KIMBERLEY – In an emergency water interruption update issued today, Mr BS Matlala, the Municipal Manager of the Sol Plaatje Municipality, informed residents about an additional afternoon water interruption scheduled from 13:00 to 16:00. This interruption is in addition to the nightly interruptions caused by low water levels at the Newton Reservoir due to low […]
Kimberley residents face a shocking reality: they only have access to water for 7.58 months of the year. For the remaining 4.42 months, they are forced to live without water. This is due to a combination of factors, including inadequate infrastructure, poor maintenance, and mismanagement. One of the main problems is the Newton Reservoir, which […]
NORTHERN CAPE – As of today, October 19, 2023, the city of Kimberley is still grappling with a severe water crisis. Despite efforts to address the issue, little progress has been made since the last update from the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM). The municipality is currently facing challenges in maintaining water levels at the Newton […]
KIMBERLEY – In a recent media statement, Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM), claimed that water supply had been restored to all areas in Kimberley at 04:00 this morning. However, the situation is far from resolved, as some residents still reported late in the afternoon and into the evening that they still […]
In a concerning turn of events, the Sol Plaatje Municipality has cut off the water supply to Kimberley in an effort to replenish the critically low levels at the Newton Reservoir. Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the municipality, confirmed that the interruption will continue until satisfactory water levels are achieved. The decision to halt the water […]
KIMBERLEY – In a recent announcement, Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the Sol Plaatje Municipality, addressed the ongoing challenges faced in maintaining safe water reservoir levels at Newton Reservoir Complex. As a result, the Municipality has undertaken emergency repairs of the water filtration system at the old purification plant in Riverton. The main objective behind these […]
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 […]
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 […]