Benchmarking success through powerlifting

Ricardo Fitzpatrick has set the bar high after being ranked top Para Powerlifter in Africa and fourth in world rankings following his recent participation at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Born and bred in Roodepan, Kimberley the 37 year old has strived for success in all his endeavours even in the face of adversity. “It is really an honour being ranked first on the continent. And to be ranked fourth in the world is a remarkable and amazing achievement,” says Fitzpatrick.

Take a Girl Child to Work

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas in partnership with the National Empowerment Fund and other stakeholders hosted the “Take a girl child to work” event at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre (MSCC) on 24 May 2018 in Kimberley. This is an annual campaign under the theme “dream, believe and achieve.” The project

Launch of wheelchair repairs and servicing project

Fifty persons living with disabilities from rural communities in the Northern Cape will be afforded the opportunity to learn skills to repair and service wheel chairs. This exciting announcement was recently made at a launch held at the Ba’One Intellectual Centre (BIC) Seoding, Kuruman. Participants will engage in a two week training programme that includes wheelchair repairs, servicing and endorsing participants with a higher certificate in Business Management.

2018 Freedom day,Kuruman

Address by the Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, at the Freedom day celebrations, Kuruman

Programme Director Members of the Executive Council Members of the Provincial Legislature Executive Mayors and Mayors Dikgosi Senior government officials Community members Members of the media Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Today is a day for celebration- jubilation and a day we again are reminded of the painful road that led us to be able

Opening remarks by the Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, during the commemoration of International Women’s Day

Programme DirectorMembers of the Executive CouncilMayors and CouncillorsRepresentative from the Office of the Gender CommissionerSocial Cohesion Advocate, Ms Sophie de BruynOfficials from Government Ladies and gentlemen Good Morning, Dumelang, Goeiemôre, Molweni Considering the rich political history of the International Women’s Day, and the special occasion and meaning of this gathering, I feel quite humbled to

State of the Province Address (SOPA) by the Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, on the occasion of the Fifth session of the Fifth Legislature 28 February 2018

The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature;Members of the Executive Council;Members of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces;Members of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature;Members of the Diplomatic Corps;Judge President of the Northern Cape, Judge TlaletsiHeads of State Security Services;Chairperson of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA); Mayors

Address by the Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, at the introduction of Nama language at the Riemvasmaak Primary School Riemvasmaak

Programme DirectorDeputy Minister of Basic Education, Mr Enver SurtyMembers of the Executive CouncilMembers of the Provincial LegislatureMember of the Provincial Legislature – Eastern Cape, Mr Christian MartinExecutive Mayors, Mayors and CouncillorsMembers of the //Kharas Regional CouncilMembers of the Namibian delegation present, Mr Augustinus Ucham and Mr Johannes //HoesebCommissioner from the Human Rights Commission, Mr Chris