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Northern Cape

The Northern Cape is a province of South Africa. It is the largest province by area, covering about 372 000 km², but the most sparsely populated. The provincial capital is Kimberley, a historic diamond-mining city. The province is characterised by arid and semi-arid landscapes, including parts of the Kalahari Desert and the Karoo. Mining dominates the economy, with significant deposits of diamonds, iron ore, manganese and other minerals. The province is home to major mining operations in areas such as Sishen, Kolomela and the diamond fields around Kimberley. Agriculture, particularly sheep farming and viticulture in the Orange River valley, also contributes to the economy. The Northern Cape shares borders with Namibia and Botswana to the north and west, and with the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State and North West provinces internally. The province faces development challenges including water scarcity, low population density and limited infrastructure in remote areas. It was established in 1994 following South Africa's transition to democracy, carved from the northern part of the former Cape Province.

Northern Cape News


Saffron a potentially lucrative crop for South African farmers, says country’s first mover
28th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice, priced at between $5 000 and $10 000 a kilogram. Iran is the world’s biggest producer, pushing out 85% to 90% of yearly global production, followed by... 


An image of the Hillside smelter
Base metals underpin South32’s strong full-year performance
27th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Australia-headquartered diversified miner South32’s group underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increased by 28% year-on-year to $2.5-billion for the... 


Closing South Africa’s Level 9 implementation gap Why technology alone will not deliver sustainable collision prevention performance
Closing South Africa’s Level 9 implementation gap Why technology alone will not deliver sustainable collision prevention performance
26th August 2026

By: Marko Kotze - Chief Technology Officer, IMT (Integrated Mining Technologies) When the automatic intervention requirements of South Africa’s Mine Health and Safety Act Regulations came into... 


Construction materials
Afrimat braces for tough interim results as external shocks weigh on diversified portfolio
25th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Diversified mining and construction materials group Afrimat says its performance for the six months to June 30 will reflect the pressure it has been under as a combination of weaker commodity... 


Technical report confirms value of Kazera’s HMS project
24th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kazera Global announces that the independent technical report for the Sea Concession 2A heavy mineral sands (HMS) project, in Alexander Bay, Northern Cape, South Africa, has now been... 


Pirtek Northern Cape brings service closer with new satellite locations
Pirtek Northern Cape brings service closer with new satellite locations
24th August 2026

Pirtek Africa's Northern Cape (NC) Centre, based in Kathu, has extended its footprint, adding two satellite locations to its already established operation since May 2026. The move tackles a... 


MOVING MOUNTAINS Visitors to Electra Mining Africa 2026 can view DISA Equipment’s earthmoving equipment and attachments offerings
Reliability, support highlighted at earthmoving equipment stand
24th August 2026

Earthmoving equipment distributor DISA Equipment will exhibit its range of Develon earthmoving equipment and attachments at Electra Mining Africa (EMA) 2026, where visitors will have the... 


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Leading the clean energy transition
21st August 2026

Leading independent power producer ENGIE South Africa has operated in the country for more than 15 years, delivering reliable, clean energy solutions across the continent while supporting the... 


POWERFUL CLUSTER: All three projects that make up Envusa Energy’s giant 520 MW Koruson 2 renewable energy cluster are now officially operational. The R16-billion cluster, built on sites in the Eastern and Northern Cape provinces, includes the two 140 MW-apiece wind farms of Umsobomvu and Hartebeesthoek (pictured), as well as the 240 MW Mooi Plaats Solar PV facility. All told, the cluster comprises some 50 wind turbines, 420 000 solar panels and 943 string inverters.
POWERFUL CLUSTER:
21st August 2026

All three projects that make up Envusa Energy’s giant 520 MW Koruson 2 renewable energy cluster are now officially operational. The R16-billion cluster, built on sites in the Eastern and Northern... 


The above image depicts EXSA regulatory head Dr Roelof van Huyssteen
Transmission reform critical to energy development
21st August 2026 By: Lynne Davies

South Africa’s electricity transmission network was never intended to transmit power from the Cape provinces. This is a key concern, as those provinces are where the vast majority of wind and solar... 


Creating pathways for women to lead in mining
Creating pathways for women to lead in mining
17th August 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Women’s Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women who are shaping South Africa’s future while recognising the importance of creating workplaces where... 


Exxaro Resources CEO Ben Magara
Exxaro advises of lower headline earnings for first-half period
14th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

JSE-listed Exxaro Resources expects its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six-month period ended June 30 to decrease by between 18% and 23% compared with the HEPS for the first six months... 


Strategy, e-waste collection unlocks recoverable resources
14th August 2026

To unlock the value embedded in electronic waste (e-waste), waste management specialist Oricol manages collection, compliance documentation and certified recovery, helping businesses meet... 


A Sanral-managed road
Sanral concedes routine road maintenance procurement process was flawed, changes approach
14th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) on July 28 held a media briefing to set the record straight on allegations of corruption and to clarify legal issues surrounding the... 


The Umsinde wind farm, one of the three 140 MW that make up the Northern Cluster
Anthem still targets year-end start for 420 MW Northern Cluster of wind projects despite rainfall delays
14th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The giant 420 MW Northern Cluster, comprising three large wind farms under construction in the Karoo, is still anticipated to enter into commercial operation before the end of 2026, despite... 


An image of the 8DA switchgear system
Switchgear system aligns with masterplan implementation
14th August 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Energy solutions and technology company Siemens is assisting independent power producers (IPPs) in connecting to the grid. This includes localising portions of the assembly of its 8DA gas-insulated... 


Kazera highlights progress on HMS operations development
12th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kazera Global’s wholly-owned subsidiary Whale Head Minerals (WHM) has prepared an interim operational plan covering the plant and equipment requirements for the development of its heavy... 


Image of Sishen mine
Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation project, South Africa – update
7th August 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

As at June 30, 2026, overall project progress was about 45%. 


Neal Froneman
Froneman succeeds Rupert Smith as chairperson of Copper 360
6th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Northern Cape-focused Copper 360 has appointed Neal Froneman as chairperson, following the retirement of Rupert Smith, with effect from August 6. Smith resigned in order to reduce his professional... 


The Hartebeesthoek Wind Farm has entered into commercial operation
All three components of R16bn Koruson 2 renewables cluster now operational
5th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

All three projects that make up Envusa Energy’s giant 520 MW Koruson 2 renewable-energy cluster are now officially operational, after 130 MW of the 140 MW Hartebeesthoek Wind Farm entered into... 


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