RIVERTON – The Sol Plaatje Municipality has recently released a comprehensive recovery plan to tackle the ongoing water crisis that has been affecting the residents of Kimberley. The plan, outlined in a document titled “Sol Plaatje Water Supply Recovery Plan”, aims to address the underlying problems the municipality faces and implement solutions to enable a […]
KIMBERLEY – The Sol Plaatje Municipality has issued an update on the ongoing nightly water interruptions between 21:00 and 04:00. These interruptions have been necessary to address the low water levels at Newton Reservoir due to infrastructure issues whether caused by lack of maintenance or poor management, that have led to emergency shutdowns and repairs […]
KIMBERLEY – The Sol Plaatje Municipality has provided an update regarding the water interruption in areas supplied by the Newton Reservoirs. The municipality’s technical team completed the cleaning of two clarifiers at the Riverton Water Treatment Works yesterday, and will now proceed with the desludging of the additional two clarifiers today. Residents in the Kimberley […]
Following yesterday’s last-minute announcement by the Sol Plaatje Municipality on a water shutdown from 17:00 to 04:00 on Saturday, residents of Kimberley woke up to low water pressure this morning. Chris Whittaker, the Democratic Alliance (DA) Councillor of Ward 24 of the Sol Plaatje Municipality, stated that according to the municipality, the water supply from […]
In Kimberley, Mark Erasmus has taken a stand against the Sol Plaatje Municipality, demanding a fix for the inadequate power distribution plaguing his neighbourhood. Erasmus shared an image of his equipment reading that showed a power supply as low as 191 volts, with an average reading of 199.14 volts. He questioned how appliances are expected […]
In a move that has left residents frustrated and inconvenienced, the Sol Plaatje Municipality has come under fire for the late communication of a water shutdown scheduled for Saturday, 11 November 2023. The municipality issued a notice to all residents, informing them about emergency work that would be carried out at the Riverton Water Treatment […]
KIMBERLEY – In response to the growing concerns raised by a vigilant resident regarding the proliferation of signage across Kimberley protesting events in Gaza, Israel, questions have been raised about the legality of these posters displayed on numerous lampposts throughout the city. The posters boldly convey the message, “Stop the Israeli Apartheid,”. Echoing these sentiments, […]
KIMBERLEY – The Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, yesterday on November 8, 2023, held its annual spay and vaccination campaign in Roodepan, Kimberley. Led by the dedicated Veterinary Services team, this crucial initiative aimed to provide rabies vaccinations, spaying, and castration services for dogs and cats at the Love Life […]
In an alarming turn of events, the fire department of the Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley has reportedly been used as a party venue by the ZK Matthews branch of the ANC. The shocking incident has raised questions about the ethics and responsibilities of those in positions of power. According to Pakes Dikgetsi, a member […]
