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Unemployed young people in Frances Baard have started with a cell phone technician course in an attempt to provide sustainable skills to Small Micro and Medium Enterprises…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa started his multi province election campaign programme in Upington on Friday. He was campaigning in his capacity as President of the African National…
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More than 40% of Northern Cape citizens between 15 and 64 are unemployed, with women heading nearly 40% of households. More than half of all households depend on social grants. The…
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According to the Provincial Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Andrew Louw, transport providers in Kakamas have not been paid by the Department of Education which led to learners not…
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“If ever there was a province crying out for a new government, it is this great province - the Northern Cape” Mmusi Maimane the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) national leader, said on…
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The Commission on State Capture (Zondo Commission) was told by probably its main witness so far, Angelo Agrizzi, that BOSASA paid a bribe to obtain a tender with the Northern Cape…
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Excitement has started to bubble as locals anticipate the commencement of the first phase of the Barkly West Waterfront Development. Solomon Star got exclusive coverage in…
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With the election campaigning moving into 5th gear, political parties have sent their top guns to sell their parties’ message to voters. The African National Congress (ANC) has…
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In a media statement issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation they set out their mission for the Water Week which is celebrated from the 18th to 24th of March. This week is…
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A video interview was held with the Economic Freedom Fighters’ provincial secretary Shadrack Thlaole, as he sets out their mission for their party in the upcoming elections. My…
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Lohatla - a training area of the South African Defence Force, located in the Northern Cape, is home to many soldiers including the SA Army Combat Training Centre which is part of…
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On the 14th and 15th of March, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) suspended lectures in order to tend to students’ demands. Their satisfactions were the conditions of the private…
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Maphiniki Stadium, 50km out of Kuruman saw a host of red Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) supporters come through to cheer their Commander in Chief, (CIC) on as he encouraged them to…
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On Tuesday, 19th of March, The Solomon Star investigated the dissatisfaction of Homelite residents with electricity cut-offs. According to councillor, Clifford Lewis, the…
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The Mayibuye Uprising Drama Festival was held on Saturday, 9 March 2019. The festival is an art in schools project which focuses on youth involvement in the arts. It promotes the…
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Residents were moved from a ward in Santa to Homestead. In previous cases where they have experienced flooding due to heavy rainfall, they were given blankets and were placed in a…
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The ANC has taken firm steps in ensuring that the land issue that the country has been facing does not become a forgotten tale. The African National Congress (ANC) has produced a…
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The MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Mac Jack last week presented his last Provincial Budget Speech of the current administration. The budget, according to…
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Northern Cape has alleged that the African National Congress disrupted schooling in Upington ahead of its regional manifesto launch. DA leader…
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Broadcasting regulator, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has gazetted new regulations related to how political parties’ elections campaign adverts…
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The MEC for Health in the Northern Cape, Ms Fufe Makatong has announced that 579 people will receive specialised wheelchairs before the end of March 2019. This gesture, according…
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Some Northern Cape residents will recall media coverage of Anglo American’s unsuccessful attempts to prove bankable feasibility for the Gamsberg zinc mine back in 2002. On Thursday…
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The Executive Mayor of the Sol Plaatje Municipality, Patrick Mabilo, announced last week that the controversial R260.00 basic-charge- for- electricity has now been removed. Last…
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Former Cape Town mayor, Patricia De Lille was in Roodepan last night to launch her new party in the province and to introduce the party’s premier candidate. The Roman Catholic…
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