The Kimberley Prospector

A convicted wife-killer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally assaulting his friend during a drunken altercation in Komaggas, just months after his parole ended. Read more: Convicted wife-killer back behind bars for fatal assault on friend

Ten houses were handed over to beneficiaries in the Namakwa District as part of the R1 billion presidential housing project aimed at addressing the Northern Cape’s housing backlog. Read more: 10 houses handed over in Namakwa as part of R1 billion housing project

The Office of the Premier has denied shielding a clergyman accused of sexual assault, insisting it does not protect wrongdoers and remains committed to combating gender-based violence. Read more: Office of the Premier denies shielding ‘sex pest’ pastor

A Northern Cap man was sentenced to 10 years’ direct imprisonment for fatally stabbing his brother during an alcohol-fuelled argument, in a case that highlights the tragic consequences of substance abuse and family violence. Read more: Northern Cape man gets 10 years for killing brother in drunken dispute

A 35-year-old Northern Cape man has been sentenced to life in prison for raping his 72-year-old grandmother, whom he had lived with since childhood, in a case that exposed his history as a repeat sexual offender. Read more: Northern Cape man gets life for raping grandmother who raised him

A Barkly West man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing his partner by striking her on the head with a speaker tower, then attempting to mislead medical personnel by blaming another woman for the fatal injuries. Read more: Barkly West man gets 15 years for killing partner with tower speaker

A sweeping week-long police blitz across the Northern Cape netted nearly 250 arrests, shut down illegal liquor outlets, and recovered weapons, stolen goods, drugs – and even stolen livestock. Read more: Northern Cape police make nearly 250 arrests in week-long crackdown