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Sishen Classic Charity Golf Day raises R2 million for Northern Cape communities
With strong support from suppliers and sponsors, this year’s Sishen Classic Charity Golf Day raised more than R2 million for initiatives supporting educational programmes in the Kathu area.
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New multipurpose school hall to benefit learners, educators and community
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the handover of a newly completed multipurpose school hall at the Dr Izak van Niekerk Primary School in Springbok.
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Cost containment, service delivery top priorities in Frances Baard’s new budget
In its budget for the 2026-’27 financial year, the Frances Baard District Municipality focuses on spending allocated funds wisely to better living conditions.
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Vioolsdrift woman sentenced to 25 years for child sex offences
A Northern Cape woman receives a sentence of 25 years’ imprisonment for sexual crimes against children. She was sentenced in the Springbok Regional Court.
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Ten pillar boxes torched in one week, leaving Kimberley residents in the dark
The Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley calls for vigilance after wave of arson attacks on pillar boxes which leave residents in the dark.
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Six arrested hours after truck driver was stabbed, robbed near Britstown
Police arrested six robbery suspects hours after a resting truck driver was stabbed, and diesel and tyres stolen.
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All eyes on evening sky: Venus ‘meeting’ Jupiter will dazzle, no telescope needed
The planets Venus and Jupiter will over the next few days appear to move closer to each other and can be viewed 45 minutes after sunset.
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The overlooked truth: Poor municipal services are stunting our children
Election promises must include action on child stunting, say experts as there is a link between poor municipal services and child malnutrion.
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Breaking the silence: Why men struggle to seek mental health support
Psychiatrists warn men not to wait until a crisis point to seek mental health help – it comes at a cost.
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Motorbike rider extracted from dense mud after being stuck for two hours
A Gauteng motorbike rider was freed following a methodical rescue operation after becoming trapped for nearly two hours in dense mud.
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