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“Little improvement” at Newton Reservoir

“Little improvement” at Newton Reservoir

Dam levels taken at 4:00 this morning at the Newton Reservoir in Kimberley show a slight improvement to the two bigger dams. DA Councilor Ockert Fourie says the early shutdown yesterday has improved levels to bigger dams. However, levels of the smaller dams show a decrease. 102ML at 11ft 4″91ML at 11ft 4″45ML at 13 […]

WATCH: Mayor addresses fed-up Kimberley residents

WATCH: Mayor addresses fed-up Kimberley residents

Kimberley Mayor Patrick Alderman Mabilo addressed residents on Sunday after Boyce Makodi delivered a letter to the Sol Plaatje Municipality on behalf of fed-up city residents earlier in the week. Read our previous article, Letter from fed-up residents delivered to municipality.

Bakkie allegedly stolen at mall

Bakkie allegedly stolen at mall

KIMBERLEY – A white Nissan NP200 bakkie with registration number CVV 584 NC was stolen during the day at a city mall, a forwarded message on social alledges. The Kimberly Prospector have contacted the Kimberley Police and the mall for more information. Follow us for updates.

Water supply to be cut early tonight

Water supply to be cut early tonight

KIMBERLEY – The pumps at the Newton Reservoir will be switched off early tonight confirmed. According to Marie Beylefeld, DA Councilor of the Sol Plaatje Municipality, the water supply will be cut tonight18:00 to build up the dam levels to ensures schools and business remain open tomorrow. She advises residents to prepare and make they […]

WATCH: Homestead streets flooding after various pipes burst

WATCH: Homestead streets flooding after various pipes burst

KIMBERLEY – Riverton, Neethling, Natasha and Earl Street in Homevale have been flooded with fresh municipal water after a number of burst pipes have been reported in the suburb of Kimberley. Veronica Williams a resident posted images of the water-filled streets on social media. A video is also being circulated of a massive burst in […]

Tref voorsorg water kan vroeg gesny word

Tref voorsorg water kan vroeg gesny word

KIMBERLEY – Inwoners word gewaarsku om voorsorg te tref indien die pompe by die Newton-reservoir water vroeër afgeskakel word. Marie Beylefeld, ’n DA-raadslid van die Sol Plaatje-munisipaliteit, sê sy glo die water gaan om 14:00 afgesit word omrede die vlakke moet herstel vir skole en besighede more. Sy het verantwoordelikes gemaan vir antwoorde wanneer die […]

Two smaller dams show “improvement”

Two smaller dams show “improvement”

Dam levels taken at 07:00 this morning at the Newton Reservoir in Kimberley show a slight improvement to the two smaller dams. DA Councilor Ockert Fourie says the early shutdown yesterday has improved levels to the 2 smaller dams, but the levels of the others are still critically low. 102ML at 9ft 3″91ML at 10ft45ML […]

Water cut early due to critically low levels at Newton Reservoir

Water cut early due to critically low levels at Newton Reservoir

KIMBERLEY – The pumps at the Newton Reservoir was switched off without warning early this afternoon at 16:00 as dam levels continue to dwindle. According to DA Councilor Ockert Fourie, the Newton Reservoir had to be shut down due to critically low levels. He says the first pump will be restarted tomorrow morning at 04:00 […]

Albertynshof without water – residents report

Albertynshof without water – residents report

KIMBERLEY – The water supply appears to be cut in Albertynshof in Kimberley as multiple residents reported not having water on social media. The Kimberley Prospector reported on the very low levels at the Newton Reservoir earlier this morning. However, no official communication has been released on why some of the city’s suburbs do not […]

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