Northern Cape Pool talent Ashwill Thomas seeks support for England Championship dream

Danie van der Lith|Published

Talented Northern Cape pool player Ashwill Jomil Thomas has been selected to represent South Africa at the prestigious Blackball Pool Championship in England. The ...

No child support, no World Cup? Argentina’s tough new football rule sparks debate

Staff Reporter|Published

Argentina is using football as leverage in its fight against unpaid child support, with thousands of debtors facing a potential ban from the 2026 Fifa World Cup. ...

City remembers compassionate community nurse

Staff Reporter|Published

The city has lost one of its finest and compassionate professional nurses - Gwedoline Joyce Lawrence - a champion of community nursing and palliative care- who dedicated ...

Bafana Bafana cling to World Cup hopes after fortunate draw against Czechia

Danie van der Lith|Published

South Africa earned a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia at the FIFA World Cup, but the result masked a difficult performance. Bafana Bafana were second best for long ...

Roodepan residents at breaking point as sewage nightmare drags on

Danie van der Lith|Published

Residents in Roodepan's Pescodia area say they have endured months of raw sewage overflowing into their yards because of blocked drains, with repeated complaints ...

Which came first, the chicken or the ‘X’?

Lance Fredericks|Published

As election season approaches, a familiar political parable raises a simple question: should voters be swayed by fresh promises or judge their leaders on the past ...

Colesberg rape and kidnapping accused abandons bail application

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A Colesberg man accused of rape and kidnapping will remain behind bars after abandoning his bail application, with the case postponed to September for further police ...

High Court rules disciplinary process against Sol Plaatje municipal manager unlawful

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Northern Cape High Court has ruled that the disciplinary process against Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala was unlawful, citing serious procedural ...

Gold Cup countdown begins as clubs chase community rugby glory

Danie van der Lith|Published

The countdown to the 2026 Pick n Pay Gold Cup is officially underway, with 100 days remaining until South Africa’s premier community rugby tournament kicks off.

Currie Cup First Division Round 2 set to shape early title race

Danie van der Lith|Published

Round two of the 2026 Carling Currie Cup First Division features crucial fixtures as teams chase early momentum in the condensed tournament. Defending champions ...

Northern Cape Cricket appoints Rudi Ferreira as head of commercial to drive growth and partnerships

Danie van der Lith|Published

Northern Cape Cricket has appointed experienced business and media executive Rudi Ferreira as its new head of commercial. The Kimberley-born businessman returns ...

Bafana carry more than just World Cup hopes into Czech Republic clash

Danie van der Lith|Published

Bafana Bafana face a defining World Cup clash against the Czech Republic amid growing motivation from Safa's defence of emerging football nations and the disappointment ...

Expulsions were 'premature', say ANC ward councillors

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Five ANC ward councillors in Sol Plaatje Municipality say the announcement of their expulsion from the party was " premature", insisting they have lodged appeals ...

Coghsta MEC threatens to dissolve Sol Plaatje Municipality over 'doctored' council minutes

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The MEC for Coghsta has threatened to dissolve the Sol Plaaatje municipal council after two sets of minutes emerged from a virtual council meeting that was held ...

Finsch mineworkers left stranded as ghost town fears haunt Lime Acres

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Hundreds of mine workers, suppliers and businesses in Lime Acres face an uncertain future as Finsch Mine's business rescue fuels fears over unpaid salaries, mounting ...

Unbeaten Toyota Challenge campaign strengthens Griquas ahead of Currie Cup

Danie van der Lith|Published

Griquas coach Pieter Bergh says the unbeaten Toyota Challenge campaign achieved its main objective by testing squad depth and identifying Currie Cup contenders, ...

Hundreds gather as Field Band Foundation marks Youth Day in Danielskuil

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Hundreds of residents joined the Field Band Foundation’s Youth Day celebration in Danielskuil, enjoying music, performances and community activities that highlighted ...

Fresh drilling planned as company targets historic Northern Cape lithium project

Morgan Morgan|Published

A Canadian-listed exploration company is preparing to begin a major drilling programme at its Springbok Project in the Northern Cape as it seeks to define a new ...

Alexander takes the helm as Proteas Veterans target World Cup glory

Danie van der Lith|Published

Northern Cape cricket administrator Michael Alexander has been appointed manager of South Africa's Proteas Veterans Over-40s team. With the World Cup in Guyana looming, ...