A council meeting collapsed this week after eggs were thrown at opposition councillors and what is believed to be pepper spray or a gas canister was discharged into the chamber. The meeting had been convened to pass the overdue draft budget. Read more: Eggs, pepper and a cracked council – chaos on the menu at […]
Big-margin victories separate the frontrunners, as local players impress in ACT qualifiers and prepare for a demanding Durban trip. Read more: Players stamp authority as Kimberley Diamond Darts social night heats up
EFF Northern Cape leader Shadrack Tlhaole says Julius Malema will win his appeal against a five-year sentence for unlawfully discharging a firearm at a 2018 rally, as party supporters protest and dismiss the conviction as political. Read more: EFF Northern Cape backs Malema after five-year sentence for firing rifle at rally
A Sport Against Crime mini-tournament in De Aar brought together government departments, community leaders and residents at Merino Park, using netball and football to promote unity and crime prevention messaging. Read more: De Aar hosts Sport Against Crime mini-tournament to unite stakeholders and community
Community generosity has brought much-needed relief to hundreds of families affected by the ongoing crisis linked to Ekapa Minerals in Kimberley. Read more: Ekapa fund raises half a million to support Kimberley mining families | OFM
Sol Plaatje University will confer qualifications on more than 1,500 graduates during its 11th graduation ceremonies in Kimberley, marking its largest cohort and the first officiated by new chancellor Thebe Ikalafeng. Read more: Sol Plaatje University celebrates largest graduating class to date
More than R105 billion in investment pledges were secured at the inaugural Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference in Kimberley, with projects expected to create nearly 19,800 new jobs across key sectors. Read more: Northern Cape conference unlocks pledges of R105 billion for growth
The Northern Cape is being positioned as a future renewable energy and green hydrogen hub, with government and industry leaders highlighting its mineral wealth, infrastructure plans and growing investment pipeline. Read more: Northern Cape positioned to become Africa’s renewable energy hub, says Minister Parks Tau
Ultra marathon winner Arthur Jantjies who was crowned the men’s 56 kilometre winner at the Two Oceans Marathon will be given a heroes welcome in his hometown in Hopetown on April 16. Read more: Hopetown to give running sensation a hero’s welcome