The Sol Plaatje Municipality has handed over two refurbished security sedans—a Chevrolet Aveo and a Toyota Corolla—to its dedicated Security Unit to strengthen crime‑prevention efforts across the municipal district. Read more: Sol Plaatje Municipality boosts crime‑fighting efforts with two refurbished sedans
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) celebrated its Vice‑Chancellor’s Excellence and Long Service Awards on 8 December, honoring staff who drive high‑quality teaching, innovative research and community impact. Read more: Sol Plaatje University celebrates breakthrough research and long service excellence
An ANCYL branch leader has condemned the manner in which a sexual harassment complaint that she made against a Phokwane regional executive committee member was handled. The incident took place at the ANCYL national conference in Limpopo this week. Read more: Allegations of sexual harassment at ANC Youth League conference spark outrage
Stay safe this festive season: Sol Plaatje’s fireworks ban protects people and pets from burns, injuries and stress – report illegal fireworks to police on 10 111 or emergency services at 053 832 4211/2222 to avoid fines or jail. Read more: Stay safe this New Year: illegal fireworks use can lead to jail time warns Sol Plaatje
A mining venture near Barkly West has collapsed into a stand-off over seized equipment and unpaid claims, with police investigating an alleged fraud case while the parties involved trade accusations. Read more: Mining stand-off near Barkly West as police probe alleged fraud
Power has been restored at the Southern Life building, which houses provincial government departments, a week after it was plunged into darkness over unpaid municipal bills, following the conclusion of a payment arrangement this week. Read more: Lights back on after unpaid municipal bill leaves Northern Cape departments ‘powerless’
An EFF student activist is petitioning for cash-strapped households in the Sol Plaatje municipal area to buy electricity directly from Eskom, arguing that soaring tariffs, failing services and water-quality concerns have made living conditions increasingly unaffordable in Kimberley. Read more: Student activist pushes for Sol Plaatje residents to buy power directly from Eskom
Gang violence in the Northern Cape town of De Aar has sparked growing fear among parents and residents, with allegations of school stabbings, armed gangs roaming neighbourhoods, and calls for stronger intervention from police and education authorities. Read more: Fear grows as gangs ‘rule the streets’ of De Aar
A small, seemingly ordinary moment with a dog becomes a lens for exploring resilience, adaptability, and ultimately the essence of Christmas: relationship and connection. Read more: A Christmas lesson from Angus