In a heartfelt media statement released today, the popular Kimberley business, My Shop Kby, announced its decision to close its doors at the end of February. The closure comes with a silver lining for locals, as the business plans to sell most, if not all, of its stock in an extensive closing-down sale. My Shop […]
In a bid to streamline and enhance service delivery, the Sol Plaatje Municipality has officially launched a toll-free number for residents to report various faults related to essential services. The toll-free number, 080 122 9010, serves as a cost-free voice telephone option connecting citizens with the municipality’s Control Room. Thabo Mothibi from the Communications Unit […]
Tebogo Sepale, a ward councillor from the North West ANC, has been dismissed by the party following allegations of statutory rape involving two boys. Tumelo Maruping, the ANC provincial spokesperson, informed Sowetan on Monday that the party’s provincial disciplinary committee reached the decision to terminate Sepale’s membership in December. Read more on Sowetan LIVE. Read […]
In response to a formal complaint submitted by Michael Hawthorne, a concerned resident of Kimberley, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) acknowledged receipt of the complaint, dated 28 November 2023, on 19 January 2024. This acknowledgment has reignited scrutiny into the ongoing water supply challenges and potential human rights abuses, focusing attention on the […]
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 scathing statement released today, prominent COPE Congress National Committee member, Pakes Dikgetsi, pointedly places the blame for the dismal matriculation results in South Africa’s Northern Cape province squarely on the shoulders of Premier Zamani Saul. Dikgetsi accuses Saul of failing to live up to the ambitious slogan of a “Modern […]
KIMBERLEY – Jean Pierre Van Niekerk (25), the former Financial Manager of the Northern Cape Cricket Union, made his second appearance before the Kimberley Serious Commercial Crime Court today. Van Niekerk, who was arrested by Hawks Serious Commercial Crime members on Thursday, 21 December 2023, is facing charges of fraud alternative theft. The allegations against […]
In a surprising turn of events, Ghaleb Cachalia, Member of Parliament and longstanding member of the Democratic Alliance (DA), has announced his resignation from the party. Cachalia’s decision comes as a result of growing discomfort with the party’s leadership and a series of disputes over policy matters, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict in Gaza. In […]
In a surprising turn of events, Ghaleb Cachalia, son of renowned anti-apartheid activists Amina and Yusuf Cachalia, has tendered his resignation as a Member of Parliament and a party member, effective immediately. The Democratic Alliance (DA) swiftly accepted Cachalia’s departure, citing alleged breaches of trust within the party and violations of parliamentary norms. Cachalia, who […]
