The Sister Schools Programme in Noupoort has achieved significant success, with Noupoort Combined School and Enoch Mthetho High School recording 95% and 100% matric pass rates respectively, thanks to support from the programme and Noupoort Wind Farm. Read more: Noupoort schools soar as Sister Schools Programme delivers results
Operation Wanya Tsotsi handed over a suspect to the police last week after he led them to a suspected weapon that was hidden in the veld. The police said a person of interest was questioned and released. Read more: AK-47 or paintball gun? – person of interest questioned
A vehicle stolen from a car wash in Cape Town was recovered and confiscated in Richmond, Northern Cape, with a 35-year-old man arrested in connection with the theft. Read more: Northern Cape police recover vehicle stolen in Cape Town, suspect arrested
Fears are growing for five mineworkers who remain unaccounted for after a mud rush struck the Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft in Kimberley, with emergency operations continuing underground. Read more: UPDATE: Fears grow for trapped mineworkers after mud rush at Ekapa Joint Shaft
A mudslide reportedly struck the Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft nearly 890 metres underground early this morning, leaving five mineworkers unaccounted for. Read more: BREAKING NEWS: Mineworkers missing after underground mudslide at Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft in Kimberley
Kimberley’s ageing water infrastructure continues to fail, but residents say the bigger crisis is the slow response and massive water losses that follow. Political infighting and budget strains at Sol Plaatje Municipality are leaving ratepayers frustrated and concerned. Read more: Kimberley residents frustrated as Sol Plaatje Municipality struggles with burst pipes and service delivery
A 14-year-old boy, David Waterboer, has been missing since 7 February 2025, in Nababeep, with a R75,000 reward offered by SAPS for information leading to his safe return and the arrest of any perpetrators. Read more: R75,000 reward offered in hunt for missing Northern Cape 14-year-old
An off-duty police officer in Kimberley foiled a theft attempt by pretending to buy a suspected stolen compressor from four suspects at a Galeshewe mechanic, leading to its recovery and a police investigation. Read more: Off-duty cop’s quick thinking leads to recovery of stolen goods in Galeshewe
Marion Holm presents her acclaimed one-woman show, Marion Monroe, at a special fundraising event supporting Caritas. The evening of sharp humour and heartfelt storytelling aims to raise vital funds for vulnerable children and families in need. Read more: Marion Holm brings Marion Monroe comedy show in support of Caritas fundraiser