The dire state of sanitation at Sol Plaatje Municipality has prompted the South African Human Rights Commission to urge the Northern Cape premier to declare a provincial disaster so that emergency funds can be accessed to address prolonged service delivery failures. Read more: Sol Plaatje sewage crisis ‘one of the worst’ – SAHRC calls for […]
The DA has welcomed a Northern Cape High Court ruling declaring the 2024 Liquor Act unconstitutional due to inadequate public participation, urging government to provide clarity on its response, ensure legal certainty, and strengthen oversight amid concerns over the validity of related legislation. Read more: High Court strikes down Northern Cape liquor law over flawed […]
A Fraserburg man has been sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment after fatally stabbing his girlfriend and burning her with boiling soup during a violent domestic attack. Read more: Killer jailed after stabbing partner and burning her with boiling soup
Grade 9 learner Callia Bedwell from Delportshoop overcomes bullying and shyness to walk at South African Fashion Week 2026, using her journey to inspire confidence, advocate against bullying, and uplift children through community work. Read more: From small-town dreams to a national stage
The NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit has seized properties, vehicles, cash and diamonds worth millions across the Northern Cape – including assets linked to alleged gang leader George “Barney” Peters – in a sweeping crackdown on organised crime. Read more: R3m properties linked to alleged gang leader among assets forfeited in Northern Cape
The ANC has welcomed Sol Plaatje executive mayor Martha Bartlett’s decision to reshuffle the mayoral committee, which now includes two EFF councillors and one GOOD Party councillor. Read more: Sol Plaatje MMC reshuffle brings EFF and GOOD into mayoral committee
A 50-year-old Upington motorist was sentenced to life imprisonment after fatally shooting two men and firing at others following a road collision in December 2022. Read more: Upington man gets life for double murder in road rage shooting
Metro World Child South Africa has launched a Kimberley school programme focused on anti-bullying and values education, partnering with local institutions to support discipline, learner wellbeing and positive behaviour through structured monthly engagements. Read more: Metro World Child SA launches Kimberley school programme to combat bullying
The ANC Frances Baard region is challenging the validity of a virtual meeting held on Friday to pass the overdue draft budget and Integrated Development Plan, despite the Northern Cape High Court dismissing the Speaker’s application to interdict the council meeting. Read more: ANC Frances Baard region calls for intervention at Sol Plaatje Municipality