George “Barney” Peters, the alleged leader of the Hollanders gang, has been declared fit to stand trial following 30 days of psychiatric observation and has chosen to retain his legal representative. Read more: Alleged gang leader declared fit to stand trial after psychiatric evaluation
A 48-year-old foreign national is in custody for possession of Mandrax tablets and faces charges of rape, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and kidnapping, with authorities appealing for information. Read more: Drug-related arrest unearths shocking rape allegations
Sol Plaatje councillors have approved higher salary limits backdated to July 2025 – potentially costing R3.1 million – despite the municipality facing severe cash-flow constraints and billions in outstanding debt. Read more: Sol Plaatje councillors back pay increases amid cash-flow crisis
A couple of giant banners in Kimberley prompts reflection on childhood loves and hates, the fleeting relevance of seasonal messages, and whether public signage could inspire longer-lasting community impact. Read more: Back to School trauma back in full colour
Families of the five miners trapped in the February 17 mud rush at Ekapa’s Du Toitspan Joint Shaft say they are replaying the miners’ final voice notes while waiting desperately for recovery teams to reach them. Read more: Families replay miners’ last voice notes as Ekapa recovery efforts continue
Beloved South African comedian and storyteller Soli Philander, who brought the spirit of the Cape Flats to life through his humour, is remembered fondly after his passing at the age of 65. Read more: SO LONG SOLI – Tributes pour in for legendary Cape Flats comedian Philander
Two suspects have been arrested for house robbery and the murder of 13-year-old Temarion Christians in Warrenton after he is believed to have interrupted intruders inside his mother’s home in Warrenvale. Read more: Two arrested after Warrenton boy, 13, brutally murdered in house robbery
Ekapa Minerals and Ekapa Resources have been placed under provisional liquidation after being declared commercially insolvent with debts exceeding R110.6 million, as operations remain halted following the February mud rush that left five mineworkers trapped underground. Read more: Ekapa ‘on its knees’ as liquidation looms
A joint operation between South African and Namibian authorities resulted in the seizure of R90,000 worth of illicit cigarettes and the arrest of four men for being illegally present in South Africa. Read more: Joint operation snags cigarette smugglers and four illegals