DA not yet out of the blocks – The Citizen
In the Eastern Cape, the DA has grown from six seats in 2004, to 12 in 2024, while in the Northern Cape it increased from three to nine seats over the … Read more: DA not yet out of the blocks – The Citizen
Affies, Gimmies brace for redemption as giant-slayers Stellies battle Paul Roos | Rugby365
Further north, Jeppe will host KES in the first instalment of the annual derby series, while Duineveld will tackle Diamantveld in the Northern Cape … Read more: Affies, Gimmies brace for redemption as giant-slayers Stellies battle Paul Roos | Rugby365
Community outraged over release of accused linked to vandalism of high-mast lights
Residents from Chris Hani Park are angered after two suspects who were linked to an act of the vandalism and theft of municipal infrastructure were released. The community is experiencing ongoing complaints of crime in the area. Read more: Community outraged over release of accused linked to vandalism of high-mast lights
Three foreign nationals arrested with suspected stolen diesel near Kimberley
Three foreign nationals were arrested in Kimberley after police intercepted a silver bakkie on the N12 carrying diesel valued at about R10000. The suspects are expected to appear in court soon. Read more: Three foreign nationals arrested with suspected stolen diesel near Kimberley
Sol Plaatje municipality given another 14 days grace period
Sol Plaatje municipality has been given another 14 day in which to motivate why it should not be placed under administration. The Kimberley Action Group and Nocci has urged for higher intervention as they believe there is insufficient action being enforced by local authorities Read more: Sol Plaatje municipality given another 14 days grace period
Roodepan resident accuses off-duty police officer of brutal assault
Military veteran Marcus Jardine has accused an off-duty police officer of a violent assault in Ritchie, claiming he was bitten, threatened at gunpoint, and told his body would be ‘fed to the pigs’. Read more: Roodepan resident accuses off-duty police officer of brutal assault
Mother pleads for leniency as sentencing looms for man convicted of rape
The mother of Douglas Mthukwane, pleaded with the court not to impose a life sentence on her son, who was convicted on four counts of rape involving two women, including a 14-year-old girl. During pre-sentencing proceedings, defence evidence highlighted his troubled upbringing, medical condition, and difficult childhood. Read more: Mother pleads for leniency as sentencing […]
Delays spark backlash as Easter bus safety checks disrupt travel plans
Irate bus passengers were delayed by around two and a half hours at the Kimberley bus terminal over the Easter weekend due to road safety inspections that were carried out Read more: Delays spark backlash as Easter bus safety checks disrupt travel plans
Police operations in Frances Baard District lead to over 70 arrests – Mercury
… Northern Cape Provincial Government and the Sol Plaatje Municipality. The focus of the operation was to curb drug trafficking, substance abuse … Read more: Police operations in Frances Baard District lead to over 70 arrests – Mercury