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'Northern Cape not a dumping ground for illegal immigrants'
WHILE local communities have already warned illegal immigrants to leave Kimberley by June 30, some foreign nationals have apparently laughed off the threats, indicating that they will not be going anywhere.
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June 26, 2026
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Kimberley SPCA hit hard by theft
THE KIMBERLEY SPCA says its ability to rescue animals has been severely hampered after thieves stole all the wheels from its two dog trailers.
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June 26, 2026
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Residents advised to stock up on water
KIMBERLEY residents have been advised to store water ahead of a planned water supply interruption this weekend to allow for scheduled refurbishment work at the Newton Reservoirs.
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June 26, 2026
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The return of the yellow red herring
POTHOLES are a hot topic of late. Actually, they’ve been a hot topic for more than 10 years.
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June 26, 2026
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Regional champions Pampierstad Express target ABC Motsepe League place
THE NORTHERN Cape’s Pampierstad Express FC have taken the next step in their bid for promotion after emerging as the Frances Baard Football Association Hollywoodbets Men’s Regional League champions for the 2025/26 season.
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June 26, 2026
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N Cape's Ashwill Thomas eyes England pool dream
A YOUNG Northern Cape pool player is preparing for the biggest challenge of his sporting career after being selected to represent South Africa at the upcoming Blackball Pool Championship in England.
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June 26, 2026
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R98m pothole repair project
A R98 MILLION investment has been launched to tackle potholes across the Northern Cape, with nearly R27 million earmarked for repairs in Kimberley over the next three months.
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June 26, 2026
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HISTORIC VICTORY Brilliant Bafana fight their way into World Cup knockouts
SO, THURSDAY June 25 2026 was a day of contrasts: In one way, South Africans will always remember this day as that Thursday when by 10am their batteries started running flat, and by lunchtime they were zoned out at their workstations, “finished and klaar”!
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June 26, 2026
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Killed for stealing oranges
EMOTIONS ran high in Delportshoop this week after a 24-year-old resident from Rooikoppies was fatally shot while allegedly stealing oranges at a residence in Kruger Street.
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June 26, 2026
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Premier makes U-turn on Sol
FOLLOWING months of political instability and ongoing tension at Sol Plaatje Municipality, Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul this week announced that the provincial government would revoke the Section 139(1)(b) intervention that placed the municipality under administration and end litigation involving the municipal manager.
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June 26, 2026
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Unbeaten Toyota Challenge campaign will strengthen Griquas ahead of Currie Cup
THE SUZUKI Griquas will enter the 2026 Carling Currie Cup with renewed confidence after completing an unbeaten Toyota Challenge campaign, but according to head coach Pieter Bergh, the tournament’s greatest success was not the three victories achieved on the field.
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June 19, 2026
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'Every flush is a gamble' in Roodepan sewage crisis
FRUSTRATION is mounting among residents in the Pescodia area of Roodepan, where overflowing sewage and blocked drains have turned daily life into a nightmare for many households.
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June 19, 2026
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Which came first, the chicken or the ‘X’?
HIS NAME may not ring a bell, but author Chinghiz Aitmatov was well known for weaving fables and allegorical themes into his writing.
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June 19, 2026
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MINEWORKERS LEFT IN LIMBO
FEARS are mounting that Lime Acres could become another ghost town after Petra Diamonds placed its Finsch Mine into voluntary business rescue.
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June 19, 2026
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ANC councillors dispute decision to expel them
FIVE ANC ward councillors say the announcement of their expulsion from the party this week was \"premature\".
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June 19, 2026
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NC cricket stalwart to manage Proteas Veterans at World Cup
VETERAN cricket administrator Michael Alexander has been appointed team manager of the Proteas Veterans Over-40s squad for the IMC Over-40s ODI World Cup in Guyana later this year.
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June 19, 2026
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What have we left for Kimberley's youth?
KIMBERLEY is home, and I will always be proud to tell people that this is where I come from.
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June 19, 2026
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Fresh lithium hunt sparks hope for NC
A MAJOR drilling programme is set to get under way near Springbok next month as a Canadian-listed exploration company steps up efforts to determine the full potential of a historic Northern Cape lithium project.
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June 19, 2026
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Rising Northern Cape footballer celebrated
FROM GANSPAN TO THE BIG STAGE:
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June 19, 2026
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Sol Plaatje council faces the axe
THE MEC for Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta), Bentley Vass, has threatened to dissolve Sol Plaatje Municipality if it fails to deal decisively with two sets of minutes that arose from a virtual council meeting held on April 17 to approve the draft budget and Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
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June 19, 2026
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Meticulous police probe brings Facebook scammer to justice
A 36-YEAR-old man who orchestrated a sophisticated Facebook Marketplace vehicle scam spanning three provinces has been sentenced to an effective 15 years’ direct imprisonment following an extensive investigation by the Northern Cape police.
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June 19, 2026
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Rape and kidnapping accused stays behind bars
RAPE and kidnapping accused Johannes Williams is expected to reappear in the Colesberg Magistrate's Court on September 23 after abandoning his bail application.
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June 19, 2026
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Miss Pre-Teen Universe urges youth to dream big
AS SOUTH Africa prepares to commemorate Youth Day on Tuesday, newly crowned Miss Pre-Teen Universe South Africa 2026 Tanya Benadie is using her platform to encourage young people to believe in themselves and never allow their circumstances to define their future.
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June 19, 2026
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Women's support group turns pain into purpose
WHILE many South Africans commemorated Youth Day through formal events and celebrations, a group of Kimberley women chose to spend the day reaching out to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents, offering not only a warm meal but also a message of compassion and hope.
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June 19, 2026
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Tributes continue pouring in for firefighters who died on duty
SEVERAL days after three Ga-Segonyana municipal firefighters lost their lives while responding to a veld fire, tributes continue to honour their sacrifice and highlight the dangers faced daily by emergency responders across the Northern Cape.
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June 19, 2026
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High Court finds glaring flaws in Matlala disciplinary case
THE NORTHERN Cape High Court has highlighted “glaring defects” in the disciplinary process instituted against Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala, declaring the charge sheets issued against him “invalid and unlawful”.
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June 19, 2026
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One me on a stage is not enough
I WAS BORN and raised in Pampierstad in the Northern Cape. More than 30 years later, after a life shaped by ministry, music, education and community development, I still find myself asking the same question: What are we truly doing for the next generation?
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June 19, 2026
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Police probe alleged rape at private hospital
THE POLICE have confirmed that they are investigating the alleged rape of a patient at a private hospital in Kimberley last week.
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June 12, 2026
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Young voices take centre stage
YOUNG writers, performers and community leaders will take centre stage across the Northern Cape this Youth Month as the province marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising with a programme of celebrations, book launches and cultural events.
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June 12, 2026
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Du Toitspan netball girls set sights on provincial play-offs
EXCITEMENT and anticipation were evident at Du Toitspan Primary School as the school’s Under-12 and Under-13 netball teams prepared to depart for Upington to compete in the Northern Cape Provincial Play-offs.
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