WESTERN CAPE – A “notorious” pillion rider who is an alleged gang member and motorcycle thief has been arrested by the Parow SAPD. This comes after a motorcyclist posted CCTV footage of two suspects on a blue Yamaha R6 trying to steal his Honda VFR motorcycle in February. A member of the community posted of […]
Eskom has announced that stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented at 17:00 this afternoon until 23:00 on Friday. #PowerAlert1 Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented at 17:00 this afternoon until 23:00 on Fridayfollowing the loss of generation capacity and to replenish emergency generation reserves@News24 @SABCNews @NewzroomAfrika @eNCA @IOL @ewnupdates @SundayTimesZA @SowetanLIVE pic.twitter.com/3Kzxk8iI0N — Eskom Hld […]
KIMBERLEY – Dr Dion Thyse (54), the acting head of the Department of Health in the Northern Cape, has been arrested by the Hawks for allegedly contravening the Public Finance Management Act. Hawks spokesperson Nomthandazo Mnisi says: “It is alleged that during March 2014, the acting head of the department signed three lease agreements with […]
MTHATHA – One hundred and twenty-one (121) cattle, one hundred and eleven (111) goats, fifty-seven (57) sheep and eight (8) horses were recovered during a cross border operation conducted by police in OR Tambo District from 19 February 2021 to date. Police spokesperson Capt Khaya Tonjeni say the operation, supported by Provincial and King Sabata […]
KIMBERLEY – The police are requesting assistance from business owners to clamp down on robberies in the Northern Cape province. Police spokesperson, Capt. Sergio Kock, says there are several ways that you can help prevent business robberies: Be alert to what is happening in your business at all time. Is there someone hanging around for […]
NORTHERN CAPE – A 35-year-old truck driver was arrested on Sunday, 07 March for possession of dagga during a vehicle checkpoint on the N14 road in the ZF Mgcawu District. According to police spokesperson, Omphile Masegela, the police were going through all the vehicles coming through the checkpoint and upon searching one of the trucks […]
The Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley has installed a playground at the park in Homestead across from the drive-thru Chicken Licken. Community member Golebilemang Mogorosi pleads with residents of the city to safeguard the upgraded park. “Homestead residents a park is being built opposite the garage. I am asking our children, men and women to […]
Listen to the SAFM Interview with Community Leader Tumelo Mosikare, DA Ward Councillor Philip Vorster and later joined by the Executive Mayor Patrick Mabilo on the ever-increasing challenges in the Sol Plaatje Municipality and current Water Crisis being experienced in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Last year when the ANC was celebrating its 108th birthday, President Cyril […]
The South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (SANRAL) insistence at the weekend that the non-payment of e-tolls will result in motorists being unable to renew vehicle licence discs is outrageous, dishonest and irregular, says the Automobile Association (AA). Reports in Sunday’s City Press newspaper refer to a section on SANRAL’s website that reads: “4. Outstanding […]
