Incoming Sol Plaatje University chancellor Thebe Ikalafeng says his investiture will celebrate African identity and local talent, while outlining a vision to grow the institution’s economic and academic impact. Read more: SPU Chancellor Investiture to spotlight Kimberley talent and African heritage
A former employee of Nama Khoi Municipality and his co-accused made a brief appearance before the Springbok Magistrates Court on March 18 on charges of fraud, forgery, uttering, corruption, and money laundering. Read more: Former Nama Khoi official and co-accused to reappear on fraud charges
All five trapped workers have been brought to the surface after weeks of recovery efforts, as Mantashe visits the Kimberley site. Read more: All five bodies retrieved at Ekapa mine as Mantashe returns to site – The Star
The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has dismissed claims that R10 million was immediately made available for AR Abass Stadium repairs ahead of this past weekend’s Human Rights Day event, headlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying the funds are allocated for the 2026/2027 financial year only. Read more: Department clarifies timing of […]
… Kimberley, Northern Cape, following the discovery of bodies of mine workers that succumbed to a mudslide incident. The accident occurred on … Read more: Minister Gwede Mantashe visits eKapa Mine following mudslide incident, 23 Mar
Speaking from the AR Abass Stadium in Kimberley on Human Rights Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa characterised the nation’s democratic journey as a … Read more: Democratic journey remains “unfinished business” | Noordkaap Bulletin – NovaNews
Two more miners have been recovered from Ekapa Minerals’ Du Toitspan Joint Shaft in Kimberley, bringing the confirmed death toll to three … Read more: Kimberley Mine Tragedy: Two more miners recovered, death toll rises to three – IOL
Human Rights Day celebrations in Kimberley drew thousands to the AR Abass Stadium, where a festive atmosphere and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address were overshadowed by growing concern over the long-neglected state of the venue. Read more: ‘Lipstick on a pig’: Residents slam state of AR Abass Stadium during Human Rights Day event
The bodies of two more miners were recovered during the early hours of Sunday morning, bringing the total to three of the five trapped workers. Recovery operations are continuing to locate the remaining miners. Read more: Ekapa tragedy: Two more miners’ bodies recovered in Kimberley