The Kimberley Prospector

Author: Editorial Staff

Kimberley Motorists Are Fed Up With “Sol Gaatjie”

Kimberley Motorists Are Fed Up With “Sol Gaatjie”

Kimberley motorists are voicing their frustrations with the state of the city’s roads, citing potholes and poor road conditions as some of the main issues. Thomas Louw, a motorist from Kimberley, has had enough. He has been living in Kimberley for two years and says the potholes in Monument Heights near the Diamond Pavilion Mall […]

Hazmat Specialist Recounts Devastating Ohio Toxic Spill

Hazmat Specialist Recounts Devastating Ohio Toxic Spill

OHIO, USA – A hazardous materials expert has harshly criticized the handling of the toxic chemical spill near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, stating that the town of East Palestine had been “nuked with chemicals” in order to open a railroad. On February 3, a Norfolk Southern cargo train of 150 cars derailed, 20 of which contained […]

Kimberley Residents Demand Transparency on Nightly Newton Reservoir Water Shutdown

Kimberley Residents Demand Transparency on Nightly Newton Reservoir Water Shutdown

NORTHERN CAPE – Residents of Kimberley, South Africa, are taking the local Sol Plaatje Municipality to task over their lack of transparency and communication regarding the Newton Reservoir levels and nightly water shutdowns. The last update by the Sol Plaatje Municipality regarding the nightly water shutdown was made on 8 January 2023. We have opened […]

Two wounded after shots fired in Kimberley suburb

Two wounded after shots fired in Kimberley suburb

KIMBERLEY – Two men were wounded after six shots were apparently fired in Devenish Road in Beaconsfield on Tuesday at 23:44. According to police spokeswoman Capt Tessa Jansen, police were called to the scene after the alleged gunshots were heard. On arrival, they were told that two men with gunshot wounds were taken to hospital […]

Arsonist suspected of starting veldfire on municipal property

Arsonist suspected of starting veldfire on municipal property

KIMBERLEY – Quick reaction by a resident and a community member helped to extinguish a veldfire which was believed to be started by a suspected arsonist who apparently sought to cause damage to a residential property in Bartle Place, Beaconsfield. A resident of Beaconsfield and another community member was alerted by the toxic fumes at […]

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