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 […]
KIMBERLEY – In a recent water supply update, Thoko Riet, spokesperson for the Sol Plaatje Municipality, informed residents of the ongoing water interruption issue in Kimberley. Riet stated that emergency repairs were conducted on the main pipeline that supplies water to the Newton Reservoir, leading to low water pressure or even a complete lack of […]
Kimberley residents are once again being cautioned to prepare themselves for yet another holiday season marred by water interruptions, as Sol Plaatje Municipality recently acknowledged their failure for the dire state of the city’s water supply infrastructure. With plans underway for refurbishments and repairs, the municipality’s promises offer little reassurance for long-suffering residents. Recollections from […]
NORTHERN CAPE – Residents of Kimberley have been left frustrated and disillusioned by the recent announcement from the Sol Plaatje Municipality regarding the nightly water shutdowns. While the municipality claims that this measure is necessary due to rising temperatures and increased water usage, the reality is that the city has been plagued by water supply […]
KIMBERLEY – In the wake of the devastating fire that claimed the lives of 77 individuals in a government-owned building in Johannesburg, concerned residents of Kimberley are now raising questions about the future plans for their own high-rise buildings. Sharief Rosen, a resident of Kimberley, has directed his concerns towards the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, […]
KIMBERLEY – In the latest update from Sol Plaatje Municipality, repairs on the 900mm manifold in Riverton have been completed. This is a positive development as areas like Roodepan and parts of Galeshewe, which are directly supplied from Riverton, have started receiving water. However, for residents receiving water from the Newton Reservoir, the situation remains […]