The Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meeting scheduled at the City Hall yesterday has been postponed. A community announcement cited poor attendance from the 5 different wards as the reason for the delay. The message reads, “Good Eve community. The IDP meeting was postponed due to poor attendance from the 5 different wards. Kind regards ????????.” […]
A growing number of Kimberley residents are grappling with severe water shortages, with numerous reports of prolonged interruptions and, in some instances, enduring days without water. The Kimberley Prospector has amassed a total of 242 responses through the I Have No Water Form, with 56 of these responses received between January 28 and 30. These […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
KIMBERLEY – The Sol Plaatje Municipality has issued a media statement to keep residents informed about the ongoing Water Recovery Programme in Kimberley. The program, initiated on Thursday, 28 December 2023, is set to continue until further notice. In response to the community’s call for water use efficiency, the municipality has seen a reduction in […]