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Kimberley mental hospital: Six more in dock over 'monument of corruption'

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Sandi Kwon Hoo |Benida Phillips

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 6 minutes agoFive more people appeared in the Kimberley Magistrate's Court on Wednesday in connection with the Kimberley mental hospital saga - Lourencia Crause, Louis Adriaan van Niekerk, Winston Moyahi, Motlalepula Elias Selemela and Ruth Palm.
Public Protector inspects another multimillion-rand 'white elephant' in Kimberley

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Sandi Kwon Hoo |Benida Phillips

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 7 minutes agoThe R17 million Homevale satellite fire station in Kimberley - now a “white elephant” - stands abandoned and riddled with structural defects, never having opened its doors since completion.
Sol warns city to brace for five-day water shutdown

2 weeks ago | dfa.co.za | Sandi Kwon Hoo |Benida Phillips

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 2 minutes agoSol Plaatje municipal manager Thapelo Matlala, executive mayor Martha Bartlett, ANC chief whip Martin White, and executive director for infrastructure and services Thataetsile Jood. Image: SuppliedWHILE residents have been advised to store sufficient water for the period from May 29 until June 3, they have also been warned that the scheduled water shutdown will neither be the first nor the last of its kind in the city.
Helen Bishop Home staff 'suffering' amid salary delays

4 weeks ago | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips |Sandi Kwon Hoo

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published 3 minutes agoHospersa staff protest outside Helen Bishop Home. Image: Sandi Kwon HooCAREGIVERS and support staff - including laundry, kitchen and cleaning personnel - at the Helen Bishop Home in Kimberley said they were suffering after not receiving their salaries for April. The centre, which provides care for 60 children and young adults with physical disabilities, is still awaiting its annual funding to continue operating.
MEC mobilises relief efforts for storm-hit Augrabies families

Feb 9, 2025 | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips

The Northern Cape provincial government has provided temporary shelter and essential supplies for over 60 people displaced by a severe thunderstorm in Augrabies, with a multi-disciplinary team assessing the damage, restoring services, and planning long-term recovery efforts.
Police investigate drowning incident at Ronaldsvlei

Feb 7, 2025 | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips

A tragic incident occurred at the Ronaldsvlei water pit, resulting in the loss of a man’s life. The circumstances surrounding the drowning are currently under investigation. THE Kimberley police are investigating an inquest following the death of a 36-year-old man who drowned in a water pit in Ronaldsvlei. According to Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock, police spokesperson, a distressing incident was reported to the authorities after the family of the deceased made a gruesome discovery.
Cable theft hampers electricity provision

Feb 7, 2025 | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips

Residents of Roodepan have been left frustrated by power outages this week as the Sol Plaatje Municipality raises concerns over the increasing incidents of cable theft and vandalism. RESIDENTS of Roodepan have been left frustrated by power outages this week as the Sol Plaatje Municipality raises concerns over the increasing incidents of cable theft and vandalism targeting municipal infrastructure.
Just what the doctor ordered: Ekhaya offers free health checks

Feb 7, 2025 | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips

Residents of Galeshewe and other parts of Kimberley will have the opportunity to receive a free medical check-up on Saturday when Ekhaya Private Hospital hosts its first Health Intact Day. RESIDENTS of Galeshewe and other parts of Kimberley will have the opportunity to receive a free medical check-up tomorrow when Ekhaya Private Hospital hosts its first Health Intact Day. The initiative forms part of the private hospital’s 30-day opening celebration.
Galeshewe school’s new e-learning platform a ‘secret weapon’ for success

Feb 7, 2025 | dfa.co.za | Benida Phillips

The Sol Plaatje Municipality, in partnership with Vodacom and the Musanda Foundation, encouraged learners at Dr EP Lekhela Secondary School in Galeshewe to focus on their educational ‘swag’. THE SOL Plaatje Municipality, in partnership with Vodacom and education activist Murendeni Musanda Ndanduleni from the Musanda Foundation, encouraged learners at Dr EP Lekhela Secondary School in Galeshewe to focus on their educational “swag”.
Just what the doctor ordered: Ekhaya offers free health checks

Feb 6, 2025 | surl.li | Benida Phillips

Residents of Galeshewe and other parts of Kimberley will have the opportunity to receive a free medical check-up on Saturday when Ekhaya Private Hospital hosts its first Health Intact Day. RESIDENTS of Galeshewe and other parts of Kimberley will have the opportunity to receive a free medical check-up tomorrow when Ekhaya Private Hospital hosts its first Health Intact Day. The initiative forms part of the private hospital’s 30-day opening celebration.