When the last major water interruption hit Kimberley at the end of November, The Kimberley Prospector sought answers from the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) about changes made at Newton Reservoir. However, the municipality’s silence on critical questions has left residents grappling with uncertainty regarding their water supply. Residents from Galeshewe, Roodepan, and other suburbs directly […]
![[OPINION] Water Crisis Exposes Unjust Disparities in Kimberley](https://kby.za.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Water-leaks-at-Sol-Plaatje-University.jpeg?v=1615445545 "[OPINION] Water Crisis Exposes Unjust Disparities in Kimberley")
As a long-time resident of Kimberley, I find myself perplexed and outraged by recent revelations regarding the city’s water distribution practices. The stark contrast in water availability between certain “privileged” areas and the majority of the city raises serious questions about the municipality’s commitment to equitable resource allocation. According to reports from a resident in […]
In a symbolic act of commitment to education and community development, the De Beers Group has generously donated the iconic Harry Oppenheimer House (HOH) building in Kimberley to Sol Plaatje University (SPU). The official key passing ceremony, attended by Zamani Saul, Premier of the Northern Cape, marked the transition of this historic landmark to the […]
KIMBERLEY – Recently, social media reports circulated suggesting that buildings at Sol Plaatje University (SPU) were torched during student protests. In response, SPU has released a statement emphatically denying these reports. SPU addressed these false claims in a public statement, saying, “Please note the social media reports that Sol Plaatje University (SPU) buildings were alleged […]