As South Africa prepares for the upcoming general elections in 2024, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced the crucial dates for the second and final voter registration weekend. Scheduled for February 3 and 4, 2024, this weekend is the last opportunity for citizens to register as voters or update their registration details. The primary […]
NORTHERN CAPE – In the heart of Beaconsfield Kimberley lies a hidden masterpiece that captivates not just the locals but enchants the skies above. Transnet’s Beaconsfield Depot and Coach Maintenance Yard, a bustling hub of daily shunter life, transforms into a colossal canvas when viewed from space – a true work of art that sends […]
KIMBERLEY – In a significant move to address longstanding water challenges in Kimberley, Ekapa Mining, one of the city’s major private employers, has extended a helping hand to Sol Plaatje Municipality. The diamond mining company is reinforcing its commitment to a public-private partnership by focusing on the optimization of the old and new Riverton Waterworks […]
In a tale that echoes the sentiment that every vote counts, a Thurston County candidate recently lost an election by just one vote, highlighting the significance of active participation in the democratic process. Damian Green, vying for a position on the New City Council, faced a tight race with a final count of 247 to […]
LABRAM – In a critical traffic alert for our Kimberley residents, a potentially life-threatening situation has been identified at the bend where Edmeades Street transforms into Jacobus Smit Avenue, just behind Choctaw Spur in Labram. A tree branch, hanging at windscreen height in the lane towards North Cape Mall, has emerged as a dangerous obstacle, […]
NORTHERN CAPE – In a breathtaking display of nature’s artistic prowess, Kimberley residents were treated to a mesmerizing sight as the largest rainbow ever witnessed adorned the sky above Mac Dougall Road. At approximately 19:07, in an easterly direction, this awe-inspiring rainbow emerged, reaching such colossal proportions that it seemed to defy the laws of […]
BEACONSFIELD – In yet another alarming incident, a toxic fire pit erupted in Kimberley around 21:00 on December 4, sending plumes of hazardous smoke across the city. The incident occurred between Ward 21 and Ward 25, specifically in the stormwater duct between Electra Park and Klisserville on Fabricia Road. The toxic smoke reached as far […]
NORTHERN CAPE – The Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) is facing scrutiny as Kimberley residents question the mismatch between the city’s water storage capacity and the frequency of water interruptions. Despite having over 90% of water stored across three dams, the municipality appears to supply the city as if it relies on a single dam. The […]
Residents in Kimberley are facing ongoing water supply challenges, with reports indicating that only one of the two pumps at the Newton Reservoir is currently operational. Despite daily and nightly interruptions aimed at filling the reservoirs, many areas have experienced little to no water since November 23. Complaints of unannounced water interruptions persist, leaving residents […]
