Lizaan Thembu’s Miss Teen Legacy 2026 win marks a powerful story of resilience, identity, and representation. From Galeshewe to Johannesburg, she now prepares for international modelling opportunities while inspiring Northern Cape youth to dream boldly. Read more: Galeshewe teen, Lizaan Thembu is crowned Miss Teen Legacy 2026
A once-struggling Northern Cape electrical business has grown into a local employer of 32 people after receiving support through a solar project enterprise development programme. Read more: Northern Cape business grows from struggling start-up to local job creator
A province-wide Operation Shanela II crackdown across the Northern Cape resulted in 180 arrests, the closure of 20 illegal liquor outlets and the seizure of drugs, weapons and suspected proceeds of crime. Read more: 180 arrested as Operation Shanela sweeps through Northern Cape
A De Aar man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for rape after two witnesses intervened during the attack and helped rescue the victim. Read more: De Aar man jailed for rape after witnesses intervene during attack
Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul has welcomed the declaration of a national disaster as deadly flooding continues to devastate communities across the province. Read more: Premier Saul welcomes national disaster declaration amid Northern Cape floods
A 24-year-old man from Kuyasa near De Aar has been sentenced to an effective 30 years behind bars after being convicted on two counts of raping a young girl over a period of about two years. Read more: Kuyasa neighbour sentenced to 30 years in child rape case
An update on the Northern Cape flood disaster highlights collapsed bridges, damaged homes, school closures and emergency interventions across the John Taolo Gaetsewe District. Read more: UPDATE: Disaster response ramps up after devastating JTG floods
Severe flooding across the Northern Cape has forced the closure of 26 schools, disrupted transport routes and pushed several dams and river systems beyond full capacity. Read more: Northern Cape flooding closes 26 schools and leaves roads inaccessible
The DA has condemned the appointment of one of the administrators overseeing Sol Plaatje Municipality under the Section 139 intervention, questioning the credibility of the provincial government’s intervention process. Read more: DA condemns appointment of ‘corruption-accused’ administrator at Sol Plaatje