DE BEERS, KIMBERLEY – Democratic Alliance Ward Councillor Simone Greeff, representing Ward 21 in the Sol Plaatje Municipality of Kimberley, issued a brief statement addressing water pressure concerns in the De Beers community this morning. Beginning with a polite “Goeie more,” she acknowledged the challenges faced by the Newton Reservoir, leading to a temporary decline […]
The Sol Plaatje Local Municipality’s (SPLM) annual performance report for 2023 exposes a year marked by stagnation and financial mismanagement, significantly hindering progress on critical service delivery challenges. Listen in English Luister in Afrikaans Funds allocated to tackle these challenges have been misused to an extent where a portion must now be surrendered to the […]
In a controversial move, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has allocated R300,000 per month to engage an international lobbying firm for an influential advocacy initiative in the United States. Spearheaded by Dion George, the party’s federal finance chairman and shadow minister of finance, this undertaking aims to enhance the DA’s international reputation in anticipation of the […]
In a heartfelt media statement released today, the popular Kimberley business, My Shop Kby, announced its decision to close its doors at the end of February. The closure comes with a silver lining for locals, as the business plans to sell most, if not all, of its stock in an extensive closing-down sale. My Shop […]
In a bid to streamline and enhance service delivery, the Sol Plaatje Municipality has officially launched a toll-free number for residents to report various faults related to essential services. The toll-free number, 080 122 9010, serves as a cost-free voice telephone option connecting citizens with the municipality’s Control Room. Thabo Mothibi from the Communications Unit […]
Tebogo Sepale, a ward councillor from the North West ANC, has been dismissed by the party following allegations of statutory rape involving two boys. Tumelo Maruping, the ANC provincial spokesperson, informed Sowetan on Monday that the party’s provincial disciplinary committee reached the decision to terminate Sepale’s membership in December. Read more on Sowetan LIVE. Read […]
In response to a formal complaint submitted by Michael Hawthorne, a concerned resident of Kimberley, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) acknowledged receipt of the complaint, dated 28 November 2023, on 19 January 2024. This acknowledgment has reignited scrutiny into the ongoing water supply challenges and potential human rights abuses, focusing attention on the […]
ROODEPAN, KIMBERLEY – In a historic moment for the Northern Cape province, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Premier Zamani Saul jointly launched a groundbreaking housing project aimed at addressing the critical need for adequate housing for residents. The commencement ceremony, held in the province’s capital, Kimberley, drew a significant turnout of dignitaries, ministers, local leaders, and […]
NORTHERN CAPE – In a scathing statement released today, prominent COPE Congress National Committee member, Pakes Dikgetsi, pointedly places the blame for the dismal matriculation results in South Africa’s Northern Cape province squarely on the shoulders of Premier Zamani Saul. Dikgetsi accuses Saul of failing to live up to the ambitious slogan of a “Modern […]
