Lerato Park residents near Roodepan barricaded roads and set tyres alight over delays to an electrification project, saying they have gone years without basic services and demanding answers from Sol Plaatje Municipality leaders about the project’s funding. Read more: Lerato Park residents block roads over stalled electrification project
Convicted rapist and freelance journalist Douglas Mthukwane says he will appeal his four-rape conviction and is expected to renew his bid for bail ahead of sentencing in the Northern Cape High Court on February 13, while an unrelated matter returns to the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on January 27. Read more: Kimberley journalist dismisses rape conviction […]
The Batlharos SAPS unit is urging residents to come forward with any information that could lead to the safe return of 77‑year‑old Ontlametse Matsime. Read more: Batlharos police appeal for help in locating missing 77-year-old
In the latest development, Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala intends to approach the court on an urgent basis to have his suspension declared illegal, null and void. Read more: Another twist in Sol Plaatje municipal manager debacle
Kuruman police arrested a 43‑year‑old man after he was caught with three stolen Bonsmara cattle, which were recovered and returned to their owner. Read more: Kuruman man ‘caught red‑handed’ with stolen Bonsmara cattle
Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul and MEC Mase Manopole visited schools in Renosterberg and John Taolo Gaetsewe to monitor readiness for the 2026 academic year, motivate matrics, promote learner support and reinforce school safety and sustainability initiatives. Read more: Northern Cape back-to-school 2026: Premier Saul, MEC Manopole assess readiness, encourage matrics
A number of local pupils have not yet started the school year as they are still waiting for placements or the outcome of appeals. The Northern Cape Department of Education said everything was on track for the new academic year, although it has yet to find placements for 188 pupils in the John Taolo Gaetsewe […]
Mothibistad SAPS warn motorists to stay alert for a deceptive “stop‑and‑go” roadblock set up with fake construction signs on the N14 near Kagung Village, where drivers have been ambushed with stones and robbed, and urge anyone spotting suspicious signs to report them immediately. Read more: Mothibistad police warn motorists of night-time roadblock scam
Sol Plaatje Municipality has launched an official WhatsApp channel to deliver real‑time updates on water and electricity outages, planned upgrades, office and road closures, traffic alerts, emergency notices and other safety information, and invites residents to subscribe via the provided link or QR code. Read more: Sol Plaatje Municipality launches official WhatsApp channel for real-time […]