In the annals of South African history, April 18, 1947, stands out as a momentous day for Kimberley, as the regal presence of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II), and Princess Margaret graced the city during their three-month tour of the British dominions in Southern Africa. The Kimberley Prospector delves into […]
Residents in various areas of Kimberley that are being supplied by Newton Reservoir woke up to a water crisis today as the Sol Plaatje Municipality extended the nightly interruption into an Emergency Daytime Water Interruption. Many were left without water and received no prior warning, discovering the reason for the situation only when they received […]
KIMBERLEY – The Sol Plaatje Local Municipality (SPLM) has successfully obtained approval for funding exceeding R2 billion from the National Treasury and the Department of Water Affairs. The funding will be allocated over the next five years to execute the Sol Plaatje Bulk Infrastructure Refurbishment Programme (SPBIRP), aimed at addressing the persistent water interruptions that […]
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Residents in Kimberley were caught off guard this morning as taps ran dry without adequate notice, leaving many questioning the reliability of their water supply. The bewilderment arises from the absence of prior notice, leaving residents unprepared for the water scarcity. A recent media statement by the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) adds to the perplexity, […]
DE BEERS, KIMBERLEY – Democratic Alliance Ward Councillor Simone Greeff, representing Ward 21 in the Sol Plaatje Municipality of Kimberley, issued a brief statement addressing water pressure concerns in the De Beers community this morning. Beginning with a polite “Goeie more,” she acknowledged the challenges faced by the Newton Reservoir, leading to a temporary decline […]
The Sol Plaatje Local Municipality’s (SPLM) annual performance report for 2023 exposes a year marked by stagnation and financial mismanagement, significantly hindering progress on critical service delivery challenges. Listen in English Luister in Afrikaans Funds allocated to tackle these challenges have been misused to an extent where a portion must now be surrendered to the […]
In the fast-paced world of news reporting, errors sometimes slip through the cracks, and unfortunately, we at The Kimberley Prospector are not exempt from making mistakes. We humbly extend our sincere apologies to our readers, particularly to Thabo Mothibi, Sol Plaatje Municipal Spokesperson, for a regrettable oversight in our recent article titled “Sol Plaatje Municipality […]
In a controversial move, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has allocated R300,000 per month to engage an international lobbying firm for an influential advocacy initiative in the United States. Spearheaded by Dion George, the party’s federal finance chairman and shadow minister of finance, this undertaking aims to enhance the DA’s international reputation in anticipation of the […]
