Sandi Kwon Hoo

Kimberley

Chief Reporter at Diamond Fields Advertiser

Journalist, slightly nutty with a smooth centre. The views expressed are my own

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Kimberley mental hospital: Six more in dock over 'monument of corruption'

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Sandi Kwon Hoo |Benida Phillips

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 6 minutes agoFive more people appeared in the Kimberley Magistrate's Court on Wednesday in connection with the Kimberley mental hospital saga - Lourencia Crause, Louis Adriaan van Niekerk, Winston Moyahi, Motlalepula Elias Selemela and Ruth Palm.
Public Protector inspects another multimillion-rand 'white elephant' in Kimberley

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Sandi Kwon Hoo |Benida Phillips

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 7 minutes agoThe R17 million Homevale satellite fire station in Kimberley - now a “white elephant” - stands abandoned and riddled with structural defects, never having opened its doors since completion.
University hosts dialogue to combat sexual harassment

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Sandi Kwon Hoo

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 3 minutes agoA men’s dialogue on sexual harassment will be held at Sol Plaatje University on May 29. Image: File A MEN'S dialogue on sexual harassment will be held at Sol Plaatje University on May 29 in the university auditorium from 4-6 pm. Let’s Talk Men Platform project leader Gregory Nyongane said panelist would include EFF provincial leader Shadrack Tlhaole, Advocate Quoton Swartz from the ANC Youth League legal desk.
High school pupils visit the Northern Cape High Court

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Sandi Kwon Hoo

EMPOWERING YOUNG MINDSSandi Kwon Hoo|Published 6 minutes agoGrade 11 pupils visited Northern Cape Judge President Pule Tlaletsi in his chambers as part of a Take a Child to Work programme. Image: Sandi Kwon HooTHE Northern Cape High Court hosted a group of 15 pupils from Tshirelelo High School, Greenpoint High School, and Emang Mmogo Comprehensive to gain firsthand experience on how the justice system operates.
UAT distributes food parcels to Vergenoeg community

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Sandi Kwon Hoo

Marlene Minopetros|Published 5 minutes agoThe UAT distributed over 100 food parcels to the Vergenoeg community. Image: SuppliedTHE UNITED African Transformation (UAT) political party distributed over 100 food parcels to the community of Vergenoeg in Galeshewe on Monday. The event, held at Mphela Community Park, was attended by UAT's national and provincial leadership, including its president, Dr Wonder Mahlatsi.
10-year-old Galeshewe boy killed after being hit by police vehicle

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Sandi Kwon Hoo

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 7 minutes agoA 10-year-old boy tragically died after being hit by a SAPS vehicle in Galeshewe. Image: FileTHE GALESHEWE police are investigating a case of culpable homicide after a 10-year-old boy was killed when he was run over by a police vehicle near the 7de Laan informal settlement over the weekend. EFF provincial chairperson Shadrack Tlhaole has called for a full inquiry into the incident and for the immediate suspension of the officials involved.
Rapist sentenced to 15 years after luring woman with drugs

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Sandi Kwon Hoo

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 7 minutes agoA Northern Cape man was handed a 15-year sentence for raping a 19-year-old woman. Image: File THE REGIONAL court in Springbok has sentenced Mario Swartbooi to 15 years of direct imprisonment after he was found guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman, whom he had promised drugs in exchange for helping him carry gravel.
Mother, young children held at gunpoint in Kimberley house robbery

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Sandi Kwon Hoo

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 12 minutes agoThe Kimberley police are investigating a house robbery in Synagogue Street. Image: FileTHE KIMBERLEY SAPS Detectives are investigating a house robbery after five suspects entered a home in Synagogue Street on May 23 and threatened a family at gunpoint. It is believed that jewellery was stolen from a safe before the suspects fled the scene. Northern Cape police spokesperson Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said the incident occurred on Friday at about 3.30am.
'Battered' woman arrested for murder of life partner

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Sandi Kwon Hoo

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 7 minutes agoA Kimberley woman was arrested for allegedly stabbing her life partner to death. Image: FileA 31-YEAR-old Kimberley woman was arrested after she allegedly fatally stabbed her life partner during the early hours of Monday morning. Neighbours and family members claimed that she had suffered ongoing abuse, while their three children – aged 12, 10, and two – were also allegedly subjected to abuse and domestic violence.
Patients sleep on floor at Kuruman Hospital

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Sandi Kwon Hoo

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 9 minutes agoPatients sleeping on the floor and in corridors. Image: Screengrab / SuppliedPATIENTS sleeping on the floor in corridors, overflowing bins, and blocked basins are just some of the challenges currently faced at Kuruman Hospital. Public Servants Association (PSA) provincial manager Steve Ledibane explained that the hospital provides health care services to more than 14,000 patients in Kuruman and surrounding villages.