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City gogo turns 100 years old
A 100-year-young resident, Tomeletso Maria Serache, celebrated her birthday recently with family members and a giant cake.
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August 01, 2025
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State not prepared to drop assault charges against 'psychotic' accused
THE STATE is not prepared to withdraw charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH) against an accused who has been diagnosed with a substance-induced psychotic disorder.
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August 01, 2025
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Deadly neglect at NC hospitals exposed
A REPORT into the deaths and maltreatment of psychiatric patients at health facilities in the Northern Cape has revealed chilling cases of neglect and human rights violations.
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August 01, 2025
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Finally ... the Champion of Champions
FOR CP MATHEWSON, it was the one title that had always seemed just out of reach. But in Klerksdorp this past weekend, he finally got it.
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August 01, 2025
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Mental hospital accused to be sent for psychiatric observation
A FORMER company director who was arrested in connection with the multibillion-rand Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital case will be sent for psychiatric observation.
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August 01, 2025
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Chinese nationals fined after abalone bust on NC farm
A MASSIVE haul of abalone, worth nearly R2 million, has landed three Chinese nationals in hot water — culminating in a suspended prison sentence and a hefty R400,000 fine after a sting operation on a Douglas farm.
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August 01, 2025
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New accused added to murder trial
THE MURDER trial involving Advocate Celeste Nameka and her father, Clive Ferris, was postponed in the Kimberley Magistrate's Court this week, as another accused is set to be added to the docket.
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July 18, 2025
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BOSTON CITY CAMPUS REGISTRATIONS OPEN
Textbooks included
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July 18, 2025
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Tension rises amid shutdown fallout
MEETINGS are taking place behind locked doors at the ANC provincial offices and Sol Plaatje Municipality following the Kimberley shutdown march on July 14.
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July 18, 2025
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More sewage woes for Kamfers
PLANS to expand the sewerage infrastructure for the Roodepan housing development have sparked environmental concerns, with a local biologist warning that the project could threaten the delicate ecosystem surrounding Kamfers Dam.
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July 18, 2025
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Saul to host Ramaphosa, Cabinet for crucial NC talks
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit Kimberley on July 25, accompanied by the full National Cabinet, in what is being described as a significant and potentially historic occasion for the Northern Cape.
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July 18, 2025
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Two Sol Plaatje LFA teams crowned champions at Frances Baard Regional Engen Knockout Challenge
THE FRANCES Baard Regional Engen Knockout Challenge delivered an exciting day of football action this past weekend.
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July 18, 2025
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FROM KIMBERLEY TO THE KINGDOM Mohau Nkota's rise writes a new chapter abroad
\"I HAD to work really hard for everything.\" That's how Mohau Nkota sums up his journey from Kimberley's hard fields to Johannesburg's premier football stages and now, onward to the Saudi Pro League.
3 min |
July 18, 2025
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BABY BOKS VS BABY BLACKS
Rivalry reignites in World Rugby U20 Championship final
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July 18, 2025
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I nearly klapped a cellphone zombie. Then I grew up
I HAVE been predicting it, warning about it, and raising the alarm for years - and now the inevitable has happened.
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July 18, 2025
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N Cape's artistic talent on show
THE WILLIAM Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) in Kimberley is currently showcasing the province's vibrant artistic talent in its biannual Northern Cape Artists Exhibition, which opened on July 10 and will run until September 12.
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July 18, 2025
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Springbok Women shift focus to Ferns after bruising Canada Tests
WITH their two-Test series against Canada now behind them, the Springbok Women will turn their full attention to the upcoming showdowns against the Black Ferns XV ~ as World Cup preparations enter a critical fine-tuning phase.
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July 18, 2025
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Police probe death at Stones nightclub
THE POLICE in Kimberley have opened an inquest docket after the body of a man was found inside Stones nightclub in De Beers during the early hours of July 13.
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July 18, 2025
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Power cuts turn deadly
THE UMSOBOMVU Local Municipality has distanced itself from any liability in the event of fatalities linked to electricity supply interruptions due to nonpayment.
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July 18, 2025
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Banyana trust the process as Wafcon knockout battle looms
SOUTH Africa’s march into the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) quarterfinals has been defined by two key ingredients: tactical rotation and disciplined defending.
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July 18, 2025
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From Kimberley's Skate Plaza to Russia for Brad
IF YOU'VE spent any time at the Kimberley Skate Plaza, chances are you've seen Brad Balie, effortlessly landing tricks, cheering on his fellow skaters, or mentoring a group of eager youngsters who look up to him.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
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Skateboarding Workshop empowers Kimberley girls
TRYING something new — especially outside your comfort zone —can be terrifying.
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July 11, 2025
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Galeshewe girlfriend killer gets 12 years for brutal stabbing as children watched
A 39-YEAR-old man from Galeshewe has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after the brutal murder of his long-term partner during a domestic altercation that played out in front of their two young children.
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July 11, 2025
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BOSTON CITY CAMPUS REGISTRATIONS OPEN
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July 11, 2025
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Sol tells flood victims to insure their homes as relief claims soar
THE RISING number of residents in Club 2000 seeking flood relief payouts from the Sol Plaatje Municipality have been advised to take out insurance policies.
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July 11, 2025
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Freezing temperatures, but hot bowls competition at 2025 NC Open Masters
THE 2025 Northern Cape Open Masters delivered thrilling action over the weekend at Sol Plaatje West End Bowling Club.
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July 11, 2025
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Police prune R250k tik stash
IN AN UNEXPECTED twist worthy of a TV crime drama, police officers in Upington took “leafing through evidence” to a new level when they uncovered a stash of drugs hidden — quite literally — in the trees.
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July 11, 2025
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'A SLAP ON THE WRIST'
A Zimbabwean national convicted of a hit-and-run incident that killed three young people in Kimberley has sparked outrage in the community due to what many consider a lenient sentence.
4 min |
July 11, 2025
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Youth, grit and a century for Willie le Roux as Boks reshuffle team for plucky Italians
THE SPRINGBOKS have named a side full of fresh faces and seasoned hands for tomorrow's second Test against Italy – a blend that speaks to the team's forward planning as much as it does to honouring experience.
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July 11, 2025
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TIME TO SHOW ITALY NOT TO MESS WITH THE BOKS
SINGER and songwriter Jim Croce once offered some excellent advice in a song he wrote about someone named Jim Walker.
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