New gecko species discovered in the Northern Cape
The Gravel Pygmy Gecko lives near Klein Pella in the Khâi-Ma Local Municipality
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Kimberley police attacked by Nigerian mob during drug operation
In Kimberley, a police operation to arrest a Nigerian national suspected of drug possession escalated when a mob attacked the officers.
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SIU gets greenlight to probe corruption and fraud at Northern Cape Economic Development Agency
The SIU’s investigation into NCEDA is not just limited to contract procurement but extends to salary adjustments lacking proper authorisation and any unauthorised, irregular, or fruitless expenditure.
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Northern Cape govt blasted for budgeting R120 million to replace 596 bucket toilets
Campbell’s toilet replacement project was originally budgeted at R88 million but quickly ballooned to R120 million.
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Pampierstad serial rapist handed life sentence
In Pampierstad, a serial rapist, Hans Appie, received a life sentence for a spate of violent crimes. Hans Appie: Notorious Pampierstad serial rapist gets life sentence In a statement, police spokesperson Sergeant Molefi Shemane, on behalf of SAPS, expressed his approval of the life sentence handed by the Taung Regional Court to the 50-year-old. On 17 October 2023, Appie was convicted on a litany of charges that included rape, attempted murder, and robbery. Appie’s arrest came as a result of multiple rape reports in Pampierstad, where he allegedly preyed on children heading to school and women commuting to work during the early morning and late evening hours throughout 2013 and 2014. His criminal activities
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SANDF sheds light on cause of Northern Cape training base fire [video]
A day after the incident, SANDF released a detailed statement providing insight into the dreadful event.
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Two SAPS members to be sentenced for rape
According to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), the two members raped a woman in 2017 after they offered her a lift home.
Lifestyle
In photos: Namaqualand flowers bloom after rainy winter
Rainfall in national park has nearly doubled this year
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This Kimberley man linked to fatal Diamond Mall police shooting [video]
Following an intensive manhunt, the suspect, a 38-year-old male who apparently hijacked a Transnet bakkie and subsequently drove towards Riverton, was arrested.
Travel
Northern Cape travel guide: When to visit, Places to visit, Safety suggestions
This Northern Cape travel guide includes info on when to visit, places to visit, and essential safety suggestions for an unforgettable trip.
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Have you seen Precious Oliphant? – Kimberley police up the ante in search of kidnapped toddler
Kimberley police are seeking the assistance of the public in tracking down four-year-old Precious Oliphant, who was kidnapped in Lerato Park last week.
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Lindiwe Sisulu blasted for demanding ‘special treatment’ for ANC inmate, John Block
Lindiwe Sisulu insists she made ‘arrangements’ to visit John Block but was unfairly denied. Here’s what the corrections department said in response.
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Northern Cape to begin Phase One vaccination next week
Northern Cape’s vaccination drive will kick off on Wednesday 10 February.
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Watch: Kuruman beer looters score a hit with overturned truck [video]
It was by design that a beer truck capsized in Kuruman, two days after Ramaphosa lifted the alcohol ban.
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Kuruman teacher sentenced to six years for raping pupil
Allan Charles Reeds will spend four years in prison for raping a 12-year-old pupil. It could be less with good behaviour.
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Kimberley has a vicious rapist on the loose
Kimberley authorities fear this alleged rapist could strike again.
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Hartswater farm murder: Family abducted, killed – Here’s what we know
A family from a farm in #Hartswater was brutally murdered on Monday evening. All four suspects have been arrested.