The Kimberley Prospector

Day: October 10, 2023

Water Crisis Deepens: Daily Water Interruptions in Kimberley as Municipality Fails to Address Critical Issues

Water Crisis Deepens: Daily Water Interruptions in Kimberley as Municipality Fails to Address Critical Issues

KIMBERLEY – The Sol Plaatje Municipality has recently announced that it will be implementing daily water interruptions in addition to the already long-standing nightly interruptions. Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the Sol Plaatje Municipality, stated that the additional interruptions are necessary due to low and continuously dropping water levels at the Newton Reservoirs. The municipality cites […]

Water Woes in Kimberley: Inadequate Pump Operation Jeopardizes Supply Capacity

Water Woes in Kimberley: Inadequate Pump Operation Jeopardizes Supply Capacity

RIVERTON – Johan Smit of the VF Plus has raised concerns about the current water situation in Kimberley. Smit explained that at Riverton, two out of the three pumps are currently in operation, meaning that the water supply is not running at full capacity. In Newton, only one pump is currently functioning, with the second […]

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