Northern Cape
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WATCH | MEC warns against illegal toll operations on flooded roads
Individuals in the Northern Cape are taking advantage of flood-related road closures by directing vehicles through unsafe crossings and demanding payment from motorists.
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Education disrupted for thousands in Northern Cape as rivers and dams overflow
Currently 26 schools are closed in the Northern Cape due to flooding and inaccessible roads, while dam levels in the province exceed their capacity.
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Cold night ordeal ends as rescue teams airlift workers from flooded vehicles
Nine employees who were stranded overnight on top of a vehicle submerged in flood water between Kathu and Postmasburg in the Northern Cape, were rescued this morning.
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WATCH | Dangerous driving conditions grip Northern Cape during downpour
Due to heavy rain since yesterday, several roads in the Northern Cape experience localised flooding, waterlogged surfaces, and reduced traction, posing serious danger to motorists.
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Severe thunderstorm and flood warning for parts of Northern Cape on Thursday
Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours which may result in localised flooding and damage to infrastructure, are forecasted for parts of the Northern Cape on Thursday 30 April.
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Is poor local governance undermining Northern Cape’s potential?
Next week, the Northern Cape will host its inaugural Investment and Jobs Conference, designed to position the province as South Africa’s next great mining hub.
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New chancellor envisions SPU as regional anchor for human capital development
The second chancellor of the Sol Plaatje University in KImberley, Thebe Ikalafeng, was recently formally inaugurated.
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Oryx Gravel Series: Cyclists face harsh conditions at Matsa with next challenge ahead
Matsa was the second milestone of the Oryx Unbound Gravel Series, and cyclists from all over entered for this event that commenced on 28 March from Petrusburg showgrounds.
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Northern Cape positioned as South Africa’s next major mining hub
SANDTON – The Northern Cape can be South Africa’s next mining hub, having the potential to unlock significant revenue from a revitalised and expanded mining sector. At a collaboration session…
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Alcohol abuse contributes to Northern Cape crime; yet alcohol research foundation closes
Statistics show that alcohol abuse contributes to Northern Cape crime; yet the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research in the province is set to close.
