Elections 2026: ANC is bleeding seats in this failing Northern Cape municipality

Water, waste, fire and finances — Siyancuma is a mess

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Feature | 15 January 2026

UCT astronomer’s photo of neutron star makes headlines

Kelebogile Gasealahwe’s work could shed light on jets emitted by these stars

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News | 25 November 2025

Karoo learners in international robotics competition

Two teams from Carnarvon High School took part in the World Robot Olympiad Open Championship in Slovenia

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Brief | 16 September 2025

Augrabies is known for its gushing waterfall, but communities struggle to get clean water

Department of Water intervenes as Kai !Garib battles frequent water interruptions, infrastructure failures and dirty tap water

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News | 23 July 2025

New gecko species discovered in the Northern Cape

The Gravel Pygmy Gecko lives near Klein Pella in the Khâi-Ma Local Municipality

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News | 17 April 2025

Northern Cape learners can’t go to class because schools have no money

Lack of funding for food and electricity has forced at least one hostel to close

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Brief | 11 February 2025

Kakamas residents live on the edge of a water emergency

The town’s only water treatment plant is near collapse

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News | 20 December 2024

Plant poaching fraud case to be heard in March

Two police officers and a botanical horticulturist face charges

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Brief | 4 December 2024

In photos: turning rubbish dumps into gardens in Upington

“It is the love of nature that keeps us going”

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Photo Essay | 27 November 2024