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On Friday, the 1st of February, students from Sol Plaatje University marched to the examination hall where registration took place, to halt all activity. Their cry, “no residence,…
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SONA 2019 - Full
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At about 08h00 on Monday morning, 4 February, a fire broke out at St Matthews Preschool causing devastating damage to the school building. “While sitting at my desk, I saw flames…
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2019 EFF MANIFESTO
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The longest continually running television game show in South African history has said farewell to its renowned presenter of 28 years. After more than 700 episodes and 44 seasons…
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Legendary music artist James Ingram has passed away. The Grammy Award winning artist died at the age of 66 after a battle with brain cancer. James is known for many hits including…
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Employers who are not complying with the new National Minimum Wage (NMW) could see their names be published on the website of the Department of Labour, the Department of Labour…
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Northern Cape is opposing the nightly water cuts experienced by residents of Kimberley since late last year. The opposition party’s Andrew Louw…
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After an increase in dropouts of First Year students in 2018, the varsity has created a mentorship program through which the ability of first years to adapt and cope in the new…
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National DA Leader Mmusi Maimane last week took to the streets of Kimberley to March against high unemployment rates in the province. Maimane's address had a strong focus on the…
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The John Taolo Cluster Commander, Major General Johan Bean applauded the Investigating officer, Sergeant Moses Kakore as well as the National Prosecuting Authority and Department…
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COPE leader in the Northern Cape, Fred Wyngaard has abandoned his party to join the African National Congress. He and Sol Plaatje councillors Rosie Ludick (DA) and Sandra Doyle…
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The African National Congress (ANC) in the Northern Cape is preparing itself to host a crowd of 35 000 to be addressed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday. This is an increase…
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The Northern Cape MEC for Health - Fufe Makatong has expressed her concern over the ill-treatment of patients depicted in a Facebook post doing the rounds on social media. The post…
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The Northern Cape MEC responsible for Transport, Safety and Liaison - Lebogang Motlhaping last week released the Preliminary Festive Season Road Safety Report for the Province, in…
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The Northern Cape’s Khoisan communities will soon be formally recognised and remunerated if the Traditional and Khoisan Leadership Bill is signed into law by President Ramaphosa.…
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This is how former councillor in Sol Plaatje Municipality and Democratic Alliance member, Shaine Griqua described his former organisation. Griqua was introduced by the African…
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Artisanal miners in Kimberley say their plight has worsened since illegal mining activities in the city has been legalised. The miners say there has been no significant change in…
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Kimberley residents will have to brace themselves for water cuts from 6pm to 4am daily as the municipality is implementing Stage Five water restrictions as per the Water…
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A 22-year-old woman and a 19-year old man have been arrested and charged with hijacking following an incident that occurred in the early hours of 12 January. Spokesperson Captain…
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The African National Congress in the Northern Cape has deployed thousands of volunteers across the province to ensure that its manifesto launch replicates the filled Moses Mabhida…
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With the commencement of the new academic year, students are preparing themselves to move in to the various Sol Plaatje residences. Sol Plaatje makes provision for 60% of its…
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In an attempt to improve the health and well-being of children at schools, the Northern Cape MEC for Health, Ms Fufe Makatong last week donated sanitary towels, school uniform…
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The Northern Cape Department of Education says it is satisfied with the state of readiness of all schools for the 2019 school academic year. In a statement the department said that…
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The MEC of Education in the Northern Cape province - Martha Bartlett today unpacked the 2018 Matric results in Kimberley. A total of 12 198 full time candidates registered for…
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