The Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) is calling on all residents to immediately begin storing water for essential purposes due to a leaking gasket at Mid-Station near Roodepan. This leak could worsen and force an unplanned water shutdown in addition to the already scheduled interruption set for April 4th to 8th, 2024. The leak, originating from […]
In a dramatic 11th-hour surge, South Africa’s electoral field has become even more crowded as eight more political parties have successfully registered for the 2024 General Elections. This brings the total number of contenders to an impressive 379, signalling a vibrant, diverse spectrum of voices vying for the hearts and minds of South African voters. […]
KATHU – After a lengthy trial, three poachers received a combined sentence of 75 years in prison for their brazen crimes near the South African and Botswana border. On Thursday, March 14th, 2024, the Kathu High Court convicted David Mecwi (27), Kethamile Kooper (26), and Tebogo Megare (27) on multiple charges. The incident began in […]
A 46-year-old Clerk of the Court in Kimberley was arrested on Friday, March 15, 2024, on allegations of corruption. The arrest was made by the Northern Cape Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit (ACIU). The clerk stands accused of exploiting their position to demand an R500 bribe from an applicant seeking a protection order. It is alleged the […]
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The Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) announced a planned water supply interruption from Thursday, April 4th, to Monday, April 8th, 2024. This five-day outage aims to address four major leaks and improve the overall water supply infrastructure. The municipality emphasizes extensive communication efforts before, during, and after the interruption. Residents can expect detailed information on water […]
EASTERN CAPE – In a bold new policy announcement, the Democratic Alliance (DA) unveiled its plan to tackle childhood hunger in the Eastern Cape: The “Breadwinner Boot Camp” program. “We understand the people of the Eastern Cape are tired of empty promises,” declared DA leader John Steenhuisen. “That’s why we’re offering a real solution: training […]
KIMBERLEY – Officials within the Northern Cape Department of Sports, Arts and Culture face serious legal consequences after the Hawks (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation) arrested three suspects on allegations of fraud, money laundering, and violating the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Two senior employees (aged 50 and 55) were apprehended at their workplace on […]
RIVERTON – The Sol Plaatje Municipality has announced significant progress on a multi-year project to improve its bulk water supply infrastructure. The project, funded by an R2.5 billion grant from the National Treasury’s Budget Facility for Infrastructure Programme (BFI), aims to address critical maintenance issues and reverse the municipality’s water challenges. Contracts Awarded and Work […]
