The Kimberley Prospector

A 61-year-old Prieska pensioner is set to appear in court after police seized mandrax and tik worth over R20,000 during an intelligence-driven raid. Read more: Prieska pensioner nabbed with mandrax and tik worth R20k

A parolee has been jailed for a brutal assault on his girlfriend in Prieska, while a Carnarvon woman received a suspended sentence for breaching a protection order and assault. Read more: Man on parole for murder jailed after brutal assault on girlfriend in Prieska

South Africa is seeing a surge in anti-migrant protests, with rising tensions, political pressure and warnings from authorities that violence against foreign nationals will be dealt with decisively. Read more: Anti-migrant protests surge in South Africa as police warn of decisive action

Nine Transnet workers were airlifted to safety after being trapped by floodwaters along the rail line between Kathu and Postmasburg on May 1. Read more: Nine Transnet workers airlifted to safety in Northern Cape after floods trap them

Kimberley pupils have been inducted into the Sol Plaatje Junior Council, where they will gain hands-on experience in governance, leadership and community participation. Read more: Junior Council programme empowers Kimberley pupils with leadership skills

A deadly confrontation that spiralled from a dispute over money in a small Northern Cape town has ended in two men being handed lengthy prison sentences, bringing closure to a case that dates back more than eight years. Read more: Deadly dispute over money ends in 20-year sentences for two Sutherland men