Bigen Africa, the company contracted to repair water leaks in Sol Plaatje Municipality, is working diligently to restore water supply to affected areas. A media statement by Dr Mias van der Walt, Bigen Africa’s Managing Director, provided an update on the progress and timelines. The primary leak is located at a scour valve, with two […]
KIMBERLEY – A dramatic vehicle recovery operation unfolded on the N8 towards Bloemfontein. A collaborative effort between Specialized Consultants and Protection Services (S.C.P.S), Iron Claw Security and Investigation (I.C.S.I) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) led to the successful apprehension of two suspects travelling in a stolen vehicle that had been fraudulently cloned. The […]
A major leak has been identified on the 900mm bulk water supply line from Riverton, located at Gogga Pump Station near Galeshewe. This leak is causing significant water loss and further disrupting the water supply to the Newton Reservoir. Sol Plaatje Municipality is taking immediate action to address the situation. Repair work will necessitate shutting […]
A recent Carte Blanche investigation has uncovered severe irregularities at the Kimberley Mental Health Hospital in the Northern Cape. Whistleblowers and inside sources revealed evidence of gross financial mismanagement, including inflated prices paid for essential equipment and a lack of basic supplies for patients. Astronomical Markups Exposed: Golf Cart, Quad Bike Outrage One of the […]
HADISON PARK, KIMBERLEY – An act of simple kindness has brightened the day for job seekers in Hadison Park, Kimberley. On the corner of Cronin Road and Ellen Carter Way, where temporary labourers often gather in hopes of finding work, a Good Samaritan was spotted handing out ice-cold water bottles to those waiting in the […]
KIMBERLEY – After nearly a decade of intermittent closure, the notorious flood-prone section of Kenilworth Road has reopened to traffic. The Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) has made headway in addressing the flooding issues, with cleaning and draining operations completed in January 2024. In response to a media inquiry, the Sol Plaatje Municipality highlighted the ongoing […]