A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to 35 years’ imprisonment after attacking his mother with a brick and a champagne bottle during an argument over money when she was unable to give him the R100 he demanded. Read more: Northern Cape man jailed for brutal brick attack on mother over R50
A 22-year-old Kenhardt man has been jailed after a domestic dispute involving his father and sister ended with theft charges. Read more: Theft conviction lands Kenhardt man behind bars after family feud
The Democratic Alliance has called for urgent intervention into SAPS vehicle repair delays in the Northern Cape, while police say measures are being implemented to reduce the backlog and improve operational capacity across the province. Read more: DA raises concerns over SAPS vehicle repair backlog in Northern Cape
The EFF in the Northern Cape has pledged support to flood-hit families in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District after deadly floods claimed lives in Kuruman and prompted a national disaster declaration. Read more: EFF pledges support for flood victims in JTG District
COPE has slammed the Section 139 intervention at Sol Plaatje Municipality as unconstitutional and politically motivated, accusing the Northern Cape government of undermining local governance through court action and interference. Read more: Kimberley residents are suffering amid ‘political warfare’ – COPE
The Northern Cape police have urged residents to remain alert and take extra safety precautions as snow, flooding, icy roads and bitterly cold weather conditions sweep across several districts in the province. Read more: SAPS urges residents to stay alert as snow, floods and icy roads hit Northern Cape
The Griqua Royal House is mourning the loss of its matriarch, Ma Griet Messelaar, who passed away at the age of 106 and will be honoured with a traditional cultural funeral in Campbell later this month. Read more: Griqua Royal House mourns beloved matriarch Ma Griet Messelaar
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to legally challenge the Section 89 Phala Phala report has sparked accusations of delay tactics as Parliament prepares to revive impeachment proceedings against him. Read more: Ramaphosa accused of ‘delay tactics’ as Phala Phala impeachment battle escalates
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will challenge the “flawed” Phala Phala Section 89 report in court and has ruled out resigning after the Constitutional Court revived Parliament’s impeachment process. Read more: Ramaphosa refuses to resign as he vows to fight ‘flawed’ Phala Phala report