The Kimberley Prospector

Port Nolloth police intercepted a delivery truck and seized 912 cartons of illicit cigarettes worth nearly R260,000 during a routine stop on Tuesday. Read more: Port Nolloth police intercept truck, seize illicit cigarettes worth nearly R260,000

The Ritchie Community Education and Attendance Development Committee has been launched to support Rietvale High School by addressing absenteeism, safety, and academic challenges, with community partnerships and donations already strengthening efforts to improve learner performance. Read more: Ritchie community unites to support Rietvale High School

Ekapa Minerals confirmed on Wednesday morning that intensive search and rescue operations are continuing for five mineworkers trapped 890 metres underground following a mud rush at its Joint Shaft Mine in Kimberley. Read more: Search continues for five Ekapa mineworkers as Kimberley prays for a miracle

The trial of the R1 billion Kimberley Mental Health Hospital will be transferred to the Northern Cape HIgh Court in April. The defence applied to have the matter struck off the roll due to several delays. Read more: Kimberley Mental Health Hospital trial transferred to the Northern Cape High Court

A 50-year-old accused was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 15-year-old girl from Roodepan with special needs. Read more: Life imprisonment for rape of special needs girl