The Write to Rise project, led by author Godwin Taweni, empowers 36 residents of Ritchie to share their experiences of gender-based violence and social inequality through creative writing, culminating in a powerful published anthology. Read more: Ritchie community workshop empowers voices against gender-based violence
Discover how Anglo American’s ‘Caring for the Boy Child’ campaign is transforming mental health awareness for boys in Grades 4 to 7 at Assmang Primary School, fostering emotional resilience and breaking down stigma. Read more: Anglo American’s ‘Caring for the Boy Child’ Campaign: A Step Towards Mental Health Awareness
Two men were arrested in Port Nolloth for allegedly possessing unpolished diamonds hidden in a vehicle’s steering wheel cover, as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal diamond trading. Read more: Police uncover diamonds hidden in car’s steering wheel cover, two arrested
A De Aar man has been sentenced to an effective 10 years’ imprisonment after being convicted of kidnapping, rape and statutory rape involving his 17-year-old girlfriend. Read more: De Aar man jailed for kidnapping, raping 17-year-old girlfriend
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment by the De Aar Regional Court after pleading guilty to murdering a man he stabbed in the neck with sheep shears during an alcohol-fuelled altercation. Read more: De Aar man sentenced to 12 years for sheep shears murder
Operation Shanela 2 continues to boost safety in the Northern Cape, with SAPS arrests, school outreach, road operations and major drug seizures reinforcing state authority and coordinated efforts to combat crime across all five districts. Read more: High-density Operation Shanela 2 reinforces state authority in Northern Cape
Volvo’s all-electric ES90 is set to launch in South Africa in 2026, featuring three trim levels — Ultra, Plus, and Core — each designed to redefine luxury and performance in the electric vehicle market. Read more: Inside Volvo’s ES90 range: what Ultra, Plus and Core bring to the table
Beneficiaries are reminded of the February 2026 Sassa grant payment schedule and the process for changing payment methods to avoid delays. Read more: February Sassa grant payments: Key reminders for beneficiaries
Police and justice officials took GBVF awareness directly to the public in Galeshewe, engaging shoppers at a busy shopping centre with information, services and safety guidance as part of a multi-agency outreach campaign. Read more: Police, NPA take GBVF awareness to Galeshewe