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
A firsthand look at Chinese New Year’s Year of the Fire Horse reveals how traditions of cleaning, renewal and generosity offer lessons for South Africans seeking calm, order and clarity. Read more: What the Fire Horse taught me about peace, order and starting again
Numsa has labelled the Ekapa mine a “crime scene” following the February 17 mud rush that left five miners presumed dead, as the company’s sudden decision to apply for liquidation and halt operations has left more than 1,000 workers unpaid, facing job losses and claiming they were “abandoned”. Read more: Numsa calls Ekapa mine ‘a […]
Douglas residents walked out of a community meeting in Breipaal, rejecting the installation of smart electricity meters over concerns about higher costs and disconnections, while Siyancuma Municipality defended the roll-out as necessary to curb electricity theft and improve revenue collection. Read more: Douglas residents reject smart electricity meters
A Delportshoop SAPS constable was arrested and released on bail after allegedly stealing a R25,000 cellphone from the scene of a fatal accident on the R31, with an internal disciplinary investigation also under way. Read more: SAPS constable arrested for allegedly stealing cellphone at fatal R31 crash scene