The Kimberley Prospector, a dedicated local community newspaper, is calling on all willing SPM councillors and resident volunteers to lend a helping hand in their latest initiative, “Free fault report SMS to SPM“. This worthy cause aims to offer free fault-reporting SMS service to Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) residents who cannot afford to call or text to report issues in their neighbourhoods.
The Kimberley Prospector is seeking volunteers who are prepared to bear the cost of sending SMS messages or become subscribers (Prospectors) to support the initiative by enabling the website to send these SMSes. Additionally, donations of SMS recharge vouchers are also highly appreciated for the smooth operation of this campaign.
To facilitate the volunteering process, each new fault report received through our form will be assigned to a different volunteer, ensuring an equitable distribution of responsibilities. Selected volunteers will receive prefilled SMS links via email or WhatsApp, making it effortless for them to send each message with just one click. Once the message is sent, volunteers are requested to email or text us the reference code provided, allowing us to notify the individuals who have reported the fault.
If you are interested in volunteering for this noble cause, helping indirectly as a Prospector, or donating SMS recharge vouchers, please contact us at [email protected].
Becoming a Prospector is also an excellent way to contribute; visit our website at https://kby.za.net/prospectors and click on the button in the “Become a Prospector” section. Choose the subscription plan that aligns with your budget, either a one-time contribution at https://kby.za.net/once-off-supporter/ or a monthly commitment at https://kby.za.net/monthly-supporter/.
For those who wish to donate SMS vouchers, kindly purchase vouchers for either MTN or Telkom and send the vouchers to [email protected], including your name and contact information. We will redeem the vouchers and utilize them to send the much-needed free fault report SMS messages.
We are grateful for your support in this initiative. Together, by actively participating or contributing, we can make a tangible difference in our community. Volunteers who choose to join us will have their names and the number of SMS messages they have sent featured on the form page, proudly showcasing their efforts in assisting their fellow community members.
Example of the showcasing of volunteers
Prospectors
Mr Volunteer 1
Mrs Volunteer 2
Join us now in making Kimberley a better place to live, one SMS at a time!