While rescue workers continue working around the clock to reach mineworkers trapped during a mudslide at Ekapa Minerals’ Joint Shaft Mine in Kimberley, the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, said the possibility of life was “minimal”. Read more: ‘Let us not give families false hope’: Mantashe says Ekapa miners presumed dead
The MG Cyberster, South Africa’s first two-seat open-top electric roadster, blends classic British sports car design with 375kW performance, 443km range, and cutting-edge technology for a modern driving experience. Read more: MG Cyberster: Electric roadster reconnects the brand with classic sports car spirit
In Kimberley, 220 learners were recognised through the Safer South Africa Foundation’s Communities and Justice Programme demonstrating how collaboration between schools, law enforcement, government departments, and the private sector can empower young people with justice awareness and financial literacy skills. Read more: ‘It Takes a Village to Raise a Child’: 220 Kimberley learners celebrated through […]
A massive, multi-agency rescue operation is continuing at Ekapa Minerals’ Joint Shaft Mine in Kimberley after a sudden mud rush trapped five mineworkers nearly 890 metres underground, with families, government, unions and the wider mining industry rallying behind a race against time. Read more: Race against time: Ekapa mine rescue enters critical phase
The Frances Baard District Illicit Mining Task Team detained 14 suspected undocumented foreign nationals and fined a 66-year-old employer R15,000 for hiring them at a construction site in Kimberley. Read more: Kimberley illicit mining raid snags 14 undocumented workers
Northern Cape MEC Mangaliso Matika has encouraged community support for provincial rugby and football teams as Sol Plaatje University, Upington City and Jacksa Spears prepare for important weekend fixtures. Read more: MEC Matika throws support behind Northern Cape teams ahead of big weekend
Ongoing court battles over the suspension of the Sol Plaatje municipal manager and the controversial absorption of casual workers are set to cost the municipality millions of rand, with opposition parties questioning both the legal strategy and the source of funding. Read more: Sol Plaatje court battles and worker absorption set to cost millions
Community health workers’ escalating strike action over permanent absorption, contract terminations and matric requirements has led to clinic closures across the Frances Baard district, leaving patients unable to access chronic medication and basic health care services. Read more: Patients suffer as community health workers vow to close clinics across Northern Cape
A long-haul flight from Hong Kong to Johannesburg delivers an unexpected lesson in strategic kindness, as one passenger’s quick thinking averts a 13-hour sales pitch at 35,000 feet. Read more: Strategic surrender and a big win at 35,000 feet