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The journey from darkness to dance
AUSTWILLE
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December 12, 2025
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Kimberley Harriers run for medals and festive cheer
Club celebrates record turnout at 26th Magersfontein Memorial Race
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December 12, 2025
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KIMBERLEY'S 'ADRENALINE EXTRAVAGANZA' A SOARING SUCCESS
THE DIAMOND City of Kimberley delivered a spectacular weekend of extreme sport as the 2025 Diamond and Dorings Kimberley Diamond Cup Skateboarding Championships wrapped up last Saturday night, leaving crowds buzzing with adrenaline, global culture, and impressive displays of skill on and off the ramps.
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December 12, 2025
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R167m housing project gathers more dust
THE R167 million Hull Street Social Housing project in Kimberley has hit another snag, with the site once again abandoned and work grinding to a halt due to insufficient funding.
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December 12, 2025
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'Blocked' Sassa cards spark fraud fears
A NUMBER of South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) beneficiaries in Kimberley have been unable to withdraw their December social grants after their cards were reportedly blocked.
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December 12, 2025
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Athletes' Santa Time Trial spreads Christmas cheer to children in hospital
THE STREETS of Kimberley came alive with the sound of jingling bells and festive laughter as Kimberley Harriers turned their annual Santa Time Trial into an unforgettable celebration of giving on Tuesday, December 9.
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December 12, 2025
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Annual Gun Run tests endurance, teamwork
THE SOUTH African National Defence Force (SANDF) successfully hosted the annual South African Air Defence Artillery Formation (SAADA) Gun Run on December 10, uniting military and civilian teams in a demanding test of endurance and collaboration.
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December 12, 2025
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Disney Chari-Tree brings festive cheer
DISNEY'S “Unleash The Holidays” is lighting up Kimberley, featuring a towering Chari-Tree at North Cape Mall and festive installations at Kimberley Airport that aim to bring holiday cheer to shoppers and travellers alike.
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December 12, 2025
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Aztecs triumph after nail-biting penalty shoot-out
A FIERCELY contested showdown at Galeshewe Stadium on Sunday saw Aztec Masters crowned champions of the 2025 Sol Plaatje Masters Football League after a nail-biting penalty shootout against longtime rivals Young Pirates.
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December 12, 2025
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Barney set for 30-day psych check
Pieterse was removed due to a potential conflict relating to a Section 204 witness.
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December 12, 2025
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HEALTH CRISIS LOOMS
THE PROVISION of health services at Galeshewe Day Hospital (GDH) over the festive season hangs in the balance as staff members contemplate strike action in objection to what they describe as “unbearable” working conditions.
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December 12, 2025
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Bricks come crashing down at library depot
THE DEPARTMENT of Employment and Labour has given the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture 60 days to comply with a contravention notice at the Mervin Erlank building in Kimberley, after bricks from the newly built Provincial Library Depot came crashing down.
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December 12, 2025
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How my mix-tape made the trip shorter
WEIRD.
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December 12, 2025
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'Ghost' festival scandal: CEO 'not in a position to refuse' R1.6m payment
THE ACTING CEO of the Northern Cape Arts and Culture Council (NCACC), Phillip Speek, testified in the Special Commercial Crimes Court in Kimberley this week that he was “not in a position to refuse” when he received instructions to process a R1.6 million payment for the so-called Umsobomvu “ghost” youth festival.
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December 12, 2025
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Line dance competition gets toes tapping in City
KIMBERLEY celebrated a milestone last Saturday, when Line Dance South Africa (LDSA) hosted the first qualifying line dance competition in the city.
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December 12, 2025
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Christmas contest lights up city residential street
MILNER
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December 12, 2025
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NC Heat make Knights sweat on Day one of CSA 4-dayer
THE VISITING Flexbrands Knights won the toss and decided to bat on day one of the CSA 4-Day Series match against their hosts, the Northern Cape Heat, at the Kimberley Diamond Oval yesterday.
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December 12, 2025
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Impressive medal haul for Zanshin Shito Ryu Karate Do Academy at regional trials
ATHLETES from Zanshin Shito Ryu Karate Do Academy in Kimberley delivered a standout performance at the Frances Baard Karate Federation Regional Trials, securing an impressive total of 41 medals as they prepare for the 2026 season.
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December 12, 2025
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Barkly West singer hopes to inspire through music
IN THE heart of the Northern Cape, a hopeful young artist is hoping to make waves with a voice that carries more than melody; it carries hope, healing, redemption, and love. Oratile ZA, a vocalist, music director, and creative artist, has become a rising talent in the local music scene in the province, captivating audiences with performances that resonate far beyond the stage.
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November 21, 2025
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Ex-husband found guilty
FAMILY members of Mandy Bailey believe they can now begin their journey towards healing after her ex-husband, Alberto Matthews, was found guilty of her murder in the Northern Cape High Court on Thursday.
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November 21, 2025
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Marchers demand action on corruption, rising living costs
THE SOUTH African Inclusive Economy Indaba, representing civic movements, students, tenants and community organisations, marched to the Premier's Office in Kimberley this week, calling for economic emancipation, decisive action against corruption in government and an end to the exploitation of residents through uncontrolled rates, taxes and rentals.
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November 21, 2025
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Reviving joy and restoring dignity to our city’s children
MEET Cheran Semorne Clark, founder and visionary of The Cheran Make a Child Smile Foundation. Her journey is one of resilience, faith, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of Kimberley’s children.
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November 21, 2025
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Local business backs Copper Masters with new soccer kit
THE COPPER Masters soccer team has received a sponsored team kit from a local business, Schweppes Tavern.
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November 21, 2025
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City gears up for marathon, safety measures are on track
ORGANISERS of the much-anticipated Diamond and Dorings Kimberley Big Hole Marathon, taking place on Saturday, November 22, have moved to reassure athletes and spectators that world-class safety measures will be in place throughout the event.
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November 21, 2025
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Court hears of 'threats'
MURDER accused John-Ross Crossbery Henderson allegedly threatened to “deal with” the deceased and is believed to have swapped motor vehicles before the fatal shooting of Kimberley businessman Jayson Afrique and the attempted murder of his wife, Micayla Afrique.
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November 21, 2025
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Brother is sentenced after confessing to killing sister
HERMAN du Toit, 63, who confessed to the murder of his older sister at the Newton Court flats in New Park, Kimberley, was sentenced to an effective four years' imprisonment by the Northern Cape High Court this week.
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November 21, 2025
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A litter licence is the silly solution
I AM SURE that everyone has noticed how much the world has changed since the “Great Covid Catastrophe” of 2020.
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November 21, 2025
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NC Health under fire over no-show
A WARRANT of arrest was issued for the acting head of the Northern Cape Department of Health after officials failed to appear before the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) this week.
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November 21, 2025
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Kimberley's Meerkat Marathon is back with a bigger, bolder edition
IT'S ALMOST as if Kimberley is becoming one of SA's marathon destinations of choice.
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November 21, 2025
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'I'm not mad': Barney objects to psych test
ALLEGED gang boss George “Barney” Peters has vehemently objected to being sent for mental observation, insisting that there is nothing wrong with him after announcing that he intends to represent himself in court.
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