Despite assurances from the Sol Plaatje Municipality (SPM) that the scheduled water interruptions would commence only from noon today, numerous residents in various suburbs reliant on the Newton Reservoir were left without water or experienced significantly low water pressure as early as 08:30 this morning. This follows a trend of prolonged water supply issues, with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
PRETORIA – In the face of the ongoing water crisis in Kimberley, Democratic Alliance Student Organisation (DASO) Federal Leader, Liam Jacobs, has taken a bold step by filing an official complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). Born and raised in the Northern Cape, Liam expressed his concerns for his family and fellow […]
NORTHERN CAPE – In the wake of 92 distressing complaints from Kimberley residents grappling with the ongoing water crisis, The Kimberley Prospector has taken a decisive step by lodging a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on behalf of all affected individuals in the community. The decision to file the complaint comes […]