KIMBERLEY – In a commendable display of collaboration between community members and security forces, a set of four appealing mag wheels was successfully recovered in Carters Glen, Kimberley. The incident took place on Monday, 29th January 2024, at approximately 13:57. The Carters Glen Community Policing Forum (CPF) played a crucial role in this operation when […]
In an eye-opening revelation, The Kimberley Prospector recently uncovered a series of captivating satellite images of the clarifiers at the Riverton Water Treatment Works in 2018. The images, akin to an all-seeing eye, exposed an unprecedented occurrence involving hundreds of barrels and square orange-brown containers, raising numerous questions about their nature, purpose, and subsequent disappearance, […]
RIVERTON – According to a news report by the NoordKaap today, Newton Reservoir’s critical and dwindling water levels are a result of supply challenges attributed to an algae infestation in the Vaal River at the Riverton Water Treatment Works. Read more on Netwerk 24.
NORTHERN CAPE – In a desperate plea for assistance, a collective complaint from concerned citizens of Kimberley has been submitted against the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) to the Water Tribunal, highlighting the persistent and severe water service failures plaguing the region. Michael Hawthorne, an independent investigative reporter, delivered the urgent request for intervention on behalf […]
Residents in Kimberley are facing an acute water crisis as the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) grapples with challenges at the Newton Reservoir and Riverton. Despite promises of swift resolution, the situation persists, leaving citizens frustrated and questioning the effectiveness of municipal management. The water crisis escalated over the weekend with daily water interruptions while continuous […]
In the annals of South African history, April 18, 1947, stands out as a momentous day for Kimberley, as the regal presence of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II), and Princess Margaret graced the city during their three-month tour of the British dominions in Southern Africa. The Kimberley Prospector delves into […]
Residents in various areas of Kimberley that are being supplied by Newton Reservoir woke up to a water crisis today as the Sol Plaatje Municipality extended the nightly interruption into an Emergency Daytime Water Interruption. Many were left without water and received no prior warning, discovering the reason for the situation only when they received […]
KIMBERLEY – The Sol Plaatje Local Municipality (SPLM) has successfully obtained approval for funding exceeding R2 billion from the National Treasury and the Department of Water Affairs. The funding will be allocated over the next five years to execute the Sol Plaatje Bulk Infrastructure Refurbishment Programme (SPBIRP), aimed at addressing the persistent water interruptions that […]
Residents in Kimberley were caught off guard this morning as taps ran dry without adequate notice, leaving many questioning the reliability of their water supply. The bewilderment arises from the absence of prior notice, leaving residents unprepared for the water scarcity. A recent media statement by the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) adds to the perplexity, […]