The Kimberley Prospector

Category: Northern Cape

Motorcyclist Killed in Freak Accident with Retail Delivery Truck in De Aar

Motorcyclist Killed in Freak Accident with Retail Delivery Truck in De Aar

NORTHERN CAPE – On Thursday 11 May 2023, a motorcyclist was killed in a fatal accident with a retail store delivery truck in De Aar. Sergeant Timothy Sam, the police spokesperson in the Northern Cape, has confirmed that the police are investigating a culpable homicide case following the accident. According to Sergeant Sam, the police […]

Suspects Wanted After Hartswater Pharmacy Defrauded of R6 Million

Suspects Wanted After Hartswater Pharmacy Defrauded of R6 Million

HARTSWATER – The Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation in Kimberley is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted on fraud charges. In November 2019, an amount of R6 million was illegally transferred from a Hartswater pharmacy’s bank account into a Luno account registered to the duo. The suspects, Lindelani Mbatha (38) from Kwa-Madondo […]

Fraudulent Grade 12 Certificates Lead to Arrests in NC

Fraudulent Grade 12 Certificates Lead to Arrests in NC

KIMBERLEY – Five individuals were arrested in the Northern Cape after they submitted fraudulent grade 12 certificates while applying for Constable posts. The alertness and vigilance of the Provincial Human Resource Management Recruitment section led to the investigation, apprehension and arrests. The Recruitment personnel questioned the authenticity of the documents and approached the Department of […]

Kangnas Wind Farm Opens Doors of Opportunity for Local Students

Kangnas Wind Farm Opens Doors of Opportunity for Local Students

SPRINGBOK – Kangnas Wind Farm, together with the District Municipality and other stakeholders, recently gathered for a meet and greet event with 11 beneficiary students of their bursary programme. The aim of the event was to motivate the students, as well as to introduce the programme to the Department of Education and representatives of both […]

Orange River Flood Update: Jors Malan’s Report from the Field

Orange River Flood Update: Jors Malan’s Report from the Field

Jors Malan, a 4×4 adventurer and YouTuber, recently gave an update on the situation of the Orange River flood on 27 Feb 2023. During his update, Malan discussed the peak flow at Prieska, which was lower than the forecast predicted, and the need for the Department of Water and Sanitation to repair the measuring stations. […]

Four senior officials of a Northern Cape government department arrested on charges of fraud

Four senior officials of a Northern Cape government department arrested on charges of fraud

KIMBERLEY – Four senior officials from the Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) were arrested by the Kimberley based Serious Corruption Investigation team of the Hawks. Lieutenant Colonel Philani Nkwalase, Hawks’ spokesperson, says the team executed (J50) warrants of arrest early on Wednesday morning. The suspects aged between 47 and 66 are […]

Suspect arrested for defrauding NC Department of Health out of almost R500 000

Suspect arrested for defrauding NC Department of Health out of almost R500 000

NORTHERN CAPE – Kwenzani Ndabeni (50) was arrested by the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation team on Wednesday morning in Bloemfontein for defrauding the Department of Health of approximately R487 500. Nomthandazo Mnisi, a Hawks’ spokeswoman, says it is alleged that during November 2014, Northern Cape Department of Health awarded contracts for renovations of hospitals in […]

Bail hearing for wife accused of murdering Pofadder Hotel owner postponed again

Bail hearing for wife accused of murdering Pofadder Hotel owner postponed again

Suretha Brits (30) appeared in the Pofadder Magistrate’s Court today for a formal bail application Suretha Brits were arrested for her alleged involvement in the murder of her late husband, Leon Brits (41), who was found floating in a pool last year. According to a police spokesperson, the bail hearing is scheduled to continue on 29 […]

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