NORTHERN CAPE – In a breathtaking display of nature’s artistic prowess, Kimberley residents were treated to a mesmerizing sight as the largest rainbow ever witnessed adorned the sky above Mac Dougall Road. At approximately 19:07, in an easterly direction, this awe-inspiring rainbow emerged, reaching such colossal proportions that it seemed to defy the laws of […]
BEACONSFIELD – In yet another alarming incident, a toxic fire pit erupted in Kimberley around 21:00 on December 4, sending plumes of hazardous smoke across the city. The incident occurred between Ward 21 and Ward 25, specifically in the stormwater duct between Electra Park and Klisserville on Fabricia Road. The toxic smoke reached as far […]
NORTHERN CAPE – The Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) is facing scrutiny as Kimberley residents question the mismatch between the city’s water storage capacity and the frequency of water interruptions. Despite having over 90% of water stored across three dams, the municipality appears to supply the city as if it relies on a single dam. The […]
Residents in Kimberley are facing ongoing water supply challenges, with reports indicating that only one of the two pumps at the Newton Reservoir is currently operational. Despite daily and nightly interruptions aimed at filling the reservoirs, many areas have experienced little to no water since November 23. Complaints of unannounced water interruptions persist, leaving residents […]
KIMBERLEY – In the heart of Ward 25, Broadway Place, Beaconsfield in Kimberley, where potholes seem to exist long enough to register to vote, residents and motorists grapple with a persistent challenge that has lingered in the shadows for far too long—the trench that time forgot. Originating on or before 11 November 2018 without a […]
PRETORIA – In the face of the ongoing water crisis in Kimberley, Democratic Alliance Student Organisation (DASO) Federal Leader, Liam Jacobs, has taken a bold step by filing an official complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). Born and raised in the Northern Cape, Liam expressed his concerns for his family and fellow […]
Motorists navigating Pullinger Street in Beaconsfield, Kimberley, can now breathe a sigh of relief after a thoughtful couple took the initiative to clear broken glass, transforming the area into a safer passage. The act of goodwill not only addressed an immediate concern but also shed light on the persistent issue of illegal dumping in the […]
KIMBERLEY – The alarm is sounding on the growing issue of uncontrolled waste fires in the heart of Kimberley, with the latest waste fire reported in the vicinity of Main Road Beaconsfield, between Blacking and Robinson Street. The fires, fueled by the illegal and open burning of refuse, rubbish bags, and various forms of trash, […]
KIMBERLEY – In a startling incident of community management gone awry, a Kimberley resident faced an abrupt removal from their official Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) Ward WhatsApp group on Tuesday evening. The incident unfolded during an alleged gaslighting episode involving a DA Councillor, leaving more than 300 constituents bewildered, confused, or too afraid to speak […]