KIMBERLEY – In a significant breakthrough for law enforcement in Kimberley, a joint operation conducted by the South African Police Service (SAPS), South African National Defence Force (SANDF), and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) resulted in the arrest of a 38-year-old foreign national for drug dealing. The arrest took place on Thursday, 08 February […]
In a stunning turn of events, South Africa’s passenger transport industry has witnessed an unexpected rebellion, with self-proclaimed “taxi inspectors” going rogue and establishing their unique system of justice on the streets. Reports are pouring in about these taxi vigilantes who have apparently decided to take the law into their own hands, or rather, into […]
In a rapid and effective response, the Kimberley Fire Brigade successfully subdued a waste fire that engulfed sections of Beaconsfield near Econo Foods and BUCO. The incident, which unfolded at the intersection of Study and Hercules Road in Beaconsfield (Ward 25), Kimberley, resulted in thick toxic smoke billowing across the area. This occurrence took place […]
Controversy is brewing in Kimberley as opposition council members raise concerns over the decision-making process that led to the approval of the return of the Diamonds & Dorings festival. The controversy revolves around a special council meeting on Monday, February 5, where Premier Zamani Saul’s request for the festival’s comeback was expedited, bypassing established municipal […]
KIMBERLEY – In a shocking revelation, the Sol Plaatje Municipality has unveiled a web of excuses and blame-shifting as the water crisis deepens, leaving residents in the lurch and questioning the competency of municipal authorities. The latest water update, released on Wednesday, 07 Feb 2024, at 09:10, informs residents that the Newton Reservoirs are still […]
In a decisive move, residents of Kimberley have reportedly collectively decided to withhold payments for municipal services this month, citing the lack of services provided by the Sol Plaatje Municipality. In a letter distributed on social media, residents expressed their deep regret. The letter was addressed to the municipality, outlining their grievances and making it […]
The water crisis in Kimberley continues to cast a shadow over the community, with residents still grappling with intermittent shortages as of February 6. In a follow-up to our email mentioned in our previous report, “Water Tribunal Urged to Intervene as Kimberley Residents Face Severe Water Crisis,” the latest communication from the Water Tribunal provides […]
In a recent public notice issued by the Sol Plaatje Municipality on Tuesday, February 2024, at 08:20, residents of Kimberley were informed about a water interruption affecting the CBD and suburban areas, particularly those supplied by the Newton Reservoir. The statement attributed the disruption to “mechanical faults, amongst other difficulties,” leaving citizens in the dark […]
In a twist that could make even the most seasoned environmentalist reach for a paper bag, South Africa is hurtling towards a potential paper apocalypse as a staggering 358 political parties gear up for the impending 2024 national elections. If the thought of navigating an 8.95-meter-long ballot wasn’t enough, brace yourselves – this paper fiesta […]