The Kimberley Prospector

Day: November 28, 2025

Gloves off: Sol Plaatje boss hits back at ‘unlawful’ suspension, vows to return

Gloves off: Sol Plaatje boss hits back at ‘unlawful’ suspension, vows to return

Suspended Sol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala has hit back at his precautionary suspension, insisting the disciplinary process against him is unlawful, biased and driven by ulterior motives, and that he intends to return to his post. Read more: Gloves off: Sol Plaatje boss hits back at ‘unlawful’ suspension, vows to return

Window dressing will not win Kimberlites’ hearts

Window dressing will not win Kimberlites’ hearts

Kimberley shone for the recent marathon after another hasty city clean-up – impressive, yes, but also temporary. A light polish for visitors isn’t the long-term restoration locals keep pleading for. Read more: Window dressing will not win Kimberlites’ hearts

Vodacom journalism awards: DFA’s Lance Fredericks scoops top regional accolade

Vodacom journalism awards: DFA’s Lance Fredericks scoops top regional accolade

DFA Sports Editor Lance Fredericks has been crowned a regional winner at the 2025 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards for his fearless, folksy and often humorous Opinion writing, while also earning runner-up honours in the Sports category. Read more: Vodacom journalism awards: DFA’s Lance Fredericks scoops top regional accolade

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