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Practical Recovery Plan for SOL Plaatje Proposed

Location: News

Theo Joubert, MPL and chairperson of the Local Government Committee in the Northern Cape Legislature, proposed a comprehensive recovery plan for Sol Plaatje at a recent public meeting in Kimberley. The Sol Plaatje Municipality, which includes the provincial capital Kimberley, has been in a serious governance crisis for months. It follows decades of mismanagement as […]

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Outbreak on Ghaap Se Berg: Northern Cape Farmers Should Ensure Anthrax Vaccinations Are up to Date

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) urges livestock farmers to ensure their animals are vaccinated against anthrax following a confirmed outbreak on Ghaap se Berg near Douglas. Anthrax, caused by the Bacillus anthracis bacterium, is a disease that is fatal to antelope, livestock, and even humans. Therefore, the incident where eland died from the dreaded […]

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Proposed Mining at Rooifontein Near Kimberley Strongly Opposed

Location: News

Today’s public participation process regarding proposed mining on Rooifontein farm, bordering on Kimberley, sparked strong public outcry and the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) will keep a close eye on the project. The Freedom Front Plus attended the proceedings. The Kimberley community members who are opposed to the idea come from all walks of life. […]

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Green Scorpions in Kimberley Lack Sting

Location: News

The Green Scorpions lack sting – especially in Kimberley. An oversight visit by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) yesterday to the Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Land Reform, prompted by issues such as the smuggling of rare plants, revealed numerous problems. The most significant issue is a critical shortage of manpower. […]

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World Rugby Educator Course Concludes in Kimberley

Location: Sport

SA Rugby concluded a successful World Rugby Educator course in Kimberley, where nine participants from three provincial unions engaged in a comprehensive programme which equipped them with globally recognised methodologies to train and develop coaches at both junior and senior level within their respective communities. Held from 11 to 14 August in Kimberley, the course …

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Health in the Northern Cape: Heads Must Roll

Location: News

The visit of the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, to Kimberley merely highlighted shortcomings in the provincial healthcare system already identified by the Auditor-General (AG) and the Health Ombud. This confirms that the provincial MEC for Health, Mr Maruping Lekwene, should be stripped of his office at once. The reports by the Ombud and […]

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Freedom Front Plus Tentatively Supports Premier’s Budget, Votes Against Legislature’s Budget

Location: News

On Thursday, the Northern Cape Legislature debated the budget votes for the Premier and the Legislature. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) voted against the Legislature’s budget and supported the Premier’s budget, albeit with serious reservations. The entire provincial government revolves around these two budget votes. The Legislature’s primary function is oversight of departments and […]

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Northern Cape College in Flames

Location: News

The administrative buildings of the Northern Cape Urban College in Kimberley were destroyed last night through an act of arson. While such actions cannot be condoned, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is partly to blame. Frustrated students have been protesting for weeks over delayed payments by NSFAS. The Scheme, which funds the studies […]

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