Motorists are feeling the pinch early as diesel prices rise ahead of April’s official adjustment, exposing gaps in regulation and raising concerns about potential “double dipping” in the fuel pricing system. Read more: Diesel price explained: Early price hikes at the pump
A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Mothibistad Regional Court for the rape of an 87-year-old visually impaired woman in Boithithong near Kuruman. Read more: Life sentence for man who raped 87-year-old visually impaired woman in front of her grandchildren
Families of the five miners killed in the Ekapa mud rush are preparing to lay their loved ones to rest while struggling to access funeral and insurance payouts, as unions demand accountability and prepare to oppose the company’s liquidation. Read more: Ekapa mine tragedy: Families struggle with payouts as miners laid to rest
A Pampierstad father has raised concerns over how an alleged incident of a sexual nature involving his six-year-old daughter at a primary school was handled, claiming the matter may be being concealed while authorities investigate. Read more: Father questions response to alleged sexual incident at Pampierstad primary school
Residents are opposing the planned closure of the Lerato Park clinic, warning that vulnerable patients will face long and costly trips to Roodepan amid concerns over capacity and access to care. Read more: Community pushes back against planned Lerato Park Clinic closure
A Kuruman teacher has been placed on precautionary suspension after a Grade 12 pupil alleged that she was subjected to homophobic remarks, verbal abuse and threats at school. Read more: Kuruman teacher suspended after pupil alleges homophobic remarks
Civic groups – calling themselves the “real CEOs” of Kimberley – have taken on Sol Plaatje Municipality’s leadership, threatening direct action as tensions escalate over municipal manager Thapelo Matlala’s return to office. Read more: ‘Real CEOs’ draw battle lines over Sol Plaatje municipal manager
A 48-year-old Kimberley man has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment after he was caught in the act of raping an 11-year-old girl on Christmas Day, 2024. Read more: Roodepan man jailed for raping 11-year-old girl on Christmas Day
Five men were arrested in Kimberley after being found with suspected stolen copper cables during a police patrol. Four suspects are undocumented as authorities intensify efforts against infrastructure-related crimes. Read more: Copper cable suspects arrested in Kimdustria