Protest Action

ANC Sol Plaatje Branches have resolved to uphold its chairperson and Sol Plaatje Municipality executive mayor Mangaliso Matika's stay in office. An inter-branch meeting held at the Social Centre in Galeshewe amid a heavy police presence, resolved that more space should be given for investigations to unfold and that proper reasons be given for…

Protests in the Sol Plaatje Municipal area - The Northern Cape Department of Education is concerned over the recent spate of ongoing protests in the Sol Plaatje Municipal area since last week, as schools are preparing to open for the third term tomorrow, 17 July 2018, as per school calendar. At this stage, we are at risk of loosing valuable…

Night has fallen with a thick cloud of smoke hanging over Kimberley in a day of skirmishes between residents and the police. It remains tense in Galeshewe amid the burning of the R.C Elliott Hall and a lapa at the Galeshewe Swimming Pool. Attempts were also made to burn down the Recreation Hall. The Madeira Liquor Store in Lekhela Street was…