Northern Cape
Oudtshoorn farmer Saag Jonker found dead after floods swept bakkie into river
Oudtshoorn ostrich farmer Saag Jonker, 85, was found in the Olifants River after floodwaters swept his Land Cruiser from a low-water bridge after three days.
IPID arrests 18-year-old woman for false rape charge against police constable, South Africans fume
IPID has arrested an 18-year-old Kuruman woman after she admitted fabricating a rape complaint against a police constable, sparking frustration online.
Northern Cape father gets life sentence after DNA links him to daughter's baby
Northern Cape father gets life for raping and sexually assaulting his 14-year-old daughter after a home birth and DNA evidence exposed the crime in a court ruling.
Weather alert: Severe storms, hail and lightning expected in two provinces
South Africa faces Yellow Level 2 thunderstorm warnings, lightning, hail and gusty winds, while fog, showers and very high UVB levels affect other provinces.
Minister Motshekga defends Operation Prosper at SANDF passing-out parade in Kimberley
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga backs Operation Prosper as 2,500 SANDF recruits graduate amid doubt, explaining the military’s role in fighting organised crime.
Northern Cape fire danger soars as WMO warns heatwaves and wildfires could worsen air quality
The Northern Cape faces a high fire danger on 9 September as dry spring conditions increase wildfire risks, while the WMO warns of rising smoke-related deaths.
Northern Cape to seek national funding to repair roads damaged by weekend flooding
Heavy rainfall in Northern Cape causes road closures in Kuruman. MEC Bentley Vass confirms damage assessment and seeks national funds for repairs amid El Niño.
SA pushes for zero alcohol limit for drivers as strict new law takes shape
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy reveals plans for a zero blood alcohol limit as South Africa faces alarming road deaths and drunk driving arrests.
Northern Cape man, 22, gets 20 years for raping his biological mother
Carnarvon court sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years for assaulting his mother, aged 42. DNA evidence pivotal in confirming guilt post-parole for dishonesty.
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