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Two arrested after boy is killed by intruders
WARRENTON residents are calling for justice for 13-year-old Temarion Christians, who is believed to have been killed after interrupting intruders who had broken into his mother's house in Warrenvale.
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March 06, 2026
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AR Abass rehabilitation back on agenda as department reaffirms commitment
THE DETERIORATING condition of the once-proud AR Abass Stadium in Kimberley has prompted renewed assurances from the Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, following last week's report detailing the facility's decline and funding uncertainty.
2 min |
March 06, 2026
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'I love you, see you tomorrow'
The last message from trapped Ekapa miners
4 min |
March 06, 2026
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Meals on Wheels cyclists mark 10 years of fighting hunger, neglect
FOR 10 YEARS, the Meals on Wheels Community Services (Mowcs) South Africa Extreme Cycle for Hunger team has measured its mission not in kilometres alone, but in lives touched.
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March 06, 2026
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Ekapa workers left in lurch
EMPLOYEES were escorted out of the Du Toitspan mine in Kimberley by private security after operations were abruptly halted this week, following Ekapa Resources and Ekapa Minerals' decision to apply to court for liquidation.
4 min |
February 27, 2026
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Cop arrested over cellphone theft at fatal crash scene
A SAPS member attached to the Delportshoop police station is facing an internal disciplinary hearing after he was arrested for allegedly stealing a cellphone valued at about R25,000 from an accident scene on the R31.
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February 27, 2026
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Residents turn to crime fighters for protection
RESIDENTS from Lerato Park, Roodepan, Kanana, Lethabo Park, Home Valley, Homelite, Jacksonville, Ward 2 and Ward 29 say they have been forced to turn to community crime-fighting groups to protect their neighbourhoods, citing what they describe as ongoing service delivery failures at the Roodepan police station.
1 min |
February 27, 2026
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Writing workshop gives voice to community
A WRITING workshop in Ritchie, facilitated by The Write to Rise, has empowered women, youth, and people with disabilities in this small Northern Cape town to share their stories and speak out against social issues.
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February 27, 2026
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NC duo strike gold at SA Bench Press Championships
TWO OF the Northern Cape's strongest athletes delivered commanding performances at the South African Bench Press Championships held in Gqeberha on 21 February, proudly flying the provincial flag as its only representatives.
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February 27, 2026
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Police complaint questions municipality's legal spending
THE KIMBERLEY Action Group has opened a complaint at the Kimberley police station against Sol Plaatje Municipality executive officials over the alleged unauthorised use of public funds without council approval.
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February 27, 2026
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SOL WARNS: 'No work, no pay'
AS MEMBERS of the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) and the Independent Municipal and Allied Workers Union (Imatu) embarked on mass action to force the absorption of the second phase of casual workers this week, a circular issued by Sol Plaatje Municipality warned that employees had embarked on an unprotected strike and would be subjected to the “no work, no pay” principle.
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February 27, 2026
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THE FIGHT TO SAVE AR ABASS
A community's heritage and sport under threat
3 min |
February 27, 2026
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Markram masterclass steers Proteas to T20 World Cup Super Eight win
AIDEN Markram continued his dazzling form with an unbeaten 82 from just 46 balls as South Africa cruised to a nine-wicket win over the West Indies in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, finishing with 3.5 overs to spare.
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February 27, 2026
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Kimberley girls find their balance at 053 Fantasie Skate Workshop
KIMBERLEY'S own Olympic skater, Boipelo Awuah, recently hosted the first 053 Fantasie Girls Skateboarding Workshop of the year at the Kimberley Skate Plaza, bringing together young girls for a day of empowerment, learning and fun.
1 min |
February 27, 2026
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Community members reject smart electricity meters
DOUGLAS residents walked out of a meeting held at the Breipaal community hall this week, objecting to the installation of smart electricity meters.
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February 27, 2026
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Unpaid bursaries 'block' over 150 SPU students
BURSARY recipients have reportedly been blocked from accessing Sol Plaatje University and have been left “to starve” as their study fees have remained outstanding since last year.
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February 27, 2026
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What the Fire Horse taught me about peace and starting again
IF YOU haven't witnessed it firsthand, I don’t think you‘d be able to even begin to imagine what a big deal Chinese New Year is in the Far East.
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February 27, 2026
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Whitehead, Wehr put Griquas in elite company at 2025 SA Rugby Awards
GRIQUAS Rugby has welcomed a proud moment as two of its standout performers, George Whitehead and Gurswin Wehr, have been nominated for the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division Player of the Year Award at the 2025 SA Rugby Awards.
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January 23, 2026
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School bus crash sparks full-scale safety investigation
THE OFFICE of the Namakwa Executive Mayor has called for a full-scale investigation into the accident that took place on the road between Soebatsfontein and Komaggas this week.
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January 23, 2026
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Ex-PA candidate ditches bail bid
FORMER Patriotic Alliance (PA) ward candidate Fernando Visagie, 35, who is charged with the murder of his ex-partner and mother of his child, Cherolene Lawan, has abandoned his right to apply for bail in the Kimberley Magistrate's Court.
2 min |
January 23, 2026
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Community group marches over 'bogus' projects
THE VALSPAN Communal Interest Group embarked on a peaceful march to call for an end to alleged ghost and bogus projects that are being used to “milk” the finances of Phokwane Municipality.
4 min |
January 23, 2026
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Granny wins R65 million, reveals farming dreams
A SOFT-spoken pensioner from Colesberg, Northern Cape, has become a multimillionaire overnight after scooping the R65 million Lotto jackpot - her winning ticket tucked away under her bed for a nerve-wracking few days.
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January 23, 2026
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Miss Gay Face of NC spreads self-love message
AS THE newly crowned Miss Gay Face of Northern Cape, Danelle Vywers is already making waves in her community.
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January 23, 2026
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Meet the midfield maestro that made magic for Griquas
THERE are moments in a rugby season when a crowd senses something shifting.
2 min |
January 23, 2026
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Gravestones 'stolen, re-sold'
AN INFORMAL business in Colville is allegedly selling “repurposed” headstones that were stolen from cemeteries across Kimberley.
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January 23, 2026
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Ma Griet celebrates 106 years young
THE MESSELAAR family, together with the Griqua Royal House, recently celebrated the 106th birthday of Ma Griet Messelaar, born on January 1, 1920.
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January 23, 2026
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Stop waiting for change – Kimberley already has hands
WAIT a minute ... wasn’t it the Festive Season just a day or two ago?
3 min |
January 23, 2026
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Thomas Nel: From Varsity Cup to Griquas Currie Cup champion
RUGBY careers do not always announce themselves with noise.
2 min |
January 23, 2026
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Carrying Kasi culture to new Heights
ORAPETSE Sehako, better known as Ntwana Ya Kasi, has built a story of survival, faith, and determination that reaches far beyond music.
3 min |
January 23, 2026
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The journey from darkness to dance
AUSTWILLE
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