A R50,000 reward for information leading to the safe return of 16-year-old Vusi Immanuel Meas, who went missing on 1 March. Read more: R50,000 reward offered in search for missing Greenpoint teen
Police in Kimberley are seeking public assistance to locate 52-year-old Desmond Olyn, who went missing after being discharged from hospital under unclear circumstances. Read more: Public urged to assist in locating missing Roodepan resident
Six people were reportedly injured after police fired rubber bullets to disperse a service delivery protest that blocked the R325 near Postmasburg over ongoing water and electricity issues, while residents also voiced anger at mining companies for failing to honour local employment commitments and social and labour plans. Read more: Rubber bullets fly during Postmasburg […]
Two suspects, 29 and 41, arrested in Hopetown for unlawful firearm possession. Police found a pistol with ammunition during a search and seizure operation. Read more: Two arrested in Hopetown for unlawful firearm possession
Northern Cape Urban TVET College students achieved national recognition at the WorldSkills South Africa Competition in Durban. Stephanus van der Berg won gold in car painting, while Rethabile Moitsmang earned bronze in carpentry. Read more: NC Urban TVET College students shine at National Skills Competition
Five people, including a baby, died after a shack fire broke out in the early hours of the morning in Campbell Plakkers, Douglas, with the cause of the blaze still under investigation. Read more: Five dead, including baby, in Douglas shack fire
A 35-year-old Hopetown woman was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment for attempted murder after pouring hot oil over a woman during an altercation, injuring two other people when the oil splashed onto them. Read more: Woman jailed after hot oil attack leaves three injured in Hopetown
Three suspects aged 28 to 39 were arrested during an intelligence-led Operation Vala Umgodi operation on the N8 between Kimberley and Griekwastad after being caught allegedly tampering with essential infrastructure. Read more: Three suspects arrested for allegedly tampering with infrastructure on N8 near Kimberley
A Fraserburg man has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment after assaulting his girlfriend and pouring boiling water over her face and body, with the court also hearing that he had a previous conviction for a similar attack. Read more: Repeat offender jailed for pouring boiling water over girlfriend in Fraserburg