The Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley calls for vigilance after wave of arson attacks on pillar boxes which leave residents in the dark. Read more: Ten pillar boxes torched in one week, leaving Kimberley residents in the dark – NovaNews
The Calvinia police intercepted a consignment of mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R50,000 after acting on intelligence about a taxi suspected of transporting drugs into the town. Read more: Drug run to Calvinia cut short as police intercept mandrax shipment worth R50k
A suspected copper cable theft syndicate has allegedly carried out 10 arson attacks on electrical pillar boxes across Kimberley in just one week, prompting warnings from the Sol Plaatje Municipality over public safety risks, costly repairs and prolonged winter power outages. Read more: Kimberley hit by 10 arson attacks on electrical pillar boxes in one […]
Miss African Beauty South Africa has announced its top 20 finalists for 2026, showcasing accomplished women from seven provinces. The finalists will compete for opportunities to represent South Africa at Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Supranational. Read more: Africa’s next queens revealed as Miss African Beauty South Africa unveils top 20 finalists
A Vioolsdrift woman who used Bible study lessons, church activities, gifts and outings to gain the trust of children has been sentenced to an effective 20 years’ imprisonment after being convicted on 33 counts of sexual offences involving victims aged between 7 and 12. Read more: Vioolsdrift woman who used Bible studies to sexually groom […]
Kimberley Power Outage – Many Areas – 08/06/2026 … An Electricity Outage has occurred affecting a number of residential areas including, but not … Read more: Kimberley Power Outage – Many Areas – 08/06/2026
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A 37-year-old Kimberley man has been arrested on a charge of arson after a fire was started inside a New Park liquor store. Captured on CCTV and widely shared on social media, the blaze left the suspect with burn injuries and caused damage to the business. Police investigations are continuing. Read more: Kimberley arson suspect […]
A 21-year-old man was arrested after being caught with endangered protected plants inside a nature reserve in the Namakwa District. He faces charges under the Northern Cape Nature Conservation Act and is expected to appear in the Calvinia Magistrate’s Court. Read more: Suspected plant poacher arrested at Namakwa nature reserve