he Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, the Minister of Minerals and Petroleum Resources, Mr. Gwede Mantashe, the MEC of Social Development, Ms. Nontobeko Vilakazi, 

The Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul, together with MEC Fufe Makatong, officially launched the EPWP Academic Empowerment Programme in Upington, in the Z.F. Mgcawu District. 

The Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul, together with the MEC responsible for Health, Mr. Maruping Lekwene, this week officiated over the sod turning of the Dr. Izak Van Niekerk Oncology Centre in Springbok.

Last Week marked another milestone in the modernisation and growth of the Northern Cape, where Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul, joined the MEC responsible for Health, Mr. Maruping Lekwene, launched the R305 million Northern Cape Department of Health Student Accommodation. 

Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr. Zamani Saul hosted an extended Lekgotla on Monday, 3 March 2025, emphasising on systems thinking and strategic execution to drive progress in the Northern Cape.

On March 6, 2025,Northern Cape Premier Dr. Zamani Saul delivered the state of the  Province Address (SOPA) at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Center in Kimberley.

Northern Cape, Premier Dr. Zamani Soul and Provincial Commissioner, Lt. Gen. K.C Otola as well as MEC for Department of Transport, Safety and Liasion Ms. Dimakhatso Koloi, presented important insights into the region's crime statistics for Q3 of the 2024/5 financial year.

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr. Buti Manamela, spent the day inspecting the Northern Cape.

The delivery of a 33km pipeline to replace the bulk pipeline from the Riverton Water Treatment Plant to the Newton Reservoir is a key milestone.

Given that the last upgrade to the plant was over 50 years ago, this project will significantly enhance the municipality’s water infrastructure.

Critical issues affecting local government where once again on the spotlight when Northern Cape Cooperatives Governance, Human Settlement  and Traditional Affairs MEC Mr Bantley Vass hosted a successful MUNIMEC meeting recently in Springbok in the Namakwa District.

That's a significant development for the community! The electrification project in Colville and Florianville, unveiled by Sol Plaatje Municipality's Executive Mayor Martha Bartlett and Speaker Dipuo Paters, is sure to have a positive impact on the lives of 138 households involved.

The Northern Cape Province has taken a firm stance against crime through a coordinated effort involving police and multiple government departments. Over a week, significant actions were taken to combat priority crimes, with 180 arrests made for serious offenses, attempted murder, assault GBH, and illegal drug and liquor trafficking.

The Northern Cape recorded the largest drop in unemployment in South Africa, with the official unemployment rate dropping from 30,4% to 27,4% in the Quarter 4:2024 alongside significant job gains in key sectors such as agriculture and finance.

This week, the National Department of Health hosted a one-day Case Management Workshop on Malaria in Upington located in the Northern Cape Province. The workshop gathered health professionals and support staff from all four districts of the Northern Cape, with a primary focus on enhancing the provinces malaria response.

Engaging in it's broader objective to improve response time,and enhance overall services efficiency within the Emergency Medical Services in the province.