The latest media release from the Sol Plaatje Municipality regarding the SPBIRP appears to be a classic example of bureaucratic rhetoric that does little to address the underlying issues of the prolonged water crisis in the region. While certain aspects seem positive, an unfiltered critical analysis reveals a lack of transparency, accountability, and a sense […]
In a bid to overcome unprecedented water interruptions and enhance the quality of water supply, the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality is set to embark on a transformative journey through the Sol Plaatje Bulk Infrastructure Refurbishment Programme (SPBIRP). This initiative comes as a response to the challenges posed by ageing water infrastructure and a shortfall in […]
KIMBERLEY – In a damning revelation of the ongoing water crisis in the Sol Plaatje municipality, the Congress of the People (COPE) has called upon the national government to step in and take over the crucial functions of water and sanitation services. The persistent and worsening situation has left residents without reliable and safe access […]
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 […]
In an eye-opening revelation, The Kimberley Prospector recently uncovered a series of captivating satellite images of the clarifiers at the Riverton Water Treatment Works in 2018. The images, akin to an all-seeing eye, exposed an unprecedented occurrence involving hundreds of barrels and square orange-brown containers, raising numerous questions about their nature, purpose, and subsequent disappearance, […]
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 […]