Operation Shanela Targets Traffic Offenders Amid Sol Plaatje Municipality’s Failures In a proactive move to tackle the rising lawlessness on Kimberley’s streets, the Kimberley Police have launched a vigorous crackdown on traffic violations. The initiative comes at a time of a perceived failure of the Sol Plaatje Municipality and the noticeable absence of effective traffic […]
KIMBERLEY – The Roodepan South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently conducting an investigation into a disturbing murder-suicide that took place on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at approximately 23:00 in Lerato Park, Kimberley. The incident involved a married couple, both serving as police officials within the SAPS. Preliminary reports suggest that the couple, identified as […]
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 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 […]
ROODEPAN, KIMBERLEY – In a historic moment for the Northern Cape province, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Premier Zamani Saul jointly launched a groundbreaking housing project aimed at addressing the critical need for adequate housing for residents. The commencement ceremony, held in the province’s capital, Kimberley, drew a significant turnout of dignitaries, ministers, local leaders, and […]
NORTHERN CAPE – In response to the ongoing water crisis in Kimberley, the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) has announced a comprehensive Water Recovery Programme set to commence on Saturday, 02 December, lasting until Friday, 08 December 2023. The city has faced daily and nightly water interruptions, severely impacting areas such as Beaconsfield, Belgravia, Colville, Hadison […]
ROODEPAN – The Kimberley Regional Court handed down a 38-year prison sentence to the accused in the Roodepan rape and murder case on Thursday, 23 February 2023. The accused, a 29-year-old man, was tried for assault, murder and two counts of rape which occurred between September 2019 and July 2020. The court heard that the […]
KIMBERLEY – Lugfoto’s wat op 10 April geneem oor Kimberley geneem is, wys hoe inwoners van Roodepan by ongeveer 60 huise naby die 3SAE-weermagbasis soos visse in “rioolwater” moet lewe. Dit volg nadat die gebied tydens die laaste storm gevloed het, gebrek aan behoorlike dreineringsinfrastruktuur in die gebied. Johan Christiaan Kriek, ’n inwoner van die […]
ROODEPAN – It was quiet in Roodepan this morning as residents go about their day, following unrest after homes were flooded by heavy rain the past week. Sharief Rosen, a city resident, posted an image this morning at 07:10. He says: “All is quiet here in Roodepan on Friday morning. Motorists are driving towards town.” […]
