The Kimberley Prospector

The FF Plus has warned that the proposed permanent appointment of 497 contract workers at Sol Plaatje Municipality could deepen its financial crisis, trigger labour unrest, and burden taxpayers ahead of upcoming local government elections. Read more: FF Plus flags financial risk in proposed permanent appointments at Sol Plaatje Municipality

Sassa will disburse Covid-19 SRD grant payments to eligible beneficiaries between February 20 and 25, targeting those experiencing financial hardship and meeting specific eligibility criteria. Read more: SRD grant payments from February 20: What you need to know

The Sister Schools Programme in Noupoort has achieved significant success, with Noupoort Combined School and Enoch Mthetho High School recording 95% and 100% matric pass rates respectively, thanks to support from the programme and Noupoort Wind Farm. Read more: Noupoort schools soar as Sister Schools Programme delivers results

Operation Wanya Tsotsi handed over a suspect to the police last week after he led them to a suspected weapon that was hidden in the veld. The police said a person of interest was questioned and released. Read more: AK-47 or paintball gun? – person of interest questioned

A vehicle stolen from a car wash in Cape Town was recovered and confiscated in Richmond, Northern Cape, with a 35-year-old man arrested in connection with the theft. Read more: Northern Cape police recover vehicle stolen in Cape Town, suspect arrested

Fears are growing for five mineworkers who remain unaccounted for after a mud rush struck the Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft in Kimberley, with emergency operations continuing underground. Read more: UPDATE: Fears grow for trapped mineworkers after mud rush at Ekapa Joint Shaft

A mudslide reportedly struck the Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft nearly 890 metres underground early this morning, leaving five mineworkers unaccounted for. Read more: BREAKING NEWS: Mineworkers missing after underground mudslide at Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft in Kimberley