The Namakwa executive mayor, Mervin Cloete, has condemned the bus accident where three people were injured and has urged for a full investigation into the incident. Read more: Namakwa mayor calls for full scale investigation into school bus accident
Sol Plaatje Municipality, executive mayor Martha Bartlett and Speaker Dipuo Peters intend to appeal to a full bench after a Northern Cape High Court ruling declared municipal manager Thapelo Matlala’s suspension null and void, warning his return could destabilise operations and endanger staff. Read more: Sol Plaatje Municipality launches counter-attack in Matlala court battle
The PowerBall jackpot has soared to R177 million, the second-largest in South African National Lottery history, with ticket sales closing at 8.30pm tonight. Read more: PowerBall jackpot soars to R177 million: A chance to win big tonight!
The Department of Health is hosting a five day training on Tuberculosis and Paediatric management training in De Aar to upskill health care workers to deal with the management and care of patients. Read more: Northern Cape Department of Health launches intensive TB training initiative
Major General Charlotte Makgari, Frances Baard District Commissioner, donatesd school uniforms to over 80 pupils at Relebogile Primary School in Hartsvalei, Warrenton, as part of the Back to School Campaign, aiming to boost confidence and education access for underprivileged children. Read more: Frances Baard District Commissioner donates school uniforms to Relebogile Primary School
A multi-talented Miss Gay Face Northern Cape iDanelle Vywers took home the crown and intends to make a real difference in her community Read more: Miss Gay Face of Northern Cape pageant winner focuses on community with hair drive
The Kimberley SAPS Task Team arrested two suspects, aged 36 and 38 years old, for a business robbery in De Beers, prompting the SAPS to issue urgent safety hints to local businesses. Read more: Business robbery in De Beers prompts urgent safety appeal
Northern Cape school-leavers are urged to explore technical and vocational training after matric results. Kagiso Trust highlights 99 high-demand careers achievable within a year and 16 entry-level roles requiring no qualifications, offering fast employment pathways across the province. Read more: Northern Cape youth urged to explore fast-track technical training after matric results
Two pupils and the driver of a school bus sustained serious injuries when the vehicle they were travelling in overturned on the road between Soebatsfontein and Kommagas on Monday. Read more: Northern Cape school bus overturns near Kommagas, 2 pupils and driver injured