The Kimberley Prospector, a local digital community newspaper, reports facing continued censorship from various entities regarding coverage of the ongoing water crisis in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This includes the Democratic Alliance (DA) Northern Cape Structure, including Provincial Leader Harold McGluwa, as well as DA Councillors, and NOCCI Kimberley (led by a former DA Ward Councillor). […]
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 […]
WARRENTON – A renewed water crisis has gripped residents of Magareng municipality in Warrenton, aggravated by scorching temperatures and an anticipated “dry week.” Compounded by cable theft and financial limitations, a significant portion of the community has been left without water for more than a week. The Department of Water and Sanitation scheduled a “dry […]
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NORTHERN CAPE – Kimberley residents are in the midst of a water crisis following the discovery of two major leaks. The leaks, located behind Sunset Manor and at Midlands, have prompted emergency measures by the Sol Plaatje Municipality. Dewatering efforts began at 13:00 today at Sunset Manor, with repairs anticipated to be completed between 03:00 […]
The Kimberley Prospector, a dedicated local community newspaper, is calling on all willing SPM councillors and resident volunteers to lend a helping hand in their latest initiative, “Free fault report SMS to SPM“. This worthy cause aims to offer free fault-reporting SMS service to Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) residents who cannot afford to call or […]
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 […]
Kimberley, South Africa – The deteriorating state of the Kimberley dumpsite has raised major concerns among residents, highlighting the negligence of Sol Plaatje Municipality towards proper waste management. Des Peine, a Kimberley resident, has expressed his frustration over the appalling conditions of the dumpsite, pointing out the lack of necessary equipment. Photographs indicating the municipality’s […]
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is the government body responsible for providing social grants to the country’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens. However, recently the Democratic Alliance (DA) received unsettling information that SASSA spent at least R1.5 million on a single event – R500 000 on a venue and R1 million on gifts […]
In an effort to uncover the truth behind the dangers of cell tower climbing, reporters at FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigated 50 cell-related deaths. Their documentary uncovered a disturbing trend of contractors being pressured to cut corners and a lack of safety inspectors to hold them accountable. The proliferation of smartphones and other mobile devices has […]