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Inspectors shut Government Mortuary for violation of OHS Act
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The Department of Employment and Labour’s Inspections and Enforcement Services has closed down a…
Religious News
Mothers’ Union meet in Kimberley
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Six hundred and ninety women from the Anglican Deanery of Kimberley and Kuruman descended to Kimberley…
CRC building dedicated to its congregants
Palesa Mofoti
The Christian Revival Church (CRC) opened its new building doors on 10 April 2024, along the Cape…
Easter Church Service Dedicated to Law Enforcement Officials
By Karabo Ntanzi
The Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lt Gen Koliswa Otola accompanied by…
Catholic men urged to take their place in church
Karabo Ntanzi
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine parishioners will not forget Sunday, 11 February, because the church…
Diamonds on Move
Patience is a virtue
Karabo Ntanzi
Perseverance paid off for Dorothy Mazingane, whose stage name is Dorothy M. In December 2023, she was crowned the 2023 Best Influential Gospel Musician at the UKHONUKAMVA National Gospel Music Awards in Cape Town. "It was…
Lack of sight no deterrent for mother of two
By Karabo Ntanzi
Betty Coetzee, a mother of two who was born blind is a braille instructor who started her schooling journey at Retlameleng Special School in Kimberley and matriculated from there in record time in 2008.
The…
For the love of Radio
Own correspondent
Mzi Makapela, the founder and chief executive officer of Revival FM, was born in Mokgareng village, Greater Taung on 7 May 1973. His family relocated to Kimberley when he was 15 years of age.
He matriculated at…
Passionate officer retires after 32-year service
By Waaqiah Jaffer
“I’ve always had a passion for joining the South African Police Service from a young age”, said former police officer, Hakim Mohammed who retired as a Colonel at the age of 56 in March this year.
Mohammed was born in…
Breast cancer survivor nurse retires
By Waaqiah Jaffer
Rabiaa Toffar-Gool (61) who started her nursing career at the young age of 18 at Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital in Kimberley is sad to bid farewell to the institution after a 43-year stint.
Toffar-Gool was herself…
Self-made computer guru
By Thato Mgoma
It took Morena Mohale sheer determination to rise above the rest and become a sought after computer technician in his adopted hometown of Galeshewe in the Northern Cape.
Morena was born and bred in section H2,…
“I’ve wanted to be a doctor since grade one-NC Psychiatrist.”
By Waaqiah Jaffer
Growing up in Jan Kempdorp in the Northern Cape where there were very few black doctors Mpho Hammer née Bantobetse (42) has always aspired to be a doctor.
Despite being born into a family of teachers she decided to…
City’s actress’ dream turns to reality!
By Waaqiah Jaffer
Robyn Rossouw, a 26-year-old talented actress born and bred in Utility and Ashburnham in Kimberley has turned her dream of being a television and movie star into reality.
“Growing up I was always so captivated by TV…
Maria Hough wins “librarian of the Year” award
By Waaqiah Jaffer
Maria Magdalena Hough ‘Manda Hough (48) from Kimberley is ecstatic over her career path which has seen her win the coveted “Librarian of The Year “ prize for the past year.
The annual competition was hosted by…
Dedicated to saving lives
By Waaqiah Jaffer
Ntanti Sephiri, a Senior Manager for Emergency Services at the Sol Plaatje Municipality, dedicated 34 years of his life to saving lives.
“I grew up in Mafikeng Northwest Province during the former Bophuthatswana…
Passion beyond the crown
Story by Waaqiah Jaffer
Driven by her passion for working with people, Phemelo London, a 20-year-old university student who was crowned Miss Kimberley 2022, continues to make her city proud.
London was born and raised in Galeshewe, is…
Kimberley visual artist, showcases his talent abroad
By Waaqiah Jaffer
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Eugene Junior Oliphant, a 26-year-old visual artist from Roodepan, Kimberley, recently returned from London after exhibiting his artwork at the "Its Liquid Group" exhibition.
“I was raised by my…
CARING FOR THE NEEDY
By Karabo Ntanzi
In celebrating June 16, Amandla Danca Teatro ZA and other stakeholders are reaching out to those in need by accumulating necessities for winter.
Amandla Dança Teatro ZA is a non-profit organization established in 2015…
Kimberley hockey player flies the South Africa’s flag high.
By Waaqiah Jaffer
Charné Maddocks, a young and ambitious Kimberley hockey player, continues to make big moves in the sports fraternity. She recently traveled abroad to participate in the Four Nations Hockey Tournament in South Korea.…
Music runs through his veins
By Lebogang Mokae
Picture by Lebogang Mokae
Victor Johannes Khujane, known as "Dr Victor," a guitarist for over 45 years and leader of the music group ‘Rasta Rebels’, was born and reared in the diamond city.
The multi-talented…
Community health centre opened in defiance of the odds
By Karabo Ntanzi
Pictures by: Rebaone Prophy
Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O38R8Eg2cqs for the full interview
It has been a long and challenging road for Professional Nurse and founder of Tsoseletso Healthcare…
“NO ONE SHOULD GO TO BED HUNGRY”
By Refilwe Mphirime
Elizabeth Seema lives by, “no one should go to bed hungry." The 68-year-old mother of two sons aged 39 and 40 saw a lack of food in her community and in response to fulfilling that need she established a soup kitchen.…
A SAMARITAN
By Refilwe Mphirime
Gregory Trevor Taylor resolved to play a role in easing the struggle in his community when he grew up. This after witnessing his unemployed mother raise all 10 of her children under difficult circumstances such as…
Sawic Trail Blazzer
By Karabo Ntanzi
Kediemetsi Bogaleboile is Chairperson of South African Women in Construction (SAWIC) for Northern Cape and is a nominee for the 2021 Heroin’s Awards. She was born in Palweni Street, Kimberley, the only sister to her…
SACBC gets a Media Officer
By Karabo Ntanzi
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kimberley was thrilled at the appointment of Jason Selikisho, as Media and Publicity Officer for the Youth Ministry by the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) in February…
NPO’s humble beginning
By Karabo Ntanzi
Woman of Wisdom (WoW), a non-profit organisation (NPO) established in 2010, aims to improve and enrich lives.
“What keeps us going is knowing that we have touched so many lives," said co-founder, Caroline Sithole.…
Perseverance: a key to success!
By Refilwe Mphirime
The saying, ‘an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ is evident in the life of Zandisile Luphahla. The 44-year-old married man learned the importance of hard work and persistence from his parents. The fifth of six…
Bringing back Ubuntu
By Refilwe Mphirime
Charity begins at home and this is evident in the life of Gregory Tebogo Nyongane. Gregory’s mother instilled in him the importance of giving from a young age. Her motto was, "before you eat, think about the person…
Education is still key to success
By Refilwe Mphirime
Success was inevitable for the hardworking Dr Gail Parker. Parker’s roots are in the Northern Cape; her father is from Gong-Gong while her mother is from Jacobsdal.
Her grandparents raised Parker in Ou Greenpoint…
Destined for greater things
By Staff reporter
Evelyn Maruping, founder of Ping TV favourite’s quote is, “the opportunity you have right now is preparing you for the next best opportunity leading up to the ultimate opportunity”.
Maruping the middle…
It runs within the family
20 August 2020
By Karabo Ntanzi
Mpho Mokalipo’s love for theatre spanned over a period of twenty years: dancing, acting, singing, writing and directing runs through her veins. “Acting is therapeutic for me,” adds Mokalipo.…
The multi-talented Caroline
August 2020
By Karabo Ntanzi
Caroline Lesedi Sakiele is the founder of Caro Cares, a Non Profit Organisation that assists Grade 12 learners from disadvantaged families to prepare for their matric dance.
The dynamic twenty-two year…
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