🗓#KimberleyToday, Monday 01/02/2021
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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 NIGHTLY WATER SHUTDOWN STATUS: 20/01/2021 – 18:28 ‼️💧
Sol Plaatje have stated that the current reservoir levels are quite low. As a result thereof Nightly Water Shutdowns will continue until an adequate water level is achieved.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 22:00 – 04:00 / 10pm – 4am
💧‼️ CURRENT WATER STATUS: 03 JANUARY 2021 – 11:45 ‼️💧
Sol Plaatje Municipality is currently struggling to maintain adequate water levels at the Newton Reservoir. Please be prepared for low to no water pressure at all times. Adequate and timely communication is not forthcoming from Sol Plaatje Municipality.
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KIMBERLEY’s #WEATHERTODAY
☀ Today: 30°C Hazy sun.
🌑 Tonight: 14°C Mainly clear.
🌟 Max UV Index: 12 Extreme
⛈ Thunderstorms: 0%
🌬 Wind: SSW 11 km/h
🌬 Gusts: 17 km/h
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’s SKY
| SUNRISE/SUNSET Sunrise: 5:51 AM Sunset: 7:17 PM Duration: 13:26 hr |
MOONRISE/MOONSET Moonrise: 10:04 PM Moonset: 10:23 AM Duration: 12:19 hr |
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TODAY IS SERPENT DAY
Serpent Day is a day of reflection and coming to grips with our fears. It’s dedicated to pondering our reactions to the prime material behind that expensive high-fashion snake-skin handbag. Its unique, slithering form has long been associated with wisdom and power, used for either good or evil. Either way, it is apparent that the serpent deserves a day dedicated to its position in culture over the last few thousand years. In all honesty, where would Adam and Eve be without the third party?
Serpents have been both feared and revered, at times simultaneously, in many different periods of human history. Quetzalcoatl is a Mesoamerican deity, the worship of which was first known documented in Teotihuacan in the first century BCE or first century CE. Veneration of the figure appears spread throughout Mesoamerica between 600–900 AD.
Quetzalcoatl, also called “the Plumed Serpent,” played a dominant role as a god, model, myth, historical figure and symbol in Aztec culture. According to legend, he was incarnated on earth and founded the fabulous capital of the Toltecs, Tollan. Quetzalcoatl represented the universal quest for meaning in life, and was the guardian of water and rain, a precious resource of the Aztecs.
In the Hindu regions of Asia the serpent, or naga, is considered a nature spirit. As in the Aztec belief system, Naga is the protector of springs, wells and rivers, and so serpents bring rain, and fertility. The serpent is also a fascinating biblical symbol. Perhaps the most common is the portrayal of the serpent as an enemy in general, or as Satan in particular.
However, a serpent is later used to foreshadow Jesus’ death on the cross and the salvation it makes possible when a bronze serpent appears on a cross that the severely ill Israelites looked upon to recover, which can be found in John 3:14-15. Anthropologists have argued that the serpent as a symbol of death is built into our unconscious minds because of evolutionary history, as for millions of years, snakes were mainly just predators of primates. Nowadays, a snake wrapped around the Rod of Asclepius is on the Star of Life, the worldwide symbol of medical aid.
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY
01 February 1876, The High Court of Griqualand West moves from Barkly West to Kimberley.
01 February 1899, Tramline between Kimberley and Kenilworth opens.
01 February 1909, Alfred Beit House, the hostel for girls at Kimberley GHS, opens.
01 February 1915, Gladstone School new buildings on Warren Street open.
01 February 1940, Municipal beer halls open in No 2 and Greenpoint.
Read more at https://www.kimberley.org.za/?p=7626
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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: Better for Two Meal @ Fishaways: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=36225
🐟DAILY: Hake, Chips & Onion Rings Meal @ Fishaways: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=37773
🍕DAILY: Fam Feast Promotion @ Debonairs: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=37205
🍕DAILY: On the Triple Promotion @ Debonairs: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=30044
🍕DAILY: Lunch Vibes Promotion @ Debonairs: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=37203
🍗DAILY: Ayoba Meal Special @ Barcelos: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=35278
🍗DAILY: Thumbs Up Feast @ Barcelos: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=31926
🍔MON+WED: Tasty Twins Special @ Barcelos: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=6199
🍴DAILY: Breakfast Special @ The Crazy Horse Steak Ranch: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=37062
🥩DAILY: Business Lunch Special @ The Crazy Horse Steak Ranch: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=37781
🍴DAILY: Sushi Platter Special @ The Crazy Horse Steak Ranch: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=37764
🍴DAILY: Takeaway Menu Specials @ The Crazy Horse Steak Ranch: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=36647
🍕MON: Monday 1/2 PRICE Pizza Special @ The Crazy Horse Steak Ranch: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=33613
🥩TUE: Tuesday Rump Steak Special @ The Crazy Horse Steak Ranch: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=37783
🍴WED: Wednesday 1/2 Price Schnitzel Special @ The Crazy Horse Steak Ranch: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=31041
🍔DAILY: Phanda Ribster Meal @ Steers: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=32247
🍔WED: Wacky Wednesday Special @ Steers: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=22002
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🗓 #WHAT2DO & EVENTS
ALL EVENT DETAILS, LOCATIONS & TIMES @
https://www.kimberley.co.za/events/events
6 FEB – Boeremark @ Route 64 at Gum Tree: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=35466
POSTPONED – Elandre & Karlien @ Bella Cardi: https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=37750
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PROMOTIONS
T-Shirt Printing Promotion @ Liza’s Creations – https://www.kimberley.co.za/?p=37758
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LOCAL BUSINESS
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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 (31 Jan 2021), the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases identified on South Africa is 1 453 761 with 4 525 new cases identified since the last report.
The cumulative total of tests conducted to date is 8 279 200 with 34 076 new tests recorded since the last report.
Regrettably, 213 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 95, Free State 8, Gauteng 58, Kwa-Zulu Natal 23, Mpumalanga 17, Northern Cape 4 and Western Cape 8.
This brings the total to 44 164 deaths.
We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers who treated the deceased patients.
Our recoveries now stand at 1 299 620, representing a recovery rate of 89%
NORTHERN CAPE COVID-19 STATISTICS AS AT 31 JANUARY 2021
The Minister of Health announced an additional 159 people testing positive for COVID-19 in the Northern Cape, this sees the Province surpassing the 32 000 mark, with a cumulative total to 32 010 people.
In today’s report, Namakwa recorded the highest number of new positive cases (52), followed by Frances Baard (34), ZF Mgcawu (31), JT Gaetsewe (25) and Pixley ka Seme (16) while 1 case is unallocated.
Sadly, we report four (4) additional COVID-19 related deaths, that occurred in the past 72 hours. With these new deaths, the Province total cumulative deaths due to COVID-19 complications now stands at 581.
We convey our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the families and loved ones of the departed.
The number of total active cases stands at 3 977 in the Province.
The number of recoveries increased to 27 450 with the recovery rate of 86%.
COVID-19 SOURCES
National Stats: https://sacoronavirus.co.za/
Northern Cape Stats: https://web.facebook.com/NCDOH2020/
