KROONSTAD – A devastating aircraft crash in Kroonstad has sent shockwaves through the aviation community, claiming the life of a promising 22-year-old female pilot. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, 11 October 2023, at approximately 06:00, when the young pilot took off in her Crop Spray single-seat aircraft for her final assessment to fulfil her […]
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a four-year-old girl who was reported missing was tragically found dead behind a toilet in Selosesha. The incident has shaken the community, and an inquest has been opened to investigate the circumstances surrounding the young girl’s death. On the evening of 10 October 2023, the girl’s 25-year-old mother reported […]
RIVERTON – Johan Smit of the VF Plus has raised concerns about the current water situation in Kimberley. Smit explained that at Riverton, two out of the three pumps are currently in operation, meaning that the water supply is not running at full capacity. In Newton, only one pump is currently functioning, with the second […]
In a devastating incident that has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, a 1-year-old boy lost his life after being shot with a shotgun during a horrifying farm attack in the Welbekend area, just east of Pretoria. The attack took place on Saturday, 7 October, at approximately 13:00, when a group of five armed assailants forcibly […]
Kimberley – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has issued an urgent appeal to the Sol Plaatje municipality to take immediate action in order to prevent a total water collapse in the region. Recent oversight inspections conducted by DA councillors Chris Whittaker and Ockert Fourie have revealed the municipality’s failure to ensure an adequate supply of purified […]
KIMBERLEY – The Sol Plaatje Municipality’s persistent failure to ensure a reliable water supply has left residents feeling frustrated and disillusioned. The latest update from Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the municipality, provides little solace as it fails to address the concerns of the community. With a notable absence of transparency and inadequate communication, the municipality’s […]
Kimberley – In a shocking revelation, Johan Smit, a VF Plus councillor at Sol Plaatje Municipality, has exposed the dire situation of the Newton reservoirs. Smit, who visited the site on Sunday evening, reported dismayingly low dam levels that could result in a water crisis for the entire region being supplied by the reservoirs. The […]
KIMBERLEY – In a recent water supply update, Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the Sol Plaatje Municipality, informed residents of the ongoing water interruption issue in Kimberley. Riet stated that emergency repairs were conducted on the main pipeline that supplies water to the Newton Reservoir, leading to low water pressure or even a complete lack of […]
Kimberley residents are once again being cautioned to prepare themselves for yet another holiday season marred by water interruptions, as Sol Plaatje Municipality recently acknowledged their failure for the dire state of the city’s water supply infrastructure. With plans underway for refurbishments and repairs, the municipality’s promises offer little reassurance for long-suffering residents. Recollections from […]
