The Kimberley Prospector

Northern Cape farmers, businesses and households are bracing for steep fuel price increases driven by global tensions, even as officials confirm that supply remains stable for now. Read more: Northern Cape farmers, households brace for fuel price pain

Community crime fighters in Kimberley say they are being targeted and attacked by criminals as residents intensify efforts to reclaim their neighbourhoods amid rising crime. Read more: Kimberley crime fighters targeted as anti-crime groups come under attack

Police officers testified in the Northern Cape High Court that they were threatened and assaulted by a crowd linked to alleged gang leader George “Barney” Peters outside the Roodepan police station, as his trial on multiple serious charges continues. Read more: ‘Barney gang’ trial: Police allegedly attacked and threatened outside station

Community members and the victim’s family are opposing bail for a 27-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing Lazarus Nero at a tavern in Galeshewe, citing safety concerns and calling for justice. Read more: Galeshewe residents oppose bail for murder accused in tavern stabbing case

A man who smiled during judgment was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Northern Cape High Court for the brutal murder of his partner and the sexual violation of her body, in a case that left her young son traumatised. Read more: Hopetown killer smiles – then breaks down during sentencing

The Sol Plaatje council has been given a deadline to resolve political infighting and governance failures, including the disputed status of the municipal manager, or risk being placed under administration by the provincial government. Read more: Sol Plaatje council faces deadline to ‘sort out mess’ or risk administration

A nationwide eNatis system outage has forced Sol Plaatje Municipality to suspend key motor and traffic services, with officials urging patience as the issue is being addressed. Read more: Nationwide eNatis downtime disrupts licensing and registration services