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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…

By Waaqiah Jaffer Over the past warm spring weekend writers as young as 18 years and as old as 52 years were bringing the heat to the stage with their astounding performances at the Northern Cape (NC) theatre last weekend. The three…

By Palesa Mofoti Partially blind Maria Motale (67) was overjoyed to finally have a brick and mortar house of her own in the twilight of her years in the village of Ntswelengwe in Kuruman. Ronald Lamola, the Minister for Justice and…

Story Supplied The South African Police’s (SAPS) anti crime drive “Operation Shanela” a multi-disciplinary, high density exercise has yielded positive results and will be retained for some time to stabilize crime. Police said the…

Andiswa Bayi (21) made a brief appearance in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court last Monday to face a charge of allegedly kidnapping a new-born baby from a nursery at the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital in Kimberley. According a SAPS…

Story Supplied The Department of Employment and Labour in partnership with the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has today come to an end in Cape Town.   The Roadshows which were conducted throughout the country…

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…

Story Supplied The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) took the trouble to reiterate that all their services to the public provided are provided free of charge in response to recent reports and concerns raised by beneficiaries…

Story supplied Pictures supplied PMG Mining in Postmansburg took the opportunity to contribute towards food security by donating seeds to the community. The noble act was in commemoration of Arbor Week. The mine also…

By Waaqiah Jaffer Picture by Waaqiah Jaffer In commemorating Mandela Day, the Department of Roads and Public Works and the Independent Development Trust (IDT) fulfilled Tshepiso Nqgoko’s dream to establish Lukhanyo Autism Daycare…

By Palesa Mofoti World Autistic Pride Day is commemorated on 18 June.  Many citizens take it for granted that certain members of the population have underlying illnesses that might result in life long struggles. According to…

 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…

By Palesa Mofoti World Autistic Pride Day is commemorated on 18 June.  Many citizens take it for granted that certain members of the population have underlying illnesses that might result in a lifelong struggle. According to Autism…

By Palesa Mofoti The United Nations declared 26 June as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit trafficking.  The theme for 2023 is “People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention” Many families in…

By Dwight Sekgoro Picture by:  Dwight Sekgoro Ritchie Young Fusion Organisation (RYFO) held its Third Annual Sports Day in July at the Rietvale Sports Ground. The day was made possible through generous funds donated by…

By Waaqiah Jaffer Picture supplied The Muslim community worldwide celebrated Eid-UL-Adha on 29 June. Eid is the second-largest holiday in the Islamic faith. Although the day is observed annually according to the Islamic calendar, the…

By Palesa Mofoti Pictures by Lebogang The Northern Cape Department of Mining Resources and Energy convened a mining and energy conference at Mittah Seperepere on 29 June under the theme 'Realising Northern Cape's investment potential…

By Thato Mgoma Picture Sourced Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital, previously known as Kimberley Hospital, receives 200 burn cases annually. The number increases in winter with wounds varying from hot water, acid burn and open fire.…

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…

By Lebogang Mokae Pictured by Tsholofelo Koope The energetic 22-year-old Paseka Tlali, a motivational speaker, model and entrepreneur, hosted the Moment of Inspiration Seminar, the second one at Mayibuye Center in Kimberley.…

By Thato Mgoma Pictures by Thato Mgoma The Galeshewe Youth Network, in collaboration with Youth Support Programme, hosted a Youth Exhibition Indaba on 23 June at Bantu Hall, Kimberley. The purpose was to address social issues like…

By Lebogang  Mokae Picture by Tsholofelo Koope The Executive Mayor for Sol Plaatje Municipality, Kagisho Sonyoni, announced the R2.5 billion Bulk Funding for Infrastructure (BFI) allocated for Water Supply Intervention on 14 June.…

By Dwight Sekgoro Pictures by Dwight Sekgoro The South African National Boxing Organisation (SANABO) held an interclub tournament at the Recreation Hall in Kimberley on 17 June.  Contenders came from Freedom Boxing Club, Platinum…

By Dwight Sekgoro South Africa is brewing with excitement as it gears up to host the Netball World Cup. The National and Provincial Departments of Sports Arts and Culture afforded Northern Cape an opportunity to view the prestigious…

By Karabo Ntanzi Picture supplied Legal Aid SA Office hosted four leaners from Kimberley Boys High School, Floors High School, Kimberley Technical High School, St Boniface High School and William Pescod High School for the annual…

By Lebogang Mokae Pictures by Tsholofelo Koope The message was clear “We are watching you”, from the Sobantu neighbourhood watch (SOB-NEI-WA) when they unveiled four warning boards placed around Sobantu on 16 June 2023.  Each family…

By Waaqiah Jaffer Picture supplied 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…

Story by: Lebogang Mokae Operation Fiela, in collaboration with Sol Plaatje Municipality, Frances Baard District Office, Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, including Home Affairs Department, launched the Tsoga Mocha (loosely…

Story by: Palesa Mofoti Pictures by:  Palesa Mofoti Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, alongside MEC for Health, Maruping Lekwene launched 30 new Emergency Medical Rescue Service vehicles in  Kimberley on 21 June 2023.…

Story by: Thato Mgoma The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared 14 June as World Blood Donor Day. The theme for 2023 is, “Give Blood, give plasma, share life, share often”. In observing this day, the South African National Blood…

Story by:  Waaqiah Jaffer In collaboration with Empire Model Academy, Amandla Danca Teatro ZA hosted their 2nd annual Mr and Miss June 16 2023, pageant. The Northern Cape Theatre in Kimberley was filled with euphoria when eleven…

Story by: Thato Mgoma Northern Cape MEC for Education, Zolile Monakali tabled the 2023/24 budget for his department for 2023/24 at the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature on 20 June 2023. The tabling was attended by Government…

Story by Waaqiah Jaffer Ninety-two artists consisting of cast members, theatre practitioners and crew left Kimberley on 21 June for Makhanda to participate in the Annual National Arts Festival, taking along six stage productions from the…

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…

By Dwight Sekgoro Fighting for a spot in the Hollywood Bets Super League, Richmond United Ladies Football Club from De Aar played against Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club based in Pretoria. The match occurred on 3 June at 3 pm at the Sol…

By Dwight Sekgoro The Annual Kimberley Half Marathon was inaugurated last Saturday at the Kgosi Galeshewe Running Club initiative. The race attracted contestants from Lesotho, Bloemfontein, Kuruman, and local running clubs, including the…

Waaqiah Jaffer The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the National Archives and Records Services of South Africa, held its Annual National Archives Awareness Week on 05 June to 09 June. On 6 June,…

Supplied by the Dept of Agriculture The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform invites target farmer groups such as the Subsistence, the Smallholder and the Black Commercials to…

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.…

Issued by the South African parliamentary communication services The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education concluded the Northern Cape leg of the public consultation process on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill in Kimberley…

Issued by the Department of Sports Arts and Culture The National Archives and Records Services of South Africa and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture hosted the National Archives Awareness Week from Monday, 05, until Friday, 09…

By Thato Mgoma & Palesa Mofoti The parliament of South Africa hosted a public participation hearing regarding the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill on 4 June at the Mayibuye Multipurpose Centre. The purpose of the session was…

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…

The Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Boitumelo Moloi told employers that the Department has noted with concern that agricultural and mining sector employers are comfortable in employing undocumented foreign nationals. Moloi was…

By Karabo Ntanzi Karabelo Dithebe, Support Officer from Grassroot Edge, said they are thrilled to be part of the Men Dialogue by assisting in trying to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS, including other ailments. Grassroot Edge…

Story Supplied The Kimberley Harriers Running Club, in partnership with Meals on Wheels Community Services – Northern Cape, is hosting a Saturday run to celebrate World Hunger Day on May 27 from 07: 00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The run will…

Story by:  Lebogang Mokae MEC for Health, Maruping Lekwene announced the appointment of over 1200 members from various communities across the Province to serve in health governance structures.  Representing 223 public health facilities…

ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Deputy Minister of Social Development, Mme Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, commemorated the International Day of Families in Platfontein, a San community in Francis Baard District. This…

Article:  Supplied by Francis Baard District Municipality At a council meeting 19 May 2023, the Frances Baard District Municipality adopted its budget for the 2023/24 financial year, tabled by the Executive Mayor Cllr. Unondumiso Buda.…

By Lebogang Mokae Africa Beyond Fourth Industrial Revolution (AB4IR) in partnership with Goethe Institute, an organisation from Germany, held a graduation ceremony after an intense two weeks course in theory and practical training on…