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Protest after city school left in dark
A LARGE crowd of Roodepan residents took to the streets this week to vent their frustration, as Pescodia Primary School has been without electricity for over a month.
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May 23, 2025
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IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS
Griquas eye tactical edge and historic repeat in SA Cup final
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May 23, 2025
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SOL UNDER FIRE OVER POWER HIKES
A new \"muniflex\" tariff, where customers will be billed higher rates during peak hours, is also expected to significantly inflate residents' monthly expenses
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May 16, 2025
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DIAMANTVELD DOMINANT BUT NC HIGH SHOWS GRIT
THE 2025 Classic Clashes between Diamantveld High and Northern Cape High lived up to their fierce legacy, delivering high drama, emotional highs and lows, and a proud display of school spirit.
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May 16, 2025
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Good behaviour is its own reward
SOMETIMES what feels good can be pretty bad.
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May 16, 2025
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Learners step into the past at the McGregor Museum
IN AN ENRICHING journey through South Africa’s history, 150 eager Grade 4 learners from Olympic Primary School were recently treated to an educational outing at the McGregor Museum in Kimberley.
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May 16, 2025
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Teen queen sparkles for City of Diamonds
AT JUST 17 years old, Rethabile Hope Maroane has captured not only a prestigious crown but also the hearts of her province. Born and raised in the historic “City of Diamonds”, Kimberley, the Boshof Combined School learner was recently crowned Miss Teen Universe South Africa Northern Cape, and her inspiring journey has already begun to leave an impact far beyond the runway.
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May 16, 2025
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SOL UNDER FIRE FOR POWER HIKES
THE KIMBERLEY Action Group (KAG) has warned of renewed plans to stage mass protests in response to looming electricity hikes.
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May 16, 2025
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Kimberley's forgotten footprints
WE DRIVE past them every day - Du Toitspan, Lennox, Phakamile Mabija, Jones, and Long Street - but how often do we pause and ask ourselves: who were these people? What stories lie beneath the surface of Kimberley's street names?
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May 16, 2025
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PEP mini Netball out to inspire a generation
PEP’s mini Netball programme is now active in all nine provinces, using expert coaching and local festivals to inspire and empower young girls through sport.
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May 16, 2025
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HERE WE GO AGAIN
Griquas and Cheetahs set for high-stakes rematch in SA Cup semi-final
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May 16, 2025
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Helen Bishop workers strike, Douglas CHC runs on empty
STAFF at the Helen Bishop Home in Kimberley embarked on strike action this week, suspending their services after promises of payment failed to materialise.
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May 16, 2025
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City beauty shines as Miss Teen Glam SA finalist
AT JUST 17 years old, Kimberley Girls’ High School learner Resego Tsolo is proving that courage and a passion for empowerment can take you far.
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May 16, 2025
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Former HOD must ʻpay back the money
THE NORTHERN Cape Department of Health has spent over R6 million funding the legal battles of its former head of department (HOD), Dr Dion Theys.
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May 16, 2025
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Caregivers and support staff ‘suffering’ after salary delays
CAREGIVERS and support staff including laundry, kitchen and cleaning personnel – at the Helen Bishop Home in Kimberley said they were suffering after not receiving their salaries for April.
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May 09, 2025
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New leadership, new horizons for Northern Cape Archery
THE AFRICA Genesis Archery (AGA) community in the Northern Cape is entering an exciting new era with the appointment of Philip Kotze as the new Provincial Coordinator, announced at the recent AGA-NC AGM. He succeeds Dawid De Greeff, who served with distinction since January 2022.
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May 09, 2025
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Northern Cape Heat's Tshepo Ntuli earns SA Emerging call-up
THE NORTHERN Cape Heat is celebrating a proud moment as all-rounder Tshepo Ntuli has been named in the SA Emerging Men's squad for their tour to Bangladesh this month.
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May 09, 2025
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CENTRAL REGION SA CUP DERBY
Griquas brace for bombardment from revived Cheetahs
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May 09, 2025
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Justice delayed: Galeshewe court building remains closed
RESIDENTS of Galeshewe remain in limbo as the long-promised reopening of the Galeshewe Magistrate's Court faces yet another delay, with no confirmed completion date in sight.
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May 09, 2025
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Burnt horse causes a stink
HOMEVALE residents have condemned the burning of a horse in 17th Street, where the ashes and decaying flesh have left a putrid smell lingering in the neighbourhood.
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May 09, 2025
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Hope rises from ashes
A DEVASTATING fire ripped through the historic Nazareth House on the grounds of St Patrick's CBC in Kimberley late on Monday night, May 5, destroying the boys' and girls' hostels and displacing 48 boarders and several staff members.
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May 09, 2025
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More ‘sewage houses’ in danger of collapse
MORE houses in the vicinity of Nobengula Street are at risk of caving in, as they are built on the same sewerage line as the homes that are collapsing in Absolom Crescent, Galeshewe.
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May 09, 2025
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Crunch time: SA Cup play-off race intensifies
THE AIRLINK Pumas produced a thrilling performance to topple the previously unbeaten Suzuki Griquas 39-35 in Nelspruit on Friday evening, surging to the top of the SA Cup standings as the race for Carling Currie Cup Premier Division qualification heats up.
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May 02, 2025
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'Sol must remove all smart meters'
SOL PLAATJE Municipality executive mayor Martha Bartlett has admitted that she does not yet have an electricity smart meter installed at her residence.
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May 02, 2025
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Kamogelo eyeing podium spot at Region 5 Champs
KAMOGELO Makinta, a determined 15-year-old from Zanshin Karate-Do in Kimberley, is fast making a name for herself.
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May 02, 2025
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Diamond Fight Night thrills local fight fans
THE GLITTER of Kimberley's historic nickname shone bright once again as boxing returned to the Diamond City in grand fashion, with the recent staging of Diamond Fight Night at the Flamingo Casino.
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May 02, 2025
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From Kimberley to Cairo: Tricha to make senior debut in Egypt
KIMBERLEY'S Rhythmia Gymnastics Club and St Patrick’s CBC are celebrating after Tricha Richards, a Grade 10 learner and first-year senior Olympic gymnast, was selected to represent South Africa at the prestigious Pharaoh’s Cup in Cairo, Egypt.
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May 02, 2025
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Interim board steps in to protect children
AN INTERIM board has stepped in to prevent more than 35 vulnerable children from facing neglect or being abandoned on the streets, as the Sinothando Child Welfare Centre in Galeshewe teeters on the brink of closure.
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May 02, 2025
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When 'just kidding' could be just killing
\"HI JOE ... Can you come down for a sec? I want to ask you something. It's pretty important,\" the young man called to his friend who had just climbed three stories up a scaffold.
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May 02, 2025
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Demolition of 'sewage house' halted by court
AN URGENT interim interdict obtained by a property owner to prevent the demolition of flats in Nobengula Street, Galeshewe, is reportedly preventing Sol Plaatje Municipality from addressing overflowing sewage in Wards 17 and 31.
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