Innehållsförteckning för 2025-10-24 från DFA News

THE SEAT occupied by George “Barney” Peters in the dock remained empty this week after he was instructed that his court case would continue in his absence due to his disruptive conduct. He declined an offer to return to his trial on Monday as court proceedings entered their third week in the Northern Cape High Court. Peters and his co-accused – Britney Arends, Stephanie McAnda, Simone Rose, Chinaaz Mentoor, Abigail van Wyk, Chane Adams, Michael Peters, Clive Peters, Deon May, Pamerston Mentoor, Henry Blom, Vincent Rosen, Tshepo Malambi, Nico Hofuza and Shawn Smith – are facing 117 charges, including murder, attempted murder, gang activity, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, discharge of a firearm in a built-up area, public violence, money laundering, racketeering, defeating the ends of justice, assault, kidnapping,…

The Frances Baard Rugby Region capped off a breakthrough 2025 season recently with an awards evening honouring and celebrating the players, coaches, and volunteers who drove progress across men’s, women’s, and youth rugby. The league campaign culminated in a thrilling season bursting with skill and persistence. Kimberley Rugby Club was crowned champions after a standout performance that demonstrated the region’s depth and competitiveness, with Hartswater Rugby Club securing the runners-up position. Rooikatte Rugby Club rounded out the top three, cementing Frances Baard’s reputation for producing quality rugby at the club level. Development in Action: Youth and Women Lead the Charge The region’s Under-21 side once again proved its dominance by clinching back-to-back championship titles. The Frances Baard Rugby Region Under-21 team also secured consecutive victories in the Griquas Regional Tournament,…

THE HOT projectile fired from the weapon hit me in the torso, and it felt like an express train had just collided with my chest. The hot lead tore through my body effortlessly, like a drinking straw dipped into a milkshake. I felt my body go limp and then everything went dark. The group who had executed me stood laughing over my lifeless form. For seemingly no reason, I had been stood up against a wall, and senselessly shot by a matric pupil brandishing a high-velocity matchstick. Anyway, that was the extent of my initiation into the fold at Floors High School many decades ago. I got an easy pass because my brother was already in one of the senior classes. On top of that, my Dad had taught at…

With less than a week to go before the 2025 Barney Barnato Golf Tournament, Kimberley is preparing to welcome golfers from across South Africa to its historic Kimberley Golf Club. The event, running from Thursday, October 30, to Saturday, November 1, is one of the Northern Cape’s most anticipated sporting traditions, blending skill, heritage, and community, along with a healthy dose of competitiveness. Remembering Barney Barnato The tournament honours Barney Barnato, the self-made tycoon who rose from the streets of London’s Whitechapel district to become a diamond and gold magnate in South Africa. Competing fiercely with Cecil John Rhodes for control of Kimberley’s mines, Barnato left a lasting mark on the city, and his legacy continues to inspire competitors and spectators alike. The course: a test of skill Kimberley Golf…

A COMPLAINT has been lodged with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the Northern Cape Department of Health after a seven-year-old patient was reportedly issued the wrong medication at the Masakhane Clinic in Bloemanda. Homestead resident Rashida Joubyer said her daughter, who suffers from asthma, was prescribed medication for her condition but was instead given three sets of tablets meant for high blood pressure. “I gave her three tablets and only realised that it was the wrong medication when my child did not wake up and started vomiting. We returned to the clinic the following day and were told to fill in a complaint form. We had to come back to the clinic the next day, where we were informed that she had been given the wrong prescription.…

MOTORISTS in Kimberley are advised to be aware of temporary road closures around the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) South Campus precinct on Saturday, November 8, due to the Vice-Chancellor’s Cycle Challenge. The closures will be in effect from 5am to noon. Drivers are urged to plan their routes accordingly and exercise patience during this time. Affected road closures The following roads around the SPU South Campus Precinct in Kimberley will be closed: • Corner of Reservoir Road and Waterworks Street • Corner of Waterworks Street and Jacobus Smit Avenue Affected junctions • Reservoir Road and Waterworks Street, crossing over into Jacobus Smit Avenue (The Urban Corner intersection) • Gerrit Schouten Way and Mac Dougall Street (Lancet Laboratories intersection) • Capitol Way and Memorial Road (Pro Plants/N12 Cape Town Road intersection) • Left on Landbou Road/R31 (Kalahari…

Despite grey skies and a forecast predicting rain, the spirit of fun and community shone bright at Elizabeth Conradie School’s annual Colour Run this past weekend. The event, held to raise funds for next year’s matric farewell, drew close to 100 enthusiastic participants, a strong turnout that exceeded expectations. Organisers expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming outside support the school received. “Well, under the circumstances or the forecasted rain, we had good attendance. Almost 100 people. There was so much outside support, which is so appreciated,” one of the organisers said. While the morning started with a few technical hiccups, particularly with the sound system, once the music started playing, the energy and excitement took off. Laughter, cheering, and bursts of colourful powder filled the air as participants of…

South Africa is gearing up for one of the boldest health events of the year as the annual Hollard Daredevil Run prepares to hit streets, office parks, and schools nationwide on Friday, October 31. For 16 years, the event has sparked conversations about male cancers while raising vital funds to support awareness campaigns and expand access to screening through the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Prostate Cancer Association of South Africa. Participants don purple Speedos and takkies, carrying slogans that make a powerful statement about courage and health. Nationally, the iconic purple gear is being couriered to registered entrants, signalling the excitement that is building ahead of the run. “Hollard is committed to driving positive change, creating awareness around prostate and testicular cancers, which is why we’ve…

CLUB 2000 crime activists have given the SAPS Frances Baard district commissioner until October 28 to meet with them to address rising crime levels. Failing this, they intend to occupy Kagisho police station and take over crime prevention duties. Community members said they were tired of crime and believed that the police were not doing enough to protect them. “Our homes are broken into by thugs daily and cable theft is commonplace. We are not safe inside our own homes. Drug lords jump out of unused containers to rob people on their way to work or school. We are prepared to do the work and will operate from Kagisho police station because we are not receiving any assistance,” the residents said. A sergeant from Kagisho police station was reportedly told…

RESIDENTS in Kimberley are taking proactive steps to protect their homes as a wave of break-ins continues to unsettle neighbourhoods across the city. In areas such as Kirstenhof and Riviera, homeowners are turning to private security partnerships to strengthen local safety, saying limited police visibility has left many feeling vulnerable. Cameras that never sleep Kirstenhof was among the first suburbs to act, partnering with Fidelity ADT Security to install live-monitored surveillance cameras at key access points. The system feeds directly into the company’s control centre, allowing for faster response times and visible patrols in the area. Residents say that since the network went live, incidents of break-ins and burglary have dropped noticeably. “We were tired of living in fear and waiting for something to be done,” said one Kirstenhof resident.…

The Proteas Men delivered a spectacular performance to claim an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Pakistan in the second Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday, thus levelling the two-match series 1-1. This historic win marked the Proteas’ first Test success on Pakistani soil since 2007, breaking an 18-year drought. The decisive result arrived swiftly on the fourth day, achieved roughly two hours earlier than anticipated, just eight minutes after the lunch break. The victory was underpinned by several big performances that highlighted the collective effort described by caretaker skipper Aiden Markram. Off-spinner Simon Harmer was the hero in the second innings, demolishing Pakistan’s batting order to claim figures of 6/50 in 20 overs – a career-best and his first five-wicket haul in Tests. Complementing Harmer was Keshav Maharaj (pictured),…