A massive, multi-agency rescue operation is continuing at Ekapa Minerals’ Joint Shaft Mine in Kimberley after a sudden mud rush trapped five mineworkers nearly 890 metres underground, with families, government, unions and the wider mining industry rallying behind a race against time. Read more: Race against time: Ekapa mine rescue enters critical phase
The Frances Baard District Illicit Mining Task Team detained 14 suspected undocumented foreign nationals and fined a 66-year-old employer R15,000 for hiring them at a construction site in Kimberley. Read more: Kimberley illicit mining raid snags 14 undocumented workers
Northern Cape MEC Mangaliso Matika has encouraged community support for provincial rugby and football teams as Sol Plaatje University, Upington City and Jacksa Spears prepare for important weekend fixtures. Read more: MEC Matika throws support behind Northern Cape teams ahead of big weekend
Ongoing court battles over the suspension of the Sol Plaatje municipal manager and the controversial absorption of casual workers are set to cost the municipality millions of rand, with opposition parties questioning both the legal strategy and the source of funding. Read more: Sol Plaatje court battles and worker absorption set to cost millions
Community health workers’ escalating strike action over permanent absorption, contract terminations and matric requirements has led to clinic closures across the Frances Baard district, leaving patients unable to access chronic medication and basic health care services. Read more: Patients suffer as community health workers vow to close clinics across Northern Cape
A long-haul flight from Hong Kong to Johannesburg delivers an unexpected lesson in strategic kindness, as one passenger’s quick thinking averts a 13-hour sales pitch at 35,000 feet. Read more: Strategic surrender and a big win at 35,000 feet
Families and community members gathered outside Ekapa Minerals in Kimberley for a candlelight vigil on Thursday night, praying for five trapped miners and expressing anguish over the lack of information as uncertainty deepens. Read more: Candlelight vigil in Kimberley as families wait for news on trapped Ekapa miners
Three days after a mud rush trapped five mineworkers 890 metres underground at Ekapa Minerals’ Joint Shaft in Kimberley, intensive pumping and rescue operations continue as families cling to hope and authorities prepare for an oversight visit by Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe. Read more: Minister Mantashe to visit Ekapa mine as five […]
A suspended PA regional deputy chairperson, who was on parole for robbery and firearm offences, has been granted R2,000 bail in connection with a R1.7 million armed robbery at a Shoprite in Kimberley in which a store employee was shot. Read more: Parolee granted bail in R1.7 million Shoprite heist in Kimberley