KimberleyToday, Friday 30/01/2026

#KimberleyToday, Friday 30/01/2026
https://www.kimberley.org.za/?p=42844
TODAY’S WEATHER, EVENTS, SPECIALS & PROMOTIONS

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KIMBERLEY’s #WEATHERTODAY

Today: 35°C  Increasingly windy with sunshine and some clouds; an afternoon thunderstorm in spots.
Tonight: 22°C  Breezy this evening; otherwise, clear.
Max UV Index: 12.0 (Extreme)
Thunderstorms: Day 33% / Night 1%
Chance of Rain: Day 55% / Night 3%
Wind: WNW 20 km/h
Gusts: 46 km/h

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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’s SKY

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TODAY IS CROISSANT DAY

The legend of how the croissant came to be is that in 1683, the Turkish Empire laid siege on Vienna, Austria. The Turks made several attempts to conquer the city by force, but were unsuccessful, so decided to try underground tunnels. The bakers of Vienna, who worked in the basement storerooms, heard the sound of digging and alerted the cities army.

For their vigilance, the bakers received high honors and thanks for their assistance in outwitting the Turks. In celebration, they baked their bread in the shape of a crescent moon—the symbol of the Ottoman Empire. After the Turks were defeated, it became custom to serve morning coffee with the crescent-shaped pastry!

The legend continues to say that over a hundred years later, Marie Antoinette introduced the pastry to the French who dubbed it a “croissant”. Celebrate Croissant Day in style by eating an abundance of this tasty treat!

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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY

30 January 1884, Arthur E Caldecott awarded the Chancellor’s Gold Medal.
30 January 1903, Mrs Joseph Chamberlain (Mary Crowninshield Endicott, daughter of the US Secretary of War) lays the foundation stone of the Women’s Hostel in Lennox Street.
30 January 1909, Twelve miners – six white and six black – awarded the Edward Medal for bravery in a Kimberley Mine disaster.
Read more at https://www.kimberley.org.za/?p=7599

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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: On the Double Promotion @ Debonairs: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=31469
DAILY: PIZZAWRAP Promotion @ Debonairs: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=41159
DAILY: Real Deal Siiiiiix Promotion @ Debonairs: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=25533
WED: Wacky Wednesday Special @ Steers: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=22002
DAILY: Quarter Chicken Meal @ Steers: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=31641
DAILY: Phanda Burgers & Chips Special @ Steers: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=25832
DAILY: Fresh Variety Promotions @ Fishaways : https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=41066
MON-THU: Sakpas Breakfast Special @ Germar Biltong Mekka: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=41494
MON-THU: Chicken Schnitzel Special @ Germar Biltong Mekka: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=41495
WED-THU: Biltong Quiche Special @ Germar Biltong Mekka: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=41829
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#WHAT2DO & EVENTS

ALL EVENT DETAILS, LOCATIONS & TIMES @
https://www.kimberley.co.za/events/events

30 JAN – Night Market @ Clubhouse 053: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=41680
31 JAN – Meerkat Marathon @ Vermeulens N12: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=19019
6 FEB – Nag Mark @ The Fire: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=41544
7 FEB – MFC Valentine’s Market @ McGregor Museum: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=39850
SATURDAYS – Kimberley parkrun: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=15540
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LOCAL BUSINESS

Dekor 2000 – Decor 2000 in Kimberley are leaders in the paint industry. Stocking a wide range of decor, industrial, agricultural and automotive paints.
https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=29872

#Kimberley #CityPortal #KCP #KimberleyWeather #KimberleyNightSky #KimberleyHistory #LocalBusiness #WhatDayIsToday

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