KIMBERLEY – In a startling incident of community management gone awry, a Kimberley resident faced an abrupt removal from their official Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) Ward WhatsApp group on Tuesday evening. The incident unfolded during an alleged gaslighting episode involving a DA Councillor, leaving more than 300 constituents bewildered, confused, or too afraid to speak […]
NORTHERN CAPE – In the dimly lit corridors of Kimberley, a journalist grapples with fear so profound it echoes the silence of a community suppressed. The chilling parallel to a rape victim’s torment, too afraid to speak out, hangs heavy over a city drowning in the stifling hush of dissent. In this atmosphere of fear, […]
In a recent development, two Bangladesh nationals, Ripon Younus (33) and Ashraf Gulammahad Patel (34), have been apprehended by the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team on allegations of money laundering. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation released a media statement on 1 December 2023, shedding light on the case.The accused made a brief appearance […]
NORTHERN CAPE – In response to the ongoing water crisis in Kimberley, the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) has announced a comprehensive Water Recovery Programme set to commence on Saturday, 02 December, lasting until Friday, 08 December 2023. The city has faced daily and nightly water interruptions, severely impacting areas such as Beaconsfield, Belgravia, Colville, Hadison […]
In the spirit of transparency and community-driven journalism, The Kimberley Prospector shares the latest results for Prospector Subscriptions in November 2023. Monthly Overview for November 2023: While November saw no new subscriptions, we remain optimistic and continue working towards our monthly goal. Your ongoing support is crucial for the sustained growth of community journalism. Top […]
![[Official Update] Kimberley Water Crisis Persists Despite More Repairs, Interruptions](https://kby.za.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/92-Kimberley-Resdents-Raise-Concerns-During-The-Ongoing-Water-Crisis.jpg?v=1701178206 "[Official Update] Kimberley Water Crisis Persists Despite More Repairs, Interruptions")
KIMBERLEY – In the wake of the Sol Plaatje municipality’s announcement that water supply would be restored to affected areas from 09:00 following repairs, many residents continue to endure water scarcity. The official update stated that repair work had been completed on a major rupture in one of the valves, with taps expected to flow […]
KIMBERLEY – Doubts and questions surround the recent appointment of Sol Plaatje Municipality’s (SPM) Water and Sanitation Engineer, as a concerned DA councillor of Ward 25 in Kimberley, Ockert Fourie, expressed uncertainty about the qualifications of the newly appointed official. While SPM’s Communication Manager vouched for the engineer’s expertise, councillors remain obligated to take steps […]
