Unpaid Ekapa mineworkers marched to the Office of the Premier in Kimberley, threatening a city-wide shutdown after February salaries went unpaid amid the company’s application for liquidation and the ongoing crisis at the Du Toitspan Joint Shaft Mine. Read more: Unpaid Ekapa workers threaten to shut down Kimberley
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said the recovery of five trapped miners at Ekapa Minerals was a priority and stated that it was an " act of bad faith" to announce the liquidation of the company at this stage. Read more: Minister Gwede Mantashe says recovering trapped Ekapa miners is a priority
Galeshewe SAPS is looking for Motlogelwa George Fincan (33) in connection with a murder investigation. He’s believed to be linked to a fatal stabbing in 7de Laan, Galeshewe. Read more: Galeshewe SAPS seeks a person of interest in murder investigation
A 34-year-old man was arrested at a roadblock on the N14 road between Siyathemba and Kathu on Thursday, 26 February 2026, for dealing in drugs. He was traveling from Johannesburg to Namibia and is expected to appear in Kathu magistrates court soon. Read more: Kathu roadblock stops drug trafficker
Three men, aged 30-34, were arrested in Galeshewe, Kimberley, for possession of suspected stolen property, including an air compressor, Wi-Fi router, and security lights sensor, valued at R11,400, after police acted on intelligence about the trio selling stolen items. Read more: Trio arrested for possession of stolen property in Galeshewe
Two suspects, aged 30 and 29, were arrested in Mothibistad during an inter-provincial roadblock operation on 26 February 2026, for possession of suspected stolen cellphones, unlawful possession of a firearm, and armed robbery, linked to robberies in Kathu, Kuruman, Mothibistad, and Vryburg. Read more: Mothibistad police nab suspects linked to regional robberies
Over 150 Northern Cape students say they are being blocked from registering at Sol Plaatje University due to unpaid sports bursaries, leaving them without access to classes, accommodation security or meals. Read more: Over 150 Sol Plaatje University students ‘blocked’ over unpaid sports bursaries
Kimberley Olympic skater Boipelo Awuah hosted the first 053 Fantasie Girls Skateboarding Workshop of the year, empowering 45 girls through free lessons, mentorship, and equipment support at the Kimberley Skate Plaza, encouraging participation in a male-dominated sport. Read more: Kimberley girls find their balance at 053 Fantasie Skate Workshop
The Kimberley Action Group has lodged a complaint with SAPS alleging the unauthorised use of public funds for ongoing legal battles at Sol Plaatje Municipality linked to attempts to prevent municipal manager Thapelo Matlala’s return to office. Read more: Police complaint filed against Sol Plaatje executives over R4.8m legal costs in municipal manager dispute