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Information center blues
Whilst an information center is supposed to be the first point of access for tourists and travelers coming and passing through the town, Kimberley Information Center does the exact…
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DEDAT’S cleanup campaign
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism held a stakeholders session with the aim of specifically dealing with the deliberate dumping by residents which in turn makes it…
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Black Thursdays at Premier’s office
The employees of the Premier's office held a black Thursday in honour of all those who have died in the hands of their abusers. What was meant to be a mourning time, turned out to…
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Department of Health – budget vote speech breakdown
As per their budget vote speech, the Department of Health in the province has set out to achieve new goals and standards so as to better the health care system, that has failed…
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Education Budget
The MEC of Education, MacCollen Jack (pictured below) presented the department's budget on Wednesday, where he laid out the ways in which the Department has improved from…
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KBY street lights on all day
Tariff increases for water, electricity, sanitation and refuse removal came into effect on the 1st of July. The tariff increments were made to include reducing the provision for…
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Kimberley youth return to the departments for answers
In July the youth of Frances Based took to the streets in a peaceful manner, knocking at the doors of every department, demanding to be absorbed. This raised the hopes of many…
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“SASSA grants cannot be deemed income for credit applications” – NCT
With South Africa's economy going downhill and the rate of unemployment painting the country red, social grant recipients are left seeking financial help through unscrupulous money…
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Tax return season
The revenue service launched its tax filing season on the 1st July. SARS also introduced several innovations to its digital channels to enhance the experience for taxpayers. A…
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Title deeds given at Homelite Community Hall
Last week, 273 title deeds were given to community members from Homevale at the Homelite Community Hall.
The hall was packed as people eagerly awaited their title deeds, of which…
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In memory of Saartjie Baartman
As part of Women’s Month Commemoration, the Sol Plaatje University (SPU), hosted a Public Lecture on the Story of Saartjie (Sarah) Baartman. The lecture was presented by the…
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The DSAC gives back to the Phillipstown community
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture went out to Phillipstown on Monday on a social outreach programme to give back to elderly women in commemoration of Women’s Month. The…
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NPO’s called to order
Over the past few years, the media has been reporting on churches that are meant to bring healing and help to communities, but which have now become a business venture seemingly…
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Confidentiality breached in health
South Africans using public health services are vulnerable to non-consensual disclosure of their health statuses by the very same people who took an oath to protect and serve the…
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Overcharged ‘tuck-shop’ electricity
After the infamous shutdown that took place in Kimberley last year, many hoped for greater change especially around the electricity issue.
Though the tariffs may have decreased…
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Remembering Nokuthula Simelane
The Sol Plaatje University kick started Women’s Month with an in-depth discussion with Polokwane Mayor, Thembi Nkadimeng speaking on her family’s journey for justice for her…
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NCDOE set to climb back up the education ladder
Moving towards an education system which supports and encourages active, enthusiastic participation from both learners and educators is a goal that all in the educational field…
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Combatting desertification in the Northern Cape
Desertification is a global pandemic, it is the process where fertile land becomes desert due to overgrazing, climate changes and deforestation. Annually on the 17th of June the…
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Science for change
On the 27th of July, the Northern Cape Province hosted the annual National Science Week of 2019 at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre in Kimberley. The event is an initiative…
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Insourcing explained
When the future key holders of South Africa were protesting for free education, they remembered that many of those tending to these institutions were barely surviving through…
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Health Status
Around 81% of South Africans use public healthcare, but 18% take out private health insurance schemes, which range from basic emergency service cover to full medical plans. The…
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60 days of governance
Premier Dr. Zamani Saul led his executive council to different communities in the Northern Cape, to allow members of the communities to share their daily burdens with them.…
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Tackling maths in the Northern Cape
The Northern Cape class of 2018 received 75.2% for matric results which is a decline from class of 2017 which got 77.6%. Education is deemed as one of the most pressing challenges…
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Damaging effects of Asbestos schools in Kimberley
Statistics indicate that nearly 30 percent of all mesothelioma cases in South Africa are tied to environmental exposure, most commonly in the Northern Cape. Asbestos is the primary…
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The eradication of the humiliation of the poor
The State of the Province Address (SOPA) took place on Friday at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre. The Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul welcomed all in attendance from the…
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