The Northern Cape MEC for Coghsta, Bentley Vass, handed over 10 newly built houses in Douglas as part of the R1 billion housing initiative, bringing long-awaited relief to beneficiaries while construction continues and Ward 5 heads to a by-election. Read more: Ten new homes handed over in Douglas as part of R1bn housing initiative
A 45-year-old Galeshewe man has been sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment for raping a 17-year-old boy who had known him as a trusted family friend since childhood. Read more: Trusted family friend gets 22 years for raping 17-year-old boy
The NPA in the Northern Cape led a symbolic march in Kimberley to mark the start of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, urging men to speak out against gender-based violence and reaffirming their commitment to justice for survivors. Read more: ‘Silence perpetuates violence’: NPA leads GBVF march, urges men to speak out
The Northern Cape Department of Education has urged matric learners and parents to reject dangerous “Pens Down” parties, warning that the celebrations often lead to underage drinking, unsafe environments and tragedies that put young futures at risk. Read more: ‘Don’t risk your future for one night’: NC Education warns against ‘Pens Down’ parties
Barkly West hip hop and amapiano artist Thabo Kgopiso channels betrayal, jealousy, and spiritual attacks into his new two-track E. P, Ubuthakathi (witchcraft), releasing 16 December. Read more: Barkly West artist turns pain, betrayal and witchcraft into a powerful new EP
Digify Africa is set to empower the youth of De Aar with essential digital skills through its innovative GPs programme, fostering new opportunities and economic growth in the region. Discover how this initiative could change lives. Read more: Digify Africa expands free digital skills programme to De Aar
South African police have arrested 608 suspects across five provinces in an extensive operation targeting cross-border crime. Discover the details of this major enforcement initiative and its significant impact on public safety. Read more: Northern Cape part of interprovincial crime crackdown that nets 608 arrests
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Shaine Griqua Advice and Development Centre warns that the Northern Cape faces a worsening crisis of unreported teenage pregnancies and statutory rape, and urges government departments to act decisively after the Health Department failed to co-operate with the Commission for Gender Equality. Read more: LETTER: Unreported teen pregnancies expose deep […]
The Northern Cape SAPS convened a groundbreaking Men’s Indaba bringing together law enforcement, government, civil society, and community leaders to develop collaborative, male-led strategies to combat gender-based violence and drive meaningful behavioural change. Read more: Uniting against gender-based violence: Insights from the Northern Cape Men’s Indaba