Residents in Kimberley are facing ongoing water supply challenges, with reports indicating that only one of the two pumps at the Newton Reservoir is currently operational. Despite daily and nightly interruptions aimed at filling the reservoirs, many areas have experienced little to no water since November 23. Complaints of unannounced water interruptions persist, leaving residents […]
KIMBERLEY – The alarm is sounding on the growing issue of uncontrolled waste fires in the heart of Kimberley, with the latest waste fire reported in the vicinity of Main Road Beaconsfield, between Blacking and Robinson Street. The fires, fueled by the illegal and open burning of refuse, rubbish bags, and various forms of trash, […]
KIMBERLEY – In a startling incident of community management gone awry, a Kimberley resident faced an abrupt removal from their official Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) Ward WhatsApp group on Tuesday evening. The incident unfolded during an alleged gaslighting episode involving a DA Councillor, leaving more than 300 constituents bewildered, confused, or too afraid to speak […]
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 […]
KIMBERLEY – In the wake of the Sol Plaatje municipality’s announcement that water supply would be restored to affected areas from 09:00 following repairs, many residents continue to endure water scarcity. The official update stated that repair work had been completed on a major rupture in one of the valves, with taps expected to flow […]
KIMBERLEY – Doubts and questions surround the recent appointment of Sol Plaatje Municipality’s (SPM) Water and Sanitation Engineer, as a concerned DA councillor of Ward 25 in Kimberley, Ockert Fourie, expressed uncertainty about the qualifications of the newly appointed official. While SPM’s Communication Manager vouched for the engineer’s expertise, councillors remain obligated to take steps […]
KIMBERLEY – In a recent update from the Sol Plaatje Municipality on Thursday, November 30, 2023, it was confirmed that repair work on the major valve rupture near Club 2000 and Phutanang is underway. The rupture occurred in one of the valves on the 500mm takeoff from the 900mm diameter pipe, causing disruptions in the […]
Residents of Tucker Street, West End in Kimberley have been facing a severe water crisis since November 21st, with little to no water supply. “We, two 70-year-old pensioners, are struggling, and it seems our rights to water are being taken away.” “Our neighbor, who has undergone a double hip transplant and is a widow, is […]
Dear Kimberley Residents, ????️ Date: Wednesday, 29 November 2023⏰ Time: 21:00 ???? RE: CALL CENTRE TEMPORARILY OFFLINE Please be advised that the Sol Plaatje Municipality’s Call Centre line (053 8306 111) is currently experiencing technical difficulties. Our dedicated IT team is actively addressing the issue, and we kindly ask for your patience as we work […]
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