Elections 2026: ANC is bleeding seats in this failing Northern Cape municipality
Water, waste, fire and finances — Siyancuma is a mess
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
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
By Zora Hollie
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
By Liezl Human
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
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
By Liezl Human
Brief | 11 February 2025
Kakamas residents live on the edge of a water emergency
The town’s only water treatment plant is near collapse
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 20 December 2024
Plant poaching fraud case to be heard in March
Two police officers and a botanical horticulturist face charges
By Liezl Human
Brief | 4 December 2024
In photos: turning rubbish dumps into gardens in Upington
“It is the love of nature that keeps us going”
By Liezl Human
Photo Essay | 27 November 2024