future […]
A large fire burning in the veld behind Greenpoint in Kimberley caused thick black smoke to billow over the city. The smoke has reportedly covered the airport, and there were concerns that it may be affecting air traffic. Airport firefighters were seen with sirens blaring, returning to the airport after apparently trying attend to the […]
KIMBERLEY – WhatsApp messages posted by Ockert Fourie, a Democratic Alliance (DA) Councillor for Ward 25 of the Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley, have sparked controversy. The messages include the councillor explicitly calling for unregistered residents to remove themselves from a service delivery group and denying them access to essential services, based on their voter […]
The Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) is calling on all residents to immediately begin storing water for essential purposes due to a leaking gasket at Mid-Station near Roodepan. This leak could worsen and force an unplanned water shutdown in addition to the already scheduled interruption set for April 4th to 8th, 2024. The leak, originating from […]
A 46-year-old Clerk of the Court in Kimberley was arrested on Friday, March 15, 2024, on allegations of corruption. The arrest was made by the Northern Cape Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit (ACIU). The clerk stands accused of exploiting their position to demand an R500 bribe from an applicant seeking a protection order. It is alleged the […]
The Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) announced a planned water supply interruption from Thursday, April 4th, to Monday, April 8th, 2024. This five-day outage aims to address four major leaks and improve the overall water supply infrastructure. The municipality emphasizes extensive communication efforts before, during, and after the interruption. Residents can expect detailed information on water […]
KIMBERLEY – A large quantity of suspected stolen government property was recovered in Kimberley, leading to the arrest of three men. Large blue bags containing blank template government documents were found during a police stop of a blue Volkswagen vehicle at the Kimberley Tourism Centre. These documents, typically used for printing official licenses and certificates, […]
KIMBERLEY – A spaza shop owner in Kagisho was arrested on Tuesday after authorities seized illicit cigarettes worth an estimated R10 000, and discovered expired goods on the premises. The 25-year-old Ethiopian national was charged with dealing in illicit cigarettes. The arrest was made during a stop-and-search operation conducted by the Vala Umgodi Operational team, […]
KIMBERLEY – Officials within the Northern Cape Department of Sports, Arts and Culture face serious legal consequences after the Hawks (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation) arrested three suspects on allegations of fraud, money laundering, and violating the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Two senior employees (aged 50 and 55) were apprehended at their workplace on […]
