The Kimberley Prospector

Day: March 15, 2021

Sol allegedly mix up suburbs for loadshedding

Sol allegedly mix up suburbs for loadshedding

The Sol Plaatje Municipality allegedly switched off the wrong suburb for loadshedding this afternoon. Instead of switching off power to HA Morris & Midlands at 16:00 the municipality unexpectedly left the suburbs falling under the Hadison Park legend without electricity. The muncipality had to send out electricians to investigate according to a local online information […]

Grim fuel outlook continues – AA

Grim fuel outlook continues – AA

SOUTH AFRICA – Fuel levy increases at a difficult time in the country’s economy will contribute to what are expected to be extremely high fuel price increases at the end of March going into April. These increases will exacerbate the already dire financial positions of millions of South Africans, according to the Automobile Association (AA). […]

Excellent sporting achievement for Calvinia SAPS member

Excellent sporting achievement for Calvinia SAPS member

NORTHERN CAPE – Challenging Golfing championship once more places SAPS member on the top. Police spokesperson Capt Sergio Kock says that Warrant Officer Bron Mathys from the Calvinia Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit successfully defended his title by winning the Calvinia Open Golf Championship for the second consecutive year. On 13 March Mathys was […]

WATCH: Sad truth behind animals sent to space

WATCH: Sad truth behind animals sent to space

At least 15 types of amazing animals were sacrificed to pave the way for mankind to reach for the stars. The real pioneers of space are animals. Scientist don’t always want to talk about it for good reason. Read more on Interesting Engineering.

Munisipaliteit wil glo emmerstelsel uitgooi

Munisipaliteit wil glo emmerstelsel uitgooi

KIMBERLEY – Die Sol Plaatje-munisipaliteit sê dit gaan glo meer as 2 640 toilette as deel van die munisipale toiletbouprojek installeer. Sello Matsie, die munisipale woordvoerder, sê dit is die doel van die projek om die emmerstelsel te vervang.  Matsie sê sekere dele van die sanitasie-infrastruktuur dateer glo uit 1994, en dit het aansienlik verswak […]

“Little improvement” at Newton Reservoir

“Little improvement” at Newton Reservoir

Dam levels taken at 4:00 this morning at the Newton Reservoir in Kimberley show a slight improvement to the two bigger dams. DA Councilor Ockert Fourie says the early shutdown yesterday has improved levels to bigger dams. However, levels of the smaller dams show a decrease. 102ML at 11ft 4″91ML at 11ft 4″45ML at 13 […]

WATCH: Mayor addresses fed-up Kimberley residents

WATCH: Mayor addresses fed-up Kimberley residents

Kimberley Mayor Patrick Alderman Mabilo addressed residents on Sunday after Boyce Makodi delivered a letter to the Sol Plaatje Municipality on behalf of fed-up city residents earlier in the week. Read our previous article, Letter from fed-up residents delivered to municipality.

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