KIMBERLEY – Recently, social media reports circulated suggesting that buildings at Sol Plaatje University (SPU) were torched during student protests. In response, SPU has released a statement emphatically denying these reports. SPU addressed these false claims in a public statement, saying, “Please note the social media reports that Sol Plaatje University (SPU) buildings were alleged […]
On February 21, 2023, at around 16:15, Peter Pentz was driving on the R27 towards Melkbosstrandstraat, on his way to a doctor’s appointment. Suddenly he heard a loud “Ki-tik-ki-tik-ki-tik”, realizing he had a flat tire. With his appointment only fifteen minutes away, he knew that he would not be able to make it in time […]
In a story that has recently captured the attention of South Africans, Major General Mochologi, the district commander of the Overberg District in the Western Cape, has opened a case of crimen injuria against Ian Cameron of Action SA. The case comes after a video shared by Cameron on TikTok last week, in which he […]
The Hadison Park Post Office, a branch of the South African Postal Service located on Long street at the OK Tower Supermarket in Kimberley, is closing down and residents of the area will soon feel the impact of this news. The branch, which was renowned for its friendly staff and efficient service, was a popular […]
Anneline Van Heerden, from Hermanus, recently experienced a shocking surprise when she shopped at Foodlovers Market in Hermanus. She saw a special for two poke bowls for R90.00 and was surprised when the cashier rang it up as R69.99 each. This is a warning to other consumers to please be on the lookout for prices […]
KIMBERLEY – On Friday, 17 February 2023, Beauty Kilelo (42) was sentenced by the Kimberley Commercial Crimes Court after she was found guilty of fraud and money laundering. According to Hawks spokesperson, Captain Tebogo Thebe, Kilelo had created ghost workers and captured and authorised suspicious salary payments at Sol Plaatjie Municipality in Kimberley between 2011 […]
Die Namaqua Child and Youth Care Centre het onlangs ‘n Akwaponiese stelsel ontvang wat deel van ‘n Eko-skool-inisiatief was. Die inisiatief is ontwerp om voedselsekerheid te verbeter en jeugvaardighede te ontwikkel, met 14 deelnemers wat geakkrediteerde opleiding ontvang het. Dit is deur Kangnas-windkragaanleg gefinansier en word saam met die departement van Landbou, Omgewing Landelike Ontwikkeling […]
GAUGTENG – Early on Tuesday morning, a fatal collision occurred on the N14 Highway in Gauteng resulting in the death of one truck driver. Netcare 911 Spokesperson, Shawn Herbst, says the collision involved two heavy motor vehicles, one of which was transporting scrap metal and the other chicken waste. The truck carrying scrap metal had […]
WES-KAAP – Gansbaai, een van die mooiste vissersdorpies in Suid-Afrika, is uniek in sy reuk. Volgens Anusche van der Raath, ‘n inwoner van Gansbaai, het Gansbaai sy eie vismeelreuk wat enige tyd van die dag verwag kan word. Die reuk is ‘n teken van voorspoed omdat dit dui op die feit dat mense werk en […]
