The Northern Cape hosted its first-ever G20 Planning Summit on 17–18 June 2025, marking a historic moment for inclusive, long-term development planning in South Africa. Held at Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley, the summit brought together national government leaders, academics, civil society, youth, and international development partners. Themed “Charting South Africa’s Future: A Call for
On 10 June 2025, Imprint Media, in partnership with the Department of Economic Development and Tourism and the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, officially launched a two-month Media & Production Skills Development Initiative aimed at empowering aspiring media personalities. The initiative is designed to equip young creatives with practical skills in media production, storytelling,
The Kimberley Diamond Cup (KDC) Apex Event 2025 proved to be nothing short of spectacular. Hosted at the iconic Kimberley Skate Plaza, the event was a high-octane celebration of talent, energy, and community spirit — a fitting finale to South Africa’s premier skateboarding championship. With international skaters from Russia, Germany, Dubai, and Mozambique raising the
The Northern Cape Consumer Protection Authority has been actively promoting consumer rights in the build-up to World Consumer Rights Day, celebrated on March 14, 2025. Through shop inspections, educational awareness campaigns, and a multi-disciplinary compliance initiative, the authority has displayed its commitment to ensuring fair and just trading between consumers and suppliers. Leading up to
From March 3rd to 7th, 2025, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism hosted a transformative Youth Barbering Training in Ritchie. This event, organized under the Integrated Economic Development Services (IEDS) unit, provided 13 (10 being male and 3 being females) young individuals with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the growing field of
From 3 to 7 March 2025, the Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (NC DEDaT) led a dynamic factory tour across the province as part of its efforts to develop a comprehensive Masterplan for the Metals, Machinery and Equipment (MME) Sector Industrial Cluster. The tour formed part of Phase III of the Capabilities
The KDC International Skateboarding Event has been reigniting the spirit of action sports in South Africa, and the recently concluded Grand Slam Qualifiers have proven to be nothing short of phenomenal. With Qheberha, Bloemfontein, Durban, and Cape Town as our host cities, the road to the Apex Event Finale has been paved with talent, resilience,
The Department of Economic Development, under the Integrated Economic Development Services (IEDS), in collaboration with the Township Economy Expo 2025 (TEX), successfully hosted the second annual Township Economy Expo. The two-day event, held from the 27th to the 28th of February 2025 at the TBG in Galeshewe, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including
From February 17th to 21st, 2025, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism successfully hosted a series of impactful community engagement sessions across the Namakwa District, including Calvinia, Fraserburg, Williston, and Nieuwoudtville. These sessions were designed to provide valuable knowledge and skills to foster economic growth, entrepreneurship, and job readiness within the region. The department
The Northern Cape Province was a hub of excitement and inspiration in 2024 successfully hosting the Skateboarding for Hope events, culminating in a much-anticipated MEC Media Launch and final skateboarding showdown in Kimberley on Saturday, 7 December 2024. This remarkable initiative, driven by the Department of Economic Development and Tourism in partnership with the Northern