News Archives | Noordkaap Bulletin https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/news/ To Inform, Engage and Empower Local Communities Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:47:38 +0000 en-ZA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/noordkaap-bulletin-site-icon-150x150.png News Archives | Noordkaap Bulletin https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/news/ 32 32 242490444 Rising fuel prices set to drive up food and transport costs https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/rising-fuel-prices-set-to-drive-up-food-and-transport-costs/ https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/rising-fuel-prices-set-to-drive-up-food-and-transport-costs/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:29:07 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/?p=297630 Motorists are bracing for yet another financial blow as fuel prices are set to increase.

Consumers may face significantly higher grocery bills and living costs from April, as anticipated fuel price increases threaten to trigger a wave of price hikes.

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Armed carjackers captured after chase ends in vehicle overturn https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/armed-carjackers-captured-after-chase-ends-in-vehicle-overturn/ https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/armed-carjackers-captured-after-chase-ends-in-vehicle-overturn/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:34:25 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/?p=297617 Carjacking Mothibistad

Four youth suspects were arrested for the carjacking of a Toyota Quantum which was overturned during a chase.

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Ekapa Mine: First body recovered as search continues for four missing miners https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/ekapa-mine-first-body-recovered-as-search-continues-for-four-missing-miners/ https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/ekapa-mine-first-body-recovered-as-search-continues-for-four-missing-miners/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:15:30 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/?p=297614 Ekapa

One body of five missing miners from a mudslide at Du Toitspan mine was recovered; recovery operations continue for others.

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Sister Schools Programme strengthen teaching efforts, boosts motivation https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/sister-schools-programme-strengthen-teaching-efforts-boosts-motivation/ https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/sister-schools-programme-strengthen-teaching-efforts-boosts-motivation/#respond Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:48:40 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/?p=297416 Love to learn

The Sister Schools Programme is an intervention to remove barriers to learning and improve learner outcomes, while keeping young people in school.

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Flooding forces three-week closure of Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/flooding-forces-three-week-closure-of-botswanas-moremi-game-reserve/ https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/flooding-forces-three-week-closure-of-botswanas-moremi-game-reserve/#respond Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/?p=297577 flooding moremi

Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana is currently closed due to flooding caused by ongoing heavy rains.

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Agriculture minister faces legal challenge over foot-and-mouth vaccination ban https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/agriculture-minister-faces-legal-challenge-over-foot-and-mouth-vaccination-ban/ https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/agriculture-minister-faces-legal-challenge-over-foot-and-mouth-vaccination-ban/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:36:35 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/?p=297546 The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, and the Department of Agriculture note with concern the legal letter received from Saai, Sakeliga and Free State Agriculture demanding owners of livestock to be allowed to privately administer vaccines and which is also threatening legal action

Minister John Steenhuisen is facing legal action from business and agriculture organisations over his refusal to allow private, on-farm vaccinations for Foot-and-Mouth Disease.

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Government commits R500 billion to revive crippled rail network https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/government-commits-r500-billion-to-revive-crippled-rail-network/ https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/government-commits-r500-billion-to-revive-crippled-rail-network/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:48:49 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/?p=297506 Deputy President Paul Mashatile has announced a major infrastructure push to restore South Africa's decimated railway system, with R500 billion earmarked for infrastructure investment over the next three years.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced a R500 billion plan to restore South Africa's railway system, emphasizing rehabilitation, efficiency, and private sector involvement to boost economic growth.

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VW recalls 25 729 Polo Vivo vehicles over handbrake safety concern https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/vw-recalls-25-729-polo-vivo-vehicles-over-handbrake-safety-concern/ https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/vw-recalls-25-729-polo-vivo-vehicles-over-handbrake-safety-concern/#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:06:33 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/?p=297503 Volkswagen Group Africa has recalled 25 729 VW Polo Vivo vehicles sold across South Africa between February 2025 and February 2026 due to a potential handbrake defect that could pose a safety risk.

Volkswagen Group Africa has recalled 25,729 VW Polo Vivo vehicles due to a handbrake defect that poses safety risks. Owners should seek immediate inspection and avoid parking on slopes.

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Unions outraged as Ekapa Mine enters liquidation with five miners still trapped underground https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/unions-outraged-as-ekapa-mine-enters-liquidation-with-five-miners-still-trapped-underground/ https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/unions-outraged-as-ekapa-mine-enters-liquidation-with-five-miners-still-trapped-underground/#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:10:01 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/?p=297461 The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) have launched an attack on the management of Ekapa Mine following the company’s successful application for provisional liquidation while search operations continue for five missing workers underground.

The NUM and NUMSA criticise Ekapa Mine's management amid provisional liquidation and ongoing search for five missing workers, alleging negligence and financial misconduct impacting jobs and worker welfare.

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Budget breakthrough amid legal battle: Sol Plaatje council secures temporary truce https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/budget-breakthrough-amid-legal-battle-sol-plaatje-council-secures-temporary-truce/ https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/budget-breakthrough-amid-legal-battle-sol-plaatje-council-secures-temporary-truce/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:06:56 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/noordkaapbulletin/?p=297324 Illegal dumping in Kimberley

The Sol Plaatje Municipal Council adopted its Adjustments Budget, but ongoing legal and political disputes, particularly over manager Thapelo Matlala, hinder service delivery.

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