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Mother pleads for court's leniency
KEITUMETSE Gladys Mthukwane, the mother of the rape accused Douglas Mthukwane, fell to the ground and wept after pleading with the Northern Cape High Court not to sentence her son to life imprisonment.
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April 10, 2026
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Roodepan resident accuses an off-duty policeman of assault
IN A SHOCKING claim, a Roodepan resident has accused an off-duty police officer of a brutal attack where he was allegedly bitten, threatened at gunpoint and warned that his body would be \"fed to the pigs\".
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April 10, 2026
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Aztec Masters reign supreme at Easter football tournament
THE SOL PLAATJE Masters Football League drew strong community support over the Easter weekend, as Aztec Masters underlined their dominance by clinching the Easter Tournament title at the bustling Diskobolos Sports Grounds.
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April 10, 2026
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Shhh ... this might be important
I MISS music nights.
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April 10, 2026
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Jac van der Walt: The workhorse in the Griquas pack
THERE is a certain kind of player every rugby team needs.
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April 10, 2026
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Sol given another 14-day grace period
THE SOL Plaatje Municipality has been granted another 14-day extension to provide reasons why it should not be placed under administration or dissolved, following its failure to submit a report by the initial April 2 deadline.
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April 10, 2026
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Northern Cape star crowned Miss Pre-Teen Universe South Africa 2026
THE NORTHERN
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April 10, 2026
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Residents furious as vandalism suspects released
COMMUNITY members who helped police arrest two men accused of vandalising a high-mast light in Chris Hani Park are enraged after the suspects were released from custody this week.
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April 10, 2026
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Kimberley model aims for global stage with purpose-driven mission
KIMBERLEY-BORN model Rethabile Hope Maroane is stepping onto the international stage with ambition, resilience, and a clear sense of purpose as she prepares to represent South Africa at the upcoming Miss Icon International pageant on July 27.
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April 10, 2026
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GRIQUAS PREPARE FOR BOLAND BRUISING
THE SUZUKI Griquas will be out of town this weekend when they take on hosts the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers in Wellington tomorrow afternoon at 3pm.
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April 10, 2026
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DELAYS SPARK BACKLASH
Easter bus safety checks disrupt travel plans
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April 10, 2026
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Colesberg bus stop leads to R1.2 million drug bust
POLICE in Colesberg have seized dagga with an estimated street value of R1.2 million and arrested a 38-year-old man following a tip-off from a bus company.
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April 10, 2026
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NC teacher suspended over alleged homophobic remarks
AN EDUCATOR from Kalahari High School in Kuruman has been placed on precautionary suspension following an incident in which a Grade 12 pupil was allegedly subjected to homophobic remarks, mocked and sprayed with a water gun.
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March 27, 2026
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Miners' families face payout delays
AS BEREAVED families prepare to bury the five miners who were recovered after being trapped 890 metres underground at Ekapa Minerals' Du Toitspan Joint Shaft in Kimberley, some say they are still struggling to access funeral policies and occupational injury insurance payouts.
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March 27, 2026
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GRIFFONS BEWARE: A GRIQUAS STORM IS BREWING
The Suzuki Griquas are set to field their strongest lineup for the critical SA Cup fourth-round match against the Griffons in Kimberley tomorrow
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March 27, 2026
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'REAL CEOS' EYE SOL TAKEOVER
WHILE council maintains that its hands are tied over the ongoing stalemate relating to the municipal manager, civic groups who described themselves as the “real CEOs” of Kimberley - say they will step in to provide direction amid what they see as leadership failures at Sol Plaatje Municipality.
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March 27, 2026
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Primary school brings recycling to life with creative fashion show
NEWPARK Primary School was filled with energy and excitement recently as learners, parents, and teachers gathered for a recycling fashion show centred on creativity and environmental awareness.
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March 27, 2026
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Shaping the next era of mining leadership
WHEN Minerals Council South Africa named Simone Botha among its 10 Women in Mining Education & Development Heroes for 2025, it reflected work already visible within Anglo American's Kumba Iron Ore operations.
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March 27, 2026
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NC pitches itself as key investment hub
THE NORTHERN Cape is positioning itself as a leading destination for investment, with government and business leaders highlighting its economic potential ahead of the Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference 2026.
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March 27, 2026
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Clinic could close its doors
COMMUNITY members are objecting to the imminent closure of the Lerato Park Clinic, which was opened in 2021 to bring primary health care services closer to residents.
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March 27, 2026
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Northern Cape Bowls Open Singles: Familiar champions rise to the occasion
THE NORTHERN Cape Open Singles Championship returned to Kimberley on March 22, delivering another day of high-quality bowls and reaffirming the strength of the region's leading players.
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March 27, 2026
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R1bn housing roll-out gains momentum
NORTHERN CAPE Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta) MEC Bentley Vass says government is on track to deliver hundreds of long-awaited houses in the Frances Baard District, with some beneficiaries expected to receive their keys within weeks.
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March 27, 2026
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Roodepan man jailed for raping 11-year-old girl on Christmas Day
A 48-YEAR-old man from Roodepan, Kimberley, has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for raping an 11-year-old girl on December 25, 2024.
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March 27, 2026
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South Africans urged to donate blood this Easter
AS THE Easter weekend approaches, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is calling on South Africans to step forward and donate blood, highlighting the urgent, ongoing need in hospitals across the country.
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March 27, 2026
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Build it, cut the ribbon, take pics . . . then what?
I GENUINELY felt bad at the end of last week when I read that Sol Plaatje executive mayor Martha Bartlett joined Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie at Roodepan High School to hand over a new R2.1 million multipurpose sports court.
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March 27, 2026
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Father questions response to alleged sexual incident at primary school
THE FATHER of a six-year-old Northern Cape girl has raised concerns that an alleged incident of a sexual nature involving his daughter at a primary school in Pampierstad is being concealed and not being adequately addressed.
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March 27, 2026
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City author turns motherhood into a message of confidence for young girls
INSPIRING Kimberley-based author Tshego Gaitsiwe (pictured) has drawn on her experiences as a mother to create Positive Me, an affirmations colouring book designed to encourage confidence and self-belief in young girls.
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March 20, 2026
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MISSING TEEN: R50k reward offered
THE KIMBERLEY SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences
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March 20, 2026
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RESIDENTS BRACE FOR PAIN AT THE PUMPS
NORTHERN
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March 20, 2026
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Investment and jobs conference to bring investors to the city
INVESTORS and stakeholders from government, academia and the business sector are expected to gather in Kimberley from April 13 to 15 for the inaugural Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre.
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