An team from CBC St Patrick’s College were awarded sixth place during the recent IEB-Techways AI 2026 competition that challenged pupils to find real solutions with the use of artificial intelligence. Read more: CBC St Patrick’s College achieve 6th place at IEB Hackathon competition
Miss Pre-Teen Universe South Africa 2026 Tanya Benadie says young people must resist peer pressure, believe in their abilities and pursue their dreams with determination as South Africa commemorates Youth Day. Read more: Miss Pre-Teen Universe South Africa 2026 Tanya Benadie shares Youth Day message of hope and resilience
Two separate crashes claimed the lives of an educator and three firefighters within 24 hours, leaving Northern Cape communities in mourning as investigations into both tragedies continue. Read more: Northern Cape mourns after four lives lost in two weekend tragedies
The Northern Cape police arrested 678 suspects, shut down 12 illegal liquor outlets and seized drugs, weapons and suspected proceeds of crime during a week-long Operation Shanela II crackdown across the province. Read more: Northern Cape crime crackdown nets 678 arrests
The National Union of Mineworkers has condemned Petra Diamonds’ restructuring plans after the company placed the Finsch Diamond Mine into business rescue and launched retrenchment consultations at Cullinan, warning that nearly 1,800 jobs across the two operations are at risk. Read more: NUM condemns Petra Diamonds restructuring as nearly 1,800 jobs come under threat
Another educator was airlifted to Bloemfontein for urgent medical treatment, while three others were transported to a hospital in Kimberley. Their … Read more: Northern Cape mourns educator killed in school bus crash – OFM
Northern Cape police are investigating allegations a patient was raped while admitted to a private hospital in Kimberley. Read more: Police probe alleged rape of patient at Kimberley private hospital – OFM
The ANC John Taolo Gaetsewe Region has expressed condolences following the deaths of three firefighters who lost their lives while responding to a veld fire emergency in Ga-Segonyana. The party praised their bravery and service. Read more: ANC mourns three Ga-Segonyana firefighters killed while responding to veld fire
Three Ga-Segonyana firefighters have been identified after they were killed in a fatal crash while responding to a veld fire, as tributes continue to pour in for the dedicated public servants. Read more: Three Northern Cape firefighters killed in crash while responding to veld fire
