Virtual Graduation

By Staff Reporter Sol Plaatje University hosted its 6th Graduation Ceremony on 1 May. The virtual ceremony was streamed live across various online platforms such as KimberleyTV, YouTube, Facebook, Zoom and MS Teams. Over 900 people…

Sol mourns councillor

By Olebogeng Molale Councilors, community and family members gathered at the Kimberley City Hall on 14 April to honour the memory of a devoted official and Ward 1 Councilor, Bernadette Francis. Sol Plaatje Municipality Mayor, Patrick…

Mwana wa mvula

By Refilwe Mphirime The dance musical, Mwana Wa Mula, produced by Amandla Dance Teatro ZA, ran from 18 to 20 March 2021 at the Northern Cape Theatre in Kimberley. The founder of Amandla Dance Teatro ZA, choreographer and co-composer,…

Via dolorosa

By Karabo Ntanzi The Galeshewe Ministers Fraternal (Gamifra) held a Palm Sunday service at the Galeshewe Arena under strict covid regulations. Congregants from various denominations were not deterred from attending this annual event…

Fly butterfly

The funeral service of Thenjiwe Firoozah  Mokapane (nee Lande) was held on 13 March 2021 at her parents' home in Mokgeledi Street, Kimberley. She was was born on 14 July 1975 and was the third daughter to Bambaliphi Daniel and Bohutsane…

Back to school campaign

By Refilwe Mphirime In keeping with the Back to School campaign, MEC for Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Land Reform and Rural Department, Mase Manopole, visited Tshireleco Senior School on 9 March. Annually the Premier assigns a…

A friend indeed

By Karabo Ntanzi “Passion, patience and love are what keeps Tsala ya Bana Day Care Center going,” these are words uttered by Edith Eiland, the Principal. The center has been in operation since 1 April 2001. According to Eiland the Day…

Matric Class of 2020

By Refilwe Mphirime In celebrating a 66% pass, the Northern Cape Department of Education hosted the matric awards at Protea Hotel in Kimberley. In his opening remarks, MEC for Education Zolile Monakali stated that the ceremony aims to…

A man on a mission

By Karabo Ntanzi Bishop Dona Molaolwa knew from grade four, that he wanted to serve the Lord but being a Bishop never crossed his mind. His teacher, Mrs Moss, did not believe him because he was naughty and talkative in class. A true…

Sad farewell to son of the soil

Life will never be the same in Platfontein after the death of a son, a father and a community builder Arnesto Dapaisa. The Traditional Healers Association and the Indigenous Wisdom sector within the Creative and Cultural Industry of South…

Choral maestro laid to rest

By Karabo Ntanzi On Thursday, 16 December 2020, the Motsoari family, choral music fraternal and the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture reeled with shock at the news of the passing on of Mokete Piet Motsoari, affectionately known as…

Catholics lost another shepherd

Abel Gabuza one of six children born in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. He studied towards his Priesthood at St Paul's Minor Seminary and St Peter's Major Seminary in Hammanskraal. His studies were interrupted after the first year when he…

A blow to the arts industry

The Cultural and Creative Industry of South Africa held a memorial service for fellow artists Kgosi “aka” King Obakeng Meruti and Moshe Gabriel Gaotlhaolwe Moeng at Mayibuye Centre. The duo who worked together on various projects died days…