The Sol Plaatje Municipality’s (SPM) February 13th media statement outlined several contracts, described as “significant,” aimed at addressing the ongoing water crisis in Kimberley. However, the focus on future infrastructure repairs and the lack of detailed timelines and goals for stabilizing the Newton Reservoir Complex call into question the true “significance” of these contracts for […]
NORTHERN CAPE – The Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) has announced the indefinite continuation of severe water restrictions in Kimberley, including a further extension of nightly water cuts and pre-scheduled daily water interruptions through Sunday, 25 February. This persists despite ample water in the Vaal River, hinting at potential infrastructural or management problems within the municipality. […]
Kimberley residents faced an unexpected and puzzling phenomenon with abnormally hot water flowing from their “cold” taps, last week. The situation has left many scratching their heads, with some joking that their geysers might be on the fritz even with the taps clearly set to cold and others attributing it to the summer heat. While […]
