Residents of Kimberley are urged to attend a council meeting scheduled for tomorrow at 11:00 at the council chambers at the Sol Plaatje Municipality. Ward councillors have extended a public invitation to engage with local governance, but do not offer a solution to those who cannot attend. While the public gallery is open, concerns linger […]
The water crisis in Kimberley deepens as conflicting information emerges regarding the restoration of the water supply, raising concerns about the accuracy of the Sol Plaatje Municipality and the ward councillors’ communication. Recent reports from the situation at Newton Reservoir point to potential misinformation in the municipality’s latest public notice. In contradiction to an earlier […]
In an attempt to alleviate the ongoing water crisis, the Sol Plaatje Municipality has announced that the water supply will be restored between 16:00 and 19:00 today. However, this respite will predominantly benefit the suburbs around the Newton Reservoir, such as New Park and the CBD. Unfortunately, residents in other areas will not receive sustained […]
Residents across various suburbs affected by the ongoing water crisis in Kimberley have expressed their frustration and concern over the ongoing water crisis that has left many without access to this essential resource for an extended period. The city has been grappling with water shortages, impacting daily lives and prompting residents to question the effectiveness […]
In a disheartening development, as of 09:30 this morning, Newton Reservoir in Kimberley is operating on a single pump. Unfortunately, due to the reservoir’s critically low levels, the lone functioning pump will be shut down at 12:20. This exacerbates the already challenging situation for Kimberley residents, leaving many without a drop of municipal water since […]
Despite assurances from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) that the overseas online registration portal would go live over the voter registration weekend in November, the anticipated launch faces continued delays. Ludre Stevens, DA Abroad Chairperson, revealed that the system is encountering challenges related to software and user interface, as disclosed during parliamentary questioning led by […]
In a revelation that could save your pocket from a financial fender-bender, the wizard of car insurance insights, Wendy Knowler, spills the beans on avoiding disaster—unless you’re the protagonist in a slapstick comedy. As insurance wizard Wendy wonders aloud, “Why am I the go-to for insurance quandaries?” our non-expert correspondent steps in, waving a stack […]
KIMBERLEY – In a plot twist more twisted than a contortionist on a rollercoaster, the De Beers group generously donates the iconic HOH building to Sol Plaatje University, leaving Kimberley residents pondering a wetter issue—the city’s water crisis. While Zamani Saul, the premier of the Northern Cape, flaunts keys at an official ceremony, Kimberley residents […]
![[OPINION] Water Crisis Exposes Unjust Disparities in Kimberley](https://kby.za.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Water-leaks-at-Sol-Plaatje-University.jpeg?v=1615445545 "[OPINION] Water Crisis Exposes Unjust Disparities in Kimberley")
As a long-time resident of Kimberley, I find myself perplexed and outraged by recent revelations regarding the city’s water distribution practices. The stark contrast in water availability between certain “privileged” areas and the majority of the city raises serious questions about the municipality’s commitment to equitable resource allocation. According to reports from a resident in […]
