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.
NORTHERN CAPE – In a desperate plea for assistance, a collective complaint from concerned citizens of Kimberley has been submitted against the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) to the Water Tribunal, highlighting the persistent and severe water service failures plaguing the region. Michael Hawthorne, an independent investigative reporter, delivered the urgent request for intervention on behalf […]
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 […]
Residents in Kimberley were caught off guard this morning as taps ran dry without adequate notice, leaving many questioning the reliability of their water supply. The bewilderment arises from the absence of prior notice, leaving residents unprepared for the water scarcity. A recent media statement by the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) adds to the perplexity, […]
The Sol Plaatje Local Municipality’s (SPLM) annual performance report for 2023 exposes a year marked by stagnation and financial mismanagement, significantly hindering progress on critical service delivery challenges. Listen in English Luister in Afrikaans Funds allocated to tackle these challenges have been misused to an extent where a portion must now be surrendered to the […]
In the fast-paced world of news reporting, errors sometimes slip through the cracks, and unfortunately, we at The Kimberley Prospector are not exempt from making mistakes. We humbly extend our sincere apologies to our readers, particularly to Thabo Mothibi, Sol Plaatje Municipal Spokesperson, for a regrettable oversight in our recent article titled “Sol Plaatje Municipality […]
In a bid to streamline and enhance service delivery, the Sol Plaatje Municipality has officially launched a toll-free number for residents to report various faults related to essential services. The toll-free number, 080 122 9010, serves as a cost-free voice telephone option connecting citizens with the municipality’s Control Room. Thabo Mothibi from the Communications Unit […]