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The funeral service for Rev Mark Mareko Makhele was held at the United Congregational Church of South Africa in Tyala Street, Kimberley.  Strict Covid-19 protocols were observed, which saw an overflow of mourners sitting outside the church.…

Isaac David Matlhako Mofokeng, known as “Bra Ike,” was born on 15 July 1943 in Kimberley at Malay Kamp.  He was the firstborn child to Maria Kelebogile Moamogwe and Daniel Mofokeng, who were blessed with five children.  He started schooling…

Kokoano themomolao ya profense ya kapa bokone e rometse molaetsa wa kgomotso morago ga go tlhokofala ga leloko la maloba la kokoanopelomolalo ya profense ,  e leng Nkosamandaba John Galela, yo o tlhokofetseng mo kgweding e fitileng. John…

The funeral service of Reverend Obakeng Poloko Jackals affectionately known as Bassie, resembled a religious gathering or a music concert. Mittah Sepherephere Convention Center was filled to capacity with mourners from across the globe and…

On 17 January 2020, the Northern Cape Province bid farewell to a son of the revolution at Mittah Sepherepere Convention Centre, Kimberley. It was fitting to honour Gomolemo Archie Lucas with a Provincial Funeral, an honour bestowed to those…

A soft-spoken, gentle soul and a pillar of strength are the words that describe Ronald Mzimkhulu Mrubata. The funeral service was held at the Galeshewe Social Centre in Kimberely on 28 July 2018. The hall was packed to capacity by friends,…

The late Thenjiwe Patience Billy was Born on 20 January 1971, daughter to Velile Shepard Billy and Pulane Ellen Selepe in White City, Kimberley. Her funeral service was held on 1 September 2018, at Ethiopian Episcopal Church, Kekana…

By Karabo Ntanzi South African Opera singers adhered to Covid-19 lockdown regulations, which prevented them from performing in public. This situation compelled a London-based South African baritone, Njabulo Madlala, to initiate a…

Kimberley have lost of a political and religious activist, Sr Camilla Mary,  born Dorothy Maria Camp on 17 September 1945 at Olive Road, Floors, Kimberley. She was the eldest out of three children and the last one to depart from their…

Women of Wisdom (WoW) is a non-profit organization founded by  Caroline Sithole and Thandi Dwane in 2010. The organization aims to empower and strengthen women and youth through skills development programmes. The NGO is currently funded by…

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…

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…

Ka Olebogeng Molale Mokhuduthamaga wa lefapha la boitekanelo mo profenseng ya Kapa Bokone Maruping Lekwene are o itumelal go bona maemo ao a tsweletseng go fetoga le go tokafala mo lefapheng la gagwe seno ke jaaka naga e tsweletse go…

The Northern Cape Provincial Police members acted on a tip-off that led to the arrest of a 63-year-old man illegally dealing in liquor, thereby defying the adjusted Level 3 Covid-19 Regulations. The incident took place on Sunday, 17 January…

By Staff Reporter The Galeshewe police have made an urgent plea for parents to know the whereabouts of their children. This request follows after 12-year-old Lesedi Setlhauno drowned in Witdam on Wednesday 6 January. Police…

By Olebogeng Molale Neo Entle Orphanage from Tshwaragano, recently held a Charity Market to provide needy families with clothing. The market took place at Five April Park, Galeshewe on 5 December. According to one of the founders,…

By Karabo Ntanzi We caught up with the 31-year-old now business owner, Theodore Lekgetho, from the dusty streets of Barkley West. Who against all odds did not let circumstances affect his entrepreneurial spirit. Theodore being…

By Olebogeng Molale The Northern Cape Tourism Authority (NCTA) has urged tourists to explore the Province's beauty and diversity during the festive season. The statement was made during the 2020 tourism summer activation campaign,…

Whenever you pass women working on a construction site, remember Seneo Jessey Chakane, known as “Majess”. Born on 16 November 1957 in Modutung Village near Manthestad, Taung, passed on 28 June 2018 and buried on 7 July 2018. She was…

The funeral service of Hamilton Tshwaro Mocumi known as “Oom Tshwa” was held on Saturday, 30 June 2018 at St Pauls Anglican Church.  The church was filled to capacity with mourners from Vryburg, Rustenburg, Mmabatho and other parts of the…

The Bucaneers have lost an avid fan, Neo Christopher Teledimo, fondly known as Telex, Talk of the Town, Naakse-Joe he insisted to be addressed as Sir.  He was frequently spotted walking up and down the streets dressed in his Olando Pirates…

By Staff Reporter In celebrating the last holy communion for the year, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimberley took the opportunity to close the 16 days of no gender-based violence campaign. The resident steward, Reverend JS Morake,…

Ka Olebogeng Molale  Mokhuduthamaga wa lefapha la dipalangwa le tshireletsego ya baagi mono Kapa Bokone Nomandla Bloem are mo pakeng eno ya meletlo ya keresemose di senyi gaabo ke nageng,Bloem one a bua seno ka nako ya go thankgololwa ga…

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…

By June Mokoka Author, Life Coach, Public Speaker, Founder and CEO of J.U.N.E Coaching # Consulting and Growing Smart Leaders NPC There’s good news and there’s bad news. Let’s start with the latter to get it out of the way.…

Olebogeng Molale Lefapha la thuto mo profenseng ya Kapa Bokone leare le santse le tshwere phage ka mangana , go ka leka go konosetsa  tshalelo morago ya go rebolela baithuti ba bashwa manno mo dikolong . Seno ke jaaka lefapha leno go…

By Olebogeng Molale The Department of Health stated that from midnight to 09:00, on Christmas Day the Northern Cape Province public health facilities welcomed into the world a total of 25 newborn babies, 15 females and 10 males.…

By Refilwe Mphirime The South African Police Service in Roodepan embraced the 16 Days of Activism for no violence against women and children campaign by partnering with the Department of Social Development, Faith-Based Organisations  …

By Ria Robyn Reen Chief of !xun community  Antonio Saboa.  Ma !am i  wicese n#ava G||aonwan ||an'a ya !u ke kae Ya ke yunga mu toti'e tci ke //ala.  Mu toto sing tci kae ke gea tci |xoah #hia sihng ke ||ao toan Ta G||aonwan ke…

By Olebogeng Molale On 19 December, the Salvation Army Church in Kekana Street, Galeshewe, held their first Give a Smile to a Child Fun Day. The campaign started in November with the church band playing Christmas Carols at different…

BY Refilwe Mphirime The Northern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works in collaboration with the Premier's office held a three-day Provincial infrastructure summit from 2 to 4 December at the Mittah Seperepere Convention center.…

By Refilwe Mphirime Premier, Dr Zamani Saul launched the Northern Cape post-graduate support group on 30 November at the Legislature. Dr Saul highlighted two problems that postgraduates encounter: delayed completion of their chosen…

By Tshepo Mabuela  Grade 12 learners from Tswelopele Correctional Centre signed the National Pledge administered by the Northern Cape Department of Education, officials and educators from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) on…

Olebogen Molale Mosireletsi wa sechaba wa moloba Advocate Thuli Madonsela are eno ke nako ya gore banna ba tshameke karolo mo go lwantshaneng le tshotlakako .  Go ya ka bong,Madonsela one a bua seno ka nako ya moletlo wa thupelelo ya…

By Tshepo Mabuela In his recent speech on progress in the national effort to contain the COVID19 pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa raised concerns about the worsening rate of new infections around the world. According to Ramaphosa…

By Staff Reporter The construction for the new Kuruman Reptile Zoo by the John Taolo Gaetsewe Developmental Trust(JTGDT), in Seoding near Kuruman, is expected to be a tourist attraction and will be completed within the next eight months.…

By Refilwe Mphirime The Department of Social Development, in partnership with the Provincial Men's Forum, held a two-day workshop in Kimberly to address issues of gender based violence, which the president declared a second pandemic.…

By Olebogeng Molale As the country will be observing 16 days of activism against the abuse of women and children from 25 November to 10 December, a group of concerned students at the Sol Plaatje University has called on the university…

By Olebogeng Molale Former Bloemfontein Celtics and Kaizer Chiefs defender Fabian McCarthy has encouraged upcoming soccer players not to allow the Covid 19 pandemic to distract them from improving their talents. McCarthy said this during…

  By Olebogeng Molale The Ikageng Presbyterian church celebrated its 27th anniversary on Sunday 1 November with praise, worship and a compelling sermon. The Retswelele based church started in 1993 with 16 families who…

Fame Academy in collaboration with the Cultural and Creative Industry Foundation of South Africa (CCIFSA), Kia, National Lottery Commission and Northern Cape Department of Arts and Culture, announced, at a media briefing held at Flamingo…

Parents at Roodepan High School and the community supported the School Governing Body's call to embark on a tool down, pens down and stop the matriculants from continuing with their exams due to the flooding sewerage at the school. They…

4/2020 By Olebogeng Molale As part of helping needy families affected by the corona-virus pandemic,The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates over 5000 food parcels to the Department of Social Development. …

4/2020 By Staff Reporter The Sol Plaatje Municipality has completed emergency repairs on the 1200mm, 965mm and 600mm pipes in Roodepan and at the Newton Reservoir over the weekend. The repairs, which required water interruptions…

4/2020 By Staff Reporter Kimberley born paper mache artist Dineo Kgotlaetsile is sharing her talent to develop others in the community. The 30-year-old woman learned the craft from a skills development programme in…

4/2020 By Karabo Ntanzi It took 61 years for the lead guitarist, Moloantoa “Bra Darkie” Tau, to record his music album, titled "Footprints – The Journey". The 75 year old, Klerksdorp born Bra Darkie, started playing…

4/2020 By Staff Reporter Mamokala Trotina Peme, regarded Thursday 22 October 2020 as the most blessed day of her life as her yard in Galeshewe was filled with loving family and friends. They came to celebrate her 100th birthday. …

4/2020 By Olebogeng Molale In an effort to eradicate Rabies, more than 600 cats and dogs were vaccinated at Mayibuye Cultural Centre in observing Rabies Awareness month. Since the beginning of October, the Department of…

4/2020 By Olebogeng Molale MEC for Social Development, Nontobeko Vilakazi distributed 100 hand sanitizers and face masks. Homeless people living in dumps under De Beers Road Bridge and street kids, including unemployed men…