EFF Northern Cape leader Shadrack Tlhaole says Julius Malema will win his appeal against a five-year sentence for unlawfully discharging a firearm at a 2018 rally, as party supporters protest and dismiss the conviction as political. Read more: EFF Northern Cape backs Malema after five-year sentence for firing rifle at rally
A Sport Against Crime mini-tournament in De Aar brought together government departments, community leaders and residents at Merino Park, using netball and football to promote unity and crime prevention messaging. Read more: De Aar hosts Sport Against Crime mini-tournament to unite stakeholders and community
Sol Plaatje University will confer qualifications on more than 1,500 graduates during its 11th graduation ceremonies in Kimberley, marking its largest cohort and the first officiated by new chancellor Thebe Ikalafeng. Read more: Sol Plaatje University celebrates largest graduating class to date
More than R105 billion in investment pledges were secured at the inaugural Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference in Kimberley, with projects expected to create nearly 19,800 new jobs across key sectors. Read more: Northern Cape conference unlocks pledges of R105 billion for growth
The Northern Cape is being positioned as a future renewable energy and green hydrogen hub, with government and industry leaders highlighting its mineral wealth, infrastructure plans and growing investment pipeline. Read more: Northern Cape positioned to become Africa’s renewable energy hub, says Minister Parks Tau
Ultra marathon winner Arthur Jantjies who was crowned the men’s 56 kilometre winner at the Two Oceans Marathon will be given a heroes welcome in his hometown in Hopetown on April 16. Read more: Hopetown to give running sensation a hero’s welcome
A De Aar man who lured his 13-year-old daughter under the guise of a birthday celebration before raping her has been sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment. Read more: De Aar father gets 30 years for raping daughter on her 13th birthday
A chance sighting in Upington sparked a multi-province search that ended in relief days later, as a missing Eastern Cape man was found safe in the Northern Cape and prepared for reunion with his family. Read more: Upington sighting leads to safe recovery of missing Eastern Cape man
Plans to position the Northern Cape as a hub for industrial growth and energy investment were outlined in Kimberley this week, with leaders targeting a R200 billion economy and 60,000 new jobs. Read more: Northern Cape targets R200bn economy and 60,000 jobs at investment conference