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Kimberley grave robbery: Headstones allegedly stolen and re-sold

Kimberley grave robbery: Headstones allegedly stolen and re-sold

Operation Fiela has flagged an informal Colville business allegedly selling “repurposed” headstones believed to have been stolen from Kimberley cemeteries, sparking outrage and renewed calls for tighter cemetery security. Read more: Kimberley grave robbery: Headstones allegedly stolen and re-sold

Stop waiting for change – Kimberley already has hands

Stop waiting for change – Kimberley already has hands

As 2026 unfolds in Kimberley, this opinion piece reflects on personal responsibility, community pride and small daily actions, arguing that lasting change begins with individuals choosing care over complaint. Read more: Stop waiting for change – Kimberley already has hands

Ex-PA ward candidate ditches bail bid in murder case

Ex-PA ward candidate ditches bail bid in murder case

A former Patriotic Alliance ward candidate charged with the murder of his ex-partner has abandoned his bail application in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court amid packed proceedings and growing community pressure for him to remain in custody. Read more: Ex-PA ward candidate ditches bail bid in murder case

Chaos at Sol Plaatje: Council collapses as opposition walks out

Chaos at Sol Plaatje: Council collapses as opposition walks out

A special Sol Plaatje council meeting collapsed after opposition councillors walked out in protest over the recognition of Busiswe Mgaguli as acting municipal manager, amid scrutiny of her appointment and escalating legal and political fallout linked to municipal manager Thapelo Matlala’s contested suspension and return-to-work court order. Read more: Chaos at Sol Plaatje: Council collapses […]

R178 million PowerBall jackpot won via FNB banking app

R178 million PowerBall jackpot won via FNB banking app

A lucky punter has won a R178 million PowerBall jackpot – the second-largest in South African history – with a R15 ticket bought via FNB’s banking app. Read more: R178 million PowerBall jackpot won via FNB banking app

Thebe Ikalafeng appointed as new chancellor of Sol Plaatje University

Thebe Ikalafeng appointed as new chancellor of Sol Plaatje University

Thebe Ikalafeng, a multi-award-winning branding expert and influential public intellectual, has been appointed chancellor of Sol Plaatje University, promising to enhance the institution’s impact over the next five years. Read more: Thebe Ikalafeng appointed as new chancellor of Sol Plaatje University

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