A 22-year-old shopkeeper, Kefaka Markos Masore, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping a 24-year-old woman at his shop in Modderrivier, Kimberley, in June 2024. Read more: Shopkeeper in Modderrivier jailed for 10 years for rape
The Kimberley Detective unit is investigating the disappearance of 19-year-old Emmanuel Meas, who was last seen in Greenpoint on Sunday, 1 March 2026, and is appealing for information on his whereabouts. Read more: Police appeal for info on missing Greenpoint teen
In Galeshewe, two suspects were arrested and drugs were seized after a suspect attempted to hide mandrax tablets under a vehicle during a raid by the Frances Baard Illicit Mining Task Team. Read more: Mandrax tablets thrown under vehicle during Galeshewe drug raid
Reporting crime is crucial as it provides the intelligence needed for law enforcement and security companies to respond effectively, detect patterns, and build stronger cases, ultimately making communities safer. Read more: The power of reporting crime: Why every tip matters
More than 350 rural learners gathered at Northern Cape Rural TVET College in Upington for a province-wide career exhibition aimed at bridging information gaps and aligning subject choices with industry-driven opportunities. Read more: Upington career expo opens doors for rural Northern Cape learners
The Mock District Youth Parliament in Springbok empowered 21 learners from the Namakwa District to voice their concerns on pressing community issues, including education and language preservation, showcasing the potential of youth leadership. Read more: Namakwa District youth advocate for change at Mock Parliament
The South African Police Service in the Northern Cape has denied claims circulating on social media that the Deben police station was closed due to personnel shortages, stating that the station is operational and serving the community. Read more: Fake poster sparks concern: Deben police station denies closure
The Northern Cape police said a 41-year-old man died after he was reportedly struck by two heavy-duty trucks on the R31 near Barkly West. Read more: Pedestrian dies in R31 truck incident near Barkly West
The Frances Baard District Illicit Mining Task Team received a tip-off about occupants of a red Toyota Etios allegedly selling drugs in Belgravia, leading to the arrest of two men and the seizure of drugs, cash, the vehicle and dangerous weapons. Read more: Task team takes down suspected drug dealers in Belgravia