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Well-known locals deny ties to Afrika Mayibuye Movement
SEVERAL well-known local individuals whose names appear on a list of provincial executive officials for Floyd Shivambu's newly formed Afrika Mayibuye Movement have denied that they are members of the organisation or that they were elected to its Northern Cape structure.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
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CALLS FOR PROBE INTO POWER SAGA INTENSIFY
THE NORTHERN Cape Civics Organisation has called for a forensic investigation into wasteful and irregular expenditure at Sol Plaatje Municipality following a \"suspicious\" multimillion-rand tender awarded for an electrification project.
2 min |
September 26, 2025
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'Krebbing' my way out of messaging overload
HAVE you ever been lost? I once got lost in a mall in Pretoria; many years ago, before Kimberley had any malls of its own, and way before I knew that mega malls have multiple levels and many, many access points.
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September 26, 2025
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THISTLE RFC revives 117 years of tradition
THE THISTLE Rugby-Football Club, a cornerstone of the historical Beaconsfield community in Kimberley, is preparing to restart after years of inactivity, reigniting a tradition that stretches back 117 years.
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September 26, 2025
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Our heritage is being dug up and sold off
JUST days before South Africans gathered to celebrate Heritage Day this week, two men were arrested on a dusty roadside in the Northern Cape with a bakkie full of endangered plants.
3 min |
September 26, 2025
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Residents call for end to 'lip service' in fight against crime
TAKING a stand against crime, about 250 residents staged a peaceful march to the Galeshewe police station this week, calling for stronger and more visible action against criminals.
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September 26, 2025
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Inside our 2025 Currie Cup champions' locker room
VICTORIES are fought for on the field of battle for everyone to witness, but what the victories mean to the men who achieved them is not often seen, as it is a private moment between comrades, hidden behind closed doors. In the Griquas' locker room, the DFA's sports reporter witnessed the raw emotion of a union reclaiming its place in rugby history.
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September 26, 2025
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Sports get priority as Sol 'benches' service delivery
SOL PLAATJE municipal employees were granted special leave to attend the 2025 Southern Africa Inter-Municipal Sports Association (SAIMSA) Games, held this week in Maseru, Lesotho, from September 21-26, despite cost-containment measures and no budget allocation for the trip.
2 min |
September 26, 2025
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CHAMPIONS
INSIDE GRIQUAS' JOURNEY TO CURRIE CUP GLORY
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September 26, 2025
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A CURRIE CUP JOURNEY THROUGH A FAN'S LENS
IF YOU spend most of your life living in a small town, visiting a big city can be intimidating, even overwhelming.
4 min |
September 26, 2025
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Henderson in fresh bail bid
AS THE trial of John-Ross Crossbery Henderson is scheduled to start in the Northern Cape High Court next month, the murder accused intends to apply for bail based on new facts that emerged during the investigation.
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September 26, 2025
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Barney proved that greed causes extinction
BARNEY the Dinosaur was never very bright, so I’ve often wondered how he ended up with his own TV show. I once heard a story about him and two dinosaur friends stumbling across a magic lamp.
2 min |
September 19, 2025
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Security guards get 15 years for mayonnaise thief's death
TWO SECURITY guards have each been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Kimberley Regional Court for the death of a shoplifter caught stealing mayonnaise from the Shoprite U-Save supermarket in Roodepan.
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September 19, 2025
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IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS
Determined Griquas face off against powerful Lions in David vs Goliath Currie Cup final
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September 19, 2025
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Trio guilty of R80k policy murder
ACCUSED Justin Tier, Naledi Leburu and Mpho Leburu will remain in custody after being found guilty of murdering a woman in order to claim death benefits totalling R80,000.
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September 19, 2025
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Defence shifts the blame in ‘ghost’ youth festival trial
THE DEFENCE has attempted to shift the blame for the Umsobomvu “ghost” youth festival onto the then acting CEO of the Northern Cape Arts and Culture Council (NCACC), Phillip Speek.
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September 19, 2025
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Two police officers out on bail after rape conviction
A 29-YEAR-old survivor from Upington has lost faith in law enforcement and the justice system after two police officers, who were convicted and sentenced for raping her, remain out on bail.
3 min |
September 19, 2025
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OPINION: The Currie Cup could do with ONE tiny tweak in the rules
THE CURRIE CUP is not just another rugby competition.
3 min |
September 19, 2025
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Kimberley all set to host historic Bowls SA Under-35 Tournament
KIMBERLEY is set to make history when it stages the inaugural Bowls South Africa (BSA) Under-35 Inter-Districts Tournament from September 20 to 23.
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September 19, 2025
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Junaid Jacobs plays the game with heart
JUNAID Jacobs' parents introduced him to the game of cricket when he was still very young. This was the start of a love affair with the game.
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September 19, 2025
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Pupil suspended over alleged sex assault
A KIMBERLEY high school pupil was placed on precautionary suspension this week after he was arrested on charges of sexual assault and attempted rape of a fellow pupil at the school hostel on September 7.
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September 19, 2025
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Rethabile Koekoe goes after what she wants
DFA Sports reporter, Danie van der Lith is introducing readers to the players behind Sol Plaatje University’s cricket teams - young people with big dreams, personal stories, and a passion for the game.
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September 19, 2025
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Archery festival set to crown stellar year for NC archers
NORTHERN Cape archery is experiencing a golden chapter, with 2025 proving to be one of its most successful years yet.
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September 19, 2025
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FURY OVER DA, PA 'SELLOUTS'
COMMUNITY members have questioned the “real motive” behind the decision of the DA and PA to abstain from voting during a special council meeting that was convened to address the thorny issue of Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala.
4 min |
September 19, 2025
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Hawks arrest four people in alleged R1.8m youth scam
THE HAWKS’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team arrested four people and charged three companies in connection with a multi-million-rand conference for young entrepreneurs in the Northern Cape, where no services were allegedly rendered.
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September 19, 2025
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Anger over youth deaths in mining truck accidents
AN 18-YEAR-old pedestrian was killed when he was reportedly run over by a mining truck in Postmasburg.
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September 19, 2025
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UNDERFIRE MM 'MUST VOETSEK'
COMMUNITY members are in uproar after Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala was given another seven days to respond to allegations during a special council meeting yesterday.
4 min |
September 05, 2025
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SA's pride to be tested on sport's biggest stages
SOUTH African supporters will have plenty to follow this weekend as three of the country’s national teams take centre stage — the Springboks against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship at the intimidating Eden Park venue, the Springbok Women at the Rugby World Cup, and the Proteas at the Ageas Bowl, in Southampton in the third, and final ODI against England.
2 min |
September 05, 2025
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Blaze reignites outcry
THE DEMOCRATIC Alliance (DA) in Phokwane has urged the Frances Baard District Municipality (FBDM) to expedite the process of making the newly built fire station in Jan Kempdorp operational, following a fire incident that exposed the community's vulnerability.
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September 05, 2025
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Semi-final stakes high for Griquas in Johannesburg
THE RACE for the 2025 Carling Currie Cup semifinals comes down to the final round this weekend, with five teams fighting for four places and just five log points separating them.
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