Alsa Van Aswegen, a 43-year-old Kimberley attorney, was sentenced for cyber fraud, cyber forgery, and uttering after falsely advertising a Western Cape holiday property on Facebook and taking payment from a complainant. Read more: Kimberley attorney fined for cyber fraud after fake Facebook Hartenbos holiday scam
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources and trade union Numsa plan to seek a court interdict to halt the provisional liquidation of Ekapa Minerals, arguing that the move threatens accountability and the rescue operation for miners still trapped underground at the Du Toitspan Joint Shaft mine in Kimberley. Read more: Parliament and Numsa […]
Kimberley youngster Tanya Benadie will represent the Northern Cape at the Miss Teen Universe South Africa 2026 finals in Polokwane. Her journey highlights perseverance, family support, and a passion for inspiring young people to believe in their dreams. Read more: Young Kimberley Miss Teen Universe SA 2026 finalist chases crown with courage and confidence
A Kimberley advocate accused of murder has petitioned the Minister of Justice and the National Director of Public Prosecutions to remove the State advocate prosecuting the Minerva Gardens shooting case in which a woman was killed and her son injured. Read more: Kimberley advocate accused of murder petitions Justice Minister to remove State advocate
As global conflicts escalate, learn how the choice between passivity and active resistance can shape our future and why silence may prove fatal. Read more: Why staying silent may be more dangerous than we think
Siyabonga Lekena, 25, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbing a 12-year-old boy of R200 grocery money at knifepoint in Victoria West. Read more: Justice served: 25-year-old sentenced to 15 years for robbing boy at knifepoint
Learners from Northern Cape High School’s Rotary Interact Committee delivered much needed water to rescue teams working at Ekapa Mine, where recovery efforts continue after five miners died, demonstrating youth driven community service and compassion. Read more: Northern Cape High Interact Learners support Ekapa Mine rescue teams
Kago Sahid Mabeka, a 12-year-old boy from Delportshoop, has been missing since 9 February 2026, and police are appealing for information on his whereabouts. Read more: Twelve-year-old still missing, police appeal for help
Barkly West police have opened an inquest after a 40-year-old SAPS sergeant was found dead at his home in Mataleng, while colleagues and community members gathered for a memorial service in his honour. Read more: Inquest opened after SAPS sergeant found dead at Barkly West home