A man who smiled during judgment was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Northern Cape High Court for the brutal murder of his partner and the sexual violation of her body, in a case that left her young son traumatised. Read more: Hopetown killer smiles – then breaks down during sentencing
The Sol Plaatje council has been given a deadline to resolve political infighting and governance failures, including the disputed status of the municipal manager, or risk being placed under administration by the provincial government. Read more: Sol Plaatje council faces deadline to ‘sort out mess’ or risk administration
A nationwide eNatis system outage has forced Sol Plaatje Municipality to suspend key motor and traffic services, with officials urging patience as the issue is being addressed. Read more: Nationwide eNatis downtime disrupts licensing and registration services
Provincial Treasury will look towards setting standard tariffs to be charged for government departments in light of escalating debts owed to municipalities. Read more: Budget 2026: Government buildings set to be charged standard municipal tariffs
The police are investigating a case of common assault after a heated confrontation between EFF and ANC councillors at Sol Plaatje Municipality following a collapsed special council meeting. Read more: Police probe clash between EFF and ANC councillors at Sol Plaatje Municipality
Kimberley-based author Tshego Gaitsiwe channels her experiences as a mother into “Positive Me”, an affirmations colouring book aimed at building confidence and self-belief in young girls. Read more: Kimberley author turns motherhood into message of confidence for young girls
Learners and parents in Kuruman attended a post-matric information session hosted by Tlotlego Smiles Foundation, connecting them with universities, funding partners and career guidance resources. Read more: Kuruman learners connect with post-matric opportunities at local information session
A partnership between Kumba Iron Ore and WomHub is empowering young women in the Northern Cape through STEM programmes, skills training and mentorship, creating stronger pathways into engineering and technology careers while expanding opportunities in mining communities. Read more: Empowering future women engineers through innovation and opportunity
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to headline Human Rights Day commemorations in Kimberley on March 21, alongside a series of events marking the Sharpeville Massacre and 30 years of constitutional democracy. Read more: President Ramaphosa to headline Human Rights Day celebrations in Kimberley