The Kimberley Prospector

Day: January 26, 2026

Alcohol-fuelled argument ends in partner’s murder – man jailed for 22 years

Alcohol-fuelled argument ends in partner’s murder – man jailed for 22 years

A 28-year-old farmworker has been sentenced to an effective 22 years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to murdering his 36-year-old partner in a stabbing incident near Hopetown in May 2025, following an alcohol-fuelled argument that escalated after a day of drinking. Read more: Alcohol-fuelled argument ends in partner’s murder – man jailed for 22 years

Kimberley residents frustrated as water outage continues into Monday

Kimberley residents frustrated as water outage continues into Monday

Kimberley and Riverton residents face ongoing water outages after Eskom power line damage forced reservoir shutdowns. Frustrated residents flooded Facebook, questioning hygiene and broken restoration promises as the municipality awaits repair timelines from Eskom teams. Read more: Kimberley residents frustrated as water outage continues into Monday

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