A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for the statutory rape of a nine-year-old girl in Hopetown, following swift action from the community and thorough police investigation. Read more: Hopetown man sentenced to 16 years for raping nine-year-old girl in public toilet
Northern Cape students from Urban and Rural TVET Colleges are competing at WorldSkills South Africa 2026 in Durban, showcasing technical talents, inspiring peers, and aiming for national recognition and potential selection for the WorldSkills International Competition in China. Read more: Northern Cape students shine at WorldSkills South Africa National Competition
South Africa faces a potential fuel price shock in April, with soaring oil prices and a weakening rand leading to unprecedented increases. The Central Energy Fund’s latest data paints a concerning picture for consumers. Read more: R6 diesel hike now on the cards: Latest fuel price prediction for April
A 22-year-old man from Dithakong Village has been arrested for the shocking double murder of two elderly women, leaving the Kuruman community in mourning. Read more: Police arrest 22-year-old man for brutal double murder of two elderly women in Kuruman
Forty-six Northern Cape high school learners are shadowing Legal Aid SA lawyers from 10-13 March 2026 to gain insight into legal careers and South Africa’s justice system as part of Human Rights Month activities. Read more: Learners get insight into legal careers during Human Rights Month
Two men have each been sentenced to 20 years’ direct imprisonment by the Mothibistad Regional Court after they lured a 15-year-old girl from her uncle’s home under false pretences and repeatedly raped her at knifepoint in Dithakong village near Kuruman. Read more: Two men get 20 years each for gang rape of 15-year-old girl
Assets worth about R12 million – including a Rolydene house, a luxury vehicle and kitchen equipment from a Kimberley café – have been forfeited to the State after the Northern Cape High Court found they were acquired through irregular PPE procurement linked to a Covid-19 tender. Read more: Kimberley house, Audi and café equipment forfeited […]
South Africa’s limited fuel reserves and heavy reliance on imported petroleum leave the country vulnerable to supply disruptions. Experts warn that if imports stopped, diesel shortages could begin within weeks, threatening transport, agriculture, mining and food supply chains. Read more: South Africa’s diesel clock: How long before the pumps run dry?
Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul has extended condolences to the family of one of the five miners trapped in the February 17 mud rush at Ekapa Minerals’ Du Toitspan Joint Shaft in Kimberley after the worker’s body was recovered during ongoing underground search operations. Read more: Premier Saul expresses ‘deep sorrow’ after recovery of […]