The Sol Plaatje Municipality issued a media statement today, addressing the ongoing water supply issues in Kimberley. The statement detailed the reintroduction of the Daytime Water Supply Interruption from Saturday, 17th February 2024, between 12:00 and 17:00, while the Nightly Water Supply Interruption continues from 21:00 to 05:00. The municipality highlighted a series of refurbishment […]
In a shocking turn of events, a reputable Kimberley supermarket has come under scrutiny, as it has been revealed that preservative-free Pomegranate Juice from the 2022 harvest was lost for more than a year and had expired before being discovered in the storeroom in 2024. Shockingly, the expired product was then restocked on the store […]
The Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) Kimberley is facing intense scrutiny due to a series of events that have raised concerns about political conflict, censorship, and transparency. The Initial Confrontation The incident began with critical questions raised by multiple members of the public, including the media, on a Facebook post by NOCCI […]
Operation Shanela Targets Traffic Offenders Amid Sol Plaatje Municipality’s Failures In a proactive move to tackle the rising lawlessness on Kimberley’s streets, the Kimberley Police have launched a vigorous crackdown on traffic violations. The initiative comes at a time of a perceived failure of the Sol Plaatje Municipality and the noticeable absence of effective traffic […]
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 […]
KIMBERLEY – The Roodepan South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently conducting an investigation into a disturbing murder-suicide that took place on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at approximately 23:00 in Lerato Park, Kimberley. The incident involved a married couple, both serving as police officials within the SAPS. Preliminary reports suggest that the couple, identified as […]
KIMBERLEY – Local backyard farmers will have the opportunity to showcase and sell their produce at the Sol Plaatjie Farmers Market at the Galeshewe Circle tomorrow, Friday, February 9th. This initiative, organized by the Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, aims to empower these often overlooked growers and create […]
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 […]