Residents of Kimberley are facing a deepening water crisis. For almost two weeks, since contractors took over for emergency leak repairs, many areas receiving water from the Newton Reservoir have experienced severely low water pressure, and daily and nightly interruptions, with some residents now allegedly getting less than 3 hours of water per day. This […]
The Sol Plaatje Municipality’s (SPM) February 13th media statement outlined several contracts, described as “significant,” aimed at addressing the ongoing water crisis in Kimberley. However, the focus on future infrastructure repairs and the lack of detailed timelines and goals for stabilizing the Newton Reservoir Complex call into question the true “significance” of these contracts for […]
NORTHERN CAPE – The Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) has announced the indefinite continuation of severe water restrictions in Kimberley, including a further extension of nightly water cuts and pre-scheduled daily water interruptions through Sunday, 25 February. This persists despite ample water in the Vaal River, hinting at potential infrastructural or management problems within the municipality. […]
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has formally submitted a complaint to the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality over the city’s ongoing water crisis. The complaint, lodged by local resident Michael Hawthorne on behalf of residents and businesses, alleges multiple failures by the municipality. Hawthorne submitted a complaint on behalf of a collective 273 of […]
NEWTON RESERVOIR – Residents of Kimberley are caught in a water crisis that shows no signs of abating. Despite promises from Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM), the situation in areas supplied by the Newton Reservoir seems to be growing more desperate each day. Water pressure is shockingly low, leaving residents unable to perform basic chores. “My […]
Despite assurances from the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) that the scheduled water interruptions would commence only from noon today, numerous residents in various suburbs reliant on the Newton Reservoir were left without water or experienced significantly low water pressure as early as 08:30 this morning. This follows a trend of prolonged water supply issues, with […]
The Sol Plaatje Municipality issued a media statement today, addressing the ongoing water supply issues in Kimberley. The statement detailed the reintroduction of the Daytime Water Supply Interruption from Saturday, 17th February 2024, between 12:00 and 17:00, while the Nightly Water Supply Interruption continues from 21:00 to 05:00. The municipality highlighted a series of refurbishment […]
KIMBERLEY – In a shocking revelation, the Sol Plaatje Municipality has unveiled a web of excuses and blame-shifting as the water crisis deepens, leaving residents in the lurch and questioning the competency of municipal authorities. The latest water update, released on Wednesday, 07 Feb 2024, at 09:10, informs residents that the Newton Reservoirs are still […]
In a decisive move, residents of Kimberley have reportedly collectively decided to withhold payments for municipal services this month, citing the lack of services provided by the Sol Plaatje Municipality. In a letter distributed on social media, residents expressed their deep regret. The letter was addressed to the municipality, outlining their grievances and making it […]