KIMBERLEY – The Sol Plaatje Municipality has recently announced that it will be implementing daily water interruptions in addition to the already long-standing nightly interruptions. Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the Sol Plaatje Municipality, stated that the additional interruptions are necessary due to low and continuously dropping water levels at the Newton Reservoirs. The municipality cites […]
RIVERTON – Johan Smit of the VF Plus has raised concerns about the current water situation in Kimberley. Smit explained that at Riverton, two out of the three pumps are currently in operation, meaning that the water supply is not running at full capacity. In Newton, only one pump is currently functioning, with the second […]
In a devastating incident that has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, a 1-year-old boy lost his life after being shot with a shotgun during a horrifying farm attack in the Welbekend area, just east of Pretoria. The attack took place on Saturday, 7 October, at approximately 13:00, when a group of five armed assailants forcibly […]
Kimberley – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has issued an urgent appeal to the Sol Plaatje municipality to take immediate action in order to prevent a total water collapse in the region. Recent oversight inspections conducted by DA councillors Chris Whittaker and Ockert Fourie have revealed the municipality’s failure to ensure an adequate supply of purified […]
KIMBERLEY – The Sol Plaatje Municipality’s persistent failure to ensure a reliable water supply has left residents feeling frustrated and disillusioned. The latest update from Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the municipality, provides little solace as it fails to address the concerns of the community. With a notable absence of transparency and inadequate communication, the municipality’s […]
Kimberley – In a shocking revelation, Johan Smit, a VF Plus councillor at Sol Plaatje Municipality, has exposed the dire situation of the Newton reservoirs. Smit, who visited the site on Sunday evening, reported dismayingly low dam levels that could result in a water crisis for the entire region being supplied by the reservoirs. The […]
KIMBERLEY – In a recent water supply update, Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the Sol Plaatje Municipality, informed residents of the ongoing water interruption issue in Kimberley. Riet stated that emergency repairs were conducted on the main pipeline that supplies water to the Newton Reservoir, leading to low water pressure or even a complete lack of […]
RIVERTON – In a shocking revelation that has left locals scratching their heads, it has recently come to light that Kimberley, the famed city in the heart of the Northern Cape, is home to a colossal solar farm. Aptly named Matla A Bokone Solar, this behemoth of green energy sits close to the Riverton Waterworks […]
Kimberley residents are once again being cautioned to prepare themselves for yet another holiday season marred by water interruptions, as Sol Plaatje Municipality recently acknowledged their failure for the dire state of the city’s water supply infrastructure. With plans underway for refurbishments and repairs, the municipality’s promises offer little reassurance for long-suffering residents. Recollections from […]
