Two suspects, aged 30 and 29, were arrested in Mothibistad during an inter-provincial roadblock operation on 26 February 2026, for possession of suspected stolen cellphones, unlawful possession of a firearm, and armed robbery, linked to robberies in Kathu, Kuruman, Mothibistad, and Vryburg. Read more: Mothibistad police nab suspects linked to regional robberies
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe returns to the Ekapa Mine in Kimberley today, Friday 27 February 2026, as teams continue … Read more: Urgency Grows: Mantashe Heads Back to Ekapa Mine Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts Today
Over 1,000 workers are expected to lose their jobs due to the mine’s closure. The mine has been a central pillar of Kimberley’s economy for 158 years. Read more: Another major company in South Africa heading for liquidation – BusinessTech
File image| Ekapa Mine in Kimberley in the Northern Cape. … Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe will return to the Ekapa Mine on … Read more: Mantashe returns to Ekapa Mine where five workers remain trapped – SABC News
KIMBERLEY – Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe will on Friday return to eKapa mine in Kimberley. In his last visit, the … Read more: Mantashe returns to eKapa mine for rescue mission update – eNCA
Over 150 Northern Cape students say they are being blocked from registering at Sol Plaatje University due to unpaid sports bursaries, leaving them without access to classes, accommodation security or meals. Read more: Over 150 Sol Plaatje University students ‘blocked’ over unpaid sports bursaries
Kimberley Olympic skater Boipelo Awuah hosted the first 053 Fantasie Girls Skateboarding Workshop of the year, empowering 45 girls through free lessons, mentorship, and equipment support at the Kimberley Skate Plaza, encouraging participation in a male-dominated sport. Read more: Kimberley girls find their balance at 053 Fantasie Skate Workshop
The Kimberley Action Group has lodged a complaint with SAPS alleging the unauthorised use of public funds for ongoing legal battles at Sol Plaatje Municipality linked to attempts to prevent municipal manager Thapelo Matlala’s return to office. Read more: Police complaint filed against Sol Plaatje executives over R4.8m legal costs in municipal manager dispute
A firsthand look at Chinese New Year’s Year of the Fire Horse reveals how traditions of cleaning, renewal and generosity offer lessons for South Africans seeking calm, order and clarity. Read more: What the Fire Horse taught me about peace, order and starting again