Residents in Warrenton remain without electricity and safe drinking water due to ageing and failed infrastructure, while power has been restored in Kimberley’s Homevale Extension following a week-long outage caused by vandalism. Read more: Warrenton’s power and water woes persist as electricity is restored in Homevale Extension
Eight people, including a baby, were killed in road accidents that took place on the N12 and R31 over the weekend, where slippery road conditions are believed to have contributed to the incidents. Read more: Eight dead in Northern Cape road carnage: Head‑on collision on N12 claims 7 lives, including a baby
Electricians are still on site at the Homevale extension power unit in an attempt to restore the electricity supply after it was vandalised last week. Read more: Electricians are still on site at the Homevale extension power unit
A Northern Cape woman – Ragel Baardman was sentenced to an effective 10 years’ imprisonment for the murder of her uncle Jan Muller in Calvinia in 2020. Read more: Calvinia woman sentenced to 15 years for uncle’s murder
A Loeriesfontein accused was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for the rape of an eight year old girl in the Calvinia regional court. The accused was a teenager at the time of the offence Read more: Northern Cape accused sentenced to 10 years for rape of eight year old girl
Elite Rebels, Smiley’s, and DCD bike clubs held a Christmas charity run, raising over R14,000 for Ons Huis Old Age Home. Riders united to deliver hampers, essential toiletries, and gifts, spreading joy, compassion, and community spirit. Read more: Kimberley bikers unite with open hearts as Christmas Run brings cheer to Ons Huis Old Age Home
Liston Isaac Frans was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for attempted murder after an unprovoked knife attack that left a 30‑year‑old victim hospitalised for a month. Read more: Man jailed for 15 years after unprovoked knife attack in Galeshewe tavern
Members of the Junior Council will be introduced to schools next year as part of the 2026 Back to School campaign where junior council members will tackle challenges affecting children Read more: Sol Plaatje Municipality launches junior council to give children a voice in local government
A 61-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment after admitting to murdering his partner. The deceased was stabbed several times during an argument. Read more: Murder of 55‑year‑old woman leads to 20‑year imprisonment for ex‑partner