Tensions over the re-lection of a Ward 3 councillor spilled over into a packed Homelite IDP meeting, where ANC members voiced their grievances and residents were urged to participate in consultations on a proposed electricity tariff increase. Read more: Homelite IDP meeting disrupted as ANC members protest over Ward 3 councillor
Young writers, performers and community leaders will be celebrated across the Northern Cape during Youth Month as the province marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising with book launches, cultural productions, community dialogues and official Youth Day celebrations in Victoria West. Read more: Northern Cape Youth Month programme celebrates young authors, performers and […]
Police are investigating allegations that a 40-year-old patient was raped while asleep in a ward at a private hospital in Kimberley. The hospital says a preliminary internal investigation found no evidence to substantiate the allegations but has provided CCTV footage and is co-operating fully with the SAPS investigation. Read more: Police investigate alleged rape of […]
The Northern Cape High Court has declared the disciplinary process against Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala unlawful, effectively halting proceedings that had already cost an estimated R300,000 in legal fees and reigniting questions over governance and accountability at the municipality. Read more: Court sets aside disciplinary hearing against Sol Plaatje municipal manager
A neighbour told the Northern Cape High Court in Springbok that he woke up at 03:59 and heard a series of gunshots during the early hours of the … Read more: ‘Bang! Bang!’: Neighbour recalls gunfire at Vioolsdrif double murder trial | News24
Kayla* completed community service in the Northern Cape in December 2025. Months later, she is still looking for work. “Every rejection feels … Read more: Young doctors are qualified and willing, but unemployed – SA Jewish Report
… Northern Cape, North West and Limpopo. The final verified baseline totals just 83 mature adult cheetahs (older than 24 months) and 36 cubs across … Read more: Census shows SA has fewer than 120 free-roaming cheetahs – News24
… Northern Cape National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mojalefa Senokoatsane. “She cultivated the children’s trust by providing them with money … Read more: Woman paedophile hosted Bible lessons to lure child victims – The Herald
The Labour Court in Gqeberha has upheld the dismissal of a Northern Cape correctional officer who sexually harassed a female colleague after … Read more: Labour court upholds dismissal of correctional officer for sexually harassing colleague …