Benida Phillips

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MEC mobilises relief efforts for storm-hit Augrabies families

2 months ago | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips

The Northern Cape provincial government has provided temporary shelter and essential supplies for over 60 people displaced by a severe thunderstorm in Augrabies, with a multi-disciplinary team assessing the damage, restoring services, and planning long-term recovery efforts.
Police investigate drowning incident at Ronaldsvlei

2 months ago | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips

A tragic incident occurred at the Ronaldsvlei water pit, resulting in the loss of a man’s life. The circumstances surrounding the drowning are currently under investigation. THE Kimberley police are investigating an inquest following the death of a 36-year-old man who drowned in a water pit in Ronaldsvlei. According to Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock, police spokesperson, a distressing incident was reported to the authorities after the family of the deceased made a gruesome discovery.
Cable theft hampers electricity provision

2 months ago | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips

Residents of Roodepan have been left frustrated by power outages this week as the Sol Plaatje Municipality raises concerns over the increasing incidents of cable theft and vandalism. RESIDENTS of Roodepan have been left frustrated by power outages this week as the Sol Plaatje Municipality raises concerns over the increasing incidents of cable theft and vandalism targeting municipal infrastructure.
Just what the doctor ordered: Ekhaya offers free health checks

2 months ago | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips

Residents of Galeshewe and other parts of Kimberley will have the opportunity to receive a free medical check-up on Saturday when Ekhaya Private Hospital hosts its first Health Intact Day. RESIDENTS of Galeshewe and other parts of Kimberley will have the opportunity to receive a free medical check-up tomorrow when Ekhaya Private Hospital hosts its first Health Intact Day. The initiative forms part of the private hospital’s 30-day opening celebration.
Galeshewe school’s new e-learning platform a ‘secret weapon’ for success

2 months ago | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips

The Sol Plaatje Municipality, in partnership with Vodacom and the Musanda Foundation, encouraged learners at Dr EP Lekhela Secondary School in Galeshewe to focus on their educational ‘swag’. THE SOL Plaatje Municipality, in partnership with Vodacom and education activist Murendeni Musanda Ndanduleni from the Musanda Foundation, encouraged learners at Dr EP Lekhela Secondary School in Galeshewe to focus on their educational “swag”.
Just what the doctor ordered: Ekhaya offers free health checks

2 months ago | surl.li | Benida Phillips

Residents of Galeshewe and other parts of Kimberley will have the opportunity to receive a free medical check-up on Saturday when Ekhaya Private Hospital hosts its first Health Intact Day. RESIDENTS of Galeshewe and other parts of Kimberley will have the opportunity to receive a free medical check-up tomorrow when Ekhaya Private Hospital hosts its first Health Intact Day. The initiative forms part of the private hospital’s 30-day opening celebration.
New ICT centre provides digital access to Pofadder learners

2 months ago | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips

With the aim of equipping learners and teachers with essential digital skills, a new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) multimedia centre was opened at Boesmanland High School in Pofadder. WITH the aim of equipping learners and teachers with essential digital skills, a new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) multimedia centre was opened at Boesmanland High School in Pofadder.
Pupils’ futures jeopardised due to delayed results

2 months ago | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips

A KIMBERLEY parent is outraged at the Northern Cape Department of Education after her daughter did not receive her National Senior Certificate (NSC) in time to secure a place at university. A KIMBERLEY parent is outraged at the Northern Cape Department of Education after her daughter did not receive her National Senior Certificate (NSC) in time to secure a place at university.
Parents demand action as Gong-Gong school transport crisis drags on

2 months ago | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips

As Gong-Gong learners continue to face challenges with learner transport, the Northern Cape Department of Education has indicated that an additional midi-bus will be introduced from Monday, February 3, to help alleviate the situation. AS GONG-GONG learners continue to face challenges with learner transport, the Northern Cape Department of Education has indicated that an additional midi-bus will be introduced from Monday, February 3, to help alleviate the situation.
Four undocumented suspects arrested for illegal mining in Kleinzee

2 months ago | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips

Four undocumented suspects were arrested by the police, with the assistance of a private security company, for illegal mining and trespassing at a mine in Kleinzee in the Namakwa District on January 28. FOUR undocumented suspects were arrested by the police, with the assistance of a private security company, for illegal mining and trespassing at a mine in Kleinzee in the Namakwa District on January 28.