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04/06/2026

Sponsored | The Homegrown Fest: Arts and Culture Market Revival is happening in Kimberley on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Here are the key details for the event:

Date & Time: Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM until 2:00 AM the following morning.

Location: Open Mine Caravan Park on West Circular Road, West End, Kimberley.

Highlights: Live performances, an arts and culture market, and a massive lineup of local artists including Njelic, Thebe, and Benzo.

03/06/2026

🚌 Learner transport strike suspended after tariff increase agreed

Learner transport services across the Northern Cape are set to resume after transport operators suspended strike action following negotiations with the Northern Cape Department of Education and Provincial Treasury.

The dispute, linked to demands for a tariff increase following rising fuel costs, had severely affected schools and left many learners unable to attend classes during the mid-year examination period.

The department says a tariff increase has been granted and transport services will resume immediately.

📰 READ the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/338mdwtt

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03/06/2026

🚔🐕‍🦺 K9s and explosives unit sweep Kimberley malls

The police, including K9 and explosives units, conducted clearance sweeps at Woolworths stores in the Diamond Pavilion Mall and the North Cape Mall on Monday evening. No suspicious items were found.

Woolworths said the operation formed part of heightened security measures being implemented nationally following recent incidents at stores elsewhere in South Africa.

Reports circulating on Monday evening suggested that bomb threats may have been directed at Woolworths stores at the two shopping centres. However, both Woolworths and mall management stated that no bomb threats had been received at the Kimberley stores.

Authorities warned against false threats and misinformation, noting that such incidents can cause unnecessary fear and panic while diverting critical emergency resources.

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03/06/2026

🚨 DON'T GET SCAMMED: SA football fans warned of escalating World Cup cyber threats! ⚽💻

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, cybersecurity experts are warning supporters — both travelling to North America and watching from home in South Africa — to guard against rampant online fraud.

From sophisticated fake ticket sales and holiday rental scams to malicious live-streaming apps and QR-code fraud, criminals are exploiting tournament excitement to steal personal data and hard-earned cash.

Don't let excitement overpower your caution. Take an extra moment to verify official platforms before you click, pay, or share credentials! 🛡️🔒👇

Read the full, essential safety guide on DFA here:🔗 https://dfa.co.za/sport/2026-06-03-fifa-world-cup-sa-soccer-fans-warned-of-seven-escalating-cyber-threats/ Cup

Cybersecurity experts are warning World Cup supporters about fake tickets, accommodation scams, fraudulent streaming sites and social media traps as Bafana Bafana fans prepare for the 2026 tournament.

03/06/2026

🌿 'Cancer bush' under the microscope 🔬

Could a plant that grows naturally in the Northern Cape help shape future cancer treatments?

Researchers at North-West University are investigating the anti-cancer potential of Lessertia frutescens, commonly known as cancer bush, after laboratory studies showed promising results against several forms of cancer, including drug-resistant cancers.

While the research is still in its early stages and human trials have not yet begun, scientists believe the indigenous southern African medicinal plant could open new avenues in the search for more affordable and accessible cancer treatments.

📰 READ the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/48wzvaks

📸 PICTURE: Supplied / NWU

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03/06/2026

SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY, PUBLIC NOTICE: WEDNESDAY, 03 JUNE 2026.

⚠️ ALERT: PLANNED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION ON SATURDAY, 06 JUNE 2026 - 06:00 TO 18:00

Kimberley residents are hereby informed of a Planned Water Supply Interruption scheduled as follows:

Date: Saturday, 6 June 2026
Time: 06:00 to 18:00

Reason: The interruption is necessary to facilitate the replacement of two valves at the 23 Ml Reservoir, three valves at the 45 Ml Reservoir, and a section of the pipe within the Newton Reservoirs Complex.

📍Please Store Water: Residents, especially in Kimberley suburbia (high-lying areas), are advised to make the necessary arrangements and store sufficient water for domestic use during the interruption period.

We apologise for the anticipated inconvenience and thank you for your co-operation as we repair and refurbish our bulk water supply infrastructure under the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI).

Kind regards,

Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY

03/06/2026

🚨 Court rejects Upington rapist's claim that s*x with pregnant woman was consensual

A 33-year-old Upington man has been sentenced to 15 years’ direct imprisonment after a court rejected his claim that s*x with a pregnant woman was consensual. The court found that he had r***d the woman and later spread false allegations that damaged her reputation and personal relationships.

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03/06/2026

🛹 THE ROAD TO THE FINALS: Online registrations open for the 2026 Kimberley Diamond Cup Grand Slam Tour! 🏆🔥

The countdown has officially begun as the country's elite skateboarders prepare to battle through a high-stakes, six-city national qualifying series for their share of a R100,000 prize purse at each stop!

The action kicks off this Saturday, 6 June, at the Thaba Nchu Skatepark near Bloemfontein, before moving through Gqeberha, Durban, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, with a vital home-ground stop circling right back to the Kimberley Skate Plaza on 11 July.

Following the successful conclusion of our regional grassroots Skate For Hope programme, the entire circuit will culminate in the spectacular Kimberley Diamond Cup Championship Final on 5 December alongside invited global professionals.

The platform is set and the entry gates are open for South Africa's best to chase national glory! 🏁🇿🇦

👇 Read the full tour launch preview and see how you can register online here:
🔗 https://dfa.co.za/sport/2026-06-03-entries-open-for-2026-kimberley-diamond-cup-grand-slam-tour/

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Online registration has opened for the 2026 Kimberley Diamond Cup Grand Slam Tour, with a six-city national qualifying series set to culminate in the prestigious championship final in Kimberley.

03/06/2026

🎾 HISTORIC TRIUMPHS: Semifinal berths are locked down after a monumental Tuesday at Roland Garros! 🏆🇫🇷

The single-elimination quarterfinal brackets have produced an emotional milestone for Ukrainian sport and clear statements from the top remaining contenders under the Paris roof.

Marta Kostyuk has made Open Era history for her country, extending her clay-court winning streak to 17 matches by defeating Elina Svitolina to book a blockbuster Thursday clash against 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva.

Structuring high-stakes control in the men's draw, world number two Alexander Zverev halted Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar to secure his fifth career semi-final appearance in Paris. He will square off against 20-year-old Jakub Mensik, who held his nerve on his seventh match point to end the fairytale run of Brazil's Joao Fonseca! 🧱⚔️

👇 Read our quarter-final review on the DFA website:
🔗 https://dfa.co.za/sport/2026-06-03-semi-final-berths-secured-kostyuk-makes-history-as-favorites-and-next-gen-stars-advance-at-roland-garros/

A momentous Tuesday at the French Open saw Marta Kostyuk secure a historic semi-final spot for Ukraine, while Alexander Zverev and Jakub Mensik locked down the men's final-four berths.

03/06/2026

💪 THE RELENTLESS WORKER: Why Phumzile Maqondwana is the ultimate engine in the Griquas pack. 🏉💎

Every coach wants a loose forward whose value is measured in pure work rate, heavy collisions, and unyielding team-first commitment. For the Suzuki Griquas, former Selborne College star, Varsity Cup Dream Team player, and ex-Bulls loose forward Phumzile Maqondwana is exactly that player.

👇 Read about the Griquas' loose forward pillar:
🔗 https://dfa.co.za/sport/2026-06-03-phumzile-maqondwana-the-relentless-worker-in-the-griquas-pack/

Phumzile Maqondwana brings experience, physicality, and leadership to the Suzuki Griquas pack. From Selborne College to the Bulls and now Kimberley, his relentless work rate and team-first mentality make him a vital forward.