Diamond Fields Advertiser

The Diamond Fields Advertiser (DFA) is a daily newspaper based in Kimberley, South Africa. It was established on March 23, 1878.

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AmaZulu's ambitious rebuild: Three things Arthur Zwane must do next

3 days ago | dfa.co.za | Smiso Msomi

Premier Soccer LeagueSmiso Msomi|Published 1 hour agoArthur Zwane, head coach of AmaZulu, instructs Sandile Mthethwa during their match against Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban earlier this year. Photo: BackpagePixImage: BackpagepixAfter arriving last season alongside Vusumuzi Vilakazi as co-coach, Arthur Zwane now finds himself solely in charge of AmaZulu — a club brimming with ambition and in the midst of a major rebuild.
Chilly start to the week as another cold front snakes through parts of SA

4 days ago | dfa.co.za | Se-Anne Rall

An intense cold front is expected to affect the Western and Northern Cape provinces from Wednesday until Friday Image: Armand Hough/Independent MediaIt's going to be a chilly start to the week for those in the Eastern Cape as an intense cold front is expected to blow into the country this week. The South African Weather Service (Saws) is predicting icy temperatures across the province, coupled with gale-force winds reaching up to 70km/hour along the coast between Plettenberg Bay and East London.
Will SA bear the cost of Eskom's R257bn air quality compliance?

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Sizwe Dlamini

Energy TransitionCooling towers at an Eskom coal-based power station in Duhva. Image: Mike Hutchings/ReutersSOUTH Africa’s electricity crisis is about to get worse, not just because of load shedding, but because of the staggering cost of cleaning up Eskom’s toxic air pollution.
Thirst for Justice: Billions wasted as taps run dry

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Sizwe Dlamini

Water ManagementResidents resort to fetching water, pushing buckets home on trolleys due to the ongoing water shortage in their area. With the committee vowing to recall the DWS for a deeper probe into water boards, South Africa’s water catastrophe has reached a breaking point. Image: Oupa Mokoena/Independent NewspapersTHE water crisis in South Africa is not looming — it’s already here, fueled by systemic failures, corruption, and a dangerous blame game between national and local government.
Panga attack on elderly couple leads to 20-year sentence for robber

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Mandilakhe Tshwete |Benida Phillips

A screenshot of the video showing an attack on an elderly Plettenberg couple. Image: ScreenshotA man who attacked an elderly couple with a panga during an early morning walk has been sentenced to 20 years' direct imprisonment by the Plettenberg Bay Regional Court. Cole Bruiners, who was convicted of robbery with aggravating circumstances, assaulted the couple on Challenge Drive on January 14, 2025.
Stock theft on the rise: Northern Cape farmers urged to take action

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

Marlene Minopetros|Published 5 minutes agoBy working together with law enforcement and implementing these safety tips, farmers can protect their assets and help combat stock theft in the region. Image: FileTHE South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape is urging farmers and farm workers to take proactive measures to safeguard their livestock against stock theft.
Safety concerns: Volkswagen recalls Polo and Taigo vehicles

2 weeks ago | dfa.co.za | Robin-Lee Francke

A number of Volkswagen Polo have been recalled. Image: Cars.co.zaThe Volkswagen Group South Africa has recalled over 100 of its vehicles due to safety concerns. The National Consumer Commissioner (NCC) confirmed the recall of 142 Volkswagen Polos and eight Volkswagen Taigo vehicles by the manufacturer. The recall is due to a faulty part in the gas generators of the front passenger airbag module. What does this mean?
Bulls poised for URC glory against Leinster in Dublin showdown

2 weeks ago | dfa.co.za | Leighton Koopman

UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIPLeighton Koopman|Published 2 hours agoCaptain Ruan Nortjé will look to lead his Bulls to the elusive URC crown in their third final in four years when they take on Leinster in Dublin on Saturday. Image: Inpho PhotographyA new United Rugby Championship (URC) winner will be crowned, and the Bulls will look to bag the title for the first time in their third time attempt when they take on Leinster in Dublin on Saturday evening.
Springboks' alignment camp: Old faces, new faces and a kit that's a 'sore sight for eyes'

2 weeks ago | dfa.co.za | John Goliath

The Springboks new training jerseys had social media in a twist on Monday. Image: @Springboks via TwitterA former Springbok once said "what a sore sight for eyes” while describing an action during a Currie Cup match, butchering the actual cliche - “a sight for sore eyes”.
Powering young minds: Northern Cape learners receive boost for winter and homework

2 weeks ago | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips |Boipelo Mere

Morgan Morgan|Published 5 minutes agoLearners proudly display their new school bags as part of a winter donation drive that included clothing and solar-powered lights to support education in under-resourced Northern Cape communities. Image: SuppliedMORE than 200 learners in the Northern Cape are heading into winter with warm clothing, sturdy school bags, and solar-powered study lights – thanks to a partnership between two energy companies behind a major local infrastructure project.