KIMBERLEY – In a recent media statement, Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM), claimed that water supply had been restored to all areas in Kimberley at 04:00 this morning. However, the situation is far from resolved, as some residents still reported late in the afternoon and into the evening that they still […]
In a concerning turn of events, the Sol Plaatje Municipality has cut off the water supply to Kimberley in an effort to replenish the critically low levels at the Newton Reservoir. Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the municipality, confirmed that the interruption will continue until satisfactory water levels are achieved. The decision to halt the water […]
KIMBERLEY – In a heartbreaking turn of events, our Society has been forced to remove over 170 animals from an appalling and unsanitary environment. What shocks us even more is that the owners, who were widely regarded as ‘animal lovers’, allowed these poor creatures to live in deplorable conditions with no respite from their own […]
KIMBERLEY – In a recent announcement, Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the Sol Plaatje Municipality, addressed the ongoing challenges faced in maintaining safe water reservoir levels at Newton Reservoir Complex. As a result, the Municipality has undertaken emergency repairs of the water filtration system at the old purification plant in Riverton. The main objective behind these […]
RIVERTON – Johan Smit of the VF Plus has raised concerns about the current water situation in Kimberley. Smit explained that at Riverton, two out of the three pumps are currently in operation, meaning that the water supply is not running at full capacity. In Newton, only one pump is currently functioning, with the second […]
Kimberley – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has issued an urgent appeal to the Sol Plaatje municipality to take immediate action in order to prevent a total water collapse in the region. Recent oversight inspections conducted by DA councillors Chris Whittaker and Ockert Fourie have revealed the municipality’s failure to ensure an adequate supply of purified […]
KIMBERLEY – The Sol Plaatje Municipality’s persistent failure to ensure a reliable water supply has left residents feeling frustrated and disillusioned. The latest update from Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the municipality, provides little solace as it fails to address the concerns of the community. With a notable absence of transparency and inadequate communication, the municipality’s […]
Kimberley – In a shocking revelation, Johan Smit, a VF Plus councillor at Sol Plaatje Municipality, has exposed the dire situation of the Newton reservoirs. Smit, who visited the site on Sunday evening, reported dismayingly low dam levels that could result in a water crisis for the entire region being supplied by the reservoirs. The […]
KIMBERLEY – In a recent water supply update, Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the Sol Plaatje Municipality, informed residents of the ongoing water interruption issue in Kimberley. Riet stated that emergency repairs were conducted on the main pipeline that supplies water to the Newton Reservoir, leading to low water pressure or even a complete lack of […]