SA teams recognised at GirlCodeHack 2025 – ITWeb
Security hackathon heads to Kimberley. “It was truly inspiring to witness how participants tackled the same … Read more: SA teams recognised at GirlCodeHack 2025 – ITWeb
DA condemns crime increases in Kimberley, queries functionality of CPFs across NC
… Forums (CPF) and Community Safety Forums (CSF). This follows the recent spate in crime within the Beaconsfield community in Kimberley, where a. Read more: DA condemns crime increases in Kimberley, queries functionality of CPFs across NC
4 SPM Electricians Injured in Hercules Street Substation Explosion
KIMBERLEY – Four electricians of the Sol Plaatje Municipality were injured in an explosion at the Hercules Street Substation this morning at around 9:00. The electricians were on-call and attending to a cable fault when the incident occurred. The injured were rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention. No information has been released regarding […]
Motorcyclist Hospitalised After Hitting Speedbump in Kimberley
A motorcyclist was rushed to Gariep Hospital early on Thursday morning after hitting a speedbump on the N8 on Oliver Road in Kimberley. According to a Kimberley resident, the accident occurred around midnight on 24 April 2024, with SAPS being notified at 00:03. “I have heard all sorts of vehicles, trucks with heavy loads included […]
Adamantia Student Violently Robbed of Bicycle Near School with Taser
NEW PARK, KIMBERLEY – An Adamantia High School student was robbed of his bicycle this morning around 6:20 am near the school on Hunt Street in New Park. According to reports, two unidentified men approached the student. In an attempt to knock him off balance, they kicked his back wheel before pulling him to the […]
Newton Reservoir Recovery Efforts Underway; Water Restrictions in Galeshewe, Roodepan, Platfontein
KIMBERLEY – The Sol Plaatje Municipality has announced measures to aid the recovery of the Newton Reservoirs, a critical water source for several areas in Kimberley. To facilitate this, off-takes supplying water to Galeshewe, Roodepan, and Platfontein will be closed from 12:00 to 18:00 today. Residents are urged to store enough water for essential use […]
[LIVE UPDATES] Gogga Leak Repair: Off-Takes Closed to Boost Newton Reservoirs, Delayed Restoration of Kimberley Water Supply
Ongoing updates on the Gogga emergency leak repair. Stay tuned for the latest information on the restoration of Kimberley’s water supply. Day 10: The water outage, initially expected to last only during the 4-8 April scheduled repairs, continues to affect many residents supplied by the Newton Reservoir. Update 17:45 – Off-Takes Closed to Boost Newton […]
UPDATE: Gogga Leak Repair: Site Drained, Damage Assessed, Repair Preparations Underway
The emergency repair of the Gogga leak has made some progress, as confirmed in a recent media statement by the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM). Drainage of the scour valve station chamber was completed, allowing the technical team to assess the damage to the old scour valve. The municipality revealed that repairs will be more extensive […]
[WATCH] Gogga Leak Repair: Site Drainage Continues, Damage Still To Be Assessed
Bigen Africa, the company contracted to repair water leaks in Sol Plaatje Municipality, is working diligently to restore water supply to affected areas. A media statement by Dr Mias van der Walt, Bigen Africa’s Managing Director, provided an update on the progress and timelines. The primary leak is located at a scour valve, with two […]