Local community news stories you might have missed
These are the biggest stories making headlines within the Caxton Local News community.
From an Alberton resident who used discarded fruit seeds to grow trees, to a shocking robbery on the N1 in Tshwane that led to the death of a man, these stories made headlines in local communities over the past few days.
Police arrest Sebokeng resident over alleged unlicensed DStv streaming operation
Police recently arrested a Sebokeng resident for allegedly operating an unlicensed DStv streaming operation. Sedibeng Ster reports that the arrest follows a police investigation into illegal streaming in the area.
The accused faces charges of contravening the Cybercrime Act after he allegedly sent DStv streaming codes to customers via WhatsApp.
Strange fishing device washes up on Southbroom beach
The South Coast Herald reports that an unusual satellite-tracked fish-aggregating device buoy and a canister containing liquid washed up on Southbroom Beach.
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is investigating the incident.
Man shot and run over as he flees spike robbers on the N1
In a shocking incident, a man was killed after he and his wife were accosted by two armed robbers near the N1 Carousel Plaza on Sunday night.
According to police reports, a woman reported that she and her husband had been robbed at gunpoint by two unknown men after stopping their vehicle alongside the road.
Pretoria Rekord reports that the couple fled on foot after the robbery. While running, the woman heard gunshots and saw her husband lying on the road. It is then alleged that a passing vehicle drove over him.
Alberton man turns backyard into urban tree nursery
Lesiba Seaba (52) started planting fruit trees in his backyard in 2016, using discarded fruit seeds. He now has an extensive tree nursery that he hopes will inspire households to grow their own food.
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