KIMBERLEY – In the wake of the devastating fire that claimed the lives of 77 individuals in a government-owned building in Johannesburg, concerned residents of Kimberley are now raising questions about the future plans for their own high-rise buildings. Sharief Rosen, a resident of Kimberley, has directed his concerns towards the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, […]
In Kimberley, a concerning trend has emerged as more trees are being cut down at an alarming rate compared to the number of replacements being made. This problem is particularly evident around Carrington Road, where the ratio of trees being cut down to those being planted is an astonishing 45 to 2 within less than […]
NORTHERN CAPE – Kimberley, a city in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, woke up to a thick blanket of smoke particulates on the morning of September 23, 2023. City residents suspect that the smoke may be a result of the ongoing veld fires in the Lime Acres and Daniëlskuil region, which have been […]
Kimberley, South Africa – The deteriorating state of the Kimberley dumpsite has raised major concerns among residents, highlighting the negligence of Sol Plaatje Municipality towards proper waste management. Des Peine, a Kimberley resident, has expressed his frustration over the appalling conditions of the dumpsite, pointing out the lack of necessary equipment. Photographs indicating the municipality’s […]
The city of Kimberley, once a beacon of hope and prosperity, now finds itself tainted by the stench of rotting garbage and the despair of its hungry residents. Blame for this sorry state of affairs rests squarely on the shoulders of the African National Congress (ANC) government, which not only fails to address the dire […]
Vehicle insurance is not a luxury, but a necessity for every motorist. Unfortunately, in South Africa, less than 35% of vehicles are insured, leaving a majority of drivers exposed to significant financial risks in the event of accidents. The Automobile Association (AA) has expressed concerns about the high percentage of uninsured drivers and emphasizes the […]
KIMBERLEY – Air pollution is a growing concern worldwide, with detrimental effects on human health and the environment. In Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa, the current PM2.5 concentration stands at a staggering 36.2 µg/m³, which is nearly 7.2 times higher than the World Health Organization’s (WHO) annual air quality guideline value. This article delves into […]
KIMBERLEY – In the latest update from Sol Plaatje Municipality, repairs on the 900mm manifold in Riverton have been completed. This is a positive development as areas like Roodepan and parts of Galeshewe, which are directly supplied from Riverton, have started receiving water. However, for residents receiving water from the Newton Reservoir, the situation remains […]
KIMBERLEY – In a disappointing turn of events, residents of parts of the city experienced not just a temporary water interruption, but an extended one, as the Sol Plaatje Municipality failed to restore water supply as promised. The temporary water interruption, initially scheduled for a short period due to emergency maintenance repairs at Riverton, ended […]