The Kimberley Prospector

Day: April 13, 2021

Spirro sentenced to a fine of R1.5 million in diamond dealing case

Spirro sentenced to a fine of R1.5 million in diamond dealing case

NORTHERN CAPE – Spirro Louverdus (48) pleaded guilty before Kimberley Magistrate court on Tuesday, 13 April 2021 and was sentenced to five years imprisonment wholly suspended for five years and a further fine of R1.5 million. Hawks’ spokeswoman, Nomthandazo Mnisi, says this follows a project-driven investigation by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation which started […]

Man arrested for possession of Mandrax tablets

Man arrested for possession of Mandrax tablets

KIMBERLEY – Mkhanyisa Xolo, a 32-year-old man, appeared in the Kimberley Magistrate’s court today, 13 April after he was arrested for possession of an illegal substance. According to Capt Tessa Jansen, police spokeswoman, members of the Kimberley Crime Prevention Unit were patrolling the area on the N12 near the Engen garage on Sunday, 11 April […]

CORRECTION: Massive leak discovered on R31 was a test

CORRECTION: Massive leak discovered on R31 was a test

The massive water leak which was reported by a city resident earlier today on the R31 road on the outskirts of the city was just a test by the Sol Plaatje Municipality. According to Danie van der Lith of the Diamond Field Advertiser, it was a valve opened up by the municipality which they usually […]

Municipality still don’t know why water is not reaching the city

Municipality still don’t know why water is not reaching the city

At noon today, the Sol Plaatje Municipality was still clueless as to why water being pumped from the Riverton Water Treatment Works is not being received at the Newton Reservoir in Kimberley. This following a second day without water for residents. “Mr Hennie Harding has arranged for an aeroplane to patrol the water line from […]

Agriculture’s Master Plan aims to turn dagga into a viable industry

Agriculture’s Master Plan aims to turn dagga into a viable industry

SOUTH AFRICA – The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has released its draft cannabis master plan, which aims to turn dagga into a viable business sector for the country. Although private use of cannabis has been decriminalised, the buying and selling of cannabis, cannabis oil and cannabis seeds remain illegal. Read more […]

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