Residents are opposing the planned closure of the Lerato Park clinic, warning that vulnerable patients will face long and costly trips to Roodepan amid concerns over capacity and access to care. Read more: Community pushes back against planned Lerato Park Clinic closure
A Kuruman teacher has been placed on precautionary suspension after a Grade 12 pupil alleged that she was subjected to homophobic remarks, verbal abuse and threats at school. Read more: Kuruman teacher suspended after pupil alleges homophobic remarks
Civic groups – calling themselves the “real CEOs” of Kimberley – have taken on Sol Plaatje Municipality’s leadership, threatening direct action as tensions escalate over municipal manager Thapelo Matlala’s return to office. Read more: ‘Real CEOs’ draw battle lines over Sol Plaatje municipal manager
A 48-year-old Kimberley man has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment after he was caught in the act of raping an 11-year-old girl on Christmas Day, 2024. Read more: Roodepan man jailed for raping 11-year-old girl on Christmas Day
Five men were arrested in Kimberley after being found with suspected stolen copper cables during a police patrol. Four suspects are undocumented as authorities intensify efforts against infrastructure-related crimes. Read more: Copper cable suspects arrested in Kimdustria
A 24-year-old Kakamas father has been convicted of assaulting his two-year-old child, receiving a five-year wholly suspended sentence following a 2022 incident reported to police. Read more: Father sentenced after assaulting toddler in Kakamas
Northern Cape Human Settlements MEC Bentley Vass says hundreds of houses in the Frances Baard District’s R1 billion housing programme are on track for completion this year, with some beneficiaries set to receive their keys within weeks. Read more: R1bn housing roll-out gains momentum in Frances Baard District
Northern Cape readies to attract global investors, highlighting mining, agriculture, renewable energy, and infrastructure opportunities ahead of the Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference 2026 in Kimberley, April 13–15. Read more: Northern Cape pitches itself as key investment hub ahead of 2026 conference
Sassa has confirmed April 2026 grant payment dates along with increased amounts for several grants, following the national budget announcement by National Treasury, affecting millions of South African beneficiaries. Read more: Sassa reveals April 2026 payment dates and grant increases