South Africa’s giant eye on the sky – the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) near Sutherland, Northern Cape. Image: https://www.salt.ac.za/. Read more: From Sutherland to the stars: Northern Cape telescope marks 20 years of science and social impact
Growers in the Western and Northern Cape – the only two provinces that export to the United States – were also able to increase and fast-track … Read more: SA citrus exports deliver growth | Freight News
KATHU – After a lengthy trial, three poachers received a combined sentence of 75 years in prison for their brazen crimes near the South African and Botswana border. On Thursday, March 14th, 2024, the Kathu High Court convicted David Mecwi (27), Kethamile Kooper (26), and Tebogo Megare (27) on multiple charges. The incident began in […]
ROODEPAN, KIMBERLEY – In a historic moment for the Northern Cape province, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Premier Zamani Saul jointly launched a groundbreaking housing project aimed at addressing the critical need for adequate housing for residents. The commencement ceremony, held in the province’s capital, Kimberley, drew a significant turnout of dignitaries, ministers, local leaders, and […]
NORTHERN CAPE – In a media statement released today, the Department of Water and Sanitation issues a critical warning to water users about the alarming presence of blue-green algae in the Vaal River System, specifically detected at Barkly West. The department emphasizes the potential migration of this harmful algae downstream, posing a serious threat to […]
NORTHERN CAPE – In the wake of 92 distressing complaints from Kimberley residents grappling with the ongoing water crisis, The Kimberley Prospector has taken a decisive step by lodging a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on behalf of all affected individuals in the community. The decision to file the complaint comes […]
In a surprising turn of events, the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Northern Cape faces accusations of media censorship after removing a member of the media from a local Ward group. The Kimberley Prospector, a local community news outlet, had posted a critical live update about the ongoing water crisis regarding nightly water interruptions, sparking […]
SPRINGBOK – The Northern Cape MEC for COGHSTA, Bently Vass, has been lambasted by COPE for appointing his family relation to the position of Director in the Springbok Office of the Department. The party has also accused the MEC of appointing a serving ANC Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) member to the same position. COPE CNC […]
Kimberley, Northern Cape – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on the Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, to urgently establish a multi-sectoral veld fire task team to analyse the causes of recent fires in Danielskuil, Kuruman and Postmasburg. The task team must also look at fire-fighting response times as well as after-care provided by […]