KIMBERLEY – Residents in some areas, including Beaconsfield, Herlear, South Ridge, Klisserville, and more, continue to grapple with water supply challenges as the Sol Plaatje Municipality faces disruptions during restoration periods. The recent public notice on Wednesday, 27 Dec 2023, highlighted the extension of water supply restoration until 22:00, citing issues at the Newton Reservoir. […]
KIMBERLEY – The tranquil streets of Kimberley were shattered by a tragic incident today, as a woman lost her life in a shooting incident, marking a sombre end to the year. The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Kimberley is actively investigating the incident, which unfolded in broad daylight on Main Road. At approximately 13:30 […]
When the last major water interruption hit Kimberley at the end of November, The Kimberley Prospector sought answers from the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) about changes made at Newton Reservoir. However, the municipality’s silence on critical questions has left residents grappling with uncertainty regarding their water supply. Residents from Galeshewe, Roodepan, and other suburbs directly […]
USA – In the quietude of September 1964, a small town in Northern California became the epicentre of an otherworldly mystery that left one man’s life forever changed. Don Shrum, a welder at Aerojet Corporation and a skilled bow hunter, embarked on a weekend camping trip with friends Vincent Alvarez and Tim TR Blood in […]
NORTHERN CAPE – In the heart of Beaconsfield Kimberley lies a hidden masterpiece that captivates not just the locals but enchants the skies above. Transnet’s Beaconsfield Depot and Coach Maintenance Yard, a bustling hub of daily shunter life, transforms into a colossal canvas when viewed from space – a true work of art that sends […]
KIMBERLEY – In a significant move to address longstanding water challenges in Kimberley, Ekapa Mining, one of the city’s major private employers, has extended a helping hand to Sol Plaatje Municipality. The diamond mining company is reinforcing its commitment to a public-private partnership by focusing on the optimization of the old and new Riverton Waterworks […]
LABRAM – In a critical traffic alert for our Kimberley residents, a potentially life-threatening situation has been identified at the bend where Edmeades Street transforms into Jacobus Smit Avenue, just behind Choctaw Spur in Labram. A tree branch, hanging at windscreen height in the lane towards North Cape Mall, has emerged as a dangerous obstacle, […]
NORTHERN CAPE – In a breathtaking display of nature’s artistic prowess, Kimberley residents were treated to a mesmerizing sight as the largest rainbow ever witnessed adorned the sky above Mac Dougall Road. At approximately 19:07, in an easterly direction, this awe-inspiring rainbow emerged, reaching such colossal proportions that it seemed to defy the laws of […]
Calling all comedy enthusiasts! Brace yourselves for a laughter-filled treat as South Africa’s comedic gem, Schalk Bezuidenhout, presents his first-ever YouTube special, “Schalk Bezuidenhout Live in Sydney”! Recorded at the renowned Sydney Comedy Store in April 2023, this special guarantees a comedy experience like no other. ???? Save the date: Premiering on 7 December! ???? […]
