KIMBERLEY – Residents across various wards in Kimberley are receiving invitations that appear to be relics from the early 2000s. The photostat-style Ward Meeting form, captured with a Huawei Nova 5T, invites locals to participate in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and budget review at the City Hall today, starting at 17:00. The agenda for […]
In a move anticipated by many, the African National Congress (ANC), South Africa’s ruling party, has officially suspended former President Jacob Zuma. The decision comes just weeks before the country’s upcoming general elections, and follows Zuma’s endorsement of another political party in direct contrast to the ANC. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula announced the suspension on […]
KIMBERLEY – In a commendable display of collaboration between community members and security forces, a set of four appealing mag wheels was successfully recovered in Carters Glen, Kimberley. The incident took place on Monday, 29th January 2024, at approximately 13:57. The Carters Glen Community Policing Forum (CPF) played a crucial role in this operation when […]
Reverend Phumezo Jaxa, a prominent figure in South African politics and the clergy, found himself behind bars on Sunday night following a violent altercation with a family member. The well-known Eastern Cape clergyman, who also serves as the chairperson of the Buffalo City Metro Council’s ethics committee and holds the position of ANC councillor for […]
A prominent Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) councillor in Limpopo, Tshamano Abel Rasilabe, found himself in legal trouble after being apprehended for the possession of illicit cigarettes. The 44-year-old ward councillor from the Musina Municipality was taken into custody on Sunday night, only to be granted bail on Tuesday after appearing in the Musina Magistrate’s Court. […]
In an eye-opening revelation, The Kimberley Prospector recently uncovered a series of captivating satellite images of the clarifiers at the Riverton Water Treatment Works in 2018. The images, akin to an all-seeing eye, exposed an unprecedented occurrence involving hundreds of barrels and square orange-brown containers, raising numerous questions about their nature, purpose, and subsequent disappearance, […]
RIVERTON – According to a news report by the NoordKaap today, Newton Reservoir’s critical and dwindling water levels are a result of supply challenges attributed to an algae infestation in the Vaal River at the Riverton Water Treatment Works. Read more on Netwerk 24.
NORTHERN CAPE – In a desperate plea for assistance, a collective complaint from concerned citizens of Kimberley has been submitted against the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) to the Water Tribunal, highlighting the persistent and severe water service failures plaguing the region. Michael Hawthorne, an independent investigative reporter, delivered the urgent request for intervention on behalf […]
Residents in Kimberley are facing an acute water crisis as the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) grapples with challenges at the Newton Reservoir and Riverton. Despite promises of swift resolution, the situation persists, leaving citizens frustrated and questioning the effectiveness of municipal management. The water crisis escalated over the weekend with daily water interruptions while continuous […]
