Kimberley residents are once again being cautioned to prepare themselves for yet another holiday season marred by water interruptions, as Sol Plaatje Municipality recently acknowledged their failure for the dire state of the city’s water supply infrastructure. With plans underway for refurbishments and repairs, the municipality’s promises offer little reassurance for long-suffering residents. Recollections from […]
KIMBERLEY – Residents of Sol Plaatje Municipality have been facing nightly water interruptions between 21:00 PM and 04:00 AM, and the local government is stepping in to address the issue. The interruptions are a result of low water levels at the Newton Reservoir caused by both aged infrastructure at the Riverton Water Treatment Plant and […]
NORTHERN CAPE – Residents of Kimberley have been left frustrated and disillusioned by the recent announcement from the Sol Plaatje Municipality regarding the nightly water shutdowns. While the municipality claims that this measure is necessary due to rising temperatures and increased water usage, the reality is that the city has been plagued by water supply […]
KIMBERLEY – In the wake of the devastating fire that claimed the lives of 77 individuals in a government-owned building in Johannesburg, concerned residents of Kimberley are now raising questions about the future plans for their own high-rise buildings. Sharief Rosen, a resident of Kimberley, has directed his concerns towards the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, […]
In Kimberley, a concerning trend has emerged as more trees are being cut down at an alarming rate compared to the number of replacements being made. This problem is particularly evident around Carrington Road, where the ratio of trees being cut down to those being planted is an astonishing 45 to 2 within less than […]
NORTHERN CAPE – Kimberley, a city in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, woke up to a thick blanket of smoke particulates on the morning of September 23, 2023. City residents suspect that the smoke may be a result of the ongoing veld fires in the Lime Acres and Daniëlskuil region, which have been […]
Kimberley, South Africa – The deteriorating state of the Kimberley dumpsite has raised major concerns among residents, highlighting the negligence of Sol Plaatje Municipality towards proper waste management. Des Peine, a Kimberley resident, has expressed his frustration over the appalling conditions of the dumpsite, pointing out the lack of necessary equipment. Photographs indicating the municipality’s […]
The city of Kimberley, once a beacon of hope and prosperity, now finds itself tainted by the stench of rotting garbage and the despair of its hungry residents. Blame for this sorry state of affairs rests squarely on the shoulders of the African National Congress (ANC) government, which not only fails to address the dire […]
KIMBERLEY – Air pollution is a growing concern worldwide, with detrimental effects on human health and the environment. In Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa, the current PM2.5 concentration stands at a staggering 36.2 µg/m³, which is nearly 7.2 times higher than the World Health Organization’s (WHO) annual air quality guideline value. This article delves into […]
