Gang violence in the Northern Cape town of De Aar has sparked growing fear among parents and residents, with allegations of school stabbings, armed gangs roaming neighbourhoods, and calls for stronger intervention from police and education authorities. Read more: Fear grows as gangs ‘rule the streets’ of De Aar
A small, seemingly ordinary moment with a dog becomes a lens for exploring resilience, adaptability, and ultimately the essence of Christmas: relationship and connection. Read more: A Christmas lesson from Angus
Tickets are available now for the Hull Street Theatre Christmas by Candlelight show, where Santa’s witty greetings and the elf’s high‑spirited antics create a memorable holiday experience for children and adults alike. Read more: Father Christmas, a mischievous elf on stilts and a peek into 2026 at Christmas by Candlelight
Kimberley’s most dazzling festive display shines at 7 Bridge Street, Monument Heights, where Graham Andrews’ ever‑growing Christmas‑light tradition has turned his home into the city’s best‑lit holiday attraction, drawing visitors from across the city to marvel at the spectacular seasonal lights. Read more: Kimberley’s brightest holiday tradition lights up Bridge Street again
A Kimberley casino guest won a Toyota Vitz worth R178,800 in the Lucky 13 Cash Quest promotion at Flamingo Casino, turning the prize into an early Christmas gift for his wife. Read more: Early Christmas present as Flamingo Casino guest drives away with Toyota Vitz
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