Heavy rainfall has prevented electricians from restoring power to widespread areas affected by electricity outages including Homevale extension where the body of 21-year-old man was found to be electrocuted on Tuesday. Homes were flooded on Thursday night due to rain and hail Read more: WATCH: Heavy downpour leaves homes flooded and without power
The Safer Festive Season crackdown, Operation Shanela 2, led by Kimberley Station Commander Brigadier Nicholas Mtongana, saw a multi‑agency team reinforcing Kimberley’s safety during the festive period. Read more: Police shut down unlicensed liquor outlets in Platfontein while undocumented individuals are arrested during Safer Festive Season operations
Animal welfare investigators have uncovered hundreds of donkey and horse carcasses on a farm between Warrenton and Jan Kempdorp in what appears to be a prolonged period of illegal slaughter, prompting an ongoing police investigation. Read more: Grisly discovery: Animal welfare unit uncovers hundreds of donkey and horse carcasses on Northern Cape farm
St Boniface Catholic Church that commemorates its 100th year anniversary on Saturday will host many guests this weekend. Community members want the building to be declared a heritage site. Read more: St Boniface Catholic Church celebrates centenary
SADAG’s 2025 Festive Feeling Study reveals South Africans are either thriving, surviving, or struggling, with financial pressure, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion widespread, while helplines remain open to support those feeling overwhelmed during the holiday season. Read more: South Africans share their festive season reality as some thrive and others barely holding on
McDougalls Bay in Port Nolloth has earned Blue Flag Pilot status, marking a major step for Northern Cape coastal tourism. Richtersveld Municipality is upgrading infrastructure, boosting cleanliness, improving water quality monitoring, and preparing for future lifeguard services to meet full Blue Flag standards. Read more: Northern Cape celebrates cleaner, safer summer with blue flag pilot […]
A Loeriesfontein man was sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment after he was convicted for the rape of a 25‑year‑old woman and stealing her cellphone in November 2023. Read more: Court hands down 22‑year sentence for Loeriesfontein rape and theft case
SAPS ZF Mgcawu seized Tik and Mandrax with an estimated street value of R140 200 that was found hidden in a roof cavity. A 30‑year‑old alleged drug dealer. was arrested and is expected to appear in court soon Read more: Drug dealer caught after Tik and Mandrax was found hidden in roof during Raaswater raid
A 40‑year‑old woman Ichrene Savada Sussana Windstaan who was reported missing in Kakamas was safely reunited with family thanks to the assistance of the community. The SAPS has urged residents to stay vigilant and report any incidents during the festive season. Read more: Community helps SAPS reunite family: Missing Kakamas woman found safe