The Kimberley Prospector

Author: Michael Hawthorne

Warrenton Struggles Amidst Water Crisis and Infrastructure Woes

WARRENTON – A renewed water crisis has gripped residents of Magareng municipality in Warrenton, aggravated by scorching temperatures and an anticipated “dry week.” Compounded by cable theft and financial limitations, a significant portion of the community has been left without water for more than a week. The Department of Water and Sanitation scheduled a “dry […]

Sol Plaatje Municipality Provides Water Update: Nightly Interruptions to Continue

Sol Plaatje Municipality Provides Water Update: Nightly Interruptions to Continue

In a recent update issued on Saturday, 25th November 2023, at 21:30, the Sol Plaatje Municipality addressed the water supply situation for residents in the Kimberley CBD and surrounding residential areas. The municipality announced that there will be running water available from 5:00 to 9:00 on Sunday, 26 November 2023. However, after this period, the […]

Bobi, the World’s Oldest Dog, Dies at 31

Bobi, the oldest verified dog in history, passed away on October 21, 2023, at the age of 31 years and 163 days. He was a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a Portuguese breed of livestock guardian dog with an average life expectancy of 12-14 years. Bobi was born on May 11, 1992, in the village of […]

Shopping Online: Sweet Deals for South Africans

Shopping Online: Sweet Deals for South Africans

For South Africans, Sweet Deals is the ultimate online shopping experience. Whether you live in a remote area or a small town, Sweet Deals is here to make your life easier. With the most affordable prices on home and kitchen appliances, garden tools, stationery, and office supplies, Sweet Deals is the perfect way to get […]

Akwaponiese Stelsel Versterk Voedselsekerheid en Jeug Ontwikkeling

Akwaponiese Stelsel Versterk Voedselsekerheid en Jeug Ontwikkeling

Die Namaqua Child and Youth Care Centre het onlangs ‘n Akwaponiese stelsel ontvang wat deel van ‘n Eko-skool-inisiatief was. Die inisiatief is ontwerp om voedselsekerheid te verbeter en jeugvaardighede te ontwikkel, met 14 deelnemers wat geakkrediteerde opleiding ontvang het. Dit is deur Kangnas-windkragaanleg gefinansier en word saam met die departement van Landbou, Omgewing Landelike Ontwikkeling […]

WATCH: Flooding of Orkney Vaal Leaves Over 80 Displaced and in Need of Support

WATCH: Flooding of Orkney Vaal Leaves Over 80 Displaced and in Need of Support

ORKNEY – On 19 February 2023, the unthinkable happened. The Vaal River burst its banks after reaching full capacity due to heavy rainfall, leading to the Orkney Vaal Private Resort in the North-West Province of South Africa being flooded. The resort is home to a diverse community of people from the affluent to those in […]

7 competitions you can enter right now

7 competitions you can enter right now

Here are 7 of the best competitions in South Africa that you MUST enter right now for a chance to win! Various prizes including vouchers for food, beer, wine, an iPhone, a generator and even beauty products are up for grabs. 1: Win an iPhone or Checkers voucher! 2: Win a generator! 3: Win a […]

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