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 Democratic Alliance (DA) has issued an urgent appeal to the Sol Plaatje municipality to take immediate action in order to prevent a total water collapse in the region. Recent oversight inspections conducted by DA councillors Chris Whittaker and Ockert Fourie have revealed the municipality’s failure to ensure an adequate supply of purified […]
RIVERTON – In a shocking revelation that has left locals scratching their heads, it has recently come to light that Kimberley, the famed city in the heart of the Northern Cape, is home to a colossal solar farm. Aptly named Matla A Bokone Solar, this behemoth of green energy sits close to the Riverton Waterworks […]
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 […]
Workers of the Sol Plaatje Municipality has started cleaning of clarifiers at the Riverton Water Treatment Works. DA Cllr Ockert Fourie says the cleaning of clarifiers at Riverton Purification Plant has started and attention will be given to the Electrical and Mechanical issues. Water supply will not be affected by this, he says.