The Kimberley Prospector

Day: March 18, 2021

Good night, sleep tight on World Sleep Day

Good night, sleep tight on World Sleep Day

World Sleep Day recognizes the importance of a good nights rest for every human being on the planet. Taking place the Friday before the vernal spring equinox, World Sleep Day is a time to review our night time routines and consider making adjustments. World Sleep Day is the annual observance of how sleep not only […]

Mother, three children rescued on a farm from abusive Keimoes man

Mother, three children rescued on a farm from abusive Keimoes man

NORTHERN CAPE – The prompt and swift reaction of members from Keimoes SAPS, Upington Border police, Upington K9 and Kakamas FCS units led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man on a farm in Keimoes on 17 March 2021 and the rescue of a mother and her three children from an abusive spouse and stepfather. […]

#WeatherWarning: Heavy rain expected on Saturday

#WeatherWarning: Heavy rain expected on Saturday

KIMBERLEY – Residents in areas prone to flooding should take note as heavy rain is expected to hit the city this weekend. According to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute more than 11.2 mm of rain is expected on Saturday. This is alarming as various parts of the city including Donkerhoek and White City in Roodepan have […]

Driving instructor and traffic official arrested for corruption

Driving instructor and traffic official arrested for corruption

JAN KEMPDORP – A senior Traffic official and driving school instructor has been nabbed for corruption today at the Jan Kempdorp testing centre. According to Hawks Spokesperson Nomthandazo Mnisi the duo are due to appear in court at Jan Kempdorp Magistrate court tomorrow. Listen to the media statement by the Hawks

People are rushing to change name to “Salmon” for free sushi promotion

People are rushing to change name to “Salmon” for free sushi promotion

The Taiwanese government has cautioned people against changing their name to ‘Salmon’ in order to grab free sushi. According to reports the Taiwanese registry offices have been flooded by people asking to change their name to ‘Salmon’ this comes in response to a promotional campaign by a sushi restaurant chain. Officials have asked the public […]

Northern Cape municipalities mum on irregular spending

Northern Cape municipalities mum on irregular spending

Listen in English & Afrikaans: Alarming level of non-compliance by municipalities in the province – DA. DA MP Fawzia Rhoda says municipal spending reported for April to June 2020 shows an alarming level of non-compliance by NC municipalities to public finance directives. About 35% of service providers cannot be validated, creating questions about important aspects […]

LISTEN: Provincial Department to blame for fall of artists – DA

LISTEN: Provincial Department to blame for fall of artists – DA

Listen in English or Afrikaans: The Provincial Department of Sports, Arts & Culture in the Northern Cape is under fire after its budget was cut with R41m and an additional R4m in emergency relief funds for local artists seemingly “go missing.” Artists have been on hunger strike for more than three days since they have […]

“Things are looking better” improvement at Newton Reservoir

“Things are looking better” improvement at Newton Reservoir

Dam levels taken at 5:00 this morning at the Newton Reservoir in Kimberley show improvement to the level of all four dams. 102ML at 14 ft91ML at 14 ft 6″45ML at 14 ft 6″23ML at 14 ft 6″ DA councillor Ockert Fourie says things are looking better. Nightly shutdowns at Newton Reservoir will continue to […]

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