🗓#KimberleyToday, Monday 23/08/2021
https://www.kimberley.org.za/?p=30531
TODAY’S WEATHER, EVENTS, SPECIALS & PROMOTIONS
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KIMBERLEY NOTICES
💥⚡LOADSHEDDING UPDATE⚡💥
https://www.kimberley.org.za/?p=2615
No current loadshedding.
As in previous occasions, should anything change regarding the grid, loadshedding could be implemented at short notice.
Kimberley Sol Plaatje Municipal Rates & Tariffs for 2021/22 – as from 1 July 2021
Rates increase by 4,0%, electricity by 14,59% (domestic), water by 4,0%, sanitation by 4,0% and cleansing/refuse collection by 4,0%.
https://www.kimberley.org.za/?p=30097
💧‼️ CURRENT WATER STATUS: ‼️💧
UPDATE: 23 APR 2021 – 08:00
Nightly Water Shutdown
Sol Plaatje have stated that Newton Reservoir pumps are turned off nightly until an adequate water level is achieved.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 22:00 – 04:00 / 10pm – 4am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
For all updates of the current water crisis, follow this link: https://www.kimberley.org.za/?p=28889
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KIMBERLEY’s #WEATHERTODAY
☀ Today: 24°C Pleasant with times of clouds and sun.
🌑 Tonight: 5°C Mostly cloudy.
🌟 Max UV Index: 5 Moderate
⛈ Thunderstorms: 6%
🌬 Wind: N 11 km/h
🌬 Gusts: 19 km/h
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’s SKY
| SUNRISE/SUNSET Sunrise: 6:46 AM Sunset: 6:02 PM Duration: 11:16 hr |
MOONRISE/MOONSET Moonrise: 7:06 PM Moonset: 8:07 AM Duration: 13:01 hr |
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TODAY IS CUBAN SANDWICH DAY
Does any sandwich fill the soul with joy quite like a Cuban sandwich? Probably not. While most people will enjoy the tasty treat on a semi-frequent basis, Cuban Sandwich Day is the perfect time for hungry participants to show the humble yet heroic creation the love and attention it deserves – and there’s a lot of reasons to love it.
The Cuban sandwich is truly one of those magical foods that can be enjoyed by anyone (dietary needs aside) at anytime. Whether it’s a budget-friendly lunchtime meal for laborers or an evening treat for a business owner doesn’t matter, there’s never a bad time to enjoy the sandwich. However, there is a best time to appreciate it, and that’s Cuban Sandwich Day.
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY
23 August 1875, Foundation stone for the Synagogue on D’Arcy Street laid.
23 August 1905, Springbok rugby player Wilfred Trenery killed in a mining accident.
Read more at https://www.kimberley.org.za/?p=10380
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🍽 #WHERE2EAT SPECIALS & PROMOTIONS
ALL WHERE 2 EAT DETAILS, LOCATIONS & TIMES @
https://www.kimberley.co.za/events/specials-and-promotions-where-to-eat/
🐟DAILY: Spicy Hake Pot @ Fishaways: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=38223
🐟DAILY: Hake, Rice, Chips & Coleslaw Meal @ Fishaways: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=38221
🍕DAILY: Real Deal Pizza Promotion @ Debonairs: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=25533
🍕DAILY: Cram-Decker Promotion @ Debonairs: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=30135
🍕DAILY: Awesome Foursome Treat @ Debonairs: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=25837
🍕DAILY: Small Triple Decker Promotion @ Debonairs: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=38366
🍔DAILY: Sharington Combo Meal @ Steers: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=38361
🍔DAILY: Chow Fela Combo Meal @ Steers: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=38384
🍔WED: Wacky Wednesday Special @ Steers: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=22002
🍕DAILY: Pizza Special @ The Couch Potato Restaurant & Take Away: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=38391
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🗓 #WHAT2DO & EVENTS
ALL EVENT DETAILS, LOCATIONS & TIMES @
https://www.kimberley.co.za/events/events
28 AUG – Yonder Hartsfees Potjiekos Kompetisie: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=38393
2 SEP – Steve Hofmeyr Live @ Camelot: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=38389
4 SEP – Vulture Conservation Trail Run: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=24521
4 SEP – Lente Markdag @ Klipkraal Padstal: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=38403
4 SEP – Boeremark @ Route 64 at Gum Tree: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=35466
25 SEP – Mark Dag @ MMGE: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=37527
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PROMOTIONS
T-Shirt Printing Promotion @ Liza’s Creations: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=37758
My Photos Special @ Liza’s Creations: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=34667
Personalized Printed Mugs Promotion @ Liza’s Creations: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=36041
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LOCAL BUSINESS
Top Security Systems – TSS: Professional Security Services for Your Home & Business. Reliable, Efficient & Experienced.
https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=3185
#Kimberley #CityPortal #KCP #KimberleyWeather #KimberleyNightSky #KimberleyHistory #LocalBusiness #WhatDayIsToday #Lockdown
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COVID-19 INFO
As of today (22 August 2021), the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, reports 10 748 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2 690 973. This increase represents a 20.7% positivity rate.
As per the National Department of Health, a further 170 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 79 421 to date.
16 003 114 tests have been conducted in both public and private sectors.
The majority of new cases today are from Western Cape (27%), followed by KwaZulu-Natal (25%). Eastern Cape accounted for 13%; Gauteng accounted for 12%; Free State accounted for 7%; Mpumalanga and North West accounted for 5% each; Northern Cape accounted for 4%; and Limpopo accounted for 3% of today’s new cases.
NORTHERN CAPE COVID-19 STATISTICS AS AT 22 AUG 2021
The National Department of Health announced an additional 488 people testing positive for COVID-19 in the Northern Cape in the past 24 hours. The Province has a cumulative total of 76 726 people infected with COVID-19.
Namakwa recorded the highest daily COVID-19 infections in the Province, with 159 new cases, followed by Pixley ka Seme (124), Frances Baard (84) while JT Gaetsewe and ZF Mgcawu recorded 61 and 60 cases, respectively.
Today, there were four (4) newly recorded deaths related to COVID-19 complications reported across the Province, occurring within the past 30 days. These deaths are all from the ZF Mgcawu district (Dawid Kruiper LM). The Province cumulative total deaths increased to 1 920.
We convey our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the families and loved ones of the departed.
The number of total active cases currently stand at 7 399.
There were 87 people reported to have recovered from the disease. The Province average recovery rate stands at 88%, representing a cumulative total of 67 405 people who have recovered from COVID-19.
COVID-19 SOURCES
National Stats: https://sacoronavirus.co.za/
Northern Cape Stats: https://web.facebook.com/NCDOH2020/
