Local Stories
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Discovery of fetus at pump station prompts urgent call for support
The Sol Plaatje Municipality urges individuals in crisis, especially pregnant women, to seek support after a fetus was discovered at a pump station.
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Kuruman’s guesthouse entrepreneur thrives with training
Entrepreneur expanded her guesthouse and restaurant through a development programme, gaining vital support and resources to benefit her community.
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New deputy appointed at university to help students on their way ahead
Prof. José Frantz will be the deputy vice-chancellor at SPU from February 2026, bringing extensive experience in research and innovation.
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Controversy over appointment of Sol Plaatje’s acting municipal manager
The appointment of the acting municipal manager at the Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley faces backlash due to her fraud conviction, raising concerns.
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Bendeleier ‘Barney’ sê hy is ‘n ‘rolmodel, onskuldig’ en ‘het geen tatoeërmerke’
Die verhoor van die vermeende Hollanders-bendeleier en 15 ander beskuldigdes gaan met horte en stote in die hooggeregshof in Kimberley voort.
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UPDATE | Husband and wife arrested for running illegal pharmacy in Kimberley
A Zimbabwean couple was arrested in Kimberley for operating an illegal pharmacy and possessing illegal medicines. Dagga was also found on the premises.
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Hengelaars trek groot pryse by 24ste Bloemhofdam Bonanza uit
Die 24ste Bloemhofdam Bonanza was ‘n groot sukses, met reuse pryse en visse.
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Phokwane Municipality defends water treatment plant amid R37m upgrade plans
With a upgrade project grant of R37m, the Phokwane Municipality aims to enhance water treatment for Hartswater, addressing infrastructure issues, safety, and water quality concerns.
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Vroue stap saam vooruit in tema van ‘krag lê in spanwerk’
Die VLV Kuruman-tak doen reeds beplanning vir 2026, met datums vir geleenthede wat reeds vasgestel is.
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Empowering local entrepreneurs through development programme
Local entrepreneurs were celebrated at an awards ceremony in Kathu for their achievements supported by Assmang’s Khumo ESD programme.
