Northern Cape

The annual Sol Plaatje lecture, usually held as the opening of the Annual Northern Cape Writers Festival,takes place as close possible to Plaatje’s date of birth. Solomon Thekisho…
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The Executive Mayor of Sol Plaatje, Mr. Patrick Mabilo launched the revamped Kekana Park (most commonly known as Hulana park). The park suffered tremendous vandalism over the years…
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On the 8th of October 2019, the ArtLit International Exhibition took place at the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley. An event that would bring two continents together,…
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In an effort to promote social change and drive innovation in the food, arts and crafts business, on the 4th of October 2019, the Sol-Plaatje University (SPU), School of Economic…
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The Department of Correctional Services held a luncheon in honour of its Free State/Northern Cape offenders, who won 34 trophies at the Funds Mzantsi Championship in George. The…
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We all know of learner who was or is in a relationship with an educator,which resulted in pregnancy and the educator continuing with life like it's normal. While the young girls…
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Statistics South Africa recently released the victims of crime survey which revealed that male-headed households were more likely to experience housebreaking than female-headed…
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After years of playing and managing Saints Hockey Club, Brynmor Le Hanie together with his partner, Christelle Erasmus, are looking to give back to the Province’s hockey community.…
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The soccer community turned out in numbers at the Kimberley Boys High School soccer field on Saturday to celebrate their very own Kagisho Matile through the inaugural “Spakes…
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The Gathering, an intimate garden rendezvous where local talent is celebrated and given a platform to express their art, hosted storyteller, 2019 K and L Prize winner Sisca Julius,…
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The many representations of apartheid figures and symbols causes some people uncomfortable feelings of anger, disgust and anguish. Cecil John Rhodes statue caused the University of…
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The Nelson Mandela Washington fellowship applications are currently open for 2020. In 2019 the fellowship provided 700 outstanding young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa with the…
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Coca Cola Beverages collaborated with the Department of Environmental Affairs and handed out cold drinks in exchange for empty plastic bottles at the Greenpoint park on Tuesday.…
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The Department of Economic Development and Tourism gave a review of what they had achieved in the last financial year with hopes of making improvements this year. 107 businesses…
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The Richmond United Ladies soccer team have made it through to the National Women’s Soccer League. The proud team, based in De Aar, is the first female soccer team in the province…
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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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Versatility speaks volumes in his art work, this artist uses various mediums to craft his skill and he predominantly utilises inks and audacious acrylics such as coffee and tea…
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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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Born and bred in Kimberley, this graffiti artist says art saved his life. It is what he uses to express himself to the Universe. He is a self-taught artist who taught himself the…
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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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The third edition of the Shield Sbonis'iDiski campaign saw the competition grow from around 700 participants last year to over 11 000 entries this time around, leaving the coaches…
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Meet Jack Hermans and Shantille Klaase, the two Sol Plaatje University (SPU) students who were crowned , on Saturday, 31 August: Jack Hermans (20) is a first year Education…
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Having a chat with the owner and manager of the only art centre (Ditshoswane Art Centre) in the small town of Warrenton, situated a few kilometres out of Kimberley, Quincy Vuyo…
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Derrick Bell Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States of America, Derrick Bell’s craft is painting and making furniture. Like in any art, storytelling is an important part of…
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With South Africa's economy being down rated to junk status in 2017 by Standard and Poor's (S&P) and Fitch’s Ratings contributes to the increments of petrol and food prices.…
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