Residents in Roodepan’s Pescodia area say they have endured months of raw sewage overflowing into their yards because of blocked drains, with repeated complaints to Sol Plaatje Municipality allegedly yielding no results. Read more: Roodepan residents at breaking point as sewage nightmare drags on
A Colesberg man accused of rape and kidnapping will remain behind bars after abandoning his bail application, with the case postponed to September for further police investigation. Read more: Colesberg rape and kidnapping accused abandons bail application
The Northern Cape High Court has ruled that the disciplinary process against Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala was unlawful, citing serious procedural defects and declaring the charge sheets invalid. Read more: High Court rules disciplinary process against Sol Plaatje municipal manager unlawful
Five ANC ward councillors in Sol Plaatje Municipality say the announcement of their expulsion from the party was " premature", insisting they have lodged appeals against the disciplinary sanction. The ANC, however, maintains that no appeals were received within the prescribed period and says the expulsions are final, setting the stage for a dispute over […]
The MEC for Coghsta has threatened to dissolve the Sol Plaaatje municipal council after two sets of minutes emerged from a virtual council meeting that was held on April 17 to approve the draft budget and IDP. Read more: Coghsta MEC threatens to dissolve Sol Plaatje Municipality over ‘doctored’ council minutes
Hundreds of mine workers, suppliers and businesses in Lime Acres face an uncertain future as Finsch Mine’s business rescue fuels fears over unpaid salaries, mounting debt and the economic future of the Northern Cape mining town. Read more: Ghost town fears haunt Lime Acres as Finsch Mine enters business rescue
A Canadian-listed exploration company is preparing to begin a major drilling programme at its Springbok Project in the Northern Cape as it seeks to define a new lithium resource at the historic Norrabees mine. The project includes a planned 3,500-metre drilling campaign, upgrades to site infrastructure and ongoing evaluation of an existing lithium-bearing stockpile, with […]
Provincial leaders have paid tribute to three Ga-Segonyana firefighters who died while responding to a veld fire, describing their deaths as a reminder of the dangers faced by frontline emergency personnel across the Northern Cape. Read more: Tributes continue for three Ga-Segonyana firefighters who died answering call of duty
A group of Kimberley women marked Youth Day by serving soup and bread to homeless residents, while highlighting the daily struggles faced by vulnerable community members and the importance of support networks that offer hope and healing. Read more: Kom Praat Saam brings warmth and hope to Kimberley’s homeless