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Riverton clean-up under way as Sol Plaatje pushes to boost Kimberley water supply

Riverton clean-up under way as Sol Plaatje pushes to boost Kimberley water supply

Sol Plaatje Municipality says a major clean-up of all four clarifiers at the old Riverton water treatment plant is under way to improve both the volume and quality of water supplied to Kimberley’s Newton Reservoir, following the return of nightly water cuts after an Eskom-related power disruption. Read more: Riverton clean-up under way as Sol […]

Kimberley refuse collection disrupted by fleet shortages

Kimberley refuse collection disrupted by fleet shortages

Refuse collection was disrupted in parts of Kimberley on Tuesday after Sol Plaatje Municipality reported a fleet shortage, leaving residents to keep uncollected waste on their properties while a catch-up plan is awaited. Read more: Kimberley refuse collection disrupted by fleet shortages

Northern Cape telescope cracks cosmic code surrounding ‘phoenix’ star

Northern Cape telescope cracks cosmic code surrounding ‘phoenix’ star

The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) has revealed that WOH G64, a massive red supergiant star, is still in its red supergiant phase, contrary to previous suggestions it was transforming into a yellow hypergiant before a supernova explosion. Read more: Northern Cape telescope cracks cosmic code surrounding ‘phoenix’ star

Avoid the detox drama: Juice cleanses are so last year

Avoid the detox drama: Juice cleanses are so last year

Health experts say January’s popular detox diets lack scientific support and can be harmful, while Rooibos offers a safe, antioxidant‑rich way to stay hydrated and support overall health. Read more: Avoid the detox drama: Juice cleanses are so last year

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