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31/07/2025

Police in the Northern Cape have arrested a female bus passenger allegedly in possession of drugs valued at over 750 thousand-Rand. Police stopped and searched the bus that was traveling from Cape Town to Britstown and arrested the 43-year-old suspect following a tip-off.

"Police located a bus matching the description parked in Britstown. The suspect, who fit the provided description, was seen disembarking from the bus. Officers stopped and searched her luggage, where they discovered a significant quantity of mandrax tablets and a plastic bag containing tik, with an estimated street value of R750,600.00. She was immediately arrested and is expected to appear in court soon," said provincial police spokesperson is Molefi Shemane.

31/07/2025

Northern Cape police are investigation a case of culpable homicide following a fatal bus crash that claimed the lives of four passengers today. The crash happened when a long-distance bus that was traveling from Johannesburg lost control and overturned on a bridge between Britstown and Victoria West.

"Preliminary reports indicate that the driver of an intercity bus lost control of the vehicle, which subsequently overturned at a bridge. The bus was carrying a total of 42 passengers at the time of the incident. tragically, four passengers — two adult males and two adult females — were declared deceased at the scene. eight other passengers sustained serious injuries, including one adult male, six adult females, and a female infant. An additional 30 passengers sustained minor injuries," said provincial police spokesperson is Cherelle Ehlers.

31/07/2025

Some traditional leaders from various Royal Houses used the Mayibuye consultation process in Kimberley to reject the recently established commission of inquiry by Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul. The leaders allege that the commission is tantamount to oppression towards some traditional leaders.

Some traditional leaders from various Royal Houses used the Mayibuye consultation process in Kimberley to reject the recently established commission of inqui...

31/07/2025

The case against nine accused persons linked to a R51 million tender awarded in 2005 during the construction of the Northern Cape Mental hospital has been postponed by the Kimberley Magistrate's Court. Legal representative of accused number 9, who is an 89-year-old pensioner presented a report that the pensioner is not fit to stand trial due to ill health. The report stated that the pensioner has Alzheimer's and Dementia, therefore won't be able to comprehend the proceedings. The accused face charges of fraud, corruption, money laundering, and contravention of the Engineering Professions Act and the Public Finance Management Act.

The case against nine accused persons linked to a R51 million tender awarded in 2005 during the construction of the Northern Cape Mental hospital has been po...

31/07/2025

A probe by the Health Ombud, into the treatment, complications of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital has laid bare shocking systemic failures. This investigation was carried out at the request of Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi into the deaths of two patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital. Prolonged power outages, leaking roofs, absence of emergency equipment are among some shocking findings.

A probe by the Health Ombudsman, into the treatment, complications of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital and the Robert Mangali...

31/07/2025

The Health Ombudsman, Professor Taole Mokoena, is releasing findings of an investigation into the treatment, complications, and deaths of psychiatric patients, at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital. It addresses cases involving the death of two patients and inadequate medical care for another.

The Health Ombudsman, Professor Taole Mokoena, is releasing findings of an investigation into the treatment, complications, and deaths of psychiatric patient...

30/07/2025

The Health Ombudsman has released a damning report on the state of the Northern Cape Mental Hospital and Robert Sobukwe hospital following the death of two psychiatric patients and the immobile state of another patient who remains bedridden. Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, called for a probe into the deaths in October last year. Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena's report painted a grim picture on the state of health care at both facilities concluding that the patients who died could have been saved had proper clinical care been offered. Professor Mokoena called for a review of supply chain systems, disciplinary hearing and training of hospital personnel and an overhaul of both facilities.

"Northern Cape mental health hospital was found to have poor governance and systemic lack of leadership and poor management at all levels, unpreparedness for emergency cases, crumbling infrastructure, poor pharmacy and medicine control management, shortage of staff, poor quality assurance management, non-compliance with patient record keeping, and poor laundry services. Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital was found to be experiencing critical staff shortage across the board; lack of oversight with nursing supervision; communication breakdown of reporting systems, non-compliance with guidelines on principles of good record keeping and overcrowding at the hospital emergency centre, aggravated by the absence of a district or regional hospital," said Mokoena.

30/07/2025

Some frustrated residents of a number of informal settlements including Chris Hani Park, Tambo Square, Marikana in Kimberley protested against Sol Plaatje Municipality, demanding better service delivery. They accused the Sol Plaatje Municipality of failing to address their challenges which include high electricity prices and water and sanitation. They have vowed to continue with their protest until they are addressed by Sol Plaatje Executive Mayor, Barbara Bartlett, Speaker Dipuo Peters and Municipal Manager, Thapelo Matlala. Two weeks ago, some residents marched to Premier Zamani Saul's offices demanding better service from the municipality.

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30/07/2025

Some frustrated residents of a number of informal settlements including Chris Hani Park, Tambo Square, Marikana in Kimberley protested against Sol Plaatje Municipality, demanding better service delivery. They accused the Sol Plaatje Municipality of failing to address their challenges which include high electricity prices and water and sanitation. They have vowed to continue with their protest until they are addressed by Sol Plaatje Executive Mayor, Barbara Bartlett, Speaker Dipuo Peters and Municipal Manager, Thapelo Matlala. Two weeks ago some residents marched to Premier Zamani Saul's offices demanding better service from the municipality.

Some frustrated residents of a number of informal settlements including Chris Hani Park, Tambo Square, Marikana in Kimberley protested against Sol Plaatje Mu...

29/07/2025

Angry residents from a number of informal settlements including Chris Hani Park, Tambo Square, Marikana in Kimberley in the Northern Cape, have barricaded roads with burning tyres and rocks. They accuse the Sol Plaatje Municipality of failing to address service delivery challenges in their areas. The residents have vowed to continue with their protest until they are addressed by Sol Plaatje Executive Mayor Barbara Bartlet, Speaker Dipuo Peters and Municipal Manager Thapelo Matlala. Community leader Lawrence Mkhwanazi says they want immediate answers.

"We are having a serious challenge that comes with the issues of water and sanitation. There yards of people are wet the streets are wet. Not even yourself will walk on the streets. We are having seventeen people who have to two of them passed away because of what we are going through. Secondly, we are having an issue of electricity which is expensive, we are buying electricity of R80 of which we get 18 units and which doesn't make sense," said Mkhwanazi.

28/07/2025

Motorsports enthusiasts from across the Northern Cape descended to the Diamond City, for one of Kimberley's most vibrant and entertaining experiences. Kimberley is regarded as the heartbeat of the city of diamonds and the Monster Mob Raceway.

Motorsports enthusiasts from across the Northern Cape descended to the Diamond City, for one of Kimberley's most vibrant and entertaining experiences.Kimberl...

28/07/2025

Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina wants the National Treasury to expedite the release of funds to complete the Integrated Bulk Water Supply System in the Northern Cape. Majodina made the remarks at an oversight inspection at Riverton Water Treatment Plant. The R2.7 billion project is in its third year and was expected to be completed in the next four years. The project started in 2023 as an intervention at Sol Plaatje Municipality to deal with water challenges.

Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina wants the National Treasury to expedite the release of funds to complete the Integrated Bulk Water Supply Sys...