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Northern Cape man sentenced for dealing in unpolished diamonds
Northern Cape man sentenced for dealing in unpolished diamonds! Two high-profile cases recently concluded in the Northern Cape courts, underscoring…
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3 arrested for possession of R449 000 worth of rhino horns
3 arrested for possession of R449 000 worth of rhino horns ! Three individuals were arrested on Monday after they…
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Cholera detected in rivers in North West and Northern Cape
The Department of Water and Sanitation says it has detected the presence of cholera in the Vaal and Harts Rivers…
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166 arrested in multi-disciplinary operation in Northern Cape
A recent multi-disciplinary operation in the Northern Cape has resulted in the arrest of 166 suspects. “The disruptive actions conducted…
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R80K fine for Northern Cape businessman who failed to submit his tax returns
A Northern Cape businessman who failed to submit his tax returns to the South African Revenue Services (Sars) during the…
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Videos: Police destroy illegal bridge on Zimbabwe border
Police have destroyed a bridge near the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe that is believed to have been used…
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3 including foreign nationals arrested for illicit mining in Kimberly
Three suspects were arrested and charged for the possession of illegal mining equipment in the Northern Cape on Saturday, 7…
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Northern Cape man who viciously attacked 2 childhood friends sentenced
A young man from the Northern Cape has been sentenced to 13 years imprisonment in the Victoria West Regional Court.…
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High fire danger conditions expected in 2 provinces
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued another warning for extremely high fire danger conditions on Monday. The conditions…
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Man arrested for theft after bags of clothes worth R40K found in houses across Chris Hani Park
A Kimberly Tactical Response team arrested a 28-year old suspect who was part of a business larceny, he allegedly stole…
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Residents in Gauteng warned to brace for cold snap this week
Temperatures in Gauteng are expected to drop this week, and residents are warned to brace for the cold weather. The…
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29 foreign nationals arrested in Northern Cape for illicit mining activities
In a multi-disciplinary operation in the Northern Cape, 29 foreign nationals were arrested for illicit mining activities. The Operation Vala…
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2 women convicted of murdering their boyfriends in the Northern Cape
The Keimoes Regional Court in the Northern Cape recently sentenced two women for murdering of their partners in two separate…
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Measles outbreak leads to closure of 4 Northern Cape schools
Four schools in the Northern Cape have been closed following a measles outbreak in the Delportshoop. It is believed that…
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Pampierstad family seeks answers for son’s death at hospital
It’s been a month since a 21-month-old baby died at the Hartswater Hospital in the Northern Cape — and his…
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Operation Shanela: Over 261 suspects nabbed in Northern Cape
Northern Cape police have arrested 261 suspects for various crimes during Operation Shanela. “During the weeklong operation, 261 suspects were…
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Father gets 6 years for assaulting infant
The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Tuesday welcomed the sentencing of a 30-year-old man for assaulting his baby in…
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Minister Majodina pledges to finalize govt’s delayed bucket eradication project in NC & FS
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has pledged to finalize the government’s delayed bucket eradication project in the Northern Cape…
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Inclement weather across parts of South Africa ahead of cold front making landfall
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warns of a day filled with disruptive and inclement weather across parts of the…
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UIF commissioner vows to improve service delivery
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) says it is working on improving efficiency and the overall delivery of services to its…
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Thunderstorms on the way in 4 provinces
Thundershowers are expected in the Free State, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal tomorrow. Weather warnings, Friday 2 August In…
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Criminal justice expert blasts SAPS after viral video of drunk cop
A policing and criminal justice expert has expressed disappointment over the Northern Cape police constable who was arrested for being…
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Police crack down on illegal mining in Northern Cape
The South African Police Service says it is making strides to combat illegal mining in the Northern Cape. Committed to…
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Julius Malema says Ramaphosa is the enemy of the people
The so-called Government of National Unity (GNU) is the enemy of the people, EFF leader Julius Malema has said. Malema…
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Julius Malema denies leading an EFF ‘cult’
EFF leader Julius Malema has hit back at critics who have long labeled him a dictator leading a political cult.…
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EFF supporters gather in Kimberley to celebrate 11th anniversary
In Northern Cape, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) supporters gathered in Kimberley on Saturday to celebrate the party’s eleventh anniversary. This…
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Orania belongs to us, says Julius Malema
EFF leader Julius Malema has once again pledged to build low-cost government housing in the Afrikaans-only town of Orania in…
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EFF to continue fight for insourcing municipal workers in SA metros
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said that his party will continue to fight for the insourcing of municipal…
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21-year-old rapist sentenced for rape of 2 teen boys in the Northern Cape
A Northern Cape rapist has been sentenced in the Groblershoop Regional Court for raping two teen boys. Gerrit De Wee,…
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Father & 2 sons get life in jail for murdering man they accused of stealing their cellphones & sneakers
A Northern Cape man and his two sons were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a man they…
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Pemmy Majodina tells MPs municipalities not making it easy to eradicate pit toilets
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina said that municipalities were not making it easy to eradicate pit toilets and kept…
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3 rivers burst their banks in Cape Town as weather service warns of more snowfall & flooding until Friday
City of Cape Town emergency services are responding to weather-related incidents after three rivers have burst their banks amid the…
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Cold front brings heavy rain, flooding in Northern Cape
Heavy rains have led to flooding in some parts of the Northern Cape including Hantam, Kamiesberg and Middelpos. Some residents…
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Man gets 2 life sentences for raping friend’s minor child
A man who betrayed the hospitality and trust of his friends by raping one of their minor children in their…
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Snowfall forecast across parts of SA
With winter now fully underway, Vox Weather has forecast snowfall across various parts of the country: Wednesday, 3 July: Expect…
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Family of missing soldier wants to see his body, even if he is dead
The family of missing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member Luntu Basil Hatta is pleading for him to be…
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Fire danger conditions expected in 3 provinces
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for extremely high fire danger conditions on Sunday. These conditions…
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Gauteng and Northern Cape the only provinces with no MECs
Gauteng and the Northern Cape are the only provinces where Members of the Executive Council (MECs) are yet to be…
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Activist: There’s more to people with albinism than the condition
People with albinism still endure name-calling, prejudice and ostracism in South Africa. The Northern Cape’s Provincial Chairperson of the National…
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Police seize over R3 million worth of illicit cigarettes in Upington
Northern Cape police seized illicit cigarettes worth over R3 million in Upington on Friday. Provincial police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela,…
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ANC’s Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane elected new NCOP chairperson
Newly sworn in members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) have elected outgoing Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane as Chairperson…
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Northern Cape man gets 2 life terms for child rape
A 32-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect his victims, has been sentenced to two life terms for raping…
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3 children die in devastating Northern Cape fire
A deadly blaze ripped through a residence in Soebatsfontein, Northern Cape, on Saturday. The fire claimed the lives of three…
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Gift of the Givers inundated with calls for help amid inclement weather conditions
Gift of the Givers says it’s been inundated with calls for help amidst inclement weather conditions. Heavy rains and damaging…
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Northern Cape cop accused of raping his girlfriend denied bail
A police officer from the Northern Cape who appeared in the Richmond District Court has been remanded behind bars. The…
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Policeman denied bail on rape charge
A police constable from Richmond in the Northern Cape will be remanded in custody after his bail was denied by…
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Gang caught red-handed off-loading stolen goods worth R2 million
Police in the Northern Cape have been lauded after recovering stolen goods and a hijacked vehicle. A multi-disciplinary investigation by…
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Jacob Zuma no-show at Western Cape MK Party rally
Former President Jacob Zuma was billed to speak at MK Party rallies in three different provinces on Saturday. The Western…
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DA to go into coalition if ANC fails to get majority: John Steenhuisen
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, John Steenhuisen has wrapped up the party’s elections campaign trail in the Northern Cape by reiterating…
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Stepfather sentenced to life imprisonment for raping 14-year-old stepdaughter
A 43-year-old Northern Cape man who raped his then 14-year-old stepdaughter was sentenced to life in prison by the Galeshewe…
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