Staff Reporter

The question ‘What does human rights day mean to you?’ was asked to all the participants as human rights is an issue influencing every South African. On Thursday 21 March Human…
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On Wednesday 20th March, renowned writer and philosopher, Renaud Ego’s book launch took place. The book deals with Ego’s intellectual journey with art of the San and Bushmen in…
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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 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 Carbon Tax Bill is currently before the National Council of Provinces on its journey to becoming law on 1st June 2019. The Minister of Finance has announced that at this time,…
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A list of candidates for the National Assembly and Provincial Legislations has been released by the Democratic Alliance ahead of the 2019 general elections. Party leader, Mmusi…
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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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A primary school learner who was allegedly stabbed with a sharp object at his school has the North West Police appealing to the parents to come forward and lay a charge. The…
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The desperately urgent need to restructure and return to viability South Africa’s State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) has taken on great prominence in the post-State Capture era.…
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World Water Day is an international day to celebrate the importance of water and the need to preserve it. It gives people around the world an opportunity to learn more about water…
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Last month Kumba Iron Ore (Kumba) released the company’s year-end financial results for the twelve month period ending 31 December 2018. The colossal iron ore company indicated…
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We are living in an amazing time in history; while there is pain and suffering that people endure on a daily basis, there is also great opportunity to bring change and be part of…
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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 petrol price decrease honeymoon seems to have come to an abrupt end. On Wednesday the fuel prices are set to increase and for motorists outside the Northern Cape, the…
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The glitzy Sun City, Superbowl once again played host to the 13th Annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) on Saturday. The annual event is managed by National Film…
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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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The lead actor in the local movie Matwete, Sibusiso Khwinana, was fatally stabbed on Friday in Arcadia, Pretoria. The 25 year old Khwinana played the role of Lefa in the Kagiso…
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As reported elsewhere in this edition, Minister Mboweni while it is good news that the President recently announced that Eskom would be split into three companies, responsible for…
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The struggling public broadcaster may soon be functional at the governance level, if the parliament’s Communications Portfolio Committee manages to finalise the interview process…
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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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