The Northern Cape Chamber of Industry and Commerce (NOCCI) has called for clarity on the closure of Bultfontein Road in Kimberley. The road has been closed for 14 years, with no official statement from De Beers or Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) on its status. NOCCI says that the closure has had a devastating impact on […]
In an open letter addressed to the Northern Cape Premier and MEC for Sport, Arts, and Culture, concerned sportsman and administrator, Farrell Moses, expresses deep disappointment and dismay regarding the current condition and misuse of the historic AR Abass Stadium, formerly known as the Union Grounds. The stadium, which played an integral role in the […]
KIMBERLEY – In a distressing announcement made today by Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the Sol Plaatje Municipality, it has been revealed that Kimberley will face a water crisis due to ongoing low reservoir levels. To avoid complete depletion of the reservoirs, the Municipality will implement a temporary water switch-off today (Sunday, October 29, 2023) from […]
The water crisis in Kimberley, South Africa, continues to worsen, with residents now facing the prospect of afternoon water shutdowns. DA-Councilor Chris Whittaker of Ward 24 said in a statement on Friday that the water levels at the Newton Reservoir are very low, with one dam empty and the other three all below 10%. The […]
KIMBERLEY – In an emergency water interruption update issued today, Mr BS Matlala, the Municipal Manager of the Sol Plaatje Municipality, informed residents about an additional afternoon water interruption scheduled from 13:00 to 16:00. This interruption is in addition to the nightly interruptions caused by low water levels at the Newton Reservoir due to low […]
Kimberley residents face a shocking reality: they only have access to water for 7.58 months of the year. For the remaining 4.42 months, they are forced to live without water. This is due to a combination of factors, including inadequate infrastructure, poor maintenance, and mismanagement. One of the main problems is the Newton Reservoir, which […]
NORTHERN CAPE – In a shocking revelation that has left Kimberley residents scratching their heads, the Sol Plaatje Municipality has admitted to water shortages in the city, despite the presence of the Vaal River and Riet River in close proximity. It is a situation that has drawn comparisons to Samuel Coleridge’s iconic poem, “The Rime […]
KIMBERLEY – In an effort to improve core revenue processes, systems, data quality, and overall service delivery machinery, the Sol Plaatje Municipality has embarked on a drive to embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution solutions, according to a media statement released by the Executive Mayor-Councillor Kagisho Sonyoni. As part of this renewal, the municipality aims to […]
NORTHERN CAPE – As of today, October 19, 2023, the city of Kimberley is still grappling with a severe water crisis. Despite efforts to address the issue, little progress has been made since the last update from the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM). The municipality is currently facing challenges in maintaining water levels at the Newton […]